Wide pulse pressure Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

N 2 1. Janet is admitted with symptomatic tachycardia. Her pulse is 160 b.p.m. and she is weak, diaphoretic, and anxious. Physical examination reveals a 5’4” 107 lb black female who is awake, alert, and oriented, anxious, with moist skin and racing pulse. Her blood pressure is 140/100 mm Hg. Temperature and respiratory rate are within normal limits. The patient admits to having a “thyroid condition” but she never followed up on it when she was advised to see an endocrinologist. The...

Exam 1: NUR155/ NUR 155 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Foundations of Nursing Exam| Questions and Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: Assessment physical examination order Answer: Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation Q: hypothermia symptoms Answer: Pale, cool, waxy skin Q: What occurs to the pulse when a patient has a fever. Answer: Elevated pulse Q: A patients blood pressure drops when he stands up, what is this called Answer: Orthostatic hypotension ...

NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

ATCN 2020 Chapter 3 Shock Exam 2024 What is the first step in managing shock in trauma patients? -Answer-The first step in managing shock in trauma patients is to recognize it. Define Shock -Answer-An abnormality of the circulatory system that results in inadequate oxygen perfusion and tissue oxygenation. List the second step in managing shock -Answer-Is to identify the probable cause of shock and adjust treatment accordingly. List the four type of shock? -Answer-Cardiogenic Shock Obstru...

ATI CARDIAC Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A (2023/ 2024) Q: A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and whose telemetry reading displays a flattening of the T wave. Which of the following laboratory results about the nurse anticipate as the cause of this ECG change? A. Potassium 2.8 mEq/L B. Digoxin level 0.7 ng/mL C. Hemoglobin 9.8 g/dL D. Calcium 8.0 mg Answer: A Q: A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has anemia and a new prescri...

  lOMoARcPSD|5967629 2024/2025 RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY MDC IV (NUR2755) MDC4 FINAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100%;(GUARANTEED SUCCESS ) MDC4 Final Exam 1. Which of the following describes the process of initial surveillance of victims injury severity when administering first aid in an emergency situation? A. The Good Samaritan law B. an emergency interview C. Triage D. taking vital signs 2. The nurse reminds a group of certified nursing assistants (CNA) that for ...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

1. A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse? a. Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor c. Apical rate of 100 beats per minute d. Polyuria and excessive thirst 2. The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports the medical diagnosis? a. Frequent use of chewable and l...