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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...

Melena : Blood in stool Steatorrhea : Fatty stool Can be cause by DTI Clay-like, light colored, floats Light colored stool : Cholecystitis Green stool 2 | P a g e : Bile in stool GERD : Gastric secretions flow upward into esophagus Most common cause of GERD : incompetent sphincter Diagnostic tests for GERD : upper endoscopy ambulatory acid probe test esophageal manometry x-ray What is esophageal manometry? : measures rhythmic muscle contractions (peristalsis) of esophagus 3...

What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. administer eye ointment before applying eye drops - CORRECT ANSWER - b. light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagno...

MED SURG EXAM 2018 HESI MED SURG RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

MED SURG EXAM 2018 HESI MED SURG RN V1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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CABG - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft - *Bypass the clot providing other pathway for blood to reach heart - Take graft from somewhere else in the body* - Ie. arm or leg (you'll see an incision) - Ie. Chest wall (no visible incision) - watch for post-op infection CABG candidates - 1. *Left main coronary artery disease* pts make up 50% of CAGBs 2. Proximal 3 vessel disease 3. Multivessel disease w/ L ventricular dysfunction 4. Angina affects ADLs and is not improved with ...

MED SURG 2 FINAL The nurse is caring for a client in acute renal failure. Which assessment findings by the nurse indicates hypervolemia in this client? Select all that apply. ANSWER: S3 gallop, lung crackles, tachycardia, a 2-3 pound weight gain, and hypertension. A nurse caring for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) notifies the health care provider of the client's deteriorating condition. What assessment findings indicate a worsening of Guillain-Barré syndrome? ANSWER: thick ...

Med surg exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) - Correct Answer ️️ - neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic - Correct Answer ️️ -- fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation - Correct Answer ️...

Med Surg Exam 2 Ch 28 Care of patients requiring oxygen therapy or tracheostomy Questions and Answers 100% Pass At what times is oxygen therapy needed for patients? - Correct Answer ️️ --Treat hypoxia. -treat hypoxemia. -When the normal 21% oxygen level in the air is inadequate. Which conditions will increase the body's need for more oxygen? - Correct Answer ️️ -- Infection in the blood. -Body temperature of 101 Fahrenheit. -Hemoglobin level of 8.7 g/dL. To improve a patient...

MED SURG Exam 1: Tracheostomy Questions and Answers 100% Pass surgical procedure in which an opening is made into the trachea and an indwelling tube is inserted called a trachea (hole or stoma is made on the anterior part of the trachea) - Correct Answer ️️ - Tracheostomy a trach is shorter in length and wider in diameter than a _______________ tube -easier to keep clean and facilitates better oral and bronchial hygiene -may increase patient comfort compared (tube isn't in mouth) -...