Malignant hyperthermia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Malignant Hyperthermia - Genetic disorder Affects between 10,000 and 50,000 individuals. Risk of potentially life-threate Onset - In operating room: -tachypnea (rapid breathing) -low plasma [o2] -high plasma [co2] -tachycardia (rapid heart rate) -hyperthermia (rising body temp) can be as rapid as 1 degree every 5 mins. -rigidity, sweating and dramatic swings in blood pressure. Onset usually during anesthesia, but can occur several hours later. Untreated - Pt develops respiratory and l...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers (ANSWERED CORRECTLY) Verified 2023/2024. The patient with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first? Selected Answer: Incorrect a. Notify the healthcare provider Answers: a. Notify the healthcare provider Correct b. Assess the patient for muscle weakness c. Request telemetry for the patient d. Prepare to administer IV potassium 3 A client who experienced an upper...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers (ANSWERED CORRECTLY) Verified 2023/2024. The patient with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first? Selected Answer: Incorrect a. Notify the healthcare provider Answers: a. Notify the healthcare provider Correct b. Assess the patient for muscle weakness c. Request telemetry for the patient d. Prepare to administer IV potassium 3 A client who experienced an upper...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges i...

DAANCE practice test/2023 LATEST UPDATE/GUARANTEED SUCCESS Signs of malignant hyperthermia - ANSWER-Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia - ANSWER-EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital - ANSWER-Barbiturate Side effects of brevital - ANSWER-Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchos...

ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2022-2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A. ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 1. The nurse is concerned about the skin integrity of the patient in the intraoperative phase of surgery. Which action will the nurse take to minimize skin breakdown? a. Encouraging the patient to bathe before surgery b. Securing attachments to the operating table with foam padding c. Periodically adjusting the patient during the surgical procedure d. Measuring the...

NURS 5315 – Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 1. Atrophy - E. Cells decrease in size P. Still functional; imbalance between protein synthesis and degradation. Essentially there is an increase in the catabolism of intracellular organelles, reducing structural components of cell Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood Pathological: disuse (muscle atrophy d/ decrease workload, pressure, use, blood supply, nutrition, hormonal stimulation, or nervous stimulation) Hyperplasia - E: cells inc...

ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 2022-2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A. ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 1. The nurse is concerned about the skin integrity of the patient in the intraoperative phase of surgery. Which action will the nurse take to minimize skin breakdown? a. Encouraging the patient to bathe before surgery b. Securing attachments to the operating table with foam padding c. Periodically adjusting the patient during the surgical procedure d. Measuring the ...

What action should the nurse take when a patient tells him/her that they don't understand what the doctor said? correct answers The nurse needs to notify the surgeon that the consent process is not complete. Your patient receives Atropine and complains of a dry mouth, what is your best response? correct answers Explain to the patient that it is a normal side effect of the medication. What is the most important to report to the surgeon before surgery? - Hematocrit, 36% -Blood Pressure, ...

Exam 1: NSG3250 / NSG 3250 (2024 / 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Q: high hemoglobin indicates dehydration Q: PT/INR test Answer: determine how long it takes for the blood to clot Q: Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Answer: created to reduce physical complications ex: taking out foley asap, antibiotics, pre-medications, venous thrombi emboli prevention. Q: Why are pt NPO before surgery Answer: prevent aspiration ...