Meningitis first step - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

1. -Chemo Side Effects: o Nausea/vomiting (24-48 hr, can be delayed up to 1 week) 2. Meningitis first step: o Antibiotics - penicillin (ampicillin) AND cephalosporin o Corticosteroids 3. Multiple sclerosis and urinary retention: o Sensation of void heeded immedi- ately (bed pan/urinal @ bedside) o Voiding schedule (start 1/5-2hr then extend) o Drink specific amt every 2 hour; urinate 30 min after w/ timer o Self-catherization 4. Acute renal failure priority: o Maintain fluids o Avoid flui...

Chemo Side Effects o Nausea/vomiting (24-48 hr, can be delayed up to 1 week) Meningitis first step o Antibiotics - penicillin (ampicillin) AND cephalosporin o Corticosteroids Multiple sclerosis and urinary retention o Sensation of void heeded immediately (bed pan/urinal @ bedside) o Voiding schedule (start 1/5-2hr then extend) o Drink specific amt every 2 hour; urinate 30 min after w/ timer o Self-catherization

What's the Broca's Area control? - correct answer Speech located in a convolution adjoining the middle cerebral artery. for control of the combinations of muscular movements needed to speak each word. What are the Chemo Side Effects? - correct answer Nausea Vomiting Myelosuppression SIADH Cardiac Toxicity sterility. Chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity Chemo Brain Fatigue What is Expressive Aphasia? - correct answer Inability to express oneself What's the first step of a pt is Dx with Meningiti...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

AANP review Questions and ANSWERS for 2022/2023 Classic ECG finding in atrial flutter. Correct Answer: "Sawtooth" P waves Definition of unstable angina. Correct Answer: Angina is new, is worsening, or occurs at rest Antihypertensive for a diabetic patient with proteinuria. Correct Answer: ACEI Beck's triad for cardiac tamponade. Correct Answer: Hypotension, distant heart sounds, and JVD Drugs that slow AV node transmission. Correct Answer: β-blockers, digoxin, calcium cha...

HESI Milestone 2 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What's the Broca's Area control? - Correct Answer ️️ -Speech located in a convolution adjoining the middle cerebral artery. for control of the combinations of muscular movements needed to speak each word. What are the Chemo Side Effects? - Correct Answer ️️ -Nausea Vomiting Myelosuppression SIADH Cardiac Toxicity sterility. Chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity Chemo Brain Fatigue What is Expressive Aphasia? - Correct Ans...

NBCSN - School Nurse Certification Exam 212 Questions with Verified Answers Who administers the National School Lunch Program? - CORRECT ANSWER USDA (US dept of agriculture) What does the scope of school nursing practice describe? - CORRECT ANSWER The who, what, where when and how of school nursing practice What are the standards of school nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER The authoritative statements of the duties school nurses are expected to perform competently What legal document describ...