Ng tubes is used - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

a patient care technician is manually transferring a patient who has right sided weakness from the bed to the wheelchair. which of the following methods should the technician use to promote proper body mechanics? grasp the back of the transfer belt and have the patient stand using stronger side while lifting with legs and keeping back straight. a patient care technician is caring for several adult patients what findings should the technician report to the nurse first? temperature 38.5 c (100....

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer 0.9% sodium chloride until TPN is available from the pharmacy B. Check the client's capillary blood glucose level every 4 hr C. Obtain the client's weight each week D. Change the IV tubing every 3 days B. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral feedings through an NG tube. The specific gravity of the client's...

MED SURG RN HESI EXIT EXAM 2024 Elaborated Questions And Correct Answers Graded A Monitor ABGs - PO2 > 80 mm Hg; PCO2 35-45 mm Hg; HCO3 21-28 mEq/L; pH 7.35-7.45 Chronic bronchitis - Airway destruction Chronic sputum with cough production on a daily basis for a minimum of 3 months in 2 consecutive years Reduced responsiveness of respiratory center to hypoxemia stimuli Precipitating factor: higher incidence in smokers "Blue bloaters" - generalized cyanosis of lips, muco...

NSG 1600 Unit 1 OB; Complete Q&A Spring 2023. Rx = prescription/medication order Hx = history Dx = diagnosis Tx = treatment 1) Which list of s/s most accurately describes hyperthyroidism? a) Weight gain, tiredness, and cold intolerance b) b) Bulging eyes, goiter, HR of over 100 c) SOB when lying supine, edema in lower extremities d) Seizure activity related to hypertension 2) A nurse is taking a gestational Hx of a mother presenting to an ER with preeclampsia like symptoms. She states “I’m c...

Role of RN (Registered Nurse) - correct answer - assess pt for clinical manesfestations of fluid and electrolyte disturbance -determine if ordered IV therapy is appropriate - choose appropriate catheters/ infusion devices Role of LPN/LVN - correct answer -administer IV fluids and meds to stable pts -adjust the flow rate for stable pts according to HCP orders -Insert IV catheters -monitor clinical manisfestations of adverse reactions to IV fluids or meds Role of Unlicensed Assistive Perso...

LEADERSHIP ATI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+ Hip arthroplasty The nurse should implement foam wedge between legs to prevent dislocation Because the muscle surrounding the hip joint has been cut to expose and replace the diseased joint clients are at risk for hip dislocation Proper body alignment after total hip arthroplasty includes keeping the affected leg slightly abducted A major complication of total hip arthroplasty is subluxation (partial disl...

Which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG - ANSWER-A decreased potassium level cause U waves to become visible on the EKKG A patient care technician is assigned to perform hourly, point-of-care testing for a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ANSWER-Use the facility's glucometer to perform the glucose tests on the patient A patient care technician is weighing a patient using a mechanical sc...

NUR 134 Test 4 - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Feedings that are delivered at regular intervals, using gravity for instillation or a feeding pump to administer the formula over a set period of time? 1) intermittent 2) bolus 3) continuous 4) A and B Rationale: While an argument could be made for both A and B but that is not the most correct answer... Feedings which use a syringe to instill the formula quickly in one large amount? intermittent bolus continuous A and B Feedings which...

What are the three phases of swallowing? Name these in order. 1) Oral phase (preparatory & transport) 2) Pharyngeal phase 3) Oesophageal phase Define dysphagia. Difficulty with swallowing. What different reasons might be there be for dysphagia? Muscle weakness, myopathy, neurological disorders that can affect swallowing, structural abnormalities, masses on the tongue or phayrynx/larynx. What are some of the signs and symptoms of dysphagia? (6 listed) Coughing/choking w...

NR 324 Adult Health 1 exam 3 FINAL/ NR 324 Adult Health 1 (2024/2025)/ NR 324 Adult Health 1 exam 3. Barium enema examination of large intestine; Before: give laxatives and enemas until clear of stool evening before -clear liquid diet evening before -NPO 8hr before After: give fluids, laxatives or suppositories to assist in expelling barium -observe stool for passage of contrast medium -educate pt stool may be white for up to 72 hr With a barium enema what do you want to explain to ...