Med surg 165 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 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? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. 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 in...

B,C,D,E - answer-Surgery is performed for which of the following reasons? (select all that apply) A)Recreation B)Cure C)Palliation D)Prevention E)Cosmetic improvement C - answer-A nurse is interviewing her patient preoperation. Her patient seems anxious and flustered. Which nursing response is inappropriate? A)"Tell me what your concerns are." B)"Do you have any questions about the procedure?" C)"Everything is going to be just fine, don't worry." D)"We are goi...

Med Surg Exam 1 Which patients are at risk for fluid volume excess? A. 64 year old male with a diagnosis of kidney failure B. 46 year old male who is training for a marathon C. 35 year old male with diarrhea and vomiting for the past 2 days D. 83 year old female with a diagnosis of a stroke and has trouble talking - A Which solution is considered a hypertonic IV solution? A. 0.9% sodium chloride B. Total parenteral nutrition C. 0.45% sodium chloride D. Lactated Ringers solution -...

ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 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? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. 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 in...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hr. B. Check the client’s peripheral pulse rate every 30 min C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr. D. Document the client’s condition every 15 minutes 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age ch...

1. A nurse is assessing an infant who has water intoxication. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?: bounding pulse 2. A nurse is discussing the z-track administration of hydroxyzine with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly licensed nurse understands the purpose of the technique: a. This technique decreases the risk of subcutaneous infiltration 3. 1. A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of...

MED SURG URINARY SYSTEM Med surg Urinary System The nurse understands that a major function of the kidneys is to remove potentially toxic waste products from the blood. Which function is inaccurate? Regulate blood pressure through the conservation of fluids. The nurse is collecting data on a patient who experienced a sport injury to the lower back area. Which finding will cause the nurse greatest concern? Flank edema and bloody urine The formation of urine is a critical physiological f...

ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 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? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. 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 in...

DIAGNOSTIC EXAM (LEVEL 3) SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Situation: The Integrated Management of Childhood Illness strategy has been introduced as a strategy for survival, growth, and development among children. IMCI includes preventive and curative treatments based on the combination of the health care deliveries in the community.1.Which among these should a community health nurse assess and check for first in a 4-month-old patient? * 0/1 A. Difficulty in breathing B. Duration of diarrhea ...

MED SURG URINARY SYSTEM Med surg Urinary System The nurse understands that a major function of the kidneys is to remove potentially toxic waste products from the blood. Which function is inaccurate? Regulate blood pressure through the conservation of fluids. The nurse is collecting data on a patient who experienced a sport injury to the lower back area. Which finding will cause the nurse greatest concern? Flank edema and bloody urine The formation of urine is a critical physiological f...