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1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized cardioversion to c...

Routine checks of EMS vehicles should routinely include correct answer: checking brakes, tires, and emergency lights. Hypo means __________ whereas Hyper means ___________. correct answer: low, high Maximum dose of epinephrine for an adult from an Epipen is correct answer: 0.9mg CHF (congestive heart failure) correct answer: caused by myocardial infarction, heart damage, chronic high blood pressure (HYPERtension). Nitroglycerin helps treat chest pain by increasing blood flow by c...

What origin, metabolic or respiratory do the lungs compensate for in acid-base imbalances? - ANSWER Metabolic What is the normal paCO2 levels? - ANSWER 25-45 mmHg What is the normal HCO3 levels? - ANSWER 22-26 mEq/L What are causes of acidosis? - ANSWER DKA

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MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

ATI CMS Critical Care Questions and Answers Score A. Sign of pulmonary embolsim Correct Answer: Stabbing chest pain, dyspnea The client reports sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and feelings of doom. what is this patient experiencing? Correct Answer: pulmonary embolsim they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae and decreased SaO2 Who is at increase risk for breast cancer? Correct Answer: -AGE OVER 5O YEARS -Increase breast density, -BMI of 32, -1-2 alcoholic bev...

Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L - Correct Answer Respiratory Alkalosis Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? - Correct Answer Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which set of ABG's would the nurse find? - Correct Answ...

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 ...

MED SURG HESI EXAM QUESTIONS 2022-2023 WITH All Answers Verified Correct What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? - ANS Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose with influenza. He is short of breath, febrile, and coughing green colored sputum. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? - ANS Obtain a sputum samp...

What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? - Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose with influenza. He is short of breath, febrile, and coughing green colored sputum. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? - Obtain a sputum sample for culture An elder male client tells the nurse that he is loosing sleep becaus...