Hit 108 exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PREDICTOR HESSI 05/2018 1. An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has a 5-year history of hypertension. The client has a headache and rate the pain 5 on a pain scale 0 to 10. The client’s blood pressure is currently 142/89. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply) A. Administer a daily dose of lisinopril as scheduled. B. Assess the client for postural hypotension. C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately D. Provide a PRN dose of acetamin...

1. A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amount of blood and no air leak. After chest tube insertion, the most appropriate next ...

  Pharmacology Final Exam Questions 1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic hypotension 2. When giving digoxin (Lanox...

PACKRAT Surgery Exam Questions and Answers All C An 18-year-old patient has a tibia/fibula fracture following a motorcycle crash. Twelve hours later the patient presents with increased pain despite adequate doses of analgesics and immobilization. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. avascular necrosis B. myositis ossificans C. compartment syndrome D. reflex sympathetic dystrophy - Answer-EXPLANATIONS: (u) A. Avascular necrosis occurs primarily in muscles post-traumatical...

Acute Care Exam 1 Week 1 – EENT A primary care provider notes painless, hard lesions on a patient’s external ears that expel a white crystalline substance when pressed. What diagnostic test is indicated? Rheumatoid factor Endocrine studies Biopsy of the lesions Uric acid chemical profile A patient has painful oral lesions and the provider notes several white, verrucous lesions in clusters throughout the mouth. What is the recommended treatment for this patient? Oral hygiene mea...

What is the first heading of the AMLS patient assessment pathway? - correct answer Initial Observation What are the two subcategories of the AMLS initial observation? - correct answer Scene/Situation; Patient What are the two sections of the AMLS scene/situation assessment? - correct answer Safety threats; Situational clues What are the two sections of the AMLS patient assessment? - correct answer Cardinal presentation/chief complaint; primary survey What is the second heading of the...

What is the first heading of the AMLS patient assessment pathway? - correct answer Initial Observation What are the two subcategories of the AMLS initial observation? - correct answer Scene/Situation; Patient What are the two sections of the AMLS scene/situation assessment? - correct answer Safety threats; Situational clues What are the two sections of the AMLS patient assessment? - correct answer Cardinal presentation/chief complaint; primary survey What is the second heading of the...

Hesi PN Exit Exam 2022 1) The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? 1. Provide the client with a walker. 2. Remove the telemetry equipment. 3. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. Correct Answer: 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2) A client is wearing a continuou...

PDB CEN Practice Exam Test Bank Practice Questions & Answers 2023/2024 well Verified A patient complained of Epigastric pain has ST elevation in ECG leads II, III, and aVF. She is diagnosed with an inferior MI, and NTG is administered sublingually. Her blood pressure drops from 120/47 to 90/60 so the Provider order is a right-sided ECG while awaiting cardiology. Where is the correct leap placement for V4R to detect right ventricular MI's? a. 2nd ICS R sternal border b. 4th ICS R mid-clivi...

1. Which of the following is the recom- mended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer 2. Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them 3. The primary indication for transferrin...