Process time pt - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

  lOMoARcPSD|5967629 2024/2025 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY MDC IV (NUR2755) MDC4 FINAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%;(GUARANTEED SUCCESS ) MDC4 Final Exam 1. Which of the following describes the process of initial surveillance of victims injury severity when administering first aid in an emergency situation? A. The Good Samaritan law B. an emergency interview C. Triage D. taking vital signs 2. The nurse reminds a group of certified nursing assistants (CNA) that for ...

What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health? (3 concepts to prioritize care) - Stress, coping, cognition What is the goal of in-patient mental health? - Least restrictive environment What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff? - Increased anxiety, frustration, agitation (these can lead to violence) What type of patient would be seen for in-patient treatment? - Patients that are in an acute condition (pt who is experiencing hallucin...

A method of reinforcing therapeutic alliance & spirit of collaboration between the PT & counselor: - ANSWER-setting mutually-established goals A mental status exam includes: - ANSWER-Appearance Speech Thought Process The provision of info concerning alcohol/drug abuse & the available srvcs & resources: - ANSWER-client education When should significant others should be involved in the treatment process? - ANSWER-From the clients first contact with the treatment center The NIDA-finan...

Threat courses of action - What is a primary output of intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) during mission analysis that provides the foundation for developing friendly COAs? Destroy Secure - Which of the following terms is a tactical mission task? (select all that apply) Rapid decision making and synchronization process - What planning methodology would you recommend during the execution of the mission if an unanticipated threat is likely to cause a change in the concept of t...

In center hemo must be done - Answer- 3x a week for about 4 hours Cons of in center HD - Answer- Most limitation on Diet, fluid than other modalities Requires the most medication Most symptoms Patients who run 4 hour tx - Answer- Are 30% less likely to die than pts who run shorter times Each 30 mins extra of tx increase life by 7% Patients are 50% more likely to die after - Answer- 2 day no treatment weekend, the last 12 hours of the 2 days the risk of death triples diastolic bl...

FCCS Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is...

HESI Milestone Exam 1b Exam Questions and Answers 2022/2023 | Verified Answers Milestone Exam 1-B Blueprint Family history-questioning pre-test item not graded Ask about family health issues, family history of diseases, conditions to gather information on what pt may be already genetically disposed to. History - mental illness pre-test item not graded Med admin-client ID NSG122.07.02.04: Identify the client by checking the name or arm brand.First identification is the patient's name ...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology For Professional Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint (2 sets) 2023 With Revised Correct Answers. Half-life- time required for the concentration or amount of drug in the body to be reduced by one-half handwritten orders- A prescription for medications/ referrals Application of Pharmacology in Patient care= (1) pre-administration assessment, (2) dosage and administration, (3) evaluating and promoting therapeutic effects, (4) minimizing adverse effects, (5) minimizing adverse inte...