Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias
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Terms in this set (100)
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many 1200 mcg
micrograms?
Your post-op patient has a Jackson- Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to
Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do establish suction
you ensure effective drain function?
Your male patient complains of Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further,
discomfort while inflating the then reinflate the balloon
balloon during insertion of an
indwelling urinary catheter. What
would be the MOST appropriate
action?
Your patient has symptomatic Respect his wishes and notify the provider
anemia but is refusing a blood
transfusion for religious reason.
What is an appropriate response?
Your patient is admitted with broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the
patient?
,You were hired to work the medical Report to the post-surgical unit.
unit and when you arrive at work
the charge nurse has assigned you
to the post-surgical unit since they
are understaffed. Which is the
MOST appropriate action?
What is a proton pump inhibitor, Acid Reduction
such as pantoprazole (Protonix)
used for?
Which adaptive equipment would Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
be MOST appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is
unable to bear weight when
transferring from the bed to the
chair?
Which tool should you use to PAINAD scale
assess pain in you 80-year-old
patient with severe dementia?
Your patient is admitted from the Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your
ED with failure to thrive and concerns.
advanced dementia. You note he is
extremely underweight, appears
unbathed for some time, and has a
stage 4 pressure injury to his
coccyx. You were told in report that
he lives at home with family
members. What should you do?
, Your 85-year-old patient with atrial Stat CT of head
fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago.
You notice she has been having
several episodes of acute confusion
since being admitted to your unit.
What is the MOST important order
you should anticipate from the
provider?
Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, Sepsis
HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine
from the indwelling urinary catheter
in the last 2 hours. What is your
patient MOST likely experiencing.
What type of personal protective Gown and gloves
equipment (PPE) is applied prior to
entering a room for a patient with
C. diff?
Your patient continues to pull at Request an order for soft mitts as they are the
their IV site located in their left least restrictive
forearm despite verbal reminders
and increased observation. The
nursing assistant recommends using
soft mitt restraints on the patient.
What is your recommendation?
Your patient was admitted for a Ask the patient when his last drink of alcohol was.
hypertensive crisis and has a history
of HTN, Parkinson's disease,
depression, and alcohol use. On his
second hospitalized day, you notice
he is more anxious and restless than
his baseline. What would be your
FIRST nursing intervention?
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Terms in this set (100)
1.2 milligrams is equal to how many 1200 mcg
micrograms?
Your post-op patient has a Jackson- Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to
Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do establish suction
you ensure effective drain function?
Your male patient complains of Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further,
discomfort while inflating the then reinflate the balloon
balloon during insertion of an
indwelling urinary catheter. What
would be the MOST appropriate
action?
Your patient has symptomatic Respect his wishes and notify the provider
anemia but is refusing a blood
transfusion for religious reason.
What is an appropriate response?
Your patient is admitted with broth, jello, soft fruit no skin,
diverticulitis. What type of diet do
you expect to be ordered for the
patient?
,You were hired to work the medical Report to the post-surgical unit.
unit and when you arrive at work
the charge nurse has assigned you
to the post-surgical unit since they
are understaffed. Which is the
MOST appropriate action?
What is a proton pump inhibitor, Acid Reduction
such as pantoprazole (Protonix)
used for?
Which adaptive equipment would Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
be MOST appropriate to use for a
severely contracted patient who is
unable to bear weight when
transferring from the bed to the
chair?
Which tool should you use to PAINAD scale
assess pain in you 80-year-old
patient with severe dementia?
Your patient is admitted from the Notify the charge nurse and social worker of your
ED with failure to thrive and concerns.
advanced dementia. You note he is
extremely underweight, appears
unbathed for some time, and has a
stage 4 pressure injury to his
coccyx. You were told in report that
he lives at home with family
members. What should you do?
, Your 85-year-old patient with atrial Stat CT of head
fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago.
You notice she has been having
several episodes of acute confusion
since being admitted to your unit.
What is the MOST important order
you should anticipate from the
provider?
Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, Sepsis
HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine
from the indwelling urinary catheter
in the last 2 hours. What is your
patient MOST likely experiencing.
What type of personal protective Gown and gloves
equipment (PPE) is applied prior to
entering a room for a patient with
C. diff?
Your patient continues to pull at Request an order for soft mitts as they are the
their IV site located in their left least restrictive
forearm despite verbal reminders
and increased observation. The
nursing assistant recommends using
soft mitt restraints on the patient.
What is your recommendation?
Your patient was admitted for a Ask the patient when his last drink of alcohol was.
hypertensive crisis and has a history
of HTN, Parkinson's disease,
depression, and alcohol use. On his
second hospitalized day, you notice
he is more anxious and restless than
his baseline. What would be your
FIRST nursing intervention?
