Septic conditions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nursing Care of the Elderly Septic Patient C946 Nursing Education Field Experience Western Governors University College of Health Professions CARE OF THE ELDERLY SEPTIC PATIENT Nursing Care of the Elderly Septic Patient According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2019), approximately 1.7 million adult patients develop sepsis annually in the United States. Registered Nurses are at the forefront of patient care and play a vital role in the early recognition and initiation o...

Exam 2: NUR 3219C (Latest Update) Adult Acute Conditions | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Partial intestinal obstruction Answer: - incomplete obstruction of intestinal lumen - high-pitched, rushing sounds Q: complete intestinal obstruction Answer: occludes the entire lumen of the intestine and usually requires surgical intervention Q: simple intestinal obstruction Answer: mechanical blockage of the lumen by a les...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

ati-med-surg-proctored-exam-2023-real-exam-questions-with-well-detailed-and-explaned-answer-key ATI MED SURG Proctored EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM Questions WITH WELL Detailed AND Explaned Answer KEY ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED AND EXPLANED ANSWER KEY 1.A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority? A. Positive Western blottest Rationale:The client is already identified as HIV positive.The...

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

Test Bank For Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition By Holly K. Stromberg Chapter 1-49 | Latest Guide 2023 ISBN-13: 0210 Unit I. Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Roles of the LPN/LVN Employment Opportunities Ethical and Legal Practice Quality and Safety Health Care Today Financing of Health Care Providing Holistic Care 2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgme...

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 ...

Septic tanks are required to have all seams and drain holes sealed to make water tight. - Answer true all pretreatment units + distribution boxes are required to have KY approval numbers on them - Answer true equal-flow type distribution boxes may be installed on tamped sand or gravel - Answer true highest hole in hill side box does not have to be connected to inlet pipe - Answer false all distribution boxes shall be installed level - Answer true certified installer...

NREMT Exam ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST VERSION cardiogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWER -the type of shock caused by inadequate function of the heart. This develops when the heart cannot maintain sufficient output to meet the demands of the body -caused by any disease or event which prevents heart pumping -can occur directly after AMI up to 24 hours Obstructive shock - CORRECT ANSWER The type of shock that results wh...

Which of the following describes passive immunity? A - Vaccination against the disease B - Cut or wounds which are infected and heal C - Having the disease in question D - Transfer of antibodies from mother to baby - D - Transfer of antibodies from mother to baby What is the phase of acute kidney injury that results in a decrease in urine output? A - Diuresis phase B - Prodromal/asymptomatic phase C - Recovery phase D - Oliguric phase - D - Oliguric phase Which of the following is fou...