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ATI QUESTIONS NUR 234 EXAM 2 ELIMINATION + Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers A nurse is teaching a client about performing a fecal occulut blood test at home. Which of the following should the nurse indicate? A. Do not eat red meat within one day of test B. One stool specimen is sufficient for testing C. A red color change indicates positive test D. Ensure specimen does not include urine - answerD. Ensure specimen does not include urine A nurse is ...

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Chapter 7 Admission the first time an NA meets a new resident Vital signs measuring the body temperature counting the pulse counting the rate of respirations measuring the blood pressure observing and reporting the level of pain Mouth (oral) temp 97.6-99.6 Rectum (rectal) temp 98.6-100.6 Armpit (axilla) temp 96.6-98.6 Ear (tympanic) temp 96.6-99.7 Temporal Artery temp 97.2-100.1

Temperature: Oral Method correct answers -frequent use -place under tongue -keep mouth and lips closed -electronic/digital paper thermometer -Times: depends on thermometer -WAIT 15-30 MIN IF A PERSON EATS, DRINKS, SMOKES, OR CHEWS GUM BEFORE TAKING AN ORAL TEMP. Temperature: Rectal Method correct answers -Use when other routes are unsafe -position resident properly -cover with sheath and lubricant -insert about 1/2 inch -stay with resident and hod thermometer in place -Time: depen...

How do you promote communication with a resident? - ANSWER-asking OPEN-ENDED questions- "How are you feeling?" (ch.6) A resident wants to use the commode, but she needs help... what do you do? - ANSWER-Use a gait belt What is the temperature of a TEPID bath? - ANSWER-80-93 `F What is the temperature of a SITZ bath? - ANSWER-Sitz- seat. The perineal and rectal areas are immersed in WARM or HOT water (93-98-106) What is the oral temperature? - ANSWER-97.6-99.6 A male resident want...

AC - ANSWER-Before meals BID - ANSWER-Twice a day c- (line is over the c) - ANSWER-With cc - ANSWER-Cubic centimeter cap - ANSWER-capsule d/c - ANSWER-discontinue dil - ANSWER-dissolve or dilute elix - ANSWER-Elixir gm - ANSWER-Gram gr - ANSWER-Grain gtt - ANSWER-Drop h/hr - ANSWER-Hour HOB - ANSWER-Head of bed Hs, qhs - ANSWER-Hour of sleep or bedtime kg - ANSWER-Kilogram L - ANSWER-Liter LOC - ANSWER-Laxative of choice mcg - ANSWER-Microgram ...

52 yo man - 6 hrs after onset of severe, epigastric abd pain > began at cocktail party > was there for 4 hrs - 3 martinis, lot of food PMHx: HLD (statin) 100.4F 104/min 150/92 mmHg PE: diffuse tenderness over upper quadrants BL - esp epigastrium; no guarding/rebound labs: WBC WNL, BR 3 (direct 2.4), alk phos 210, AST 325, ALT 360, amylase 1200, lipase 600 most likely cause of symptoms? - ANSWER-common bile duct obstruction choledocholithiasis = stone in CBD lipase high so th...

A nurse is teaching a client about performing a fecal occulut blood test at home. Which of the following should the nurse indicate? A. Do not eat red meat within one day of test B. One stool specimen is sufficient for testing C. A red color change indicates positive test D. Ensure specimen does not include urine correct answers D. Ensure specimen does not include urine A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. Place the steps the nurse should plan to take in the...

Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care - Chapter 7 Complete Questions with Correct Answers Admission the first time an NA meets a new resident Vital signs measuring the body temperature counting the pulse counting the rate of respirations measuring the blood pressure observing and reporting the level of pain (oral) temp mouth Rectum (rectal) temp anus axillary (axilla) temp armpit tympanic temp ear Temporal Artery temp forehead Normal Blood Pressure Systolic <120 Diastolic &lt...

Hand Washing - CORRECT ANSWERS First prevention to infection 20-30 seconds - CORRECT ANSWERS How long should you wash your hands? Post partum Incontinent Post rectum surgery - CORRECT ANSWERS What three groups are at an increased risk of infection from lack of perineal care? 110-115 - CORRECT ANSWERS What should bath temperature be? Reduce inflammation in perineal/anal areas - CORRECT ANSWERS What is a sitz bath 98.6 degree water used to reduce fever by placing cloths on the gro...

COPE HEALTH SCHOLAR TEST WRITTEN EXAM 2024 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS. What does P.R.N mean? - ANSWER-Pro Re Nata: administer as needed What does BM mean? - ANSWER-bowel movement What does TKO mean? - ANSWER-to keep open; order to keep just enough flow through iv to keep vein open What does CBC mean? - ANSWER-complete blood count; percent of each cell type What does NPO mean? - ANSWER-nothing by mouth What does PO mean? - ANSWER-administer by mouth What does PR mean? - ANSWER-per rectum: ad...