Post thyroidectomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MED SURG EXIT EXAM What is a paralytic ileus? what intervention should nurse do if patient experiencing this? - ANSWER - obstruction of the intestine - insert an NG tube Positioning for a patient with an air embolism? - ANSWER - trendelenburg position - position helps trap the air in the apex of the R atrium Thyroidectomy post surgery interventions? - ANSWER ...

Exam 1: PNR206 / PNR 206 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: What is Osteomyelitis Answer: bacterial infection of the bone such as Staphylococcus aureus Question: Pituitary hormone hypersecretion causes? What does the pituitary secrete? Answer: HDH hormone, TSH, Oxytocin, Prolactin and ADH. SIADH too much Antidiuretic hormone, making it impossible to produce urine Question:...

PATHOLOGY HIGH YIELD NBME ELABORATED QUESTIONS AND REVIEWED ANSWERS 2023/2024 Anticentromere antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER-Scleroderma (CREST) Antidesmoglein (epithelial) antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER-Pemphigus vulgaris (blistering) Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER-Goodpasture's syndrome (glomerulonehpritis and hemoptysis) Antihistone antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER-Drug-induced SLE (hydralazine, isoniazid, phenytoin, procainamide) Anti-IgG antibodies - CORRE...

1. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total gastrectomy. He has a nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving Lactated Ringer’s solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One hour after admission to the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the client’s heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg. In addition to reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action should the nurse implement first? a. Measure and document the cl...

NCLEX-RN Study Set 2020Fundamentals: Positioning of Patients: Semi-Fowler's - correct answer - head of bed elevated to 30 degrees - indications: gastric feedings, increased ICP, post-op cranial surgery, post-op cataract removal surgery, respiratory illness Fundamentals: Positioning of Patients: Fowler's - correct answer - head of bed elevated to 45-90 degrees - indications: post-op ab surgery, respiratory or cardiac problems with dyspnea, bleeding esophageal varices, post-op thyroidectomy...

Hyperthyroidism is also called : Grave's disease or hypermetabolism Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's : "Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance Treatment for Grave's disease : Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove Total thyroidectomy ... totals get : tetany, need lifelong hormone replacement After thyroidectomy patients are at risk for : hypocalcemia, remember hypocal...

ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam 2019 Retake 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy? Lymphedema 2. A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV infusion at 200 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min shoul...

QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS FOR NCLEX PN What is adenosine used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia. What is dopamine used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-A vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension. What is metoprolol used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Metoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate control in tachyarrhythmias. Torsades de pointes - CORRECT ANSWER-"Twisting of the points" usually do to a prolonged QT interval which is the re...

NCLEX study from Mark Klimek Exam Questions And Answers Hyperthyroidism is also called - ANS Grave's disease or hypermetabolism Tip to remember Grave's disease s/s's - ANS "Run yourself into the Grave" - everything is up ... diarrhea, thin, hot, high BP, high HR, cold tolerance, hot intolerance Treatment for Grave's disease - ANS Radioactive Iodine, PTU (put thyroid under), surgically remove Total thyroidectomy ... totals get - ANS tetany, need lifelong hormone...

ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Review(updated)latest 2023 passed!Do not delegate What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach Addison's & Cushings Addison's = down down down up down Cushings= up up up down up hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hyperglycemia Better peripheral perfusion? Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries APGAR Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absent) Grimace (cough, g...