Appendectomy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - Assist with deep breathing and coughing A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism? - "I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other women who are sick in my community" A nurse is caring for a client...

SWIFT RIVER MED SURG CLINICAL EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ Estelle Hatcher, 31yr-old, r/o appendicitis, 1st day post-op appendectomy; No known allergies (NKA); Vital signs - Temp 101.2, BP 108/74, P 92, RR 20, SaO2 99%, alert and cooperative. Wound site clean, dry and intact NPO, NG-tube to low continuous suction. IV maintenance fluids with D5 1/2 NS with 20 KCL @ 125ml/hr in left forearm. Ambulates with minimal assistance. Family at...

NBSTA Exam Sample Questions With Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 (Graded A+ ). which of the following is the closure order of layers from inner to outer in an abdominal wound? a. peritoneum, transversalis fascia, muscle, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin b. peritoneum, scarpa's fascia, muscle, subcuticular, subcutaneous, skin c. peritoneum, muscle gerota's fascia, subcutaneous, subcuticular, skin d. peritoneum, thermal - ANSWER electrocautery is considered what type of hemostasis? alumi...

A nurse in an acute care setting is planning care for a group of clients at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to the assistive personnel (AP)? A) Application of antibiotic ointment to the arm of a client who has dermatitis B) Obtaining medical history information from a stable client who is being admitted C) Monitoring vital signs of a client who had an appendectomy 12 hr ago D) Removal of the nasogastric tube of a client who has been receivi...

ATI PEDS PROCTORED EXAM 2022/2023 (Revised Full Exam) Correct Questions and Answers. 1. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school aged child who has ADHD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. Place the childs daily activities on an organizational chart 2. A nurse is caring for a child who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following findings is a priority for the nurse to report to the provider? a. Facial twitching 3. A nurse in the PACU is car...

1. Patient refused a newly open fentanyl patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Ask another nurse to witness the disposal of the new patch. 2. Client receiving heparin continuous IV infusion and warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Lab values are aPTT 98 seconds and INR 1.8 Withhold the heparin infusion 3. A nurse at an urgent care clinic is assessing a client who reports impaired vision in one eye . Which indicates the client has a detached retina Floating dark spots 4. infant...

A client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is having frequent episodes of dysphagia. Which of the following referrals is appropriate for the nurse to make currently? 1. Physical Therapist 2. Speech Pathologist 3. Registered Dietitian 4. Occupational Therapist - Answer2. Speech Pathologist A client who has chronic progressive dementia exhibits symptoms of malnutrition. Which action is needed at this time? 1. Notify social services about concern for abuse. 2. Initiate a consult for p...

Foundations of Health Information Management 5th Edition Davis Test Bank | Chapter 1 - 10 | Updated Guide 2022 1. Which physician focuses on patient care in acute settings? a. hospitalist b. histologist c. radiologist d. obstetrician ANS: A REF: p. 4 OBJ: 1. Describe the roles of clinicians and allied health professionals, including health information management professionals, and their interrelationships across the health care delivery system. MSC: CAHIIM, V.4. Identify the impact of po...

ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical: Respiratory Online Practice 2019 Questions and Answers + Rationale A nurse is caring for a client who's receiving mechanical ventilation when the low-pressure alarm sounds. Which of the following situations should the nurse recognize as a possible cause of the alarm? A.) Excess secretions B.) Kinks in the tubing C.) Artificial airway cuff leak D.) Biting on the endotracheal tube [correct ans:- artificial airway cuff leak Rationale: An artificial ...

ATI PN MANAGEMENT EXAM LATEST UPDATE / PN MANAGEMENT ATI PROCTORED /MANAGEMENT PN ATI PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES| AGRADE A nurse is assisting with the selection of clientsto discharge to make beds available following a tornado in the community. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for discharge? • A client who is recovering from a laparoscopic appendectomy that was performed 24 hr ago RATIONALE: A client who had an appendectomy witho...