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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

ATI Med Surg Test Questions Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance Answer Key Question 1: (see full question) An elderly client takes 40 mg of Lasix twice a day. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most serious adverse effect of diuretic use? You selected: Hypokalemia Correct Explanation: Hypokalemia (potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L) usually indicates a defict in total potassium stores. Potassium-losing diuretics, such as loop diuretics, can induce hypokalemia...

PNVN 1631 Module 8 Exam Genitourinary System Questions With Answers 2023 (MED SURG). A client who has chronic glomerunephritis has deteriorated to the early stages of renal failure. When receiving shift report from the nurse, what information correlates with renal failure? Weight loss Anemia Hypotension Fever Rationale: Anemia is common in clients with renal failure. If kidney function is diminished, anemia occurs from the decreased RBC production resulting from discontinued production or erythr...

NURS 6550 Final Exam NURS 6550 FINAL EXAM – WALDEN UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2018 QUESTION 1 1. Mr. Jeffers was admitted 2 days ago for a carotid endarterectomy. A Foley catheter was inserted intraoperatively and remains in place. His urine output has declined markedly despite continued IV fluid infusion. Today his morning labs reveal a BUN of 19 mg/dL and a creatinine of 2 mg/dL. A leading differential includes: A. Foley lodged in the urethra causing post-renal failure B. Decreased renal...

What is the equation for cardiac output? - CO = HR x SV What is preload? - the heart is being stretched out What does preload reflect? - how much fluid is in the heart What is afterload? - resistance the ventricle must overcome to eject blood Example of increased preload - CHF Example of increased afterload - hypertension What is blood pressure? - force of blood against vessel walls What is systolic blood pressure? - amount of pressure generated by the left ventricle to distribute blood ...

NUR 265 Exam 3 Twelve hours after the client was initially burned, bowel sounds are absent in all four abdominal quadrants. Which is the nurse's best action? - Correct Answer -Document the findings Why? Decreased or absent peristalsis is an expected response during the emergent phase of burn injury as a result of neural and hormonal compensation to the stress of injury. No currently accepted intervention changes this response. It is not the highest priority of care at this Three days af...

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

NR547 Midterm Exam ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE Terri is a 79-year old who presents with confusion. She has positive urine leukocyte esterase. - ANSWER-Refer Rationale: A positive Urine Leukocyte Esterase indicates the presence of a urinary tract infection (UTI) , which may cause confusion. Refer this client for treatment of the UTI. Treat or Refer: Julio is a 66-year-old who presents...

Hypertension RELIAS Questions (Answered 100% correct) complete test 2023 All of the following biochemical markers/laboratory tests can have value in evaluating patients with suspected preeclampsia, but which of these is NOT included in establishing the actual diagnosis? According to the recent American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines, which of the following is a contraindication to expectant management (for up to 48 hours for full corticosteroid benefit) of preeclamp...

Hondros NUR 205 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2024/2025 (Graded A+) FICA tool correct answers F-Faith or beliefs I-Importance and Influence C-Community A-Address Physiological Fatigue correct answers Caused by exercise, or excessive use of muscles Pathological/secondary fatigue correct answers Mental/physical fatigue usually due to an underlying condition Primary prevention of fatigue correct answers Vaccines, health diet Early adulthood correct answers Late teens to mid 30s -...