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NUR242/ NUR 242 Exam 3: (2024/ 2025 Update) Med-Surg | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: NI and Pt teaching for Hiatal Hernia lifestyle modifications much like with GERD; monitor lung sounds and respiratory symptoms, post-op care and teaching Q: Labs/Diagnostics for Hiatal Hernia Answer: Barium Swallow Q: S/S of Gastritis Answer: Acute: epigastric pain and dyspepsia hematemesis and melena and/or vomiting; Chronic: may be asym...

petite mal seizures are also know as - ANSWER absence seizures present with little or no movement What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? - ANSWER partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain What are the management of a seizure? - ANSWER If trauma is noted c-spine precaution Check blood sugar(treat it) Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea) Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance Benzodiazepine versed (midazalom) A patient who is exp...

NCLEX Practice Questions - GI System Questions with complete Answers| STUDY set19 The client with a duodenal ulcer may exhibit which of the following findings on assessment? a. Melena b. Malnourishment c. Pain with eating d. Hematemesis a. Melena The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following gastrectomy. Which measure will the nurse instruct the client to follow to assist in preventing dumping syndrome? a. Ambulate following a meal b. Eat high-carbohydrate foods ...

petite mal seizures are also know as - Correct answer-absence seizures present with little or no movement What type of seizure pertains a limited portion of the brain? - Correct answer-partial seizure can be localized to one side of the brain What are the management of a seizure? - Correct answer-If trauma is noted c-spine precaution Check blood sugar(treat it) Provide ventilatory assistance(apnea) Prepare to intubate, if difficult to bvm assistance Benzodiazepine versed (midazalom) A ...

NCLEX-PN Review QuestionsThe nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - correct answer 3. Clubbed fingers - CORRECT Clubbed fingers are a sign of a long-term, or chronic, decrease i...

The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - Answer- 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Forced Vital Capacity is the volume of air exhaled from full inhalation to full exh...

AGACNP Barkley Review: GI Latest Update Graded A Describe Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) 1) Men > women (3:1), smokers >1/2ppd 2) Types - Duodenal ulcers b/w ages 30-55 - Gastric ulcers b/w ages 55-65 3) Causes - H. Pylori (biggest culprit) -90% in duodenal ulcers -75% in gastric ulcers - NSAIDS, ASA, glucocorticoids - Type A personality? Do not cause PUD: ETOH & diet S/S of PUD "eating me from inside out" gnawing epigastric pain ___ ulcers improve with food and ___ ulcers worsen with food...

• NURSING MISC Predictor Study Guide 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental clean...

The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - 3. Clubbed fingers - CORRECT Clubbed fingers are a sign of a long-term, or chronic, decrease in oxygen levels. The nurse is taki...

The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - correct answer3. Clubbed fingers - CORRECT Clubbed fingers are a sign of a long-term, or chronic, decrease in oxygen levels. The nu...