Nursing nr341 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The QT interval is the total time taken for ventricular depolarization and repolarization. Prolongation of the QT interval: a. decreases the risk of lethal dysrhythmias. b. usually occurs when heart rate increases. c. increases the risk of lethal dysrhythmias. d. can only be measured with irregular rhythms. ANS: C 2. The patient has an irregular heart rhythm. To determine an accurate heart rate, the nurse first: a. identifies the markers on the ECG paper that indicate a 6-second strip. ...

NR341 exam 1 test review|Qustions and answers 6:ekg 4:abg A patient with multiple draining wounds is admitted for hypovolemia. What would be the most accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance? a. Skin turgor b. Daily weight c. Urine output d. Edema presence A patient receives 3% NaCl solution for correction of hyponatremia. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor while the patient is receiving this infusion? a. Lung sounds b. Urinary output c. Peripher...

NR 341/ NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 LATEST REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE While caring for a patient with a small bowel obstruction, the nurse assesses a pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) of 1 mm Hg and hourly urine output of 5 mL. The nurse anticipates which therapeutic intervention? a. Diuretics b. Intravenous fluids c. Negative inotropic agents d. Vasopressors ANS: B 3. The nursing is caring for a patient who has had an arterial line inserted. To...

A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a gunshot wound to the abdomen. which of the following should the nurse take first? - answers-Check the color of the client's skin 1. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a gunshot wound to the abdomen. which of the following should the nurse take first? - answers-Check the color of the client's skin 1. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who is in hypovolemic shock. W...

NR341 exam 1 test review|Qustions and answers 6:ekg 4:abg A patient with multiple draining wounds is admitted for hypovolemia. What would be the most accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance? a. Skin turgor b. Daily weight c. Urine output d. Edema presence A patient receives 3% NaCl solution for correction of hyponatremia. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor while the patient is receiving this infusion? a. Lung sounds b. Urinary output c. Peripher...

NR341 exam 1 test review|Qustions and answers 6:ekg 4:abg A patient with multiple draining wounds is admitted for hypovolemia. What would be the most accurate way for the nurse to evaluate fluid balance? a. Skin turgor b. Daily weight c. Urine output d. Edema presence A patient receives 3% NaCl solution for correction of hyponatremia. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor while the patient is receiving this infusion? a. Lung sounds b. Urinary output c. Peripher...

1. The QT interval is the total time taken for ventricular depolarization and repolarization. Prolongation of the QT interval: a. decreases the risk of lethal dysrhythmias. b. usually occurs when heart rate increases. c. increases the risk of lethal dysrhythmias. d. can only be measured with irregular rhythms. ANS: C 2. The patient has an irregular heart rhythm. To determine an accurate heart rate, the nurse first: a. identifies the markers on the ECG paper that indicate a 6-secon...

NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH LATEST EXAM 2 2024 2025 ACTUAL EXAM WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (GRADED A+) The nurse is caring for a 100-kg patient being monitored with a pulmonary artery catheter. The nurse assesses a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg, heart rate 110 beats/min, respirations 36/min, oxygen saturation of 89% on 3 L of oxygen via nasal cannula. Bilateral crackles are audible upon auscultation. Which hemodynamic value requires immediate action by the nurse? -...

NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH EXAM 2 LATEST 2024 2025 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (GRADED A+) A patient is admitted to the hospital with multiple trauma and extensive blood loss. The nurse assesses vital signs to be BP 80/50 mm Hg, heart rate 135 beats/min, respirations 36 breaths/min, cardiac output (CO) of 2 L/min, systemic vascular resistance of 3000 dynes/sec/cm-5, and a hematocrit of 20%. The nurse anticipates administration of which the following therapies or ...