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BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice V2 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales|100% Correct| Grade A- Nightingale QUESTION A 77-year-old female client is admitted to the hospital. She is confused, has no appetite, is nauseated and vomiting, and is complaining of a headache. Her pulse rate is 43 beats per minute. Which question is a priority for the nurse to ask this client or her family on admission? "Does the client: A. have her own teeth or dentures?"...

HESI PNR 208/ PNR208 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Concepts of Community-Based Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: The public health nurse receives grant funding to implement primary prevention strategies for migrant farm workers and their families. Which action should the nurse plan to include? Teach a class in providing first aid for heat exhaustion Organize free community wide tuberculosis screenings Distribute brochures on measures to avoid p...

TNCC Final Exam Test 2024 Open Book (Updated Questions with Verified Answers) Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were ...

1. During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? ANS 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) 2. What is BEERS criteria? ANS Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides 3. What is the CYP450 (cytochrome P450) ANS liver enzyme system where medica- tions are metabolized, can either be inducers or inhibitors and create drug-drug interactions 4. CYP45...

HESI Gerontology Test Bank {540 Verified Questions with all Correct Answers} Latest Update A frail, elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the registered nurse (RN) to report to the healthcare provider? A. Fever and chills B. Confusion and dehydration C. Crackles in the lung fields D. Nausea and vomiting

Exam 1: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Review | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: what are the stages of the change model? Answer: precontemplation contemplation preparation action maintenance Q: precontemplation stage Answer: patient is unaware of problem and/or has no interest in change Q: contemplation stage Answer: patient is aware of problem and is beginning to think about changing but has ...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen Q: Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? Answer: The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply Q: Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period Answer: 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3 month time period and how it is managed Q: At diabetes ...

COMLEX level 2 Qbanks/COMSAE: COMQUEST, COMBANK, form D & 105B/ 1,021 Q&A. drug for UC/Crohns - Answer: sulfasalazine imipramine pharm class ___. AE? - Answer: TCA SE: Tri-Cs convulsions coma cardiotox antichol effects- confusion in elderly; (acute glaucoma and orthostatic hypotension- block alpha1) MOA- loratidine vs ranitidine - Answer: loratidine: 2nd gen H1 blocker, doesnt cross BBB --> less sedating ranitidine: H2 receptor antagonist (like cimetidine) cells w RBC...

Exam 2: NSG3250 / NSG 3250 (2024 / 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Q: varicella zoster virus follows a dermatome. Q: risk factors of herpes zoster Answer: advanced age, previous varicella exposure, and immunosuppression. Q: areas typically affected by herpes zoster Answer: chest, back, face. Q: symptoms of herpes zoster Answer: severe pain, bands of vesicles, malaise, fever and itching. Q: what are the herpes zoster phase...

TNCC Final Exam Test 2024 Comprehensive Questions And Answers 100%Accuracy (Graded A+). Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs u...