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1 RN working in ED and is admitting a pt who has TBI from MVC-- what is the priority to notify to PCP takes warfarin daily--there could be a hemorrhage as part of the injury. warfarin is a blood thinner 2 Newly hired nurse caring for a pt who has a closed head injury, on a vent, at risk for ICP--what action requires intervention? raising the foot of the pt beds-- maintain the head midline/neutral position to prevent increased ICP 3 new nurse w pt admitted 12 hrs. ago TBI, at risk for ...

subjective data Things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses; symptoms objective data information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer; signs Primary data source patient Secondary Data Sources family members, health records, significant others General Survey physical appearance, body structure, mobility, behavior Complete database full physical exam Focused database focuses on 1 or 2 systems Follow-up database follow-up after implemen...

1 Identify the management and nursing care of the pt with infectious and inflammatory dermatoses (Bacterial) (cellulitis) pt education: antibiotic use, skin care and lesion care, don't share personal items, bath daily with antibacterial soap, DO NOT squeeze furuncles, boils, or pimples 2 Identify the management and nursing care of the pt with infectious and inflammatory dermatoses (Viral) -herpes zoster: prescribed antivirals, lesion care, dressings, and hand hygiene -herpes simplex:...

1 How is an ET tube placement confirmed? From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray 2 Describe the A/C vent mode. The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute 3 Describe SIMV vent mode. The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths 4 What are the different ventilator settings? Mode FiO2 Rate Tidal Volume (Vt) PEEP 5 What is PEEP? It is positive pressure...

1 The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following client statements indicates a correct understanding of the teaching I must protect myself from developing an infection 2 The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an assigned client; it is a priority for the nurse to follow up with the PCP if the client Had a AAA repair 2 days ago and has a creatinine that has increased from 0.9 to 2.5mg/dl 3 The nu...

Galen College of Nursing NUR 170 Bundled Exam 1-5 and Final Exam Study Questions and Answers 2026

what condition is where the lens of the eye loses transparency? cateracts What are symptoms of cateracts? diplopia(double vision), halos visible and white cloudy pupils What should you teach a pt after cataract surgery? don't life anything heavy or do anything that may increase IOP, wear eyepatch to avoid rubbing eye, ad wear dark glasses until pupils react to light A patient that just had cataract surgery should be prescribed what to avoid IOP while having a bowel movement? stool soft...

Demonstrate knowledge of the normal ranges for temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and pulse oximetry. Temperature (T): Oral 37.0 C (98.6 F) Blood Pressure (BP): 120/80 Heart Rate (HR): 60 to 100 (80 average) beats/minute Respiratory Rate (R): 12-20 breaths/minute Pulse Oximetry: 95% to 100% Discuss the technique used in obtaining temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure and pulse oximetry. Temperature: - Oral (Posterior sublingual pocket) - Ty...

BP equation BP = CO x SVR Normal CO 4-8L/min SVR (systemic vascular resistance) determined by? blood viscosity, length of vessel, and diameter of vessel MAP + normal range average pressure in the arterial circulation through the cardiac cycle. (70-100) MAP equation (SBP + 2DBP)/3 Arteriosclerosis hardening of vessels, usually due to plaque build-up Hypertension Based on 2 or more readings on separate occasions SBP: 130 or higher DBP: 80 or higher htn risk factor for: - Coronary ...

1 Joint Commission the organization responsible for evaluating and accrediting health-care organizations & programs in the US 2 National Patient Safety Goals address specific safety problems -identifying pt correctly, improving staff communication, using meds safely, using alarms safely, preventing infections, identifying pt safety risks, & preventing mistakes in surgery 3 Guidelines for use of restraints -check pt & skin every 30 minutes -remove restraint q 2 hours -document all ...

What are the symptoms for GERD or a Hiatal Hernia? -Heartburn -Indigestion -Pain -N&V What are ways to manage the symptoms of GERD or a Hiatal Hernia? -Lifestyle changes (diet=Low residue or bland) -Nutrition -Medications Which patients are at risk for GERD? -Obese -Older adults -Pregnant women -Tight clothing Patients with GERD are at risk for what? Aspiration Can a patient have GERD and not have a hernia? Yes Can a patient have a hernia and not have GERD? No If a patient ha...

1 Levels of Healthcare Primary , Secondary, Tertiary, Restorative, Continuing 2 Primary Healthcare Emhasizes Health Promotion 3 Secondary Healthcare Diagnosis and Treatment of acute illness and injury 4 Tertiary Healthcare provision of specialized and highly technical care 5 Restorative Healthcare intermediate follow up care for restoring health 6 Continuing Healthcare addresses chronic or long term health care needs 7 Safety minimalization of factors that cause i...

1 Preoperative Phase Decision for surgery is made and ends when the patient is transferred to the operating room 2 Intraoperative Phase Begins with the patient's entry into the operating room and ends with admittance to the postanesthesia care unite (PACU) or recovery room 3 Postoperative Phase Begins with the patient's admittance to the PACU and ends with the patient's complete recovery from the surgical intervention 4 Elective Surgery Suggested and scheduled, no forse...

Normal postprandial glucose Below 180 mg/dL blood sugar level after eating Postprandial blood sugar Is it normal for your postprandial blood sugar to be higher after you eat? Yes, will be higher for everyone after eating. Normal A1C goal level <6 Normal blood sugar level 70-110 what are we looking for in a urine screen ketones Onset peak and duration of rapid-acting insulin Onset: 15-30 minutes Peak: 1 hr Rapid-acting insulin medication Lispro (Humalog) Aspart (NovoLog) When...

1 Patient with type 2 diabetes who is scheduled for cardiac cath? Immediately notify physician if patient took metformin 2 Patient with blood sugar of 256, sliding scale? Give 6 units of Insulin 3 Caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes, what's essential? Check blood sugar if confused and shaky (hypoglycemia) 4 Insulin administration of patient with a pre filled syringe device, correct understanding? Attach a new needle every time 5 Somogyi phenomenon, what would you ex...

1 A nurse manager calls a meeting of the unit's staff members to discuss cost-containment issues. The nurse manager has asked for staff input regarding strategies that might help reduce costs. Which of the following types of leadership is the nurse manager using? a. Autocratic b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d. Moral Democratic A democratic leader guides staff toward reaching an objective and shares responsibility with the staff. this is the ideal type of leadership in this situatio...

What does MS-DRG stand for? Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group - payment system that classifies hospital cases into groups with similar clinical characteristics and costs What is the IPPS? Inpatient Prospective Payment System - Medicare's method of reimbursing hospitals a predetermined fixed amount based on the patient's DRG assignment What is a Major Complication/Comorbidity (MCC)? A secondary diagnosis that significantly increases resource use and is associated with a higher ...

A function of pacemaker circuitry that allows the pacemaker output pulse to be dissipated quickly maximizing both the output and sensing capabilities. a) circuit resistors b) charge dump c) pulse neutralizer d) current consumption B. Charge Dump AV sequentially paced patients with frequent ventricular ectopy should have the following pacemaker parameters programmed to decrease the chance of competition: a) short blanking period b) slower base rate c) increased ventricular refractory...

Deployment Phase (SDLC) Security is pushed out Design Phase (SDLC) Requirements are prepared for the technical design Implementation Phase The resources involved in the application from a known resource are determined Maintenance Phase Ongoing security monitoring is implemented Planning Phase of SDLC vision and next steps are created secure code a principle design in coding that refers to code security best practices, safeguards, and protection against vulnerabilities threat modeling...

Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end with? effleurage Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? trim Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? hot oil treatment Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? buffing Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? service time Which are add-on to a basic pedicure? foot soak What procedu...