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NR 341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH Exam One. Chapter 1 Overview of Critical Care Nursing  Definition of critical care nursing  Evolution of critical care  Professional organizations o American association of critical-care nurses o Society of critical care medicine o Other professional organizations  Certification  Standards  Critical care nurse characteristics  Quality and safety emphasis  Evidence-based practice  Healthy work environment o Communication o Colla...

An alarm sounds at the central monitor station showing what appears to be VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA in this client. What action should the nurse do first? - correct answer Check client and lead placement Which rhythm characteristic would a nurse expect for a client with ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? - correct answer An irregular interval between each QRS A nurse is caring for a post-operate client that has elevated levels of serum lactate. The nurse recognizes which complication is developing in this...

The synergy model of practice focuses on: a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day. b. holistic and alternative therapies. c. needs of patients and their families, which drives nursing competency. d. patients' needs for energy and support. -ANS c

NR 341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES A nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. Which of the following manifestations indicates one of the clients is experiencing delirium? A. A client wants to know the current time while there is a clock on the wall. B. A client attempts to climb out of bed and repeatedly states she must get home. C. A client requests extra blankets when the thermostat in the room indicates 25.6 Degrees C (78 F). D. A client refuses...

NR 341 MIDTERM EXAM EVOLVE QUESTIONS Question 1 of 10 The critical care nurse has just listened to a lecture on standards of professional performance. The nurse then agrees to serve as a preceptor for undergraduate nursing students who are scheduled for observation in the critical care unit. Which statement by the critical care nurse indicates an understanding of the standards of professional performance? CORRECT • “Professional standards include contributing to the professional deve...

NR 341 Complex Adult Health Exam 1 Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine - a The synergy model of practice focuses on: a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day. b. holistic and alternative therapies. c. needs of patients and their families, which drives nurs...

Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine - ANSWER a The synergy model of practice focuses on: a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day. b. holistic and alternative therapies. c. needs of patients and their families, which drives nursing competency. d. patients...

COMPLEX NR 341 - Exam 2 Review: Respiratory Practice Quiz. Questions and Answers. Respiratory Practice Questions 1. The nurse is caring for a patient who is hyperventilating. Which acid-base imbalance is the patient at risk for developing due to hyperventilation? A. Metabolic acidosis. B. Metabolic alkalosis. C. Respiratory acidosis. D. Respiratory alkalosis. 2. The nurse is caring for a trauma patient. How should the nurse interpret the patient’s arterial blood gas (ABG) results:...

NR 341 Final Exam Graded A 2023 Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine -ANS a The synergy model of practice focuses on: a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day. b. holistic and alternative therapies. c. needs of patients and their families, which drives nurs...