Nurse 425 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Oxygen is ____ whereas CO2 is _____. - Answer - Alkaline. Acidic. Hydrogen is _____. - Answer - Acidic HCO3 is _____. - Answer - Alkaline HCl is _____. - Answer - Acidic Glucose is _____. - Answer - Acidic List the compensatory mechanisms (3) for acid-base balance. - Answer - 1. Buffer System -Very quick acting, but doesn't last long -Made up of proteins, ions, hydrogen, etc. -Strong acids are made to weaker acids, or vice versa 2. Respiratory System -Kicks in after a few minutes, la...

Acid-base imbalance is a disease. - Answer - False! Oxygen is ____ whereas CO2 is _____. - Answer - Alkaline. Acidic. Hydrogen is _____. - Answer - Acidic HCO3 is _____. - Answer - Alkaline HCl is _____. - Answer - Acidic Glucose is _____. - Answer - Acidic List the compensatory mechanisms (3) for acid-base balance. - Answer - 1. Buffer System -Very quick acting, but doesn't last long -Made up of proteins, ions, hydrogen, etc. -Strong acids are made to weaker acids, or vice versa 2. ...

Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12th Edition by Susan M Ford 1. The nurse is preparing to administer niacin to a client with hyperlipidemia. Which adverse reaction should the nurse prioritize on ongoing assessment? a. Tingling b. Constipation c. Diarrhea d. Cholelithiasis Answer: A Rationale: The nurse should monitor for tingling in the client as an adverse reaction to the drug niacin. Constipation, diarrhea, and cholelithiasis are adverse reactions to the drug fenofibrate. ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When obtaining a capillary blood sample for blood glucose, the nurse will select the puncture site to cause the least amount of discomfort, which is: a. the end of the index finger. b. the ball of the third finger. c. at right angles to the fingerprint lines. d. the ball of the thumb. ANS: C Using the right angle to the fingerprint lines places the puncture on the side of the finger rather than on more sensitive areas. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: ...

Which question posed by the nurse is most appropriate to determine the next step in treatment for the patient who presents to the urgent care with a cough and is febrile? -do you feel warm at this time -how long have you had the cough -what have you done to treat the cough -have you ever experienced any illnesses this year correct answershow long have you had the cough which patient would be a first level priority? -fever of 101 degrees F -lower extremity edema -vomiting large amounts ...

HESI A2 Critical Thinking 124 Questions with Verified Answers 1. In an interview, the nurse may find it necessary to take notes to aid his or her memory later. Which statement is true regarding note-taking? A) Note-taking may impede the nurse's observation of the patient's nonverbal behaviors. B) Note-taking allows the patient to continue at his or her own pace as the nurse records what is said. C) Note-taking allows the nurse to shift attention away from the patient, resulting in an in...

ATI Dosage Calculations/Dosage Basic Math Ability (+200 Q-Bank) With All Correct Answers |Verified 2023 The nurse is preparing to administer a solution of 500 mg of theophylline diluted in 500 ml of Dextrose 5% and water. The client is prescribed to receive 30 ml/hr. How many mg per hour will the client receive of this medication? {{Answer:- 30 mg/hr A client is prescribed to receive 15 mg of morphine sulfate subcutaneously. The nurse has a vial with 20 mg/ml of the medication. How many ml w...

NU 425 PHARM PSYCH FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUIZ WITH VERIFIED ANSWERSNU 425 PHARM PSYCH FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUIZ WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS i. A patient’s wandering and hostility levels have increased per family reports. What should concern thenurse in this patient who is taking memantine (Namenda) 10 mg/d? - The patient is not taking enough of the medication ii.What statement by the patient indicates an understanding of how to relieve some side effectsassociated with the use of benzotro...

HA Elsevier- exam 1 question with answers graded A+ 2023Which question posed by the nurse is most appropriate to determine the next step in treatment for the patient who presents to the urgent care with a cough and is febrile? -do you feel warm at this time -how long have you had the cough -what have you done to treat the cough -have you ever experienced any illnesses this year - correct answer how long have you had the cough which patient would be a first level priority? -fever of 101 d...

NUR 425 CC Med Quiz | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ A client who has a history of MI is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication? Antiplatelet aggregate A nurse at a provider's office receives a phone call from a client who reports nausea and unrelieved chest pain after taking a nitroglycerin tablet 5 min ago. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? Instruct the ...