Abcde framework Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

366 EXIT HESI A newly admitted client complains of pain rating a 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. The client has not been sleeping well lately and is experiencing labored breathing. List the client's problems in order of priority for the nurse. (Rank in the priority order from highest to lowest.) 1. Airway and breathing. 2. Pain management. 3. Definitive therapy. 4. Sleep and rest. - Correct Answer: 1.Airway and breathing. 2.Pain management. 3.Sleep and rest. 4.Definitive therapy. Rationale ...

Leadership Styles: Authoritative, Democratic, Laissez-faire - ANSWER Authoritative: Leader dictates decision fo the tea, use penalties and/or coercion to promote behavior change Democratic: Leader involves team member in decision-making process. Characterized by team cooperation, resulting in higher quality results Laissez-faire: (hint=lazy) Leader provides little direction., planning. Emphasis is on group decision-making. Team result may be lacking. ABCDE Principle in Nursing - ANSWER...

ATI Leadership (COPD patients with 90% SpO2/patients with pressure ulcers – chronic conditions. NEVER the priority) Practice A & B (2010/2013/2016) Chapter 1: Leadership Styles 1. Authorita tive a. Leader dictates decision for the team and uses penalties or coercion to promote behavior change b. No group decision making 2. Democratic a. Leader involves the team members in decision-making b. Characterized by team cooperation and collaboration and often results in higher quality outcomes 3. Lazy...

160 Nursing Bullets: Medical-Surgical Nursing Reviewer 1. Bone scan is done by injecting radioisotope per IV and then x-rays are taken. 2. To prevent edema on the site of sprain, apply cold compress on the area for the first 24 hours. 3. To turn the client after lumbar Laminectomy, use the logrolling technique. 4. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to the injury of median nerve. 5. Massaging the back of the head is specifically important for the client with Crutchfield tong. 6. A one-year...

ATI Concept Base 3. Cellular Regulation: Ch. 89 General Principles of Cancer Risk Factors: ● Age; older higher risk ● Race ● Genetics ● Exposure to chemicals, tobacco & alcohol ● High fat, red meat, & low fiber ● Exposure to sun, UV, & radiation Staging ● T: tumor higher number bigger tumor ● N: node # of lymph nodes involved ● M: Metastasis: 0 no evidence 1 evidence Risk for malnutrition ● Hypermetabolic state due to presence of carcinoma ● Impair abi...

ATI Leadership ATI Leadership (COPD patients with 90% SpO2/patients with pressure ulcers – chronic conditions. NEVER the priority) Practice A & B (2010/2013/2016) Chapter 1: Leadership Styles 1. Authoritative a. Leader dictates decision for the team and uses penalties or coercion to promote behavior change b. No group decision making 2. Democratic a. Leader involves the team members in decision-making b. Characterized by team cooperation and collaboration and often results in h...

ATI Medical Surgical Adult Nursing Chapters 1 Health, Wellness, and Illness 2 Emergency Nursing Principles and Management Unit 2 Nursing Care of Clients with Neurosensory Disorders 3 Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures 4 Pain Management 5 Meningitis 6 Seizures and Epilepsy 7 Parkinson’s Disease 8 Alzheimer’s Disease 9 Brain Tumors 10 Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Myasthenia Gravis 11 Headaches 12 Disorders of the Eye 13 Middle and Inner Ear Disorders 14 Head Injury 15 S...

ATI Concept Base 3. Cellular Regulation: Ch. 89 General Principles of Cancer Risk Factors: ● Age; older higher risk ● Race ● Genetics ● Exposure to chemicals, tobacco & alcohol ● High fat, red meat, & low fiber ● Exposure to sun, UV, & radiation Staging ● T: tumor higher number bigger tumor ● N: node # of lymph nodes involved ● M: Metastasis: 0 no evidence 1 evidence Risk for malnutrition ● Hypermetabolic state due to presence of carcinoma ● Impair ability to ingest, digest...

Cellular Regulation: Ch. 89 General Principles of Cancer Risk Factors: Age; older higher risk Race Genetics Exposure to chemicals, tobacco & alcohol High fat, red meat, & low fiber Exposure to sun, UV, & radiation Staging T: tumor higher number bigger tumor N: node # of lymph nodes involved M: Metastasis: 0 no evidence 1 evidence Risk for malnutrition Hypermetabolic state due to presence of carcinoma Impair ability to ingest, digest, absorb nutrients Ch. 90 Cancer Screeni...

NURSING THE ACUTELY ILL The aim of this essay is focused on discussing an acutely ill patient called Alex. He currently been diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), dehydration, and a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). Alex was recently transferred to the high dependency unit (HDU) after he was admitted at while in the emergency department (ED). The first section of the essay will explain key terms such as DKA, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the necessary pharmacoki...