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©THEBRIGHTSTARS 2024 There is no restriction on turning the head after bronchoscopy. Medicated lozenges would not be suggested because they may numb the throat, further decreasing the gag reflex. After a client has had bronchoscopy, which finding indicates that the client's gag reflex has returned? alert and oriented able to swallow saliva speaks without difficulty denies sore throat - answerable to swallow saliva The ability to swallow indicates that the gag reflex is intact. Client...

The home health nurse is assigned to visit these clients when a change in agency staffing requires that one of the clients be rescheduled for a visit on the following day. Which client will be best to reschedule? 1. Client with emphysema who has been on home oxygen for a month and has SpO2 levels of 91% to 93% 2. Client with history of a cough, weight loss, and night sweats who has just had a positive Mantoux test 3. Client with newly diagnosed pleural effusion who needs an admission visit ...

2023 HESI Med Surg Exit Exam (V1 Version 1) Brand New Q&As + Guaranteed A+ While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign. c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs. d. Watch the client's posture and balance d...

Med Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions And Answers Graded A+ 2024/25. The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Notify the health care provider (HCP). B. Administer t...

OCEMT Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest Version 2025 What are the respiratory rates when we should consider a BVM? - Answers less than 8 ventilate, over 25 How do we determine adequate respirations? - Answers equal chest rise and fall improved skin signs Wheezing - Answers high pitched sound in lungs = lower airway Ronchi - Answers loud rumbling, thick secretions (congestion) Crackles (Rales) - Answers wet, gurgling Stridor - Answers strained, high-pitched sound upper a...

FISDAP Airway Respiratory Exam Questions with Revised Answers All Correct A trauma patient's chest appears to be bloated. When you press on it, you hear a crackling sound. This is caused by: - Answer-Subcutaneous emphysema Your medical director is questioning you about a recent intubation. Which of the following would be your best evidence of endotracheal confirmation? - Answer-End tidal carbon dioxide waveform printout Upon placing the endotracheal tube, you can auscultate breath sou...

1. A A. Dextrose 5% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing dextrose 5% in water could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. B. 0.9% sodium chloride Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing 0.9% sodium chloride could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. C. Dextrose 10% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of dextrose and proteins. To avoid hypoglycemia, t...

The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Notify the health care provider (HCP). B. Administer the prescribed pain medication. C. Call and ask the operating room team to perfor...

FISDAP EMT Mock Exam |Question and Answer| 100% Correct [UPDATED!!!] BVM Respiratory Rates..How do we determine adequate respiration? *Ans* - theoretically less than 8 or more than 25-ish - assess via adequate chest rise/fall, skin signs, respiratory status. - is patient getting job done on their one or do they need hel? Wheezing *Ans* High pitched on exhale Lower airway obstruction (bronchioles) Asthma + allergic reaction/anaphylaxis RONCHI *Ans* Denser fluid in lungs (pneumonia, cyst...

Aging causes which change in the gastrointestinal system? diminished sense of taste and smell when providing a patient teaching, the nurse advises the patient to avoid what to prevent pancreatitis consuming large quantities of alcohol after a patient has received a bowel prep, such as GoLytely, in preparation for diagnosistic testing, the nurse must be alert to which sign of electrolyte imbalance muscle cramping In preparing a patient for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, the nurse should includ...