Pnu 120 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI Learning System RN: Fundamentals 1, 2, and Final (Answered) Graded A+ terminal illness and questions directed to nurse about religion and death encourage the patient to express feeling about death and dying -therapeutic technique of reflection first priority action when performing tracheostomy care 1. perform hand hygiene -The nurse should also- don sterile gloves, open all sterile supplies and solutions, and stabilize the tracheostomy tube but they all will come after hand hygiene...

1. Document your initial neurologic assessment of Mr. Russell, with particular attention to indications of a possible stroke. He had mild left hemiplegia, asymmetry when he smiled, puffing cheek and tongue movement were normal. Gag reflex was intact. Hand grasps were close to equal but a little weaker on the left side due to the hemiplegia. There is normal sensation in his limbs and his face. 2. Identify and document the three primary nursing diagnoses related to Mr. Russell's current me...

1. Document your finding related to Mr. Griffin's preoperative and postoperative assessment findings regarding the presence of an infection. o Mr Griffen has a current history of MRSA. His vital signs have been stable, and pain is 2 on a scale of 1-10. His wound was assessed and is normal with no signs of infection, dressing is clean, dry and intact. 2. Identify and document key nursing diagnoses for Mr. Griffin regarding current condition. o Risk for infection r/t invasive procedure, ris...

ATI Learning System RN: Fundamentals 1, 2, and Final (Answered) Graded A+ terminal illness and questions directed to nurse about religion and death encourage the patient to express feeling about death and dying -therapeutic technique of reflection first priority action when performing tracheostomy care 1. perform hand hygiene -The nurse should also- don sterile gloves, open all sterile supplies and solutions, and stabilize the tracheostomy tube but they all will come after hand hygiene...

1. Document your findings related to the focused assessment regarding Mr. Ahmed's fluid and electrolyte status. o Patient is a 50 year old male admitted with a diagnosis of dehydration and hypokalemia. His assessment concluded that his skin was warm and dry, along with his muscous membranes. His neurological assessment showed that he was conscious, had reduced muscle strength in his arms andlegs, and had normal sensation. Rashid noted that he is thirsty but has been unable to keep down wa...

Concluding Questions How did the simulated experience of Mona Hernandez’s case make you feel? This made me feel more prepared than last time, I felt more comfortable being with the patient and understanding the use/need for oxygen therapy. Talk about what went well in the scenario. What went well was understanding that the patient needed the oxygen therapy in order to get her stats up. It was easy to understand the amount needed to reach the 94% Reflecting on Mona Hernandez’s case, we...

Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Jared Griffin’s case make you feel? o This experience made me feel comfortable. I thouroughly understood the assignment, and understood the precautions that were in place. Talk about what went well in the scenario. o What went well was assessing him, his dressings and his IV site. Educating him and having him use the incentive spirometer went well. Reflecting on Jared Griffin’s case, were there any actions you would do differently ...

ATI Learning System RN: Fundamentals 1, 2, and Final (Answered) Graded A+ terminal illness and questions directed to nurse about religion and death encourage the patient to express feeling about death and dying -therapeutic technique of reflection first priority action when performing tracheostomy care 1. perform hand hygiene -The nurse should also- don sterile gloves, open all sterile supplies and solutions, and stabilize the tracheostomy tube but they all will come after hand hygiene...

Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Sara Lin’s case make you feel?  This case made me feel confused. In the beginning I forgot to obtain the vital signs, and the medication chart confused me as well. Talk about what went well in the scenario.  What went well in the scenario was educating the patient about medication, activity levels, the incentive spirometer and wound care. Reflecting on Sara Lin’s case, were there any actions you would do differently if you ...

ATI Learning System RN: Fundamentals 1, 2, and Final (Answered) Graded A+ terminal illness and questions directed to nurse about religion and death encourage the patient to express feeling about death and dying -therapeutic technique of reflection first priority action when performing tracheostomy care 1. perform hand hygiene -The nurse should also- don sterile gloves, open all sterile supplies and solutions, and stabilize the tracheostomy tube but they all will come after hand hygiene...