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[Show more]What is sepsis? life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection 
Sepsis characteristics Inflammatory and coagulation response is rapid and widespread, causing a dysregulated response. Body's reaction tp the pathogen may overwhelm all of the body's system. Imm...
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Sepsis characteristics Inflammatory and coagulation response is rapid and widespread, causing a dysregulated response. Body's reaction tp the pathogen may overwhelm all of the body's system. Imm...
A nurse working on a pulmonary unit is alert to one of the early signs of hypoxia in pts which is: 
A. decreased respiratory rate B. Restlessness C. cyanosis D. decreased blood pressure B. Restlessness 
A nurse is teaching a home care pt how to do pursed-lip breathing. What is the therapeutic effect...
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A. decreased respiratory rate B. Restlessness C. cyanosis D. decreased blood pressure B. Restlessness 
A nurse is teaching a home care pt how to do pursed-lip breathing. What is the therapeutic effect...
Diagnostic surgery presence and extent of condition 
Curative surgery elimination or repair 
Palliative surgery To relieve or reduce intensity of illness; is not curative 
Elective surgery surgery that is recommended but can be omitted or delayed without catastrophe 
Emergent surgery ASAP Don't nee...
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Add to cartDiagnostic surgery presence and extent of condition 
Curative surgery elimination or repair 
Palliative surgery To relieve or reduce intensity of illness; is not curative 
Elective surgery surgery that is recommended but can be omitted or delayed without catastrophe 
Emergent surgery ASAP Don't nee...
•Short peripheral catheter (SPC) •Inserted in peripheral veins •Lower risk of infection and complications •Used for nonirritant, nonvesicant and nonhyperosmolar infusion therapy •Anticipated to be used for relatively short duration (less than 1 week) 
•Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD...
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Add to cart•Short peripheral catheter (SPC) •Inserted in peripheral veins •Lower risk of infection and complications •Used for nonirritant, nonvesicant and nonhyperosmolar infusion therapy •Anticipated to be used for relatively short duration (less than 1 week) 
•Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD...
Leader of the code 1.(usually a physician) 
Directs codes, makes diagnoses and treatment decisions 
Primary nurse Provides information to code leader, measures vital signs, assists with procedures, administers medications 
Second nurse Coordinates use of the crash cart, prepares medications, assembl...
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Add to cartLeader of the code 1.(usually a physician) 
Directs codes, makes diagnoses and treatment decisions 
Primary nurse Provides information to code leader, measures vital signs, assists with procedures, administers medications 
Second nurse Coordinates use of the crash cart, prepares medications, assembl...
The nurse is caring for a client who just underwent a mastectomy of the left breast with lymph node removal. The nurse is reviewing the vital signs taken and documented earlier by the UAP (Unlicensed assistive personnel). Which documentation requires follow-up from the UAP? BP 110/70, sitting, left ...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a client who just underwent a mastectomy of the left breast with lymph node removal. The nurse is reviewing the vital signs taken and documented earlier by the UAP (Unlicensed assistive personnel). Which documentation requires follow-up from the UAP? BP 110/70, sitting, left ...
Lesions that may be present from birth or may develop later in life. Acquired skin lesions that may result from and infectious disease, and environmental agent or an allergic reaction Primary lesion 
Vesicle, bulla, pustule, macule, nodule, wheal, plaque, telangiectasis are all examples of what? Pri...
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Add to cartLesions that may be present from birth or may develop later in life. Acquired skin lesions that may result from and infectious disease, and environmental agent or an allergic reaction Primary lesion 
Vesicle, bulla, pustule, macule, nodule, wheal, plaque, telangiectasis are all examples of what? Pri...
What's the difference between a rapid assessment team and a code team? a rapid assessment decreases morbidity but not mortality. a code team is who you call when a patient has stopped breathing or flat lined 
If a patient stopped breathing, would you call a rapid assessment or a code team? code tea...
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Add to cartWhat's the difference between a rapid assessment team and a code team? a rapid assessment decreases morbidity but not mortality. a code team is who you call when a patient has stopped breathing or flat lined 
If a patient stopped breathing, would you call a rapid assessment or a code team? code tea...
Coronary artery disease is specifically talking about heart muscle blood flow 
What is the major cause of CAD? atherosclerosis 
What are atheromas? fatty deposits that prefer to deposit in the CORONARY ARTERIES 
what are the 4 stages of atherosclerosis 1. chronic endothelia injury 2. fatty streak: L...
