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PEDIATRIC HESI Questions and Correct Answers A 6-month-old infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is receiving digoxin elixir. Which observation by the nurse warrants immediate intervention? Apical heart rate of 60. Sweating across the forehead. Doesn't suck well.s Respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. Apical heart rate of 60. A heart rate of 60 (A) is much lower than normal for a 6-month-old and warrants immediate intervention. The normal heart rate for a 6-month-old is 80 ...

1. The human nervous system is capable of a wide range of functions. What is the basic unit of the nervous system? A. Glial cell B. Meninges C. Neuron D. Cerebrospinal fluid 2. The neuron cell is made up of which of the following parts? A. Axon B. Dendrite C. Nucleus D. All of the Above 3. Neurons come in which different type(s)? A. Sensory B. Motor C. Skeletal D. A and B Questions 4. How do neurons communicate with one another? A. Electrically B. Chemically C. Through weak, r...

Q1// The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment of a patient whose injuries have rendered her unable to follow verbal commands. How should the nurse proceed with assessing the patients level of consciousness (LOC)? • A) Assess the patients vital signs and correlate these with the patients baselines. • B) Assess the patients eye opening and response to stimuli. • C) Document that the patient currently lacks a level of consciousness • D) Facilitate diagnostic testing in an eff...

Nursing Management of Patients with Renal Disorders Anatomic and Physiologic of Urinary System: The urinary system consist of (2) kidneys, (2) ureters, (1) bladder, and (1) urethra.  Kidneys: - Located (behind and outside the peritoneal cavity) on the posterior wall of the abdomen from the 12th thoracic vertebra to the 3rd lumbar vertebra in the adult. - Adult kidney weighs 120 to 170 g, and is 12 cm (about 4.5 inches) long, 6 cm wide and 2.5 cm thick. - Each kidney contains about 1 mil...

Absorption and Drug Action • The function of the gastrointestinal tract is different in very young and the elderly. • Infants and the very elderly tend to be the most sensitive to the effects of the drugs. • Common problem is the slowed peristalsis and the gastric emptying time. • Activity and concentrations of digestive secretions are lower in new

Absorption and Drug Action • The function of the gastrointestinal tract is different in very young and the elderly. • Infants and the very elderly tend to be the most sensitive to the effects of the drugs. • Common problem is the slowed peristalsis and the gastric emptying time. • Activity and concentrations of digestive secretions are lower in newborns. • Infants and elderly require special considerations for medication administration. An example can be: absorption of medic...

Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System Overview of the ANS • Consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. • Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system are called adrenergics. • Adrenergics are also called adrenergic agonists or sympathomimetics because they mimic the effects of the SNS neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine (catecholamines). Summary of sympathetic neurons and synapses Preganglionic neurons • Short • Synapse with post...

Definition: A route of administration is the path by which a drug, fluid, poison or other substance is brought into contact with the body Classification Routes of administration can broadly be divided into: Topical: Drugs are applied topically to the skin or mucous membranes, mainly for local action. Oral: used for systemic (non-local) effect, substance is given via the digestive tract. Parenteral: A drug administered parenterally is one injected via a hollow needle into the body at vari...

Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System Drugs that act on the respiratory system include • Bronchodilators • Corticosteroids • Cromoglycates • Leukotriene receptor antagon • Antihistamines • Cough preparations • Nasal decongestants Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning associated with airflow obstruction that is often rev...

Drugs used in Cardiovascular system CV System Physiology Blood flows through a network of blood vessels that extend between the heart and peripheral tissues. These blood vessels can be subdivided into 1.a pulmonary circuit 2.a systemic circuit Electrophysiology Two types of cardiac muscle cells are involved in a normal heart beat: •contractile cells, which produce the contractions that pump blood •specialized muscle cells of the conducting system that control and coordinate the acti...