ADULT PACKAGE DEAL EXAM

the emergency department nurse is giving discharge instructions to the mother of a child who bumped his head on a table. which statement by the mother indicates understanding of the instructions? a) "he can run and play as he usually does, as long as he doesn't climb" b) "i should take him bac...

what *three* things can hemodynamic monitoring assess? - ️️1. Assess fluid status (is the volume the problem?) 2. Assess cardiac function (is the heart the problem?) 3. Assess effect of interventions (medications) *side note:* • Monitoring used in patient assessment and decision making ...

What nursing interventions can be done to relieve pain associated with a lower UTI? - ️️analgesics & antispasmodics, heat to perineum, increase fluid intake, avoid caffeinated drinks, spicy food, and alcohol frequent voiding What complications can arise from a lower UTI? - ️️Renal fail...

You are preparing to assure your arterial line is functioning properly and gives you accurate readings. Part of your assessment includes: a. Leveling the transducer to the jugular veins b. Leveling the transducer to the atrium at the phlebostatic axis c. Leveling the transducer to the side rail...

What is the goal with treatment for heart failure? - ️️increase cardiac output How would a patient present with decomposition, as the heart is not working effectively? - ️️fatigue, not able to tolerate activity What are the S/S of decreased tissue perfusion that would need to be report...

Normal range for HGB in men and women - ️️14-18 men; 12-16 women Normal HCT in men and women - ️️40-54 men; 37-47 women Which anemias are microcytic and hypochromic - ️️IDA and thalassemia 3 causes of IDA - ️️blood loss, inadequate iron intake and impaired absorption of iron...

1. Priority during seizures? - ️️observe type 2. how to decrease risk of aspiration with dysphagia? - ️️upright position, foods on unaffected side, NO STRAWS 3. MS patient on prednisone - teaching? - ️️hyperglycemia, hypertension, weight gain 4. Patient who just had stroke, want...

which cardiac marker is preferred for diagnosis of ACS? a. CKMB B. Myoglobin C. Troponin D. ALT - ️️C Which of the following is indicative of a myocardial infarction? (select all that apply) a. ST segment elevation B. ST segment depression C. Dysrhythmias D. Increased Troponin le...

What are ACE inhibitors used for? - ️️- Hypertension - Post MI (improve LV function) - Heart failure What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors? - ️️- dry hacky cough - orthostatic hypotension What are nursing implications for ACE inhibitors? - ️️- first dose at night to reduce...

Which pt is at the sensible risk of water loss? - ️️80 y/o pt with pneumonia Your client has a serum calcium level of 7, (8.6-10) which clinical manifestations do you expect (SATA) - ️️Muscle twitches, tingling around mouth, and chvostek's sign, prolonged st interval on ekg ALL OF THE AB...

knowing the most common causes of household fires, which prevention strategy would the nurse focus on when teaching about fire safety? a. set hot water temperature at 140 degrees F b. use only hardwired smoke detectors c. encourage regular home fire exit drills d.. never permit older adults to...

The RN has delegated nursing actions to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working in a long-term care facility. Which actions require direct supervision by the RN? Select all that apply. A) Assisting a 70-year-old client who has new-onset leg pain when ambulating B) Feeding an 82...

The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of Addison's disease. What s/s is most closely associated with this health problem - ️️Truncal obesity The nurse is teaching a patient that the body needs iodine for the thyroid to function. What food would be the best source of iodine for t...

nurse is considering the risk factors for a client's development of primary hypertension. Which of the following would be considered nonmodifiable risk factors for the client? (Select all that apply.) 1. - ️️Age 3. Gender 4. Ethnicity Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - ️️Most of these are ...