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shock develops as a consequence of what three events? – -blood volume decreases -heart doesn't pump effectively -peripheral blood vessels dilate Name the 4 main categories of shock? – -hypovolemic -distributive -obstructive -cardiogenic what is hypovolemic shock? - most common, decreased fluid volume and blood/plasma what is distributive shock? - fluid circulation doesn't permit effective perfusion what is neurogenic shock? - rarest type; results from injury that effects vasomo...

If your patient refused to quit smoking or partake in PT for emphysema and realizes he will likely die from this what principle should guide his rehab - Previous coping mechanisms, life experiences, values, and beliefs If you hear crackles what disease processes may contribute to this - Asthma, chronic bronchitis, collapsed alveoli, pulmonary fibrosis What is the highest priority for a patient on day 3 of fever, URI, sore/red throat - Voiding and listening to lung fields What reaction ind...

why should a nurse monitor a newborn after a c-section more closely than a vaginal birth - more trauma to newborn, respiratory problems occur the nurse determines the infant is starting to show yellowish staining on the head and face. what action should LPN prioritize? - Report to RN and document nurse observes a newborn with a RR of 66, nasal flaring, and grunting sound during expiration. what is infant experiencing - Respiratory distress the nurse is preparing a pregnant client with seve...

Why should a nurse monitor a newborn after caesarean birth more closely than after a vaginal birth? - Baby will have more fluid in its lungs making respiratory adaptation more challenging. The nurse is monitoring an infant who was born at 05:15 am. At 13:15 pm, the same day, the nurse determines the infant is starting to show yellowish staining on the head and face. Which action should the LPN prioritize? - Document it and report it to the RN The nurse observes a newborn with a respirator...

The system of measurement most commonly used for prescribing and administering medications is the _______________ system. - metric Liter and milliliter are metric units that measure ________________ - volume Gram and milligram are metric units that measure _________________ - weight Meter and millimeter are metric units that measure ______________ - length 1 mg is ______ of a g - 0.001 or 1/1000 There are _____ mL in a liter - 1000 Which is smaller milligram or microgram - micr...

A nurse is evaluating a client's repeat laboratory results 4 hr after administering fresh frozen plasma (FFP). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review? A. WBC count B. Prothrombin time C. Platelet count D. Hematocrit - B. Prothrombin Time A nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction 5 days ago. The client has a sudden onset of shortness of breath and begins coughing frothy, pink sputum. The nurse auscultates loud, bubbly sounds on inspiration. W...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the emergency department (ED). - Schizophrenia - Pressured speech - Social impairment - Grandiose delusions Bipolar 1 Disorder - Pressured speech - Social impairment - Grandiose delusions A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Place an abduction wedge between the client's legs when in bed. A nurse is ev...

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 1 hr postpartum. Exhibit 1 Nurses' Notes 1200: Large amount of lochia rubra noted on perineal pad. Fundus boggy at two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus. Oxytocin 20 units being administered via continuous IV infusion 1215: Large amount of lochia rubra with several large clots noted. Client reports feeling anxious. Skin cool and clammy. Provider notified. Exhibit 2 Vital Signs 1200: Temperature 37.5° C (99.5° F) Heart rate 92/m...

An assistive personnel tells the charge nurse that her assignment is too demanding. She angrily tells the nurse to reassign one of her tasks to another AP. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to resolve the conflict? - Ask the AP to discuss the issue in a private area A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) obtain supplies for a client who is on seizure precautions. Which of the following materials should the AP place in the client's room? - Oral Suction Equip...

A nurse is planning to obtain a 12-lead ECG for a client who has a history of cardiac dysrhythmias. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? - instruct the client to remain as still as possible during the recording A home health nurse is conducting a home inspection for a client who is at risk for falls. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide for the client? - move the clients bed to the main floor of the house A nurse is reinforcing teaching ...