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A dermatome is an area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve. Assessment of dermatome level helps establish sympathetic and motor levels of the neuraxial blockade caused by anesthesia. The RN knows that a woman is recovering from neuraxial anesthesia when - she can lift both legs off of the bed. A primary and routine role of the circulating registered nurse during a cesarean birth includes - performing needle and sponge counts with the scrub person Althea arrived at the obstetric unit f...

RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM 2024 TEST BANK | 245+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) A patient suddenly complains of new onset of chest pain. The doctor is suspecting a possible?... What is most likely to be ordered? – ans Morphine Duramorph, oxygen, nitrates, Aceticsalicylic acid, bayer buffered aspirin A postoperative laparoscopic appendectomy patient is receiving morphine PCA for pain findings with alert you to the potential of a narcotic overdose?...

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RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL TELEMETRY EXAM 2024 TEST BANK | 245+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) A 56-year-old man has an acute onset of shortness of breath, chest pain, apprehension, rapid pulse, cough with bloody sputum, diaphoresis, and syncope. The symptoms are indicative of: - ans Pulmonary embolism? NOT: tuberculosis A patient suddenly complains of new onset of chest pain. The doctor is suspecting a possible?... What is most likely to be ordered? – ans Morp...

MEDICATION COMPETENCY EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylactic reaction Correct Answer: Skin: pruritis, urticaria, angiodema, eythema, Wheezing, coughing, sensation of narrowed airway, stridor, SOB, Tachycardia, Hypotension, Feeling of Doom, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest. 3 main drugs for Anaphylactic Reaction Correct Answer: Epinephrine(SC or IM), Glucocorticoids, Antihistamine(Benadryl IM or IV) Paradoxical Drug Rea...

Which health promotion measure does the nurse teach as being most important for the child with sickle cell disease? A. Adequate nutrition B. Ensured rest periods C. Plenty of fluids D. Routine vaccinations correct answer: ANS: D All options are appropriate for the child with sickle cell disease; however, vaccinations are vital to prevent sepsis and death from preventable diseases. A child with sickle cell disease is receiving hypertransfusion therapy, and the current serum ferritin leve...

ECCO global perspectives in critical care: part 2 (PCU) | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 A patient is receiving morphine (Duramorph) and midazolam (Versed). The patient does not respond to verbal commands and has a CPOT score of 3 (out of 8). Which should the nurse anticipate? - Answer -A CPOT score of 3 indicates the patient is experiencing pain, so increasing the morphine infusion rate is appropriate. Remember to always treat pain before addressing sedation (a...

Look at the image and then answer the following. According to the medication label, the trade name is: - Retrovir Look at the image and then answer the question. The health care provider has ordered 250 mg of cefprozil (Cefzil). The nurse is preparing to calculate the amount needed by using the following formula: Which number should the nurse place in the formula as the "dose on hand"? - 125 The health care provider has ordered ampicillin (Prinicpen) 0.5 g PO, q8h. (Do not include unit do...

ECCO Global Perspectives in Critical Care: Part 2 A patient is being seen by the palliative care team for management of dyspnea. SpO2 is 90% on room air. In addition to administration of low-dose opioids, which should the nurse anticipate? - Performing guided imagery as needed Palliative management of dyspnea includes administration of low-dose opioids, adjusting the environment, complementary treatments, and psychosocial and interpersonal treatments such as guided imagery. Oxygen w...

A dermatome is an area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve. Assessment of dermatome level helps establish sympathetic and motor levels of the neuraxial blockade caused by anesthesia. The RN knows that a woman is recovering from neuraxial anesthesia when - she can lift both legs off of the bed. A primary and routine role of the circulating registered nurse during a cesarean birth includes - performing needle and sponge counts with the scrub person Althea arrived at the obstetric unit f...