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PNVN 1631 Module 8 Exam Genitourinary System Questions With Answers 2023 (MED SURG). A client who has chronic glomerunephritis has deteriorated to the early stages of renal failure. When receiving shift report from the nurse, what information correlates with renal failure? Weight loss Anemia Hypotension Fever Rationale: Anemia is common in clients with renal failure. If kidney function is diminished, anemia occurs from the decreased RBC production resulting from discontinued production or erythr...

Nurse admits patient to med surg unit. Resp rate of 38. Patient using chest muscles to breathe, pulse ox of 87 on room air, pink frothy sputum. What intervention would you implement first? - O2 at 2 Liters/Min Caring for pt. who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation. What action by the nurse would decrease the patient's incidence of developing ventilator associated pneumonia? - Put head of bed at 30-45 degrees. The nurse is administering acetylcysteine (muca-mist) as nebulizer...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

WGU D027 Exam Questions & Answers Latest Updated 2023. What syndrome, characterized by an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome, exhibits features that include a short stature, total chromosome count of 45, webbed neck, and a shield like chest? (0/1 Point) Cri du chat syndrome Down syndrome Klinefelter syndrome Turner syndrome 3.A female patient has been recently diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. As an advanced practice nurse, you understand that she wil...

ATI Learning Systems RN Medical-Surgical: Cardiovascular and Hematology QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS MORE THAN 100Q/A a nurse is caring for a client who has hemophilia. The client reports pain and swelling in a joint following an injury. which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER prepare for replacement of the missing clot factor A nurse is completing a medication hx for a client who reports using fish oil as a dietary supple...

Maternity HESI Test bank An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that his wife is "losing her mind." He states that she is constantly rubbing her abdomen and talking to the baby and that she actually reprimands the baby when it moves too much. Which recommendation should the nurse make to this expectant father? A.Suggest that his wife seek professional counseling to deal with her symptoms. B.Explain that his wife is exhibiting ambivalence about the pregnancy. C. Ask him...

2024 HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Test Bank Questions & Answers (Actual Exam)-Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - A. Client states chest pai...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Exams A and B 2023 A+ l Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? A. First-degree B. Second-degree type I C. Second-degree type II D. Third-degree 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patient’s PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Chec...

ATI Comp Practice B W-NGN Exam . A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total thyroidectomy. Laboratory Results 0700: Sodium 143 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Chloride 104 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L ) BUN 15 mg/dl (10 to 20 mg/dl) Magnesium 1.5 mEq/L (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L ) Total calcium 8 mg/dL (9 to 10.5 mg/dL) Phosphate 4.6 mg/dL (3 to 4.5 mg/dL) Glucose 95 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL) WBC 9,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3) Nurses'...