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A nurse is preparing to perform closed intermittent bladder irrigation for a client following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following actions is appropriate by the nurse? a. Aspirate the irrigation solution from the bladder. b. Insert the tip of the irrigation syringe into the catheter opening. c. Apply sterile gloves d. open the flow clamp to the irrigating fluid infusion tubing. - answer-c. Apply sterile gloves A nurse is educating a client about calor...

Signs and symptoms of transposition of great arteries - answer-Cyanosis is immediately evident by 1 hour of birth (approximately half) or within the first day after birth. Because d-TGA allows mixing of oxygenated and unoxygenated blood, occasionally less cyanotic infants may present as late as 3 months old. • CHF symptoms may be present. • Affected infants are often large for gestational age with retardation of growth and development after the neonatal period. Management of Transpositi...

What is the time measurement of one LARGE box on the EKG paper? - answer-0.2 seconds How do you calculate heart rate? - answer-Feel patients pulse, count the R's in a six second strip and multiply by 10 What are the RULES for Normal Sinus Rhythm? - answer-Rhythm needs to be regular (measured R to R) and is either regular or irregular, then Rate (60-100), then P-waves (do we have one for every QRS and is their morphology the same and are they upright), PR interval (measure from where the...

Stage 1 of anesthesia - answer-Analgesia/induction -administration of induction agent to loss of consciousness Stage 2 of anesthesia - answer-Excitement - the period following loss of consciousness and marked by excited and delirious activity. During this stage, respirations and heart rate may become irregular. In addition, there may be uncontrolled movements, vomiting, breath holding, and pupillary dilation. ( delirious activity and combative behavior) Stage 3 of anesthesia - answer-Surgi...

Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? A. Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties B. Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin C. Unilateral facial weakness and paralysis D. Difficulty in chewing, talking, and swallowing B Rationale: Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxysms of pain, similar to an electric shock, in the area innervated by one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve (cra...

What is the recommended exercise for pregnant women? - answer-30 min of moderate exercise daily (walking or swimming) True or False: Pregnant women should avoid the use of hot tubs or saunas - answer-True How much liquid is recommended for pregnant women? - answer-8 to 10 glasses (2.3 L) of water every day What immunization is recommended for a pregnant woman? - answer-flu vaccine Why do pregnant women need to get routine CBC with differential, Hgb, and Hct labs? - answer-to detect a...

What projects ____________________ (you/ work) on at home or at work right now? - answer-Make up a question and ask your partner Would you rather ask someone or find out the answer by yourself and avoid talking to other people when you ______________ (not understand) something? - answer-Make up a question and ask your partner What ____________________ (you / think) your best friend __________________________(do) right now? - answer-Make up a question and ask your partner _______________...

Which of the following takes place during pregnancy? a. Blood volume normally decreases, and blood pressure normally increases b. Both blood volume and blood pressure increase c. Blood volume normally increases, and blood pressure normally decreases d. Both blood volume and blood pressure decrease. - answer-c. Blood volume normally increases, and blood pressure normally decreases a patient is diagnosed with acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and resulting Gillian-Barre s...

In the activated sludge process, Stabilization is - answer-Wastes biologically converted to water, carbon dioxide, or new cells In the activated sludge process, the _______ is called the heart of the activated sludge process. - answer-Clarifier In the activated sludge process, biological solids from the bottom of the clarifier must be returned to the aeration basin for re-seed. This process is accomplished by - answer-Air lift pumps, centrifugal pumps, Diaphragm pumps, Screw pumps & Grav...

A patient is in refractory ventricular fibrillation and has received multiple appropriate defibrillation shocks, epinephrine 1 mg IV twice, and an initial dose of amiodarone 300 mg IV. The patient is intubated. Which best describe the recommended second dose of amiodarone for this patient? A. 1 mg/kg IV push B. 1 to 2 mg/min infusion C. 150 mg IV push D. 300 mg IV push - answer-C. 15o mg IV push You are caring for a 66-year-old man with a history of a large intracerebral hemorrhage 2 ...