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Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new registered nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new registered nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional registered nurse? a. Attending to holistic patient needs b. Ensuring patient safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing patient-focused ca...

Exam 2: NUR172 / NUR 172 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Intravenous Therapy for the Practical Nurse Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers – Hondros Q: what do you do in a dressing change of PICC line to prevent infection? Answer: use aseptic/sterile technique, you and pt wear mask, use chloraprep, use 70% alcohol to clean 15-30seconds before flushing, use stabilization device, use biopatch Q: Pt with chronic cardiac issues, PE, they are in circulatory overload, what s/s would you see? Answer: JVD...

Exam 4: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: During an interview with a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD), which of the following speech patterns will the healthcare provider anticipate? A. Bubbly and spirited B. Clear and rhythmic C. Pressured and hurried D. Slow, slurred, and monotone Answer: D. Slow, slurred, and monotone Q: Select all the TRUE statements about...

The charge nurse has received a change-of-shift report on the following clients in labor. The charge nurse should ask a staff member to first see the client in the 1. first stage of labor who has an oral temperature of 99.7° F (37.6° C) 2. first stage of labor whose contractions are occurring every 30 seconds 3. second stage of labor who has respirations of 26 4. second stage of labor whose contractions are lasting for 60 seconds - correct answer 2. first stage of labor whose contracti...

ATI RN CONCEPT BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 1 2025 PROCTORED EXAM ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 100% RELIABLE WITH EXPLANATION A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above-the-knee amputation. The client states he is experiencing a dull, burning pain in the leg that was amputated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to treat the client's neuropathic pain? Administer a beta-blocking medication to the client. (The nurse should administer a beta...

ATI Capstone Fundamentals | Actual Exam| Multiple Choice With All Correct Questions and Answers /2024 A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 80 mg IM from a 100 mg prefilled syringe. After the injection, which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse A) return the unused portion to the pharmacy B) have another nurse witness the disposal of excess medication C) place the syringe with the unused portion in a locked medication drawer D) discard the unused medication in ...

2023 ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM GRADED A 1. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) a. Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection. ANS: B, D, E Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention of hypothermia (core...

Test Bank for Patient Care in Radiography 10th Edition by Ehrlich d. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate. ANS: D REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 13. The acronym RACE is a helpful way to remember: a. the basic principles of body mechanics. b. the steps for using a fire extinguisher. c. the steps to follow in the event of a fire. d. the steps involved in cleaning up a hazardous spill. ANS: C REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 14. What type(s) of musculoskeletal disorder(s) is/are more likely to occu...

Hand Hygiene Turn on the water and adjust it to a comfortable, warm temperature. Wet the hands, keeping the hands lower than the elbows. Apply 3 to 5 mL of soap to the hands, coating all surfaces. Rub the hands vigorously together, working up a lather, for at least 15 seconds. Rinse thoroughly, pointing the fingers down to allow water to run off the hands. Dry the hands from the fingers to the wrist. Turn off the water with a clean paper towel. Alcohol-based handrub Apply 3 to 5 mL (per m...

Exam 2: NSG122 / NSG 122 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts Exam | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | All Units Covered | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: When to use soap and water for hand hygiene Answer: - visibly soiled hands - contact with C. Diff - before eating - after using the bathroom - before assisting with surgical procedure Q: when to use alcohol based hand sanitizer Answer: - before/after patient contact - after contact with body fluids if hands no...