Med surg ch 23 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

HESI RN LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE HESI RN LEADERSHIP 2023 UPDATE 1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client’s refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for uri...

ATI Med surg study guide • Accident/Error/Injury Prevention - (1) o Spinal Cord Injury: Care of a Client who has a Halo Device (Active Learning Template - Therapeutic Procedure, RM AMS RN 10.0 Chp 16) o The purpose is to provide traction and/or immobilize the spinal column ▪ Do not use the halo device to turn or move a client ▪ If the client goes home with a halo fixation device on, provide instruction on pin and vest care. ▪ Teach the client signs of infection and skin breakdow...

ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam Study Guide • Accident/Error/Injury Prevention - (1) o Spinal Cord Injury: Care of a Client who has a Halo Device (Active Learning Template - Therapeutic Procedure, RM AMS RN 10.0 Chp 16) o The purpose is to provide traction and/or immobilize the spinal column ▪ Do not use the halo device to turn or move a client ▪ If the client goes home with a halo fixation device on, provide instruction on pin and vest care. ▪ Teach the client signs of infectio...

ATI PROCTORED MEDSURGE EXAM 1) A nurse is collecting data from a client who was admitted with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Nonresponsive Commands 2) A nurse is collecting data from a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has angina - Chest Discomfort Radiated - Pain lasting less that 15mins - Pain that is relieved with rest 3) A ...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Bradycardia- more tachycardia cuz of a failing ventricle , SNS is activated to compensate . b. Flushed skin- duskly it wIll look like c. Frothy sputum-Left sided- can be blood tinged d. Jugular vein distention→ Right Rationale: ATI MS: pg. 198 ch 32 pdf Left side: dyspnea, orthopnea, fatigue, pulmonary congestion, frothy sputum, organ failure such as oliguria. Ri...

Advanced MedSurg Proctor Exam 2023 (NEW) Questions and accurate answers and Rationales. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure . Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Bradycardia- more tachycardia cuz of a failing ventricle , SNS is activated to compensate . b. Flushed skin- duskly it wIll look like c. d. Jugular vein distention→ Right Rationale: ATI MS: pg. 362 ch 32 pdf Left side: dyspnea, orthopnea(SOB while lying down), noc dyspnea...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). The nurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). Thenurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurseinclude in the plan of care? a....

NURSING 250 MEDSURG 1 PROCTORED 1 Exam Guide Questions completed ; Answers provided 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has lef-sided heart failure. Which of the following fndings should the nurse expect? a. Bradycardia- more tachycardia cuz of a failing ventricle , SNS is actvated to compensate . b. Flushed skin- duskly it wIll look like c. Frothy sputum-Lef sided- can be blood tnged d. Jugular vein distenton→ Right Ratonale: ATI MS: pg. 198 ch 32 pdf Lef side: dyspnea, orthopnea, ...