Removing iv catheters - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI RN CRITICAL CARE V2 EXAM UPDATE 2022 LATEST UPDATE The triage nurse is assessing a victim of a stab wound. According to the paramedics, the victim was stabbed by a male attacker. The knife blade is 6 inches (7.2 cm) in length and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in width. The "point of entry" of the stab wound is two inches above and left of the victim's xiphoid process. Which vital organ(s) are at an increased risk of being in the direct path of injury? (Select all that apply.) . Hear...

1. You are the charge nurse. A client with chronic pain reports to you that the nurses have not been responding to requests for pain medication. What is your initial action? 1. Check the medication administration records (MARs) for the past several days. 2. Ask the nurse educator to provide in-service training about pain management. 3. Perform a complete pain assessment on the client and take a pain history. 4. Have a conference with the nurses responsible for the care of this client. 1. An...

A client has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include when performing tracheostomy care? a. Clean disposable inner cannula with hydrogen peroxide. b. Change tracheostomy ties when soiled. c. Remove soiled dressing with sterile gloves. d. Suction the tracheostomy before beginning care. b. Change tracheostomy ties when soiled. CORRECT. Tracheostomy ties should be changed once a day or when soiled. Secure new ties in place before removing old soile...

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PCA CERTIFICATION EXAM SOLVED 100% CORRECT!! providing reminders on when to perform these exercises what is the pca responsible for during restorative rehabilitation activities? removing iv catheters what is the pca responsible for prior to patient discharge? physiscians who removes sterile dressings? the pca who is tasked with changing not sterile dressings? monitor the patient, remove any obstacles, be prepared to assist patient what should a pca do during independent transfer? if...

Nursing Pain Management Exam 62 Questions with Verified Answers A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a cognitive impairment and is postoperative. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER Evaluate the client for pain by observing their behavior. A nurse is reviewing information for several clients on the unit. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is at greatest risk for respiratory depression? - CORRECT ANSWER A client w...

CCI RCIS Review Questions and Answers Graded A 1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? .035 x 260 2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? Compliance 3. What is the PRIMARY therapeutic reason for using rotational atherectomy as an adjunctive therapy for PCI? To remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque 4. A Forgarty balloon is commonly used ______ for removing clot from vein/arte...

1 PCCN PULMONARY EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Post cardiac arrest phase, titration of inspired oxygen to lowest level to achieve O2 sat? Correct Answer: 94% frail chest = multiple rib fractures Correct Answer: = see saw chest movement Pertussis (whooping cough) Correct Answer: -An airborne bacterial infection that affects mostly children younger than 6 years. Patients will be feverish and exhibit a "whoop" sound on inspiration after a coughin...

An 18 month-old weighing 22 pounds is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of dehydration. A replacement bolus of normal saline at 20 mL/kg is ordered to be administered intravenously over 40 minutes. In mL/hour, what will be the setting for the IV delivery system? 300 Using ratio proportion:First, convert 22 pounds to kilograms (22/2.2) = 10 kg20 mL/kg = 20 x 10 kg = 200 mL200 mL/40 minutes = x mL/60 minutes (in an hour)200 x 60 = 12000/40 = 300 mL/hrUsing dimensional analysis:20 ...

Add subPrior to the beginning of a site survey, the charge nurse advises the nurse to deny any knowledge of a recent sentinel event if asked by the surveyor. Which action will the nurse take? 1- Notify the unit manager. 2- Notify the medical director. 3- Tell the charge nurse about being uncomfortable lying to the surveyor. 4 -Tell the surveyor the nurse is not allowed to talk to them. 1) always follow the direct chain of command. Nurses have a legal, professional, & ethical obligation...