Paracentesis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Surgical removal - Correct The suffix -ectomy means Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Correct MRI stands for The removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries - Correct The term "SalpingoOophorectomy" refers to Freezing - Correct Cryopreservation is a means of preserving something through Paracentesis - Correct Which of the following describes the removal of fluid from a body cavity Gastrotomy - Correct If a surgeon cuts into a patient's stomach he has performed a Muscle - Correct In the medic...

Exam 1: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: What is cirrhosis? Answer: An extensive, irreversible scarring of the liver. Q: What are common causes of cirrhosis? Answer: -ETOH -Viral hepatitis (HEP C) - Autoimmune hepatitis -Drugs and chemicals (aetaminophen or anything else hepatotoxic) Q: What are early S/S of cirrhosis? ...

PEARSON NCLEX RN TEST #1 MED SURG EXAM 2024 The client is admitted to the emergency room with shortness of breath, anxiety, and tachycardia. His ECG reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular response rate of 130 beats per minute. The doctor orders quinidine sulfate. While he is receiving quinidine, the nurse should monitor his ECG for: a Peaked P wave b Elevated ST segment c Inverted T wave d Prolonged QT interval - correct answer d Prolonged QT interval Quinidine can cause wide...

RN Targeted Medical Surgical Gastrointestinal Online Practice 2024 A nurse is assessing a client immediately following a paracentesis for the treatment of ascites. which of the following findings indicates the procedure was effective? Presence of a fluid wave Increased heart rate Equal pre and post weights Decreased SOB decreased shortnesss of breath

CPSS- What is the indication of a paracentesis? - correct answer ascites - new onset - therapeutic - diagnostic What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? - correct answer Coagulopathy Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) Surgical scars: May have attached bowel T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? - correct answer TRUE What is the best approach for a paracentesis? Why? - c...

NSG 233 Med Surg 2 Exam 2 Questions and Answers (2024/2025) (Verified Answers). 1. When caring for a patient with Acute Viral Hepatitis B, the nurse should implement which of the following precautions?: Standard percautions 2. You are the nurse caring for a 60 year old female patient who is post-op laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following dietary recommendations would be most important to include in your discharge teaching? A. "Use caution when eating high fiber foods." B. ...

NSG 233 Med Surg 2 Exam 2 Questions and Answers (2024/2025) (Verified Answers). 1. When caring for a patient with Acute Viral Hepatitis B, the nurse should implement which of the following precautions?: Standard percautions 2. You are the nurse caring for a 60 year old female patient who is post-op laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following dietary recommendations would be most important to include in your discharge teaching? A. "Use caution when eating high fiber foods." B. ...

Abdominal Distention W/Ascites correct answers differentials -CIRRHOSIS/portal HTN, heart failure -metastasis, infection, peritonitis physical exam findings -LAD (esp. supraclavicular, virchow's node): metastatic abdominal malignancy -elevated JVP: heart failure -spider angiomas, palmar erythema, caput medusae, gynecomastia: liver disease diagnostic testing -abdominal US FIRST, CT if needed -labs: LFTs, albumin, INR, CBC, amylase/lipase -paracentesis SAAG -high SAAG = portal H...

Exam 1: NUR265 / NUR 265 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: What is cirrhosis? Answer: An extensive, irreversible scarring of the liver. Q: What are common causes of cirrhosis? Answer: -ETOH -Viral hepatitis (HEP C) - Autoimmune hepatitis -Drugs and chemicals (aetaminophen or anything else hepatotoxic) Q: What are early S/S of cirrhosis? Answer: -Enlarged liver -Fat...

Surgical removal - correct answer -The suffix -ectomy means Magnetic Resonance Imaging - correct answer -MRI stands for The removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries - correct answer -The term "Salpingo-Oophorectomy" refers to Freezing - correct answer -Cryopreservation is a means of preserving something through Paracentesis - correct answer -Which of the following describes the removal of fluid from a body cavity Gastrotomy - correct answer -If a surgeon cuts into a patient's...