Nur 265 exam 5 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient with a pleural effusion is scheduled for a thoracentesis . Which action should the nurse take to prepare the patient for the procedure ? a ) Obtain a large collection device to hold 2 to 3 liters of pleural fluid at one time . b ) Position the patient sitting upright on the edge of the bed and leaning forward . c ) Start a peripheral IV line to administer the necessary sedative drugs . d ) Remove the water pitcher and remind the patient not to eat or drink anything for 6 hours ...

Nur 265 Literally Exam 3. (Answered) Complete Solution #1: The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a client who has sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motor vehicle crash. It is priority for the nurse to notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) in the client: Takes prescribed warfarin daily. RATIONALE: Pg. 2400. Hemorrhage may occur as part of the primary injury and begin at the moment of impact. Warfarin is a blood thinner and the patient may...

Exam 2: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION causes of acute lung injury - shock - trauma - pancreatitis - sepsis - inhalation of toxic gas - aspiration - drug ingestion - fat emboli QUESTION Chest Tubes Answer: - do not strip - lower than pt chest - ensure proper connection - gentle bubbling in water seal chamber - tidling/ intermittent (rise/ fall of water in ch...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Anemia in kidney disease when kidneys are damaged they do not make enough EPO (this prompts the bone marrow to make RBCs, which than carry oxygen throughout the body), as a result the bone marrow makes fewer RBCs, causing anemia Q: Hypernatremia Answer: weakness, disorientation, irritability, muscle twitching, decreased reflex, HTN Q: ...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 2: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: HIT heparin induced thrombocytopenia - dec in platelets - monitor PTT, CBC Q: Acute Respiratory Failure Answer: Cause: PE, infection, V/Q mismatch Sxs: Resp Acidosis, dyspnea, dec O2, tachycardia, tachypnea Tx: oxygen, sit them up, bipap, bronchodilators, steroid, turn, inc fluids, postural drainage, PaO2: <60 PaCO2: >45 SaO2: <9...

NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded) What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? - ANSWER 3.5g in 24 hours What is nephrotic syndrome treated with? - ANSWER -immunosuppressant agents (if immunity based). -AC...

Medsurge 2 NUR 265 Exam 2 Holmes Mock Answered (50 Questions with Answers) 100% Correct for 2024. Medsurge 2 NUR 265 Exam 2 Holmes Mock Answered. Question 1 2 / 2 pts The nurse notes each time the mechanical ventilator delivers a breath to a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the peak inspiratory pressure alarm sounds. What is the nurse’s best intervention? a) Suction the client. b) Perform chest physiotherapy. c) Assess the airway. d) Raise the head of bed to hig...

Medsurge 2 NUR 265 Exam 2 Holmes Mock Answered (50 Questions with Answers) 100% Correct for 2024. Medsurge 2 NUR 265 Exam 2 Holmes Mock Answered. Question 1 2 / 2 pts The nurse notes each time the mechanical ventilator delivers a breath to a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the peak inspiratory pressure alarm sounds. What is the nurse’s best intervention? a) Suction the client. b) Perform chest physiotherapy. c) Assess the airway. d) Raise the head of bed to ...

NUR 265 Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded) What is nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - ANSWER -*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe pro...

NUR 265 MED SURG EXAM 2 LATEST COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE. EXAM 2 NUR 265 ● Pulmonary embolism: clot that travels to the lungs ○ Risk factors ■ Prolonged immobility ■ Central venous catheter surgery ■ Obesity ■ Advancing age ■ Conditions that increase blood clotting (DIC) ■ Distort of thromboembolism ■ Smoking ■ Pregnancy ■ Hormonal birth control (estrogen therapy) ■ Heart failure ■ Stroke ■ Cancer ■ Trauma ■ Afib ○ S/s: ■ Dyspnea - SUDDEN ONSET ...