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MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

This document contains extensive notes of the lectures that belong to the first exam of oncology. Many pictures are included with an explanations and also things that were mentioned in the book but not during the lexctures are included. It is in it English because the exam will also be in English. The practice questions of the lectures are also included with an explanation of the right answers. Lecture 10 about the practical assignment and the quizzes about this assignment are not part of the ex...

MEDSurg Final Exam The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving external radiation for a malignant tumor of the neck. While providing patient education, what potential adverse effects should the nurse discuss with the patient? A. Impaired nutritional status B. Cognitive changes C. Diarrhea D. Alopecia - ANSWER ANS: A Alterations in oral mucosa, change and loss of taste, pain, and dysphasia often occur as a result of radiotherapy to the head and neck. The...

Current Diagnosis & Treatment Obstetrics & Gynecology, 12th Edition / Edition 12 Test Bank ISBN-10: 0 ISBN-13: 3905 The Test Bank for Current Diagnosis & Treatment Obstetrics & Gynecology Edition 12 Alan H. DeCherney; Ashley S. Roman; Lauren Nathan; Neri Laufer LANGE CURRENT Series is the single-source OB/GYN resource acclaimed for its currency, comprehensiveness, and strong focus on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management. No delay, the downloadable and affordable Nur...

Oncology Exam Complete Verified Solution A+ Which risk factor is most significant for developing cancer? a) advancing age b) smoking tobacco c) drinking alcohol d) fam h/o cancer - ANS-a (advancing age) Which demonstrates the nurse's correct understanding of *neutropenic precautions*? a) moving client to semi-private room b) encouraging fam to visit often c) having room dusted/cleaned frequently d) encouraging fam members to bring fresh flowers - ANS-c (clean/dust frequently) For the...

HESI Critical Care Exam Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers A 56-year-old female client is receiving intracavitary radiation via a radium implant. Which nurse should be assigned to care for this client? A. The nurse who is caring for another client receiving intracavitary radiation. B. A nurse with Marfan's syndrome who is postmenopausal. C. A nurse with oncology experience who may be pregnant. D. The nurse who is caring for another client who has Clostridium difficile. - Correct...

Oncology Exam Complete Verified Solution A+ Which risk factor is most significant for developing cancer? a) advancing age b) smoking tobacco c) drinking alcohol d) fam h/o cancer - ANS-a (advancing age) Which demonstrates the nurse's correct understanding of *neutropenic precautions*? a) moving client to semi-private room b) encouraging fam to visit often c) having room dusted/cleaned frequently d) encouraging fam members to bring fresh flowers - ANS-c (clean/dust frequently) For the...

When were X-rays discovered? A. 1795 B. 1890 C. 1895 D. 1901 Correct Answer C. 1895 What form of Energy are X-rays? A. Thermal B. Electromagnetic C. Magnetic Resonance D. Alpha particles Correct Answer B. Electromagnetic Does Diagnostic Medical Sonography involve Ionizing Radiation? A. Possible B. Yes C. Some D. No Correct Answer D. No What does Magnetic Resonance Imaging use to scan patients? A. Magnetic fields and beta particles B. Ionizing Radiation and Light C. ...

  1. A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in ANSWER;Pain that client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following increas-es with findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? Bounding pedal pulse Capillary refill less than 2 seconds Pain that increases with passive movement Areas of warmth on the cast 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by th...

HIM 2753 PCS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ The fourth character of the Medical and Surgical section of ICD-10-PCs represents the _____. body part Nuclear medicine procedures are reported with a section identifier of _____. C Mental Health procedures are reported with a section identifier of _____. G Which of the following is NOT an example of a tubular body part? liver An appendectomy would be reported in the _____ section of ICD-10-PCS. Medical/Surgical The section identif...