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Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should ...

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...

Study Learning Unit 1. Consider Activity 1.1 (Q1-Q5) Page 12 of your study guide (follow the instructions below). In each question above do the following: 1. Read through the activities and answer the questions as specified in activity 1.1. ACTIVITY 1.1 (1) Differentiate between the key concepts of civil technology and engineering graphics and design. (2) Discuss (in not less than a page) the concepts “technology” and “technology education” in your context, indicating the role ...

HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY & ECG EXAM 2023/2024 Mechanical & Electrical Activity - CORRECT ANSWER-- Correlation between the electrical and mechanical functions of the heart - Electrical activity stimulates the heart to contract - Electrocardiogram (ECG) show both functions - Electrical pulse= action potntial Cardiac Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-- Used to diagnose dysrhythmias, chamber enlargement, MI/myocardial ischemia, monitor effects of electrolyte imbalances of medication administrat...

Exam 3: NSG550 / NSG 550 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Acetylcholine receptor antibody test Answer: Used to diagnose acquired myasthenia gravis and monitor pt response to immunosuppressive therapy. MG is an autoimmune disease caused by antibodies that block or destroy receptors for Ach. MG s/s=muscle weakness and fatigue Q: Cholinesterase Answer: Identify patients with PChE def...

A nurse is providing nutritional teaching to the patents of a child who has acute glomerulonephritis with pitting edema. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend be eliminated from the child's diet? - Hot dogs -Results in edema, HTN, hematuria and proteinuria. Dietary changes requires limit foods high in sodium because of the edema and HTN. (Hot dogs, or other processed meats) A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a 5-year-old child who has a concussion. Which...

TEST BANK FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 5TH EDITION KATHRYN BOOTH, THOMAS O’BRIEN (With Answer Key)- 1. What is the number one cause of death in the United States? A. Cancer B. Diabetes C. Cardiovascular disease D. Accidents 2. The abbreviation CAD stands for: A. Cold appendage disorder B. Coronary application disease C. Cerebral artery disease D. Coronary artery disease 3. What does the electrocardiogram or ECG study? A. The electrical activity of the heart...

5 reasons why we eat what we eat CORRECT ANSWER-Personal preference, habit, ethnic heritage or tradition, social interactions, availability/convenience/ economy Functional foods CORRECT ANSWER-foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels phytochemicals CORRECT ANSWER-non nutrient compounds found in plants. some phytochemical have biological activity in the body. energy CORRECT ANSWER-the capacity ...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next day. Whic...

Excitability - Answer- the ability of non-pacemaker heart cells to respond to an electrical impulse that begins in pacemaker cells. Depolarization - Answer- occurs when the normally negatively charged cells within the heart muscle develop a positive charge. Conductivity - Answer- the ability to send an electrical stimulus from cell membrane to cell membrane. As a result, excitable cells depolarize in rapid succession from cell to cell until all cells have depolarized. Ex: the wave of depolarizat...

sinus rhythm regular rhythm Set by SA node at 60 to 100 bpm P waves normal normal qrs PR 0.12 - 0.2 normal qrs less than 0.10 wide qrs is greater than 0.12 Sinus Tachycardia 100-160 bpm SA node reduced time for ventricle filling assess for SOB or chest pain a prolonged QT interval more prone to arrhythmia NSR reflects the heart's normal electrical activity, providing synchrony between the atria and the ventricles. Sinus tachycardia occurs when the sinus no...

PALS Pre course Self-Assessment Answers 2023|2024 RATED A+ Section 1: Rhythm Identification Answers For section 1, identify the rhythm by selecting the single best answer. Clinical clues: heart rate 44/min; no detectable pulses. Pulseless electrical activity Answer: Pulseless electrical activity. Clinical clue: heart rate 214/min. Wide complex tachycardia Answer: Wide complex tachycardia. Clinical clues: age 7 years; heart rate 38/min. Sinus bradycardia Answer: Sinus bradycardia. Cl...