MED SURG 1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Harding: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition NGN Case Study Title: Sepsis Scenario: A 73-year-old male was taken to the Emergency Department by ambulance because his wife found him sitting up in his recliner, awake but not responsive. He takes sitagliptin daily for type 2 diabetes mellitus and a daily multivitamin. A rapid assessment reveals the following: opens eyes when his name is called; otherwise keeps them closed. Does not follow instructions. Skin warm a...

1. A patient is being admitted to the hospital on the day before a scheduled surgery. What is the most appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask this preoperative patient? a) "What did your surgeon say to you about the type of surgery you are having?" b) "What questions do you have about your surgery?" c) "What type of surgery are you having and why are you having it done?" d) "What do you know about what will be done to you?" - c) "What type of surgery are you having and...

MED SURG COMPREHENSIVE WITH RATIONALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND GUARANTEED ANSWERS . A client admitted for acute pyelonephritis is about to start antibiotic therapy. Which symptom would be expected in this client? 1) Hypertension 2) Flank pain on the affected side 3) Pain that radiates toward the unaffected side 4) No tenderness with deep palpation over the CVA - ANSWER - RATIONAL: 2) The client may complain of pain on the affected side because the kidney is enlarged and might have formed an a...

The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - correct answer Changing wound dressings A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a possible complication for this patient? - correct ...

Med surg 1 final exam physician order lassie 8 g IV push. available .005kg in 1 ml. how much will the nurse draw up? - ANSWER 1.6 ml A physician ordered .64 L of NS IV to infuse in 486 min by infusion pump. What is the IV flow rate? - ANSWER 79 there is an order for 20,000 mg of ampicillin which is available as 13 g tablets. how many tablets should the nurse give? - ANSWER 1.5 the nurse educat...

Med Surg 1

Med Surg 1

MED SURG 1 EXAM 2, PT 2. (from review) • Example of infectious reservoir • Insect • Highest risk for infections? • 90 year old • Example of localized infection • Redness • Hospital acquired surgical infection common cause? • Staphylococcus aureus • Soap & water kills? • C. Diff • Red man syndrome? • Vancomycin • Precautions when dealing with splattering body fluids? • Face shield • Indirect transmission example? • Infected person touches an obj...

Med Surg 1 1. A patient is being admitted to the hospital on the day before a scheduled surgery. What is the most appropriate initial question for the nurse to ask this preoperative patient? a) "What did your surgeon say to you about the type of surgery you are having?" b) "What questions do you have about your surgery?" c) "What type of surgery are you having and why are you having it done?" d) "What do you know about what will be done to you?" - Answer-c) "What type of surgery ...

• Example of infectious reservoir • Insect • Highest risk for infections? • 90 year old • Example of localized infection • Redness • Hospital acquired surgical infection common cause? • Staphylococcus aureus • Soap & water kills? • C. Diff • Red man syndrome? • Vancomycin • Precautions when dealing with splattering body fluids? • Face shield • Indirect transmission example? • Infected person touches an object another person goes behind them and touc...