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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 cardioversion to c...

ATI RN ADULT MED SURG A AND B 2019 PROCTORED REAL EXAM VERSION | ACTUAL EXAM WITH RATIONALES UPDATED 2023/2024| GUARANTEED PASS CONTAINS NGN

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has prescription for furosemide 40 mg PO daily. The nurse should instruct to take the med which of the following times? A. Morning B. After lunch C. Before dinner D. Bedtime - a. Morning A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for an afterload reducing med. The nurse should identify which of the following types of shock? A. Cardiogenic B. Obstructive C. Hypovolemic D. Distributive - a. Cardiogenic A nurse is ...

What are the ABCDE's to identify skin cancer? - correct answer A: Asymmetry of shape B: Border irregularity C: Color variation within one lesion D: Diameter > 6mm E: Evolving/changing features What are some psychosocial assessments for skin integrity? - correct answer Body Image Body Language Social Isolation The nurse is assessing a patient's skin. Which lesion finding requires further nursing intervention? A- Symmetry B- Consistent color C- Diameter of 8mm D- Regular bor...

The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what A Hormones that reduce gastric acidity B Liquefied food ready for digestion C Nutrients after being absorbed D Secretions that help digest food - correct answer B A client scheduled for a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) denies allergies to medication. What action by the nurse is best A Ask the client about shellfish allergies. B Document this information on the chart. C Ensu...

What should the nurse do to prepare the unconscious patient for oral care? 1 Use small amounts of water and suction device 2 Place the patient in high Fowler's position 3 Place the patient in the supine position with the head lowered 4 Place the patient in the Fowler's position with the head turned to the side - correct answer 1 A male client is experiencing weakness and is unable to shave himself. When assisting this client with shaving, which of the following would be most import...

Because of an unexpected emergency case, a client scheduled for colon surgery at 8 am has been rescheduled for 11 am. What is the nurse's best action related to preoperative prophylactic antibiotic administration according to the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) guidelines? A Administer the preoperative antibiotic at 7 am as originally prescribed. B Administer the antibiotic at the same time as the other prescribed preoperative drugs. C Adjust the antibiotic administration time to...

A new nurse is working with a preceptor on an inpatient medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the student that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care - correct answer ANS: B All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse. However, ensuring client safety is the priority. Up to 98,000 deaths result each year from errors in hospita...

A - correct answer The nurse includes which nursing diagnosis in the plan of care for the patient admitted with pneumonia? A. Anxiety related to hypoxia B. Deficient knowledge related to cause of disorder C. Fear related to the threat of pain D. Ineffective breathing pattern related to decreased surfactant C - correct answer The nurse is reviewing orders on the patient who is to receive supplemental oxygen. It is a priority for the nurse to follow up with the provider about which o...

A patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to retained secretions, excessive mucus, and ineffective cough as evidenced by adventitious breath sounds. What should the nurse include in the NCP as an appropriate NOC outcome and NIC intervention for this nursing diagnosis? 1. Aspiration Prevention (NOC) and Aspiration Procedures (NIC) 2. Respiratory Status: Gas Exchange (NOC) and Oxygen Therapy (NIC) 3. Respiratory Status: Ventilation (NOC) and Respiratory Monitor...

MED-SURG FINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

What laboratory findings does the nurse determine are consistent with hypovolemia in a female patient? (Select all that apply.) 1. BUN : serum creatinine ratio of >12.1 2. Urine positive for blood 3. Hematocrit level of >47% 4. Urine specific gravity of 1.027 5. Urine osmolality of >450 mOsm/kg - correct answer Correct answer: 3. 4. and 5. More than half of students who answered this question in Wolters Kluwer's adaptive learning systems, powered by PrepU, answered "BUN : seru...