Jugular - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Name 5 common reasons for using Infusion therapy? 1. Maintain fluid balance / correct imbalance 2. Maintain Electrolyte balance / correct imbalance 3. Administer Medications 4. Administer Blood Products 5. Nutrition Name 4 priority concepts associated with Infusion Therapy Fluid Electrolyte balance Tissue Integrity Infection Perfusion What healthcare settings deliver infusion therapy? Hospitals, clinics, Drs. Offices, Homecare, Dialysis Centers, Long Term care facilities IV drugs provide rapi...

Chest (thorax) - upper portion of the trunk between the neck and abdomen divisions of the chest - bony thorax, respiratory system proper, and mediastinum bony thorax - protective framework for parts of the chest involved with breathing, and blood circulation. sternum - breast bone. divided into manubrium (superior portion), body (large center portion), and the xiphoid process (smaller inferior portion). divisions of bony thorax - superiorly, consists of the 2 clavicles (collarbones) that c...

UPDATED 2023 RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+. Question: A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Increased pigmentation Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation. Localized hair loss Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growt...

Chapter 10: Bony Thorax-Sternum and Ribs Lampignano: Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The suprasternal, manubrial, or jugular notch all correspond to the level of: a. T2-3. b. T1. c. T4-5. d. C7. ANS: A REF: 354 2. The xiphoid process corresponds to the vertebral level of: a. T7. b. T9-10. c. T4-5. d. L1-2. ANS: B REF: 354 3. What is the primary term for the superior margin of the sternum? a. Sternal no...

Your primary assessment of an elderly woman reveals that she is conscious and alert, but is experiencing difficulty breathing. She has a history of emphysema, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. As you assess the patient's circulatory status, you should direct your partner to: A) perform a head-to-toe secondary assessment. B) assess her oxygen saturation and blood pressure. C) retrieve the stretcher and prepare for transport. D) administer oxygen with the appropriate device. cor...

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis of left-sided heart failure. Which assessment component would elicit specific information regarding the client's left-sided heart function? 1. Listening to lung sounds 2. Palpating for organomegaly 3. Assessing for jugular vein distention 4. Assessing for peripheral and sacral edema - correct answer Listening to lung sounds. The client with heart failure may present with different symptoms, depending on whether the righ...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous ...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular venous ...

RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 B A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED). Physical Examination Client presents to the ED with upper abdominal pain that radiates to the right shoulder. Client rates pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client also reports nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia. Client is awake, alert, and oriented x3. Lung sounds clear bilaterally, S1 and S2 heart tones noted. All pulses palpable. Bowel sounds active in all 4 quadrants. Comp...

Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Q: Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the MOST important order you should anticipate from the provider? Answer: Stat CT of head Q: Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine from the indwelling urinary catheter in the l...