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ATI ADVANCED MED SURG PROCTORED 2019 EXAM GUIDE WITH NGN 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin wi...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

Exam 1: NSG233 / NSG 233 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing III / Med Surg 3 Exam | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Herzing Q: Triage patients in the ED Answer: Use ESI (emergency severity index) tool Responsibilities of triage nurse: Assess, reassess, initiate treatment, manage and communicate, edu tients, transport them Q: Meds for managing sexual assault Answer: Prophylaxis for gonorrhea Ceftriaxone + 1% lidocaine Prophylaxis for syphilis and chlam...

Emergency Severity Index level that requires immediate life-saving intervention... - Answer-Level 1 Emergency Severity Index level that is high risk situation, confused/disoriented, severe pain or distress - Answer-Level 2 Emergency Severity Index level in which many resources are needed... - Answer-Level 3 Emergency Severity Index level in which one or more resources are needed - Answer-Level 4 Emergency Severity Index level in which no resources are needed - Answer-Level 5 A 40-year old ...

c. severe maxillofacial fractures 1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a. symmetrical chest wall movement b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c. bilateral breath sounds d. oxygen saturation >92% e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which of the following signs the necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a. fascial lacerations b. repeated vomiting d. sternal fracture e. Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 3. Tw...

What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes - 1 mg every 3-5 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma - Diabetes Insipidus A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. They...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid ...

Exam 1: NSG233/ NSG 233 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing QUESTION whats the interventions RN can due to help w/ family of shock pt? Answer: keep informed encourage fam to stay w pt Allowing family presence in the critical care areas of the hospital enhances the family role and builds trust in the caregivers QUESTION how can an RN help w family cope w sudden death of pt Answer: - quiet ...

TNCC 9th Edition Study Guide UPDATED! Question: Three adults present at different times during a one-hour period with a high fever, fatigue, and headache. All three patients have a rash which started on their mouth, face, and arms with progression to the chest and abdomen. They all visited the same grocery store within the last week. What is the most appropriate intervention from triage for these patients? A. Move them to a decontamination area B. Mask the patients and send them to the...

1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a. symmetrical chest wall movement b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c. bilateral breath sounds d. oxygen saturation >92% e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which of the following signs the necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a. fascial lacerations b. repeated vomiting d. sternal fracture e. Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 3. Twenty-seven patients are seriously i...

Exam 1: NSG233/ NSG 233 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Med Surg 3 Exam| Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing Q: Triage patients in the ED Answer: Use ESI (emergency severity index) tool Responsibilities of triage nurse: Assess, reassess, initiate treatment, manage and communicate, edu tients, transport them Q: Meds for managing sexual assault Answer: Prophylaxis for gonorrhea Ceftriaxone + 1% lidocaine Prophylaxis for syphilis and chlamydia: Single...

It is a triage method used by first responders to quickly classify victims during a mass casualty incident (MCI) based on the severity of their injury. * 1/1 Catastrophic Triage Disaster Triage Military Triage START Triage In the event of a catastrophic occurrence, when the number of incoming patients exceeds the capabilities of a department, this system of disaster triage is activated. * 0/1 START Triage Military Triage Catastrophic Triage Disaster Triage Correct answer Disaster...