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PCU RN Knowledge Assessment Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass ACLS Protocol: first medication administration - Answer-Epinephrine How long do you apply direct pressure to the site of an arterial catheter/sheath? - Answer-At least 5 minutes Possible blood transfusion reactions? - Answer-Urticaria, Fever, chills, Dyspnea, Respiratory distress, Hypotension, Hypothermia What do you do if your patient has a blood transfusion reaction? - Answer--Stop transfusion immediately -Continue NS -...

lOMoARcPSD| lOMoARcPSD| ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam 2023 A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1) Loosen the knots on the ropes if the client is experiencing pain. 2) Ensure the client’s weights are hanging freely from the bed. 3) Check the client’s bony prominences every 12 hr. 4) Cleanse the client’s pin sites with povidone-iodine. A nurse in a provider’s office...

Prophecy Oncology test bank answered; Ch. 15, 23, 34, 46,47,49. The public health nurse is presenting a health-promotion class to a group at a local community center. Which intervention most directly addresses the leading cause of cancer deaths in North America? A)Monthly self-breast exams B)Smoking cessation C)Annual colonoscopies D)Monthly testicular exams A nurse who works in an oncology clinic is assessing a patient who has arrived for a 2-month follow-up appointment following che...

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

A 38-year-old male patient presents to the clinic complaining of his struggles with alcohol use disorder. The patient mentions he is ready to follow through with this decision and quit. His vital signs show a blood pressure of 122/84 mmHg and a heart rate of 86 bpm. A drug is recommended to help him along with this process, but he is warned of the side effects if he drinks alcohol with it. If he drinks alcohol while taking this drug, what is the toxic byproduct that leads to nausea and severe vo...

ATI PN CAPSTONE 1,2&3 QUESTIONS BANK-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 UPDATE ATI PN CAPSTONE 1,2&3 QUESTIONS BANK-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 UPDATE CAPSTONE 1 1. If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that damaged the hypothalamus, the nurse anticipate that the client has problems with: a. Body temperature control. b. Balance and equilibrium c. Visual acuity d. Thinking and reasoning 2. A female client admitted to an acute care facility after a car accident develops...

ATI Med-Surg CARDIOVASCULAR 1. A nurse is preparing to transfuse a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs) for a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Witness the informed consent document 2. A nurse is teaching about a low-cholesterol diet to a client who had a myocardial infarction. Which of the following meal selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Chicken breast and corn on the cob 3. A nurse is caring for a cli...

Acute viral rhinitis is commonly known as the most common pediatric infectious disease "common cold." S/S of Sudden onset of clear or mucoid rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, and fever. May have sore throat and cough with erythematous nose, throat, and TMs. how long can a patient with acute viral rhinitis be symptomatic for? 14 days Name the 4 cavities Paranasal sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity. The maxillary sinuses are l...

Administration Routes: Sublingual Administration □ absorbed in mucosa of oral cavities □ rapid onset of action □ Place tablet on floor of mouth, close mouth. Do not swallow, hold under tongue until dissolve. □ Use spray on floor of mouth under tongue and close mouth. Administration Routes: Buccal □ place tablet between gum and cheek near back of mouth, close mouth and keep in place until dissolve □ slower to dissolve and absorb than sublingual Brainpower Read...

Hematology Quiz | Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) A client with cirrhosis of the liver has a prolonged prothrombin time and a low platelet count. A regular diet is prescribed. What should the nurse instruct the client to do considering the client's condition? A) Avoid foods high in phytonadione. B) Check the pulse several times a day. C) Drink a glass of milk when taking aspirin. D) Report signs of bleeding no matter how slight. An adolescent who has sickle cell anemia is recoverin...