Diminished distal pulse - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Med Surg HESI 2023 V2 GRADED A 55 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. A female client who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is admitted with a fractured left femur which is immobilized using a fracture traction splint in preparation for an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The nurse determines that her distal pulses are diminished in the left foot. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Offer ice chips and oral clear liquids B. Verify pedal pul...

What are techniques for clearing an obstructed airway? - ANSWER -Chest compressions (unconscious) -Suctioning -Rolling to side (left for pregnant women) -Magill forceps (to be used with laryngoscope) -Abdominal thrusts -Manual removal if you can see it What are indications for removing an airway adjunct? - ANSWER OPA: remove if gag reflex intact NPA: remove if the patient cannot tolerate What are indications for nasotracheal intubation? - ANSWER -Anticipated difficult laryngoscopy -...

Med Surg HESI 2023 V2 GRADED A 55 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. A female client who was involved in a motor vehicle collision is admitted with a fractured left femur which is immobilized using a fracture traction splint in preparation for an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). The nurse determines that her distal pulses are diminished in the left foot. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Offer ice chips and oral clear liquids B. Verify pedal pul...

HESI Med Surg V2 Final Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+) A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A cli...

HESI Med Surg V2 Final Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+) A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A cli...

HESI Med Surg V2 Final Exam Questions and Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+) A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A cli...

● Nurse is providing instructions to the client with DM2 and a new prescription for metformin. Which of the statements indicates an understanding? ○ “I should take this medication with a meal” ● Nurse is teaching a client with CKD and a new prescription of erythropoietin. Which statement indicates an understanding? ○ “I am taking this medication to increase my energy level” ■ The goal of erythropoietin is to increase the level of hematocrit in clients who have anemia. Whe...

Rank in order the sequence of events leading to joint destruction in secondary osteoarthritis (OA) beginning with the effect of an injury to the cervical spine. A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth B. Bony articular surfaces in joint exposed C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain - ANSWER-C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain B...

NUR 6512 FINAL EXAM LATEST UPDATED 2024 Varicosity Findings In Pregnant Women - With increasing cardiac output beginning in  the 1st trimester, the pulse may be more easily palpated, with an abrupt rise and  rapid fall. With increasing blood volume in the second trimester, jugular a and v  waves may be easier to see. JVP should remain normal. Peripheral edema is a  common finding as the pregnancy progresses. Varicose veins can develop during  pregnancy and in the postpartum period. ...

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. B. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes...