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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...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

2023 NUR2755 / NUR 2755 FINAL EXAM (Latest APRIL 2023 / 2024): Multidimensional Care IV / MDC 4 - Rasmussen NUR 2755 Multidimensional Care IV MDC4 FINAL EXAM what are the treatments for frostbite in the ED? - Warm saline, immerse hands/feet in warm water, elevate affected limbs, have them rub their hands together Priority treatment for pt with a heatstroke - Move them out of the sun, into shade First priority assessment - Airway Process called for sorting patients - Triage Pt wit...

Clinical Dilemma Activity: I. Scenario History of Present Problem: Margot is an 18-year-old female who presents to the emergency department (ED) with burning and pain “down there.” She is wearing a halter top and an extremely short skirt despite moderate temperatures outside. Margot is quite thin and looks younger than her stated age. An older female accompanies her; she calls “Aba.” During the initial triage assessment, Aba insists on staying with Margot because “Margot is so ne...

Chief Complaint Correct Answer: the main reason for the pt's ED visit pain vs tenderness Correct Answer: pt's feelings (subjective) vs physician's assessment (objective) distress Correct Answer: the doctor's judgement of discomfort baseline Correct Answer: an individual's normal state of being What CAN scribes do? Correct Answer: -Document Hx, PE, results, procedures, and physician consults -Access and document lab results and radiology findings -Locate and obtains PMHx, ...

Chief Complaint - Answer- the main reason for the pt's ED visit pain vs tenderness - Answer- pt's feelings (subjective) vs physician's assessment (objective) distress - Answer- the doctor's judgement of discomfort baseline - Answer- an individual's normal state of being What CAN scribes do? - Answer- -Document Hx, PE, results, procedures, and physician consults -Access and document lab results and radiology findings -Locate and obtains PMHx, previous charts, past results, and ...

1. A pt present to the ED with complaints of chest pain. The 12-lead EKG reveals ST segment elevation in leads I and aVL. The initial BP is 112/69 and decreases to a systolic of 60 mmHg following a dose of nitroglycerin 0.4mg SL. The next most appropriate intervention is to: A. Complete a fibrinolytic check sheet B. Initiate a dopamine drip for blood pressure control C. Obtain a R sided EKG D. Administer a 0.9% NS bolus IV - D. Administer a 0.9% NS bolus IV Pts can be sensitive to va...

Relias ED RN A, Complete Test Fall 2022 (answered) What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma Diabetes Insipidus A patient presents after ...

NURSING 120 Advanced Med Surg Final Exam Questions and Answers 2023 (Score 100/100) – West Coast University | Test Bank. 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 12client’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 ...

Relias ED RN A What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes - ANSWER 1 mg every 3-5 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma - ANSWER ...