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Test Bank For Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 15th Edition (Hinkle, 2022), All Chapter 1-68 Complete Guide. TEST BANK Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing Janice L Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever, Kristen Overbaugh 15th Edition Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice Hinkle: Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 15th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse has been offered a position on an obstetric unit and has learned that t...

Order of Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Inspection, Palpation, Percussion and Auscultation. EXCEPT with abdomen Comprehensive Health History - CORRECT ANSWER chief complaint, reason for visit, ROS, past medical and surgical history, social history and family history Pediatric Body measurements - CORRECT ANSWER length, height, weight, head circumference fro birth to 36 months Normal/Hypertension cut off - CORRECT ANSWER <130 normal 140+ hypertension Fontanel Closure - CORRECT ANSWER poster...

NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and p...

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing 15th Edition | Janice L Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever | Complete Chapters 1-68. The nurse is providing care for a client who has a diagnosis of pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumonia infection. What aspect of nursing care would constitute part of the planning phase of the nursing process? A. Achieve SaO2 92% at all times. B. Auscultate chest q4h. C. Administer oral fluids q1h and PRN. D. Avoid overexertion at all times. ANS: A R...

Community Health HESI 2023 2 Versions, Questions and Answers Graded A+. Client with history of COPD, being treated for pneumonia and is currently taken care of by husband. Requires assistance when ambulating short distances, including bathroom. Which suggestion should be given? Suggest obtaining a bedside commode 8. A community group proposes building a new well-child clinic because this year’s demographics reflect that a large percentage of the population is less than 19 years of age. Whi...

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

Common CAP pathogens Correct Answer S. Pneumoniae (most common) H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD) P. Aeruginosa (CF) CAP first line treatment Correct Answer Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin what to give if 1st CAP treatment doesn't work? Correct Answer Respiratory Fluoroquinolone if not received abx in the past 3 months Mycoplasma pneumoniae Correct Answer atypical pneumonia; commonly seen in children pediatric atypical pneumonia treatment Correct Answer Macrolides (Erythromycin), i...

List 4 critical life functions - correct answers Ventilation Oxygenation Circulation Perfusion What life function is first priority? - correct answers Ventilation What assessments would determine how well a patient is ventilating? - correct answers -RR -Vt -Chest Movement -Breath Sounds -PaCo2 -EtCO2 How would the therapist determine if a patient has a problem with oxygenation? - correct answers -HR -Color -Sensorium -PaO2/SpO2 What information would help the therapist de...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...