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Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE 2019 UPDATED VERSION 100 QUESTIONS AND UPDATED CORRECT ANSWERS 1. A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a shortleg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Intense pain with movement 2. A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving 2 units packed RBCs. Which of the following manifestations indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction? Chills 3. A nurse is caring for a client who had a...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank_ Complete Updated fall 2022-2023. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a possible cataract. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report? 1) Decreased color perception 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) Bright flashes of light 4) Eyestrain - A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1) E...

First piece of PPE that should be removed GLOVES Which of the following should be collected first when taking a dermal sample? Lavender Top How long after a patient has taken an oral medication should blood be drawn for peak level of the medication? 2 hours What should be done if vein collapsed half way through collecting blood from a patient for donation? use a new collection bag to draw a new unit of blood If a patient has a right side mastectomy ..... use medi...

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL TEST BANK 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis on colon cancer which of the following should the nurse expect? a. Steatorrhea b. Elevated hemoglobin c. Hematochezia d. Weight gain 2. A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder? a. An ulcer at the tip of a toe b. Hair loss distal to the client’s calves c. Leg pain at rest d. Edema of the an...

Chapter 1 Perspectives on Maternal and Child Health Care 1 . The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive womens shelters D) Encoura...

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED 2023, SCORE 100% A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel about a upper body mechanics to prevent injury. Which of the following actions by the AP demonstrate an understanding of the teaching? The AP keeps the object he is lifting close to his body . a nurse is assessing a client who is immobile and notices a red area over the client's coccyx. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Assess the red area for blanching . a nurse is preparing to ins...

Your client George, age 60, presents with pruritus and complaints of a Lymphadenopathy in his neck. He also complains of night sweats and has noticed a low-grade fever. He has not lost any weight and otherwise feel as well. He was widow and has been dating a new one recently. On physical exam, you find in large supraclavicular knows. You suspect: - HODGKIN LYMPHOMA Mindy, age 6, was recently discharged from the hospital after sickle cell crisis. You are teaching her parents to be alert to the...

HESI PN EXIT V1 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE HESI PN EXIT V1 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE 1. The practical nurse enters a male client's room to administer routine morning medications, and the client is on the phone. Which action is best for the PN to take? A. Ask another nurse to go back with the medication when the client's hung up the phone B. Wait for the client to excuse himself from the telephone conversation, and observe the client takin...

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Exam Prep Questions -AHIMA 6th Edition. 023-Other benign neoplasms of skin Includes: Benign neoplasm of hair follicles Benign neoplasm of sebaceous glands Benign neoplasm of sweat glands Excludes 1: benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin (017.0-017.3) melanocytic nevi (022.-) When coding benign lipomatous neoplasms of skin, the section noted above directs the coder to: a. Use category D23 b. Use a code from D17.0-D17.3 c. Use code E88.2 d. Us...