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Nurs 629 Exam 3 (Maryville) Questions and Answers 100% Pass Otitis media pathogens Caused by: S. Pneumoniae (most common); H. Influenzae, M. Catarrhils Otitis media Symptoms: Fever, Pain, discharge from ear, tugging at ear, irritability, crying, lethargy, decreased appetite, decreased sleep, Recent URI Objective findings in otitis media Red, bulging OM; Retracted with pus; no movement of TM, Inability to see landmarks; occasional hole in TM Treatment for AOM + Conjunctivitis d/t : H. Influenz...

NUR 2349 / NUR2349 Exam 1: Professional Nursing I Exam 1 / PN1 Exam 1 (Latest) Rasmussen You are preparing a presentation for your classmates regarding the clinical care coordination conference for a patient with terminal cancer. As part of the preparation you have your classmates read the Nursing Code of Ethics for Professional Registered Nurses. Your instructor asks the class why this document is important. Which of the following statements best describes this code? Improves self-health...

NRNP 6566 / NRNP6566 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 (GRADED A+) A 64-year-old man diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism is currently on warfarin. His INR readings have been very inconsistent, and the decision is made to change his medication to Rivaroxaban (Xarelto). What dose should be initiated and how would you discontinue the warfarin? Correct Answer: Warfarin should be discontinued. Once the INR reaches 2.0 or below, Xarelto 15 mg bid x 3 weeks would be initiated...

92 year old female complains of a headache and trouble breathing. She is on home O2. What is the most important question you should ask - ANSWER When did SOB Start You have attached an AED to a 42 year old female who is apneic and pulseless. The AED prompts you. "No shock advised." You should - ANSWER start chest compressions Which cardiac rhythm will an AED most likely prompt you to shock? - ANSWER ventricular tachycardia A 22 year old female tells you she is weak and complains of ...

2023 / 2024 RN HESI EXIT EXAM VERSION 2 (V2) ALL 160 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AS INCLUDED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS A + The nurse assumes care of a postoperative adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus and learns that the client has a current blood glucose level of 720 mg/dