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what assessments should the nurse complete prior to initiating IV therapy? - Answer - perform renal and cardiac assessment - monitor patient status (weight, I/Os, labs) - vitals what lab value are important when monitoring IV fluids? - Answer sodium and potassium **list several factors that might influence the flow rate via gravity (off pump) of an IV solution - Answer 1. height of solution 2. patency of cannula 3. venous spasms 4. size of cannula 5. blood in tubing 6. ...

Conductive hearing loss - Answer occurs from physical obstruction to the transmission of sound waves. Sensorineural hearing loss - Answer occurs from a result of pathological process in the inner ear, a defect in CN VIII or defect of sensory fibers that lead to the cerebral cortex Cheyne-Strokes respirations - Answer rhythmic respirations with periods of apnea, metabolic dysfunction in the cerebral hemisphere or basal ganglia Neurogenic hyperventilation - Answer regular, rap...

Kidneys receive ___ cardiac output - Answer 15~30% Blood flow to renal bed = ____ greater than to most other organs - Answer 10~50× Renal Functions: - Answer 1. Urine formation 2. Elimination of waste products 3. Homeostatic regulation: > ECF volume and osmolarity (ADH) > Na+ retention and K+ excretion (aldosterone) > Ca++ retention and phosphate wasting (PTH, Vitamin D) > pH balance (excretion or reabsorption of H+ or HCO3- ) 4. Regulating hormones and e...

Theory - Answer Helps explain an event by defining ideas or concepts, explaining relationships among the concepts, and predicting outcomes Offers rationales for how and why nurses perform specific interventions and for predicting patient behaviors and outcomes Serves as the foundation for the art and science of nursing Nursing Theory - Answer Conceptualizes an aspect of nursing to describe, explain, predict, or prescribe nursing care Helps to identify the focus, means, and goal...

Which condition would the nurse recognize as a fetal condition of high-risk pregnancy? a. Prenatal hyperglycemia b. Chromosomal abnormalities c. Placenta previa d. Preeclampsia - Answer B Chromosomal abnormalities are fetal conditions that categorize a pregnancy as high risk. These include trisomy 21 and trisomy 18. The nurse understands which statements to be true regarding preconception counseling? (SATA) a. Patients may not be aware of this type of visit. b. It can reduce a...

Biophysical profile (BPP): - Answer - Real-time ultrasound to visualize physical and physiological characteristics of the fetus - Observes for fetal biophysical responses to stimuli Biophysical profile (BPP): - Scores - Answer 8-10: Normal; low risk of chronic fetal asphyxia 4-6: Abnormal; suspect chronic fetal asphyxia <4: Abnormal; strongly suspect chronic fetal asphyxia Biophysical profile (BPP): - Categories - Answer - Reactive FHR - Fetal breathing movements...

A nurse on a geriatric floor, is administering a dose of digoxin to one of his patients. The woman asks why she takes a different pill than her niece, who also has heart trouble. The nurse replies that as people get older, liver and kidney function decline, and if the dose is as high as her niece's, the drug will tend to: A.Have a shorter half-life B.Accumulate C.Have decreased distribution D.Have increased absorption - Answer B.Accumulate A client has been taking benzonatate (Tessa...

Which term is not included in components of appropriate delegation directions? a) clear b) concise c) complete d) correct e) careful - Answer e Which items need to be considered when incorporating the right of delegation circumstance? a) client needs b) available resources c) required supervision d) competency level e) degree of directions - Answer a,b,c,d The RN is working with a LPN and UAP. Which action by the RN violates the 5 rights of delegation? a) The RN asks the U...

A - Answer A nurse is monitoring the status of a post-operative patient. The nurse would become most concerned with which of the following signs that could indicate an evolving complication? A) Increasing restlessness B) A pulse of 86 C) BP 110/70 D) Hypoactive bowel sounds in all four quadrants A - Answer A postoperative patient asks a nurse why it is so important to cough and deep breathe after surgery. When formulating a response, the nurse incorporates the understanding that r...

Which statements are true regarding Acid Base Compensation? Select all that apply. a) The pH is normal is a fully compensation ABG b) When the CO2 levels rise in the blood this produces less acid in the body c) When the CO2 value is opposite the pH this reflects a respiratory imbalance d) When all values are abnormal in an ABG this reflects a partially compensated condition - Answer a,c,d Associated acid base imbalance with renal failure - Answer metabolic acidosis Associated aci...