Reducing the op Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

Breathing Techniques Describe the ideal breathing pattern for improving ventilation regardless of the type of therapy being administrated (SMI, IPPB, aerosol therapy etc) correct answer: 1) Slow, deep inspiration (from resting exhalation 2). Inspiratory pause/hold (1-3 seconds) 3). Exhalation is slow, passive and relaxed 4). Patient may relax in between maneuvers with normal tidal volume breathing Describe how a patient should be positioned to enhance oxygenation with the following pa...

Select all of the following gastrointestinal effects of opiods. (Select 3) a. decrease GI motility and peristalsis, while reducing secretory activity b. increase GI motility and peristalsis, while increasing secretory activity c. constipation and post-op ileus d. diarrhea and bowel cleansing e. dose-dependant increase in biliary duct pressure, sphincter of Oddi and urinary sphincter tone f. dose-dependant decrease in biliary duct pressure, sphincter of Oddi and urinary sphincter tone corre...

Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, an d attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care activities Ongoi...

You are reviewing the chart of a PT who is receiving heparin therapy for a DVT. Which intervention should the RN anticipate taking if the PTs aPTT is 96 seconds? 1. Increase heparin infusion rate by 2mL/hr 2. Continue monitor the heparin infusion as prescribed 3. Request a prothrombin time PT 4. Stop the heparin infusion - CORRECT ANSWER 4. Stop the heparin infusion- pt is above the therapeutic range of 1-5-2 times the control. should discontinue to prevent harm You are providing teac...

ATI CARDIAC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS You are reviewing the chart of a PT who is receiving heparin therapy for a DVT. Which intervention should the RN anticipate taking if the PTs aPTT is 96 seconds? 1. Increase heparin infusion rate by 2mL/hr 2. Continue monitor the heparin infusion as prescribed 3. Request a prothrombin time PT 4. Stop the heparin infusion - ANS 4. Stop the heparin infusion- pt is above the therapeutic range of 1-5-2 times the control. should discontinue to prevent har...

AORN Peri-Op 101 Final Exam Questions And Answers All Correct Using mechanical friction will not aid in - ANS-Removal of Resident bacteria Reduction in resident bactiera is aided by - ANS-Antimicrobials Prolonged contact of skin atisepsis agents due to pooling of solutions can cause patient injuries that inlude - ANS-Chemical and thermal burns Which one of the following statements is TRUE? - ANS-Heating povidone-iodine may decrease it's effectiveness Documentation of the preoperative s...

Which of the following is not a theoretical factor of forecasting? Amount Trend Cyclical Seasonal - Amount Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) facilitates improvements in customer service by ______. a. reducing the time to make accurate commitments to customers b. reducing inventory levels c. improving resource allocation d. none of the above - reducing the time to make accurate commitments to customers Which of the following is not a benefit of sales and operations planning? a.The...

1952 Durham-Humphrey Amendment - Prescriptions vs. non prescription drugs (OTC drugs) Dispensing of certain drugs (legend) by pharmacist limited to prescription by licensed health provider (written/verbal) Legend drug: hypnotic, narcotics, habit forming drugs -Keep count of the drug Drugs unsafe for unsupervised used New drugs considered unsafe for use by layperson Refilling prescription need an authorization Label: Caution: Federal Law prohibits dispensing without prescription. Analge...

HESI comp exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? - Answer- Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Best antihypertensive med for asthmatics. Beta2 blocking agent -- also a cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for ...