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A patient has a transcutaneous pacemaker. Which action should the nurse implement when a pacemaker spike occurs but is not followed by ventricular complex? Assess the heart rate Increase the mA Increase the mV Assess the ECG lead placement - Answer Increase the mA A patient has a transvenous temporary pacemaker in place. Pacemaker spikes are noted on the ECG, but they are not followed by a P wave or QRS complex. Which is initially indicated? Reposition patient on the right side In...

ECCO Caring for Patients with Renal Disorders Part 1 Exam with Correct Solutions 2024 A patient is receiving IV calcium gluconate, IV insulin, IV D50, and oral polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate). What evidence of the treatment's effectiveness should the nurse assess for? - Answer -Resolution of lifethreatening hyperkalemia is assessed by monitoring the ECG rhythm for stability with resolution of widened QRS, IVC delay, and peaked T waves; and assessing for decreasing K levels. A patient w...

ECCO Neuro part 2 Exam with Correct Solutions 2024 A patient with aSAH has BP 150/80 (103), HR 68, RR 18, Temp 39 (102.2), and a GCS score of 9. What is the initial treatment priority for this patient? - Answer -Control fever A patient with ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery has an NIHSS score of 8, meets guideline timeframes for treatment, and is to receive combination therapy. What treatment should the patient receive? - Answer -Mechanical extraction... Intravenous fibrinolys...

ECCO Caring for Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders Part 2 Exam with Correct Solutions Latest A patient reports ripping chest pain that radiates to the neck, and shortness of breath. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate? - Answer -NOT decrease BP NOT CT NOT administer dys... A nurse observes a patient's jugular venous distention, tachycardia, and elevated CVP. ECHO identifies a large pericardial effusion and onset of atrial collapse. What intervention should the nurse init...

ECCO - Pulmonary Disorders 1 Exam Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 Which may affect pulse oximetry accuracy? - Answer -Cardiac Arrest The absence of peripheral circulation in cardiac arrest prevents accurate monitoring with pulse oximetry. A nurse checks that a patient can remove the NIPPV mask in the event of emesis. What are other nursing care priorities for patients using NIPPV? - Answer -Check for dryness or irritation of eyes, nasal passages, and upper airway; Assess respiratory ...

ECCO Caring for Patients with Pulmonary Disorders Part 1 version 1 Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 Which may affect pulse oximetry accuracy? - Answer -Cardiac Arrest The absence of peripheral circulation in cardiac arrest prevents accurate monitoring with pulse oximetry. A nurse checks that a patient can remove the NIPPV mask in the event of emesis. What are other nursing care priorities for patients using NIPPV? - Answer -Check for dryness or irritation of eyes, nasal passages, and ...

ECCO Caring for Patients with Pulmonary Disorders Part 2 Exam with Verified Solutions Latest A patient has been on mechanical ventilation for two days. After two hours on an SBT, RR is 7, and SpO2 is 90%. Which is indicated? - Answer -Stop the trial, and place the patient back on ventilator. The patient can continue the trial as long as the RR stays <35 or >8 and the oxygen saturation is > or = 88%. Which is true about tracheostomy tube placement? - Answer -The surgical approach ...

ECCO Endocrine Disorders Exam Correctly Answered 2024 Update A patient taking tricyclic antidepressants is admitted after a CABG; UO was low in surgery. After anesthesia reversal, the patient is very lethargic. Administration of which should the nurse anticipate? - Answer -3% saline A patient with TBI is lethargic with poor skin turgor. Which should the nurse anticipate? - Answer - Desmopressin and vasopressin A patient with history of osteoporosis and bone pain is admitted with symptomat...

AACN ECCO Pulmonary Part 1 Questions and Correct Solutions 2024 What are the nursing priorities for patient care before, during, or after thoracentesis? - Answer -Position patient sitting on or lying... Continually monitor... Help attach tubes to chest drainage... A nurse caring for a patient with ARDS on BiPAP observes rapid progression and tachypnea with RR between 37 and 41. What intervention should the nurse anticipate? - Answer -Call emergency team for rapid intubation For which pu...

ECCO Caring for Patients with Renal Disorders Part 1 Exam with Correct Solutions 2024 A patient is receiving IV calcium gluconate, IV insulin, IV D50, and oral polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate). What evidence of the treatment's effectiveness should the nurse assess for? - Answer -Resolution of lifethreatening hyperkalemia is assessed by monitoring the ECG rhythm for stability with resolution of widened QRS, IVC delay, and peaked T waves; and assessing for decreasing K levels. A patient w...

ECCO Neuro part 2 Exam with Correct Solutions 2024 A patient with aSAH has BP 150/80 (103), HR 68, RR 18, Temp 39 (102.2), and a GCS score of 9. What is the initial treatment priority for this patient? - Answer -Control fever A patient with ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery has an NIHSS score of 8, meets guideline timeframes for treatment, and is to receive combination therapy. What treatment should the patient receive? - Answer -Mechanical extraction... Intravenous fibrinolys...