Ng tubes Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Role of RN (Registered Nurse) - correct answer - assess pt for clinical manesfestations of fluid and electrolyte disturbance -determine if ordered IV therapy is appropriate - choose appropriate catheters/ infusion devices Role of LPN/LVN - correct answer -administer IV fluids and meds to stable pts -adjust the flow rate for stable pts according to HCP orders -Insert IV catheters -monitor clinical manisfestations of adverse reactions to IV fluids or meds Role of Unlicensed Assistive Perso...

CST - NBSTSA app exams Tympanosplasty - Correct answer-Surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or small bones of the middle ear (ossicles) After gowning and gloving, a surgeon activates the Duraprep applicator and proceeds to prep the patient for surgery. What is the best action to take at this time? - Correct answer-Regown and reglove the surgeon What position is used for a pneumonectomy? - Correct answer-Lateral What is the kraske posit...

BKAT Study Set Latest Update (2022/2023) Rated A+ Normal blood gases; pH 7.35-7.45 Normal blood gases: CO2 35-45 Normal blood gases: HcO3 22-26 Normal blood gases: PO2 80 or above Normal vacuum pressures for suction? 120-140 mmHg What may a high pressure vent alarm indicate? Pt is biting on the tubing, excessive secretions in the tubing, kinked tubing What may a low pressure vent alarm indicate? cuff leak or the tubing is disconnected somewhere How do you verify positioning of an endotrac...

Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG - ANSWER-A decreased potassium level cause U waves to become visible on the EKKG A patient care technician is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Use the facility's glucometer to perform the glucose tests on the patient A patient care technician is weighing a patient using a mechanical sc...

NSG 1600 Unit 1 OB; Complete Q&A Spring 2023. Rx = prescription/medication order Hx = history Dx = diagnosis Tx = treatment 1) Which list of s/s most accurately describes hyperthyroidism? a) Weight gain, tiredness, and cold intolerance b) b) Bulging eyes, goiter, HR of over 100 c) SOB when lying supine, edema in lower extremities d) Seizure activity related to hypertension 2) A nurse is taking a gestational Hx of a mother presenting to an ER with preeclampsia like symptoms. Sh...

Phlebotomy Technician 1 NHA Practice Test-Answered-100% Verified-2023 The single most important way to prevent the spread of infection while performing phlebotomy is by? Washing Hands After drawing blood from a patient, the phlebotomist should dispose of the needle by? Deposit it in an approved "Sharps Container" Negligence by a professional person is called? Malpractice Which of the following is the single most common source of HIV and HBV in the workplace? Blood The heart, lym...

What are the three phases of swallowing? Name these in order. 1) Oral phase (preparatory & transport) 2) Pharyngeal phase 3) Oesophageal phase Define dysphagia. Difficulty with swallowing. What different reasons might be there be for dysphagia? Muscle weakness, myopathy, neurological disorders that can affect swallowing, structural abnormalities, masses on the tongue or phayrynx/larynx. What are some of the signs and symptoms of dysphagia? (6 listed) Coughing/choking w...

A client seen in the ambulatory care clinic has ascites and slight jaundice. The nurse should assess the client for a history of chronic use of which medication? 1. Ibuprofen 2. Ranitidine 3. Acetaminophen 4. Acetylsalicylic acid - 3 ~ Acetaminophen is a potentially hepatotoxic medication. Use of this medication and other hepatotoxic agents should be investigated whenever a client presents with signs and symptoms compatible with liver disease (such as ascites and jaundice). Hepatotoxici...

ATI Proctored Fundamentals Exam TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN A nurse has just inserted an NG tube for a client. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect to confirm correct tube placement? - CORRECT ANSWER An x-ray shows the end of the tube above the pylorus A nurse has an order to remove sutures from a client. After retrieving the suture remover kit and applying sterile gloves, which of the following actions should th...

ATI REDUCTION OF RISK POTENTIAL EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS A nurse is admitting a client who has influenza and is reporting numbness and tingling of the toes and fingers. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances? - correct answer Metabolic alkalosis A nurse is assessing a client and discovers the infusion pump with the client's total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution is not infusing. The nurse should monitor the client ...