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Arterial Blood Gas - ABG's via arterial puncture or arterial line: allows the most accurate method of assessing respiratory function. Steps for collecting ABG's - a. Perform Allen test if no arterial line b. sample is drawn into heparinized syringe c. keep on ice and transport to laboratory immediately d. document amount and method of oxygen delivered for accurate results e. apply direct pressure to puncture site at least 5 min (longer for clients at risk for bleeding) Bronchoscopy -...

Med-Surg HESI Practice Exam Questions and Answers (Study guide for your Final Exam) Verified What discharge instructions is most important for a client after a kidney transplant? A. Weigh weekly B. Report symptoms of secondary Candidiasis C. Use daily reminders to take immunosuppressants D. Stop cigarette smoking - ANSC. Use daily reminders to take immunosuppressants The nurse is planning care to prevent complication for a client with multiple myeloma. Which intervention is most importa...

Med-Surg Certification Study Guide Exam Questions with Correct Answers Other risk factors: elevated serum lipids, DM, sedentary lifestyle A patient who has type 2 diabetes is prescribed carvedilol (Coreg) for hypertension. The nurse monitors for A. Hypoglycemia B. Hyperglycemia C. Hypocalcemia D. Hypercalcemia - Answer-A. Hypoglycemia In patients with DM, Coreg may increase the effects of hypoglycemic drugs (prevent adrenalin from stimulating the liver to make glucose) and mask sy...

  1. A charge nurse notes that a staff nurse delegates an unfair share of tasks to the assistive personnel (AP) and the nurses on next shift report the staff nurse frequently leaves tasks uncompleted. Which of the following statements should the charge nurse make to resolve this conflict? A. "I need to talk to you about unit expectations regarding delegating and completing tasks." B. "Several staff members have commented that you don't do your fair share of the work.". C. "If you d...

ATI ADVANCED MED SURG PROCTORED 2023/2024 WITH GLASGOW COMA SCALE REAL EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | RATED A+ 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate - Answer>>>"large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation" 2. A nurse...

Med Surg Exam 1 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing - NUR 242 MS Exam 1.Unit 1 Patient Safety 5 Questions Fall prevention Fall Risk Assessment includes:  Fall history – if the patient has fallen in the past year and what cause the fall? a) Lack of coordination b) Patient weakness c) Related to an injury  Advanced age (greater than 80 years are at a higher risk)  Multiple illnesses a) Diabetes - lost sensation b) Decrease coordination c) Cardiovascular diseases –...

Med-Surg Proctored ATI Review with Complete Solution. Med-Surg Proctored ATI Review STUDY PLAY Arterial Blood Gas ABG's via arterial puncture or arterial line: allows the most accurate method of assessing respiratory function. Steps for collecting ABG's a. Perform Allen test if no arterial line b. sample is drawn into heparinized syringe c. keep on ice and transport to laboratory immediately d. document amount and method of oxygen delivered for accurate results e. apply direct pres...

HESI RN LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE HESI RN LEADERSHIP 2023 UPDATE 1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client’s refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for uri...

Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Part II: Admission to Med Surg Skinny Reasoning John Taylor is a 68-year-old African-American male Case Study. Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Part II: Admission to MedSurg Skinny Reasoning Part II: Admitted to Med/Surg John Taylor is stabilized in the emergency department and will be admitted to your Med/Surg unit for observation with a diagnosis of COVID-19. You receive the following SBAR report in preparation to assume care: SBAR Handoff ...