Chvosteks sign - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 -ignores symptoms and medical care -make decisions regarding career/marriage ...

ATI NCLEX Pharmacology Assessment 1 Rated A+ A nurse is teaching a client who will start using transdermal fentanyl. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching A. "I can use an electric blanket while in bed" B. "I will replace the patch every day" C. "I should apply the patch to my upper thigh" D. "I can take an oral analgesic for breakthrough pain" D Fentanyl is a transdermal opioid agonist for ma...

Custom 180 questions for Comp predictor practice| 100% VERIFIED Client with plaster cast for fractured right tibia is at risk for compartment syndrome so she should perform neurovascular checks of the lower extremities. - CORRECT ANSWER - Client has HIV and is being discharged home, they should take their temperature once a day and avoid litter boxes even if you have gloves because litter boxes contain taxoplasmosis which is life threating to the client. - CORRECT ANSWER - Infant has ot...

NCLEX/ATI/PN Exam Questions With Verified Answers. What o2 equipment has the highest level of O2? - answerNon-rebreather Signs of depression - answerpowerlessness and hopelessness What types of questions should be asked with someone who has asphagia - answerClosed ended question What should you inspect on a patient who is at risk for pressure ulcers - answerSkin What do you administer before a wound irrigation - answerPain medications With COPD patients, should the air be hot or cold to ...

What o2 equipment has the highest level of O2? - Non-rebreather Signs of depression - powerlessness and hopelessness What types of questions should be asked with someone who has asphagia - Closed ended question What should you inspect on a patient who is at risk for pressure ulcers - Skin What do you administer before a wound irrigation - Pain medications With COPD patients, should the air be hot or cold to lessen the work of breathing - Cold When lifting objects, should you ke...

Review for NUR 180 final Exam Questions With Verified Answers ABG's - answerR.O.M.E. CO2 values - answer35-45 HCO3 values - answer22-26 Metabolic Alkalosis- causes - answerloss of gastric secretions, overdose of antacids, diuretics, excessive vomitting. Metabolic Alkalosis- symptoms - answerN/V, diaphoretic, shallow breathing, EKG changes, lethargy, tetany, muscle cramps, tingling in extremities. Metabolic Acidosis- causes - answerDiabetic Ketoacidosis, Diarrhea, renal failure, shock, ...

passive immunity - ANSWER-involves the transfer of plasma containing preformed antibodies against a specific antigen from a protected or immunized person to an unprotected or non-immunized person. (ex: mom to baby) Potassium Value - ANSWER-3.5-5.0 mEq/L Sodium value - ANSWER-135-145 mEq/L Calcium value - ANSWER-9-11 mg/dL OR 4.5-5.5 mEq/L Phosphate value - ANSWER-2.5-4.5 mg/dL Magnesium value - ANSWER-1.5-2.5 mEq/L Low or high potassium - ANSWER-hypokalemia / hyperkalemia lo...

The movement of water Correct Answer Osmosis Solution (water) with more solutes (sodium) in proportion to the volume of body water, use if cells have shrunk: Examples: 3% Sodium Chloride, 5% Sodium Chloride, 5% Dextrose and 0.45% Sodium Chloride, 5% dextrose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride, D5LR, D10W, D20W, D50W Correct Answer Hypertonic Solution Solution ( water) with less solutes (Sodium) in proportion to the volume of water, use if cells have swell: Examples: 0.45% Sodium Chloride, 0.33% Sodi...

babinski reflex - Answer extension and spreading of toes when bottom of foot is stroked. sign of nervous system lesion battles sign - Answer bruise behind ear, basilar skull fracture becks triad - Answer jvd, muffled heart tones, hypotension. from cardiac tamponade brudzinski sign - Answer flexion of the neck results in flexion of the hip. meningitis coopernails sign - Answer ecchymosis on perineum, labia, scrotum. sign of pelvis fracture cullens sign - Answer bruising around umbi...

RASMUSSEN MDC 2 SECOND TEST SOLVED 100% CORRECT!! A patient is suffering from nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, what electrolyte imbalance would you expect? - ANSWER HYPOKALEMIA The nurse notes a positive CHVOSTEKS sign in her patient, which electrolyte imbalance is the patient suffering from? - ANSWER HYPOCALCEMIA CHVOSTEKS sign - ANSWER is contraction of facial muscles provoked by lightly tapping over the facial nerve anterior to the ear as it crosses the zygomatic arch. This induces tw...