Epidural side effects - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the pelvic veins and increase venous return. 2. A 26-year-old, gra...

Maternity HESI 1 and 2 Test Bank | Questions with Answers - Latest Graded A+. A client at 32-weeks gestation is hospitalized with severe pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), and magnesium sulfate is prescribed to control the symptoms. Which assessment finding indicates the therapeutic drug level has been achieved? A decreased in respiratory rate from 24 to 16 Magnesium sulfate, a CNS depressant, helps prevent seizures. A decreased respiratory rate indicates that the drug is effective. (Res...

Air Methods Critical Care Exam(correct answers 2023) Before PFT's how long should a patient refrain from smoking? Using an inhaler? - CORRECT ANSWER-smoking: 6-8 h inhaler: 4-6 h What test must you do before performing an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWERAllen's test; patency of the ulnar artery- if blood returns to hand in 15s, then the radial artery can be used for the puncture How long should one apply pressure after an arterial puncture? - CORRECT ANSWER5 minutes (20 min if the ...

A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP 88/50 R16. You establish IV access and administer a fluid challenge. En route to the hospital her ECG shows a widening QRS. You should administer: Sodium Bicarbonate. 3. 3. You PT experienced trauma yesterday and you are transferring her to a larger facility. She has been experiencing progressive hypoxia. You not...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 1: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Galen Q: physical dependence response that occurs with repeated administration of an opioid for several days Q: tolerance Answer: response that occurs with regular administration of an opioid and consists of a decrease in one or more effects of the opioid Q: addiction Answer: Characterized by one or more: impaired control ov...

Exam 2: PNR203 / PNR 203 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Maternal-Newborn Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: Hyperventilation Answer: Signs and symptoms • Dizziness • Tingling of hands and feet • Cramps and muscle spasms of hands • Numbness around nose and mouth • Blurring of vision Question: Corrective measures for hyperventilation Answer: • Breathe slowly, especially when exhaling. • Breathe into cupped...

Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of the gravid client? a. the client's readiness to learn b. the client's educational background c. the order in which the information is presented d. the extent to which the pregnancy is planned - Correct answer-A A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which ...

***Download Test Bank Immediately After the Purchase. Just in case you have trouble downloading, kindly message me, and I will send it to you via Google Doc or email. Thank you*** Updated ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam Form A-E| Latest Practice Exam Bank 100% Verified Answers| Graded A+ The ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam Form A-E is an all-inclusive test bank designed for nursing students preparing for their RN Comprehensive Predictor exam. This resource provides a wide range of que...

ATI Pharmacology Proctor 2023 (questions and answers) A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Distended neck veins A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of t...

Exam 1: NUR166 / NUR 166 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Concepts of Family-Centered Nursing for the Practical Nurse Exam | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Hondros Q: During a contraction when is the baby receiving oxygenated blood? Answer: The rest period between contraction Q: When would the mother take long deep breaths? Answer: To relieve pain and for shortness of breath Q: When would the mother take short quick breaths? Answer: When she feels the need to push befor...