Prophecy health medical surgical RN A
Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal dise...
Prophecy health medical surgical RN A
Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when
transferring from bed to chair Patient Lift example hoyer
What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage
renal disease on hemodialysis BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32
Your 85 year old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days
ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute
confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the most
important order you should anticipate from the provider? You're?
Hold wayfaring (coumadin) for the next 48 hours
Your new admission presents with a cough, unintentional weight
loss, frequent knot sweats, and bloody sputum. What type of
isolation precautions should you initiate, if any? Airborne
precautions
Upon entering your patient's room you note that they are having a
seizure. What is your 1st action? Position the patient on their
side to maintain the airway
You find your coworker looking through your patient's medical
record.. She States how is Mr. Smith doing? He is my best
friend's dad. We are so worried about him. What is the best
course of action? Tell her you cannot give her information and
report her actions to your manager.
Your male patient complaints of discomfort while inflating the
balloon during insertion of a endwelling urinary catheter. What
would be the most appropriate action? Deflate the balloon,
advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon.
Your patient takes regular insulin and NPH twice A-day for
glucose control. What times should the patient be taught to be
alert for signs of hypoglycemia? Is late afternoon and early
morning
What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (protonix)
used for? Reduce gastric acid secretion
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, Your patient has a non productive cough and presence of
secretions in his tracheostomy. Prior to sectioning the patient,
what should you do 1st? Hyperoxygenate patient
dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should
include choices that are: Low potassium, low protein, moderate
fat
Which of the following nursing diagnosis is most important for a
patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)
Impaired gas exchange
Your patient is admitted from the ED with failure to thrive and
advanced dementia. You note he is extremely underweight,
appears unbathed for some time, and has a stage 4 pressure
injury to his coccyx. You were told in report that he lives at home
with family members. What should you do? Notify the charge
nurse and social worker of your concerns.
You have a patient going for dialysis. There are medications
include Lisinopril(prinivil), ondansetron (zofran),
famotidine(pepcid) and atorvastatin(lipitor). Which medication
would you possibly hold and seek clarification?
LISINOPRIL(PRINIVIL)
What is the best indication of an acute neurological problem?
Change in level of consciousness
Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the patient? Clear liquids
Which tool should you use to assess pain in your 80 year old
patient with severe dementia? ?
Your post op patient has a Jackson - Pratt drain in place. how do
you ensure effective drain function? Compress the drain, then
plug the bulb to establish suction.
Is a patient with peritonitis Presents with tachycardia, hypotension
, and dehydration. What other assessment finding would you
anticipate as part of your physical assessment? Severe
abdominal pain or rebound tenderness
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