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Add to cartCoronary artery disease is specifically talking about heart muscle blood flow 
What is the major cause of CAD? atherosclerosis 
What are atheromas? fatty deposits that prefer to deposit in the CORONARY ARTERIES 
what are the 4 stages of atherosclerosis 1. chronic endothelia injury 2. fatty streak: L...
The ____ the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle smaller 
The ___ veins are used for peripheral iv therapy superficial 
When using an over the needle catheter, back flow of blood may occur before the catheter is completely in the vein because the needle is ____ than the cathet...
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Add to cartThe ____ the gauge of the needle, the larger the diameter of the needle smaller 
The ___ veins are used for peripheral iv therapy superficial 
When using an over the needle catheter, back flow of blood may occur before the catheter is completely in the vein because the needle is ____ than the cathet...
What is the mortality rate associated with ARF 25-90% 
What type of meds is used to manage ARF loop diuretics 
What is the goals of ideal treatment of ARF mimic efficacy of native kidney and not delay recovery of renal function 
How does intermittent dialysis affect the kidney in a critically ill pa...
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Add to cartWhat is the mortality rate associated with ARF 25-90% 
What type of meds is used to manage ARF loop diuretics 
What is the goals of ideal treatment of ARF mimic efficacy of native kidney and not delay recovery of renal function 
How does intermittent dialysis affect the kidney in a critically ill pa...
What is cardiac arrest? when the heart stops beating - lose electrical ability of the heart and it cannot pump blood to the lungs or brain 
Who is cardiac arrest common in? those who have a heart disease already 
What can cause cardiac arrest? recreational drug use, electrocution, sudden blow to the...
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Add to cartWhat is cardiac arrest? when the heart stops beating - lose electrical ability of the heart and it cannot pump blood to the lungs or brain 
Who is cardiac arrest common in? those who have a heart disease already 
What can cause cardiac arrest? recreational drug use, electrocution, sudden blow to the...
What bacteria causes Gastritis? a. E.coli b. H. pylori c. Strep d. E. Pyrosis B 
You notice the patient has small streaks of blood in their stools, based on your knowledge of their diagnosis of gastritis what do you attribute this to? Streaking occurs from small spots in the stomach that could be bl...
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Add to cartWhat bacteria causes Gastritis? a. E.coli b. H. pylori c. Strep d. E. Pyrosis B 
You notice the patient has small streaks of blood in their stools, based on your knowledge of their diagnosis of gastritis what do you attribute this to? Streaking occurs from small spots in the stomach that could be bl...
The nurse admits a patient to the critical care unit following a motorcycle crash. Assessment findings by the nurse include blood pressure 100/50 mm Hg, heart rate 58 beats/min, respiratory rate 30 breaths/min, and temperature of 100.5. The patient is lethargic, responds to voice but falls asleep re...
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Add to cartThe nurse admits a patient to the critical care unit following a motorcycle crash. Assessment findings by the nurse include blood pressure 100/50 mm Hg, heart rate 58 beats/min, respiratory rate 30 breaths/min, and temperature of 100.5. The patient is lethargic, responds to voice but falls asleep re...
P wave atrial contraction 
Stage 1 of shock compensatory Reversible with appropriate interventions Slightly increased BP, HR, RR Slightly decreased u/o Slightly pale, cool 
Ph 7.35-7.45 
Pink tube top blood cross and match 
Order of GI assessment inspection -> auscultation -> percussion -> ...
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Add to cartP wave atrial contraction 
Stage 1 of shock compensatory Reversible with appropriate interventions Slightly increased BP, HR, RR Slightly decreased u/o Slightly pale, cool 
Ph 7.35-7.45 
Pink tube top blood cross and match 
Order of GI assessment inspection -> auscultation -> percussion -> ...
Why are we concerned when we hear there is a blockage in the left main artery? The entire left side of the heart is not receiving blood flow 
The greater the diameter of a blood vessel, the ________________ the blood flow. greater 
Why are we concerned about an increased viscosity in blood? Results ...
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Add to cartWhy are we concerned when we hear there is a blockage in the left main artery? The entire left side of the heart is not receiving blood flow 
The greater the diameter of a blood vessel, the ________________ the blood flow. greater 
Why are we concerned about an increased viscosity in blood? Results ...
obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by increasing resistance to airflow as a result of airway obstruction or airway narrowing 
Types of Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Asthma COPD (chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis 
COPD an obstructive pulmonary disease with...
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Add to cartobstructive pulmonary disease characterized by increasing resistance to airflow as a result of airway obstruction or airway narrowing 
Types of Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Asthma COPD (chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis 
COPD an obstructive pulmonary disease with...
Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses 
b. American Heart Association 
c.American Nurses Association 
d.Society of Critical Care Medicine a 
A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgi...
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Add to cartWhich of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses 
b. American Heart Association 
c.American Nurses Association 
d.Society of Critical Care Medicine a 
A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgi...
What is primary obesity? an excess of calorie intake over energy expenditure for the body's metabolic demands 
What is secondary obesity? obesity due to various congenital anomalies, chromosomal anomalies, metabolic problems, CNS lesions, or drugs (ex. hypothyroidism) 
What communities are the high...
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Add to cartWhat is primary obesity? an excess of calorie intake over energy expenditure for the body's metabolic demands 
What is secondary obesity? obesity due to various congenital anomalies, chromosomal anomalies, metabolic problems, CNS lesions, or drugs (ex. hypothyroidism) 
What communities are the high...
Some of the reasons that surgery is preformed: Diagnosis Cure Palliation Prevention Cosmetic improvement Exploration 
Some of the settings for surgery Hospitals-Operating Rooms Ambulatory Centers Offices 
Ectomy excision or removal of 
Lysis destruction of 
Orrhaphy repair or suture of 
Oscopy looki...
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Add to cartSome of the reasons that surgery is preformed: Diagnosis Cure Palliation Prevention Cosmetic improvement Exploration 
Some of the settings for surgery Hospitals-Operating Rooms Ambulatory Centers Offices 
Ectomy excision or removal of 
Lysis destruction of 
Orrhaphy repair or suture of 
Oscopy looki...
The elderly client is having difficulty hearing and it is discovered that the right ear has excessive wax buildup. The nurse obtains a prescription from the provider for Debrox ear wax removal. The client has had this done before and questions which of the following actions by the nurse? 
a. The cli...
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Add to cartThe elderly client is having difficulty hearing and it is discovered that the right ear has excessive wax buildup. The nurse obtains a prescription from the provider for Debrox ear wax removal. The client has had this done before and questions which of the following actions by the nurse? 
a. The cli...
Axillary temperature -underarmpit -newborns 
Tympanic temperature -in the ear -Up and out: Adults -Down and back: children 
Oral 
Where is urine formed? Nephrons in the kidneys -specifically in the bowman capsule 
What is the minimum urine output from an adult? 30 ml?hr 
what factors would affect u...
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Add to cartAxillary temperature -underarmpit -newborns 
Tympanic temperature -in the ear -Up and out: Adults -Down and back: children 
Oral 
Where is urine formed? Nephrons in the kidneys -specifically in the bowman capsule 
What is the minimum urine output from an adult? 30 ml?hr 
what factors would affect u...
Medication orders should include -medication name -medication dose -route of administration -purpose -signature 
What are controlled substances medication that have a high potential for abuse -must be locked -counts must be verified -all waste must be cosigned by another RN -any returns must be cosi...
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Add to cartMedication orders should include -medication name -medication dose -route of administration -purpose -signature 
What are controlled substances medication that have a high potential for abuse -must be locked -counts must be verified -all waste must be cosigned by another RN -any returns must be cosi...
Vital signs body temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure 
Core temperature - temperature inside of body - remains relatively constant - only fluctuates if patient develops fever 
Normal body temp 36.5 - 37.5 C 97.6 - 99.6 
Fever/pyrexia body temp > 37.5 C 
Most reliable temperature sourc...
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Add to cartVital signs body temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure 
Core temperature - temperature inside of body - remains relatively constant - only fluctuates if patient develops fever 
Normal body temp 36.5 - 37.5 C 97.6 - 99.6 
Fever/pyrexia body temp > 37.5 C 
Most reliable temperature sourc...
What is Abrasion Tooth on foreign object wear 
What is attrition? Toot on tooth wear 
What is Jasons chief complaint - Would like to learn more about dental erosion and how it impacts tooth enamel 
What is heart burn? Acid reflux due to lower esophageal sphincter relaxation 
Long term heart burn can...
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Add to cartWhat is Abrasion Tooth on foreign object wear 
What is attrition? Toot on tooth wear 
What is Jasons chief complaint - Would like to learn more about dental erosion and how it impacts tooth enamel 
What is heart burn? Acid reflux due to lower esophageal sphincter relaxation 
Long term heart burn can...
The CDC monitors for which of the following HAIs? 
a. SSI (Surgical Site Infections) b. All of those listed here (and more) c. CLABSI (Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections) d. C Diff (Clostridium Difficile) B 
Mucous membranes, non-intact skin, the GI, GU or respiratory tract are which lin...
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Add to cartThe CDC monitors for which of the following HAIs? 
a. SSI (Surgical Site Infections) b. All of those listed here (and more) c. CLABSI (Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections) d. C Diff (Clostridium Difficile) B 
Mucous membranes, non-intact skin, the GI, GU or respiratory tract are which lin...
What should a medication order include? (5) -medication name -medication dosage -route of administration (multiple routes require multiple orders !!) -purpose -signature 
Types of medication orders -routine -PRN (as needed) -standing protocols -one time orders -stat orders -verbal orders (EMERGENCY ...
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Add to cartWhat should a medication order include? (5) -medication name -medication dosage -route of administration (multiple routes require multiple orders !!) -purpose -signature 
Types of medication orders -routine -PRN (as needed) -standing protocols -one time orders -stat orders -verbal orders (EMERGENCY ...
SBAR Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations. 
When is SBAR used -calling the healthcare provider -transferring between units/other facilities -giving report to next shift -consults 
Situation 1. identify yourself, your unit and the patient 2. briefly describe the problem and your concern...
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Add to cartSBAR Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations. 
When is SBAR used -calling the healthcare provider -transferring between units/other facilities -giving report to next shift -consults 
Situation 1. identify yourself, your unit and the patient 2. briefly describe the problem and your concern...
RBC count Test that measures the total number of RBCs per volume of whole blood 
RBC count Test that measures the total number of RBCs per volume of whole blood 
MCV Test that measures the size of RBCs 
MCV Test that measures the size of RBCs 
Hematocrit Test the measures the proportion of RBCs to p...
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Add to cartRBC count Test that measures the total number of RBCs per volume of whole blood 
RBC count Test that measures the total number of RBCs per volume of whole blood 
MCV Test that measures the size of RBCs 
MCV Test that measures the size of RBCs 
Hematocrit Test the measures the proportion of RBCs to p...
Name the phases of the wound healing process. 1. Inflammatory 2. Proliferative 3. Maturation 
Wound caused by a blow to the body by a blunt object Contusion 
A localized area of necrotic soft tissue that occurs when pressure is applied to the skin over time Pressure ulcer 
Wound involving friction o...
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Add to cartName the phases of the wound healing process. 1. Inflammatory 2. Proliferative 3. Maturation 
Wound caused by a blow to the body by a blunt object Contusion 
A localized area of necrotic soft tissue that occurs when pressure is applied to the skin over time Pressure ulcer 
Wound involving friction o...
Why is EN preferred over PN? EN supports the gut 
What are some indications to not start EN? bowel surgery, ilius, no BS 
What are the two main types of NGTs? Which one are you able to suction through? dob hof and salem sump suction can be done through a salem sump 
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Add to cartWhy is EN preferred over PN? EN supports the gut 
What are some indications to not start EN? bowel surgery, ilius, no BS 
What are the two main types of NGTs? Which one are you able to suction through? dob hof and salem sump suction can be done through a salem sump 
T/F The blue vent on a salem sump...
hat type of wound healing is appropriate for a wound with full-thickness tissue loss that is left open to gradually fill with granulation tissue? 
a. Primary Intention b. Tertiary Intention c. A sutured wound d. Secondary Intention d 
A pressure injury/ulcer is caused by which of the following. Sele...
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a. Primary Intention b. Tertiary Intention c. A sutured wound d. Secondary Intention d 
A pressure injury/ulcer is caused by which of the following. Sele...
Which ABG component would reflect RR of 8/min? - HCO3- 23 - pH 7.42 - PaCO2 55 - PaCO2 30 PaCO2 55 
Which ABG component would reflect full compensation? A. pH 7.30 B. HCO3- 22 C. pH 7.36 D. PaCO2 46 C. pH 7.36 
The patient is admitted for exacerbation of COPD. Which ABG result would concern the nurs...
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Add to cartWhich ABG component would reflect RR of 8/min? - HCO3- 23 - pH 7.42 - PaCO2 55 - PaCO2 30 PaCO2 55 
Which ABG component would reflect full compensation? A. pH 7.30 B. HCO3- 22 C. pH 7.36 D. PaCO2 46 C. pH 7.36 
The patient is admitted for exacerbation of COPD. Which ABG result would concern the nurs...
mobility ability to move freely within the environment 
psychological effects of impaired independent mobility -anxiety or stress -feeling of isolation -loss of "independence" to enter or leave a desired situation 
skeletal effects of impaired independent mobility -contractures (shortening and tig...
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Add to cartmobility ability to move freely within the environment 
psychological effects of impaired independent mobility -anxiety or stress -feeling of isolation -loss of "independence" to enter or leave a desired situation 
skeletal effects of impaired independent mobility -contractures (shortening and tig...
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