Drom - Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

23-year-old female client is admitted to the Medical-Surgical unit from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit following an open reduction and internal fixation for a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula with application of a fiberglass cast. The right lower extremity is casted from the knee down, leaving the toes exposed. The client develops neurovascular changes consistent with compartment syndrome. Objectives 1. Identify the components of a neurovascular assessment. 2. Differentiate b...

Chapter 02: Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG TRUE/FALSE 1. The point where the QRS complex and ST segment meet is called the ST-junction or J-po ANS: T The point where the QRS complex and the ST segment meet is called the ST-junction or J-point. OBJ: Identify the J-point and ST-segment deviations. 2. If the wave of depolarization (electrical impulse) moves toward the positive electrode, the waveform recorded on ECG graph paper will be upright (positive deflection). ANS: T If the wave of...

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath. 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath. 4. Provide praise for perform...

When using dextran as a fluid therapy for a patient who is in a state of shock, which factors should the nurse consider? Select all that apply. 1 Use of dextran as a fluid therapy increases the risk of bleeding. 2 Use dextran in limited quantities for shock therapy because it has side effects. 3 Use of dextran increases oxygen-carrying capability of the blood. 4 Check whether the patient is monitored for allergic reactions and acute renal failure. 5 Use dextran, because it helps to co...

Geriatric Syndrome Questions with Complete Solutions

Nurs 2000 Ch 35 Critical care of pt's w/Acute coronary syndromes Questions with Complete Solutions

Hepatorenal syndrome and ascites - questions and answers Bernardi M, Blendis L, Burroughs AK, Laffi G, Rodes J, Gentilini P. Hepatorenal syndrome and ascites - questions and answers. Liver 1999: 19 (Suppl 1). 0 Munksgaard, 1999 QUESTION 1 What is the physiological relationship between the liver and kidney? 1111. Bernardi, 1. Blendis, A. K. Burroughs, G. Laffi, J. Rodes and P. Gentiini For further information see page 74 QUESTION 2 Is the congestion of the splanchnic...

Serotonin Syndrome-Clinical Questions with Complete Solutions

The client with unstable angina has received education about the acute coronary syndrome. Which of the following indicates that he understood the teaching? 1. "This is a big warning, I must modify my lifestyle or risk having a heart attack in the next year." 2. "Angina is just a temporary interruption of blood flow to my heart." 3. "I need to tell my wife I've had a heart attack." 4. "Because this was temporary, I will not need to take any medications for my heart." 1. Among peop...