NR 341 (NR341)

Complex health exam 1 The nurse is planning care for a patient with fluid volume overload and hyponatremia. Which intervention should be included in this patient's plan of care? Administer Intravenous fluids Restrict fluids Provide Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) Administer intravenous Normal Saline with Furosemide (Lasix) restrict fluids A patient's blood gas show a pH of 7.53 and bicarbonate level of 36 mEq/L. The nurse prepares to treat this patient for which acid-base di...

A hospice nurse who has become close to a terminally ill patient is presented in the home when the patient dies and feels saddened and tearful as the family members begin to cry. Which action should the nurse take at this time? -Correct Answer= Cry along with the patient's family members The son of a dying patient tells the nurse, "Mother doesn't respond any more when I visit, I don't think she knows that I am here". Which response by the nurse is appropriate? -Correct Answer= "Withdra...

The Ovum is viable for how many hours? 24hrs in fallopian tube When is the embryo most vulnerable? During embryonic period (3-8wks) can lead to major structural abnormalities The fetus responds to startling sounds during what week? week 24-28, lungs also fill with amniotic fluid What are the functions of the amniotic fluid? cushions fetus, temperature control, growth, prevents amniotic band syndrome, prevents umbilical cord compression What are the functions of the placenta Endocrine g...

Med Calc Pracce Exam Due May 13 at 12:59am Points 20 Questions 20 Time Limit 50 Minutes Allowed Attempts Unlimited Instrucons Aempt History Attempt Time Score KEPT Attempt 2 29 minutes 20 out of 20 LATEST Attempt 2 29 minutes 20 out of 20 Attempt 1 34 minutes 15 out of 20  Correct answers are hidden. Submitted May 2 at 9:10pm This practice exam has 20 questions, each worth 1 point. You need to attain 95% (19 correct) in order to pass the competency exam in this course, so this sho...

Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing ▪ Describe the importance of professional organizations & characteristics of the AACN & SCCM o American Association of Critical-Care Nursing (AACN) ▪ Mission: focuses on assisting acute and critical care nurses to attain knowledge and influence to deliver excellent care ▪ Values: accountability, advocacy, integrity, collaboration, leadership, stewardship, lifelong learning, quality, innovation, and commitment ▪ Benefits of Membership: contin...

NR 341 Critical Care Exam 2 Review Chapter 8: Hemodynamics ● Central Venous Pressure (CVP) ○ How assessed ■ Need central line that goes into right atrium ■ Arterial lines are placed in the radial (most common), brachial, or femoral artery. ■ The integrity of the arterial waveform should be assessed to verify the accuracy of blood pressure readings. ■ Monitor circulation in the limb with the arterial line (capillary refill, temperature, color). ■ Assesses preload of the rig...

NR 341 EXAM 2 -CCATS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS