Ch 40 mental health Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 ...

BESTQUIZZES COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). The nurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan ...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

What techniques might you use when discussing sensitive issues with patients? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer a. Establish rapport. d. Ask specific questions rather than general ones. Stress, when experienced for a short duration, causes: - correct answer d. tensing of the muscles. Which is a common diagnostic category of mental disorders? (Select all that apply) - correct answer b. Trauma and stres...

HESI RN LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE HESI RN LEADERSHIP 2023 UPDATE 1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client’s refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for uri...

WH Menopause/Middle Aged Women's Questions with Verified Answers In general, natural menopause occurs for most women between the ages of _____ years. a. 40 and 50 b. 44 and 46 c. 48 and 55 d. 39 and 47 c Which of the following may not be a risk factor for secondary osteoporosis: a. malabsorption b. hyperthyroidism c. Gallbladder dz d. medications such as corticosteroids, anticonvulsants c There's scientific evidence that salivary or blood hormone testing should be used to...

RNAS C Practice Test Review 437 Questions with Verified Answers A capacitor and resisitor in parallel - CORRECT ANSWER will have same voltage across since in parallel. if in series, voltage drops would occur they can be treated together If the absolute pressure of a gas is increased from 3 atm to 4 atm at constant volume, then the absolute temperature of the gas will increase by: A. 25%. B. 33%. C. 67%. D. 75% - CORRECT ANSWER B. Assuming the validity of the Ideal-Gas law, PV = n...

CNA CH 8 - Food & Fluids Advanced Practice Questions Rated A+ 2024. Aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER inhaling food or liquids into lungs (via trachea) instead of stomach (via esophagus). Most serious health risk from dysphagia (swallowing problems). Residents who aspirate may develop pneumonia, have difficulty breathing, or choke. Cold foods - CORRECT ANSWER 40 degrees or colder Hot foods - CORRECT ANSWER 150 degrees or warmer Food - CORRECT ANSWER Most elderly use less energy/calories bu...

Prevention of workplace violence Ch. 20 with Complete Solutions 1. What percentage of assaults in the workplace are committed against health care workers? a. 50% b. 20% c. 15% d. 40% ANS: A Although health care workers incur less than 20% of all workplace injuries, health care workers nevertheless suffer 50% of all assaults in the workplace. 2. A long-standing mental health nursing tool may be used in an aggressive or violent situation. The use of verbal and physical expressions of empa...

TCN Ch 5 NCLEX Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 When planning care for persons with disabilities, the nurse recognizes that according to the ADA, a disability is defined as: A. A person's physical, mental or emotional function problems that alter an individuals ability to participate and be integrated into the social world B. A physical limitation or bodily impairment that disallows freedom of mobility C. An emotional or psychological illness that interferes with learning D. A psyc...