And cardiac dysrhythmias - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Healthstream Telemetry Version 3 Questions and Answers Latest 2023/2024 Score A+. Description The RN: Telemetry Test covers topics related to the application of the nursing process to patients in a designated telemetry bed. Topics include cardiac anatomy, ACLS protocols, patient safety, treatments for dysrhythmias, cardiac emergencies, and additional knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful job performance by a telemetry nurse. Course Version: 3 Congratulations, you passed t...

Advanced Patho NURS 5315 Exam 1 Questions & Verified Correct Answers Action potential - ANSWER : The process by which excitable cells transmit information from one to another. How is the action potential altered by a potassium imbalance? (Hyperkalemia) - ANSWER : The ECF has more K+ ions. The membrane potential becomes more positive (hypopolarized). Cells become MORE excitable. T waves peak. QRS complexes widen. Causes dysrhythmias, weakness, paresthesia. {If membrane poten...

NR293 / NR-293 Exam 3 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025): Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain Question: If a patient has a lithium level of 1.2mEq/L, should you give them their daily dosage? Answer: Yes. Always give scheduled dosage if the patient is within therapeutic range UNLESS they are showing s/s of toxicity. Question: What muscle relaxant drug can cause seizures? Answer: baclofen (Lioresal) Que...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

NGN Mental Health ATI Final EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! What are symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? - CORRECT ANSWER Nausea, vomiting, tremors, restlessness, insomnia, depressed mood or irritability, tonic-clonic seizures, illusions. What is alcohol withdrawal delirum and when can it occur? - CORRECT ANSWER Alcohol withdrawal delirium is a medical emergency and may occur 2-3 days after cessation and last the same (2-3 days). S/s...

RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 A for NGN A nurse in a providers office is caring for a client who requests sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? - ANSWER "You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin." The client should not use sildenafil when taking nitroglycerin because both medications can cause vasodilation and lead to significant ...

An assistive personnel tells the charge nurse that her assignment is too demanding. She angrily tells the nurse to reassign one of her tasks to another AP. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to resolve the conflict? - Ask the AP to discuss the issue in a private area A nurse is supervising an assistive personnel (AP) obtain supplies for a client who is on seizure precautions. Which of the following materials should the AP place in the client's room? - Oral Suction Equipment ...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

NUR 425 Exam 3 Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed What is CABG? (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) Improves blood flow to heart. Healthy vessel from the body is connected to the blocked coronary artery, creating a new path for oxygenated blood to flow to the heart. what should the nurse monitor after a CABG? circulation LOC incision BP pain chest tube drain i's&o's electrolytes what patient education should we provide after a CABG? smoking cessat...

HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY & ECG EXAM 2023/2024 Mechanical & Electrical Activity - CORRECT ANSWER-- Correlation between the electrical and mechanical functions of the heart - Electrical activity stimulates the heart to contract - Electrocardiogram (ECG) show both functions - Electrical pulse= action potntial Cardiac Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-- Used to diagnose dysrhythmias, chamber enlargement, MI/myocardial ischemia, monitor effects of electrolyte imbalances of medication administrat...