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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new p...

TNCC Final Exam Test 2024 Open Book (Updated Questions with Verified Answers) Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP...

Exam 3: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: The nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube following a pneumonectomy. Which assessment finding requires intervention? A. Bandage around the posterior tube is loose. B. 2 cm of water is in the second chest tube chamber. C. The water in the water seal chamber rises and falls with inhalation/exhalation. D. Bubbling present in the ...

Exam 3: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: The nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube following a pneumonectomy. Which assessment finding requires intervention? A. Bandage around the posterior tube is loose. B. 2 cm of water is in the second chest tube chamber. C. The water in the water seal chamber rises and falls with inhalation/exhalation. D. Bubbling present ...

Midterm Exam: NR 509/ NR509 Advanced Physical Assessment Midterm Exam Questions with Verified Answers (Latest 2023/ 2024)- Chamberlain 1. A 42-year-old architect presents with widespread pain complaints, including headaches almost daily, pain at the site of an old motor vehicle accident injury, and generalized achiness and hypersensitivity throughout the body. He recounts that his first episodes of ongoing pain occurred in his early 20s, and he has been to many practitioners over several year...

Exam 2: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: S/S of dehydration Answer: •Vital signs: hyperthermia, ST, thread pulse, hypotension, decrease CVP •Neuromusculoskeletal: Dizziness, syncope, confusion, weakness, fatigue •GI: thirst, dry furrowed tongue, N/V, anorexia, weight loss •Renal: Oliguria •Other signs: Diminish capillary refill, cool clammy skin, diaphoresis, sunken eyeballs, flat...

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, ...

ATI RN LEADERSHIP PROCTORED EXAM 2019 3 VERSIONS EACH WITH 70 QUESTIONS (NGN) /A+ GRADE LEADERSHIP VERSION 1 1. A nurse is triaging a group of clients following a disaster. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? a. A client who has a neck injury and is unable to breathe spontaneously b. A client who has two open chest wounds with a left tracheal deviation c. A client who has major burns over 75% of her body surface area d. A client who has bipol...

Final Exam: NR224/ NR 224 Fundamentals – Skills Final Exam Review| Comprehensive Guide with Verified Answer| (2023/2024) Latest Update| 100% Correct |Chamberlain Q: A nurse is explaining to a group of nursing students the various factors that can affect a client's heart rate. List 5 factors that can cause tachycardia and 5 factors that can cause bradycardia. Answer: Tachycardia: -Exercise -Fever/heat -Anxiety -Loss of blood -Positive chronotropic drugs Bradycardia: -Hypothermia ...

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 Questions & Answers-In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present ...

Final Exam: NUR150 / NUR 150 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Hondros College Q: What pulse do we check most often Answer: radial Q: What is first thing we do after a fall Answer: vital signs, assessment Q: What do we do if we find a patient unresponsive Answer: check cardioid pulse Q: Ways to prevent CAUTI"S Answer: out ASAP, empty bag regularly, keep bag lower ...