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A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP 88/50 R16. You establish IV access and administer a fluid challenge. En route to the hospital her ECG shows a widening QRS. You should administer: Sodium Bicarbonate. 3. 3. You PT experienced trauma yesterday and you are transferring her to a larger facility. She has been experiencing progressive hypoxia. You not...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

Lisa, age 49, has daily symptoms of asthma. She uses her inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist daily. Her exacerbations affect her activities and they occur at least twice weekly and may last for days. She is affected more than once weekly during the night with an exacerbation. Which category of asthma severity is Lisa inIn order to decrease deaths from lung cancer:Salmeterol (Servent) is prescribed for a patient with asthma. What is the most important teaching point about this medication?Harr...

Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Test Bank Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Test Bank Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the hearts contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. 2.The nurse clarifies that the mast...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM VERSION 3 (V3) (2023/2024) All 55 Questions HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1) During the initial physical assessment of a newly admitted client with a pressure ulcer, a LPN observes that the client's skin is dry and scaly. The nurse applies emollients and reinforces the dressing on the pressure ulcer. Legally, were the nurse's actions adequate? A The nurse also should have instituted a plan to increase activity. B The nurse provided supportive nursing care ...

Galen NUR 242 Exam 3 Streb notes GERD Risk factors include Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. GERD the nursing assessment should include asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifests differently depending on the patient and the severity of the disorder GERD most common symptoms -Heartburn (py...

2023 NUR 242 MED SURG ACTUAL EXAM. LATEST EXAM WITH 180 REAL QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS W/RATIONALES|A+ GRADE |GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING GERD Risk factors include – ANSWER- Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. GERD the nursing assessment should include – ANSWER- asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of...

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

NURS 6501 Exam 2 Already Passed!! Clinical Presentation of Acute Bronchitis cough (productive or not) is most likely but fever, muscle aches, and fatigue can also be present. Burning substernal pain with breathing in. Cough lasts longer than 7 days but shouldn't last more than 3 weeks. Best Treatment Viral Bronchitis most people improve on their own antitussives like dextromethorphan or benzonatate helps short term codeine or hydrocodone if cough is severe antipyretics, bed rest and in...

Test Bank Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Contents Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders .............................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 2 Dermatologic Disorders ............................................................................................................... 13 Chapter 3 Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders ............................................................................................