Abnormal vitals adult Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new p...

Supine Hypotensive Syndrome - correct answer Dizziness and a drop in blood pressure caused when the mother is in a supine position and the weight of the uterus, infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid compress the inferior vena cava, reducing return of blood to the heart and cardiac output. hypotension in supine patients b/c fetal weight Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) - correct answer A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly form a general impression of the infant or chi...

Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - ANSWER Insulin A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - ANSWER assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - ANSWER introduce yourself and start an assessment a 42-year-old man...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

CPNRE Study Guide 2024 verified already passedWhen preparing to administer a medication by injection, what factor determines syringe size?: - correct answer - Based on the volume and dosage of the medication - Type of injection - Age and size - Most adult IMs are given using a 3ml syringe - Small doses under 1ml should be given with a tuberculin syringe Where does the nurse discard a syringe after administering an IM medication?: - correct answer - Sharps container Which syringe would ...

NR324 (Adult Health I) Final Review 2024/2025. What are some conditions/procedures that put patient @ high risk for fluid volume deficit? -diabetes insipidus -osmotic diuresis -hemorrhage -GI losses: vomiting, NG suction -diuretics -inadequate fluid intake -third-space fluid shifts: burns, pancreatitis What are some of the things nurse monitors when administering fluids/electrolytes? -Daily weights -x-ray -I/O -labs: --BUN --NA --K --HCT --Osmolality -monitor vitals -monito...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

8 year old female with no respirations after 5 positive pressure ventilations. - ANSWER Which patient would be classified as "immediate" during and MCI? Calmly reassure her, encouraging her to calmly slow her rate of breathing. - ANSWER A 13 year old female watching a horror movie states she can't catch her breath and her fingers are numb. Respirations are 30 and deep with Sp02 of %100. She is speaking in clear sentences, has clear and equal breath sounds. You should? 10 to 12 - ANSWER ...

PBCFR Medical Protocols Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Who has the authority to deviate from the ALS protocols? - answerEMS Captains and Trauma Hawk EZ-IO sites: Adult and Children - answerAdult: Proximal Humerus, Proximal Tibia, Distal Tibia Pediatric: Distal Femur, Promixal Tibia, Distal Tibia, Proximal Humerus (only if surgical neck can be palpated). ALL 'IM' injections shall be administered in the ________. - answerLateral Thigh IM Injections: Adults: ____ - ____ gauge, ...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...