Comprehensive and Complete CLINAPPS Q&A Bundle

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...