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ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS/A+ GRADE ASSURED A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is having an annual physical exam. Which of the following findings indicates additional followup is needed in regard to the prostate gland? (Select all that apply.) A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL. B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate. C. The client reports a weak urine...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 4: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Allergic Reaction Sxs: - sneezing, water/itchy eyes, vasodilation, bronchospasm Q: Delayed hypersensitivity reaction Answer: -poision ivy - PPD - transplant rejection Tx: - remove the antigen - benadryl - corticosteroid Q: Lyme disease Answer: Stage 1: localized - 3-30 days - bulls eye rash, HA, pain (treatable- po ...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 4 Review: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Reverse isolation Precaution used for individuals who are immune-compro- mised to protect THEM from harmful organisms that may be brought in from outside. Transplant patients are placed on this (along with others). Everyone who enters room wears gown, gloves & mask. All equipment entering room needs to be disinfected. Q: precautions with HIV/AIDs patients Ans...

Exam 3: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen Q: Which finding indicates to the nurse that a client with a burn injury has a positive perception of his appearance? Answer: Performing his own morning care. Indicators that the client with a burn injury has a positive perception of his appearance includes the willingness to touch the affected body part. Self-care activ...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: encephalopathy diet low protein Q: cardiomyopathy (dilated) Answer: - CHF - Fluid overload Sxs: - fatigue - syncope - LSHF - dysthymia Tx: - diuretics - vasodilators (morphine, nitro) - digoxin - anticoagulants *chronic* *safety (falls)* Q: AMI Answer: RSHF Sxs: - JVD - peripheral edema - weight gain - dec UOP LSHF...

What is pain? - ANSWER-Goal : optimal level of comfort Pain leads to complications, such as sleep deprivation, agitation, and PTSD Pain is the 5th vital sign • Unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage • Pain is what the patient says it is Anxiety • Prolonged state of apprehension in response to fear • Marked by apprehension, agitation, and autonomic arousal What are some predisposing factors of pain? - ANSWER-Disease, p...

- Contrast-induced nephropathy - The onset of AKI w/in 48h after admin of contrast. Risk for this is highest in pts who are older, dehydrated, have pre-existing CKD, or have comorbidities of DM, HF, or current hypotension - Metformin - should be d/c at least 24 hours before the time of a procedure and for at least 48 hours after iodinated contrast media. - Reactions - When a CT scan w/ contrast is prescribed, report the pts Hx of associated w/ the admin of contrast media to the radio...

Advanced Med Surg Exam Advanced Med Surg Exam 2 External Fixation - ANS The surgeon inserts metal pins into the bone or bones from outside the skin surface and then attaches a compression device to the pins. A client is seen in the emergency department for an injury acquired from falling off of a bicycle and fracturing the arm. The client also has a long laceration that has been sutured in the same area. The client asks the nurse why a splint is applied and not a cast. What is t...

EVOLVE ELSEVIER HESI MED SURG ACTUAL EXAM WITH 150 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH WELL-ELABORATED RATIONALES/ EVOLVE HESI MEDICAL SURGICAL LATEST EXAM 2024 (latest) Ace Your Exam An ER nurse is completing an assessment on a patient that is alert but struggles to answer questions. When she attempts to talk, she slurs her speech and appears very frightened. What additional clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to find if nacy's sysmptoms have been caused by a...

Exam 2: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| - Galen Q: What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? Answer: *Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess* Q: What are ways to prevent VAP? Answer: *Remove water from circuits* *HOB up to 30 degrees* Turn Q2h Suction Oral care Q2H Prevent aspiration L...