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ATI MedSurg Complex Elimination Practice Questions and Answers (latest Update), 100% Correct, Download to Score A (Answer Key Deeply Explained)-. Which data will the nurse monitor in relation to the 4+ pitting edema assessed in a patient with cirrhosis? a. Hemoglobin b. Temperature c. Activity level d. Albumin level 2. Which topic is most important to include in patient teaching for a 41-year-old patient diagnosed with early alcoholic cirrhosis? a. Maintaining good nutrition b. Avoidin...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane between thyroid and cricoid, avascular structu...

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI RN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to A. Decrease production of gastric secretions. B. Produce an adherent barrier over the ulcer. C. Correct Maintain a gastric pH of 3.5 or above. D. Decrease gastric motor activity. 2. In evaluating the effects of lactulose (Cephulac), which outcome would indicate that the drug is performing as intended? A. An...

1. A nurse is assessing newborn following forceps assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method? A. Hypoglycemia B. Polycythemia C. Facial Palsy D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia C Which of the following statements by client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "The medication could cause me to experience heart palpitations" B. "This medication could cause me to experience blurred vision" C. "Th...

PHARMACOLOGY HESI RN QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS NEW GENERATION EXAM A client who is taking an oral dose of tetracycline reports gastrointestinal upset. Which snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline? a. Fruit-flavored yogurt b. Toasted wheat bread and jelly c. Cold cereal with skim milk d. Cheese and crackers B. The nurse is assessing the eyes of a client who just received mydriatic eye drops. Which physiological function of the eye will not respond ...

ATI Peds Child Retake Exam 2023 A nurse is caring for a child who has epiglottitis due to an infection with influenza B. Which of the following should the nurse take? SATA? A) Begin droplet precautions B) Monitor oxygen saturation C) Inspect the epiglottitis D) Obtain a throat culture E) Initiate IV access 2) A nurse in a community health clinic is assessing the needs of a single parent who has three young children and works full time. Which of the following resources should the ...

Therapeutic dosing and monitoring of warfarin (Coumadin) Treatment with warfarin should be initiated with standard doses of 5–10 mg. The initial adjustment of the prothrombin time takes about 1 week, which usually results in a maintenance dosage of 5–7 mg/d. The prothrombin time (PT) should be increased to a level representing a reduction of prothrombin activity to 25% of normal and maintained there for long-term therapy. When the activity is less than 20%, the warfarin dosage should be r...

2023 AANP Practice Questions (verified Q&A) A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, the nurse practitioner should start the patien...

Pharm HESI Practice Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] The nurse is caring for a client who has taken atenolol for 2 years. The healthcare provider recently changed the medication to enalapril to manage the client's blood pressure. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client regarding the new medication? A. Take the medication at bedtime. B. Report presence of increased bruising. C. Check pulse before taki...

When preparing cryoprecipitate from plasma, the cryoprecipitate must be refrozen within? correct answers 1 hour Donated blood may not be used for allogeneic transfusion when HCV testing shows? correct answers EIA initial testing reactive, and one of the duplicate repeat results is reactive The following hepatitis B testing results indicates: HBsAg: Nonreactive, Anti-HBc: Reactive, Anti-HBs: Reactive, RNA HBV: nonreactive. correct answers Recurring infection (CDC says immune due to natural ...