Med surg infusion therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BESTQUIZZES COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). The nurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan ...

1. A nurse manager is preparing to institute a new system for scheduling staff. Several nurses have verbalized their concern over the possible changes that will occur. Which of the following is an appropriate method to facilitate the adoption of the new scheduling system? A. Identify nurses who accept the change to help influence other staff nurses B. Provide a brief overview of the new scheduling system immediately before it implementation C. Introduce the new scheduling system by descri...

PN Med Surg 2023 A w/NGN Questions and Answers Graded A+ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving 0.9% sodium chloride by continuous IV infusion. The client reports pain and swelling at the IV site. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps? (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.) Check the IV site. Stop the infusion. Withdraw the IV catheter. Elevate the affected arm. Notify the charg...

Exam 2: NSG123/ NSG 123 Med Surg 1 Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: a patient presents with symptoms of gallbladder disease, and the nurse should anticipate what type of diagnosis test to be performed? Answer: abdominal Xray Q: patient presents with symptoms of gallstones and jaundice, the nurse should anticipate what type of diagnosis test to be performed Answer: ultrasonography Q: when radiogra...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Exam (2024 / 2025) Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Q: The nurse is administering a saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI). The nurse should: A. Pour the solution over ice chips. B. Mix the solution with an antacid. C. Dilute the solution with water, milk, or fruit juice and have the client drink it with a straw. D. Disguise the solution in a pureed fruit or vegetable. Answer: C. Dilute the solution with water, milk, or fruit juic...

NUR 283 - Transition to Registered Nurse Practice - Comp 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Details regarding the insertion of an NG tube for gastric decompression - pg. 1013 Saunders - Position the patient in high-Fowler's. Measure and mark the tube to indicate the insertion length. Apply lubrication to the tip before inserting into the nasopharynx and advancing. As the tube enters the back of the throat, have the patient swallow a sip of water (unless contraindicated) and flex the ...

ATI MED SURG CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST COMPLETE 2023 (Already RATED A+) A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer an IV medication to a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following observations requires intervention by the charge nurse? A solution of 5 mL heparin 1,000 units/mL has been prepared. 59. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure whose telemetry reading displays a flattening of the T wave. Which...

updated 2023) ATI Med Surg TESTBANK 1. A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? check for the type and number of units of blood to administer 2. a nurse is providing teaching to an older adult female client who has stress incontinence and a BMI of 32. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I am dieting to lose weight 3. A nurse is pro...