Dementia med table Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Milestone Exam 2 Version A Blueprint COMPLETE UPDATED 2023 lOMoARcPSD| MILESTONE EXAM 2 Blueprint 123 Med Surg 1 221 Mental Health 222 Family 223 Med Surg 2 NSG221.12.01.0 5 Schizophrenia care ● Reorient them to reality ● Ensure medication adherence ● Help family recognize early signs and symptoms NSG221.04.02.0 4 Grief therapeutic response ● If needed, refer to grief counseling or a support group. ● Encourage activities that allow the individual to use past coping stra...

ATI RN CONCEPT-BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3 STUDY GUIDE 2023 orthostatic hypotension - caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance gross motor skills - physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and jumping -EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN Biofeedback - technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle tension by gaining control over autonomic physiologic functions. How sh...

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

ATI RN CONCEPT-BASED ASSESSMENT LEVEL 3 STUDY GUIDE 2023 orthostatic hypotension - caused by DEHYDRATION from fluid loos and electrolyte imbalance gross motor skills - physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking and jumping -EX: 9 month-old infant SHOULD be able to sit UNSUPPORTED for up to 10 MIN Biofeedback - technique that uses audio and visual signals that allow client to reduce muscle tension by gaining control over autonomic physiologic functions. How sh...

ATI Med-Surg 1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? 1) Take temperature once a day. 2) Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. 3) Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. 4) Wash dishes in warm water. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of t...

An older adult man recently diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with shortness of breath. The nurse observes the client sitting upright and leaning over the bedside table, using accessory muscles to assist in breathing. What action should the nurse take? A. Assist the lien tot a high Fowler's position in bed B. Observe the client for the presence of a barrel chest C. Prepare to transfer the client to a critical care unit D. Instruct the client to pu...

Med Surg Exam #3 Study Guide Med Surg Exam #3 Study Guide Alzheimer’s disease and the management; nursing care of the patient with Alzheimer’s What is it: AD is a progressive, irreversible degenerative neurologic disease that begins insidiously and is characterized by gradual loss of cognitive function and disturbances in behavior and affect. Aka senile dementia – most common form of dementia. Uncommon before 65 – prevalence ...

Prophecy LPN/LVN A Questions with Accurate Answers 2023 What is the sing most important means of controlling and preventing the spread of infections? A. Wearing goggles B. Hand washing C. Wearing gloves D. wearing gown B. hand washing What observation should you report to the register nurse when caring for a patient with peritoneal dialysis catheter? A. purulent drainage B. Tubing visible under skin C. Absorbent gauze over site D. Clamped catheter A. Purulent drainage Wh...

2024 Prophecy LPN/LVN A Exam - Answered with Complete Solutions You are carrying a patient who is at risk of skin breakdown. What intervention do you expect will be a part of care? A. Placement of foam pillow under hips 8 hours a day B. turn and position frequently C. Frequent baths D. strict bed rest with frequent gressing changes What can help prevent delirium and functional decline in a patient with dementia? A. Offering water B. Ambulation C. Pain medication D. One to one sitter Either B o...

Med Surg vati assessment A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following equipment should the nurse ensure that the client has available at home prior to discharge? Continuous passive motion device Elevated toilet seat Trapeze bar Compression garment Ans: Elevated toilet seat A client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty is at risk for dislocation of the hip prosthesis. Limitations on hip f...