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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...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

Midterm Exam: NR574/ NR 574 (2023/2024 New Update) Acute Care Practicum Review | Week 1-4 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION How often should a CK level be drawn and why? Answer: least every 6-12 hours to establish a peak level and then subsequently a downward trend. QUESTION Sylvie is a 26-year-old who presents to the emergency department (ED) after just finishing a full marathon. She complains of feeling lightheaded, nauseous, and ha...

Mary O’Reilly is a 55-year-old Woman Part 1 Small Bowel Obstruction Case Study GRADED A+ Mary O’Reilly is a 55-year-old woman with a prior history of partial colectomy w/colostomy and small bowel obstruction three months ago that resolved with bowel rest and required no surgical intervention. Three days ago Mary developed a sudden onset of sharp generalized abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting and decreased output from her colostomy bag. She has had two small glasses of water today. Mary i...

RN HESI EXIT EXAM VERSIONS V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9 & V10 (ALL 1580 QUESTIONS) (160 X 10VS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS KEY|ACTUAL/REAL/AUTHENTIC|GUARANTEE A+ SCORE| 2023/2024 All Questions In All Version 1-10 Have Correct Answers (ANSWERS KEY) -Only First Five (5) Questions are Highlighted in DEvery Version, So that you Can Rate Yourself with the Remaining Questions that are not highlighted -Verify Your Answers with (ANSWERS KEYS) Multiple choices 1. The nurse is completing the admission asses...

NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and p...

ATI Capstone Pharmacology Assessment 2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct A nurse is preparing to administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg suppository. Which of the following are correct administration guidelines for the nurse to implement? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-- Lubricate index finger - Insert suppository just beyond internal sphincter A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia and has difficulty swallowing pills. The client's provider has prescribed a liquid oral iron supp...

NUR 3219 CP3 Part I: Small Bowel Obstruction Mary O’Reilly, 55 years old 2024

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

Hesi Milestone 2 Exam Practice Version 1 (2023/ 2024) | 160 Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate? A. Bilateral lower leg stasis dermatitis. B. Clubbing of fingers and toes. C. Intermittent claudication. D. Peripheral cyanosis. Answer: C Clients who suffer from chronic venous insufficiency often develop stasis dermatitis in the lower extremities. Stasis dermatitis appear...

Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip. - A. Vital signs ...