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Med-Surg HESI Test Bank 2023, All Answers Verified {100% Correct} HESI Med-Surg Test Bank 2023
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2023 HESI Med 
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While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the 
client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate 
for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. 
b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign. 
c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs. 
d. Watch the client's posture and balance d...
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ATI MedSurg Complex Elimination Practice Questions and Answers (latest Update), 100% Correct, Download to Score A (Answer Key Deeply Explained)
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ATI MedSurg Complex Elimination Practice Questions and Answers (latest Update), 100% Correct, Download to Score A (Answer Key Deeply Explained)-. Which data will the nurse monitor in relation to the 4+ pitting edema assessed in a patient with cirrhosis? 
a.	Hemoglobin 
b.	Temperature 
c.	Activity level 
d.	Albumin level 
 		2. Which topic is most important to include in patient teaching for a 41-year-old patient diagnosed with early alcoholic cirrhosis? 
a.	Maintaining good nutrition 
b.	Avoidin...
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Acute and Chronic 2 Final Exam Questions and Answers 2024
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Pathophysiology -- Cirrhosis - Inflammation of the liver results in necrosis and scarring. 
 
Necrosis results in alteration in function, then liver failure, then hepatic encephalopathy, then hepatic coma, and can eventually lead to death. 
 
Scarring of the liver leads to vascular obstruction which results in portal hypertension. 
 
Destruction of hepatocytes and replacement with scar tissue. 
 
Most Common Causes -- Cirrhosis - Chronic HCV, NASH, Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease 
 
Early and Late...
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CPSS- Centesis Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
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CPSS- Centesis Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 
 
 
What is the indication of a paracentesis? - ANSWERSascites 
- new onset 
- therapeutic 
- diagnostic 
 
What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? - ANSWERSCoagulopathy 
 
Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities 
 
Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) 
 
Surgical scars: May have attached bowel 
 
T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? - ANSWERSTRUE 
 
What is the best approach for...
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CEN Sample Test Questions and Answers Updated 2024
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Right ventricular infarction (RVI) lead changes - II, III, AVF 
 
R ventricular infarction s/s - clear breath sounds, hypotension, JVD. 
R ventricular dilation and dec contractility>> dec preload and CO 
 
Reperfusion therapy standard - Within 60 min of ED arrival 
 
Common causes of PEA - Hypoxia, tension pneumo, cardiac tamponade 
 
BNP as a marker - of L ventricular dysfunction bc ventricles make BNP and an inc of over 100 pg/ml indicates symptomatic HF 
 
Transcutaneous pacing (TCP) - ...
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CPSS Centesis Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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CPSS Centesis Exam Questions with Correct Answers 
 
What is the indication of a paracentesis? - Answer-ascites 
-	new onset 
-	therapeutic 
-	diagnostic 
 
What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? - Answer-Coagulopathy 
 
Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities 
 
Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) 
 
Surgical scars: May have attached bowel 
 
T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? - Answer-TRUE 
 
What is the best approach for a...
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CPSS- Centesis question with correct answers
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What is the indication of a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER ascites 
- new onset 
- therapeutic 
- diagnostic 
 
What are the relative contraindications for a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER Coagulopathy 
 
Overlying anatomical or infectious abnormalities 
 
Distended abdominal organs (i.e. ileus, megacolon) 
 
Surgical scars: May have attached bowel 
 
T/F: using an US is the standard of care for a paracentesis? CORRECT ANSWER TRUE 
 
What is the best approach for a paracentesis? Why? CORRECT ANSWER ...
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RN Targeted Medical Surgical Gastrointestinal Online Practice 2019
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RN Targeted Medical Surgical Gastrointestinal Online Practice 2024 
 
 
A nurse is assessing a client immediately following a paracentesis for the treatment of ascites. which of the following findings indicates the procedure was effective? 
Presence of a fluid wave 
Increased heart rate 
Equal pre and post weights 
Decreased SOB 
decreased shortnesss of breath
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(answered)Relias ED RN A, Complete Test 2023.
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Relias ED RN A, Complete Test Fall 2023 
 
What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 
10 mg every 10 minutes 
1 mg every 3-5 minutes 
1 mg every 7 minutes 
0.1 mg every 2 minutes 
 
A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? 
Diabetes mellitus 
Cerebral palsy 
Diabetes Insipidus 
Myxedema coma 
 
A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. Th...
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PEARSON NCLEX RN TEST #1 MED SURG EXAM 2024
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PEARSON NCLEX RN TEST #1 MED SURG EXAM 2024 
 
 
The client is admitted to the emergency room with shortness of breath, anxiety, and tachycardia. His ECG reveals atrial fibrillation with a ventricular response rate of 130 beats per minute. The doctor orders quinidine sulfate. While he is receiving quinidine, the nurse should monitor his ECG for: 
a Peaked P wave 
b Elevated ST segment 
c Inverted T wave 
d Prolonged QT interval - correct answer d Prolonged QT interval 
 
Quinidine can cause wide...
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