Med surg 1 nur 195 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Before an ABG is drawn from the patient's radial artery, what test should be performed? a. Doppler flow test b. Allen test c. Babinski test d. Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) - Answer b. Allen test A patient has a chronic cough with thick sputum. He undergoes a bronchoscopy for diagnostic purposes. Following the bronchoscopy, which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Encourage fluid intake to promote elimination of contrast media. b. Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit to evaluate bloo...

Med-Surg 1 (NUR 195)- Test 1WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

NUR 309 Final Exam Study Guide Med Surg Test 1 A nursing manager is concerned about the number of infections on the hospital unit. What action by the manager would best help? Assess staf f members' hand hygiene practices  This is the best possible answer- Power Point (PP) Slide 7 Igi-Pg 418. The nursing instructor explaining infection tells students that which factor is the best and most important barrier to infection? Intact skin and mucous membrane  Power Point Slide 5 Igi...