Signs of hypovolemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Fluid resuscitation is administered to a traumatically injured patient. After resuscitation, the trauma nurse evaluates the patient's response to that resuscitation to determine whether additional fluids should be administered. Which of the following factors is most likely to impact this evaluation? Correct Answer Beta-blockers blunt changes in the pulse and blood pressure. This may both reduce changes associated with recognizing hypovolemia but it can also reduce changes associated with the re...

Exam 1: PRN 1831/ PRN1831 |Latest 2023/ 2024 Update| Principles of Maternal Child Health Nursing Review| Rated A Complete Guide with Verified Answers| Rasmussen Q amniotic fluid Purpose Expected levels Concerns   Answer: purpose  -cushions the fetus  -prevents amniotic membrane from adhering to fetus  -prevents compression of umbilical cord  -protects fetus from bacteria from vagina  -provides fluid for analysis of fetal health and maturity  expected levels ...

Sharp ESO 2024 Exam Queations with Answers What mnemonic is used to assess possible causes of PEA? - Answer-H's and T's: Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia; Toxins, tamponade, thrombosis, trauma, tension pneumothorax What is the recommended oxygen delivery method for PEA? - Answer-O2 at 15L/minute via ambu bag (10 breaths/minute) What medication is administered for PEA? - Answer-Epinephrine 1mg IVP/IO (0.1mg/ml), repeat every 3...

ATI Maternal-Child Nursing OB Answers 2023/2024. A nurse in labor and delivery is caring for a client. Following delivery of the placenta, the nurse examines the umbilical cord. Which of the following vessels should the nurse expect to observe in the umbilical cord? A. Two veins and one artery Rationale: This is not the correct combination of vessels. B. One artery and one vein Rationale: This is not the correct combination of vessels. C. Two arteries and one vein Rationale: The vein carr...

What position should the patient be in for a catheter insertion? correct answers Dorsal recumbent or supine with thighs abducted Which hand do we hold the penis when inserting a catheter? correct answers Non- dominant hand, holding it at a 60 to 90 degree angle How do we measure an NG tube for a pt? correct answers -Tip of the nose to the earlobe then xiphoid process -We choose which nostril we will use for the placement of the NG tube by pressing on each nostril (one at a time) and seein...

ATI OB DETAILED ANSWER KEY 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and who has a suspected placenta previa. Which of the following findings support this diagnosis? A. Painless red vaginal bleeding Rationale: Placenta previa is a condition of pregnancy when the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus, partly or completely obstructing the cervical os (outlet to the vagina). Bright red, painless vaginal bleeding occurs in the second and third trimester. B. In...

An assistive personnel (AP) on a pediatric unit brings to the attention of the nurse several client measurements obtained with the morning vital signs. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to visit first? a. 7-year-old client with diabetes insipidus and a urine specific gravity of 1.002 R A specific gravity of 1.002 is much lower than the expected reference range (1.005 to 1.030) and indicates urine output that is extremely dilute. The client is losing excessive water and is ...

NGN HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT NURSING RN 2023/2024/2025 100 Questions with answers GRADED A+ PASS SOAP modified format - correct answer Subjective Objective Assessment Plan What color ink should be used when documenting on paper - correct answer Permanent black ink What is the correct order for vital signs - correct answer T, P, RR, BP, extremity, pt position, SPO2 What should be at the top of every page of documentation - correct answer Patient initials and date and time of entr...

Chapter 20: Nursing Management: Postoperative Care MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP) is 124/70. Thirty minutes after admission, the blood pressure falls to 112/60, with a pulse of 72 and warm, dry skin. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to a. increase the rate of the IV fluid replacement. b. continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes....

BDLS Final Exam With complete Answers Latest Graded A+ 2023-2024. Day to day activities - Answer- Greatest good for each individual patient Large scale disasters - Answer- greatest good for greatest number of potential survivors Treat first - Answer- most seriously injured who have reasonable chance of survival Treat last - Answer- least severe illnesses or injuries that are very unlikely to survive Seperate - Answer- Those who require minimal or no treatment to get safety Mass casualty tr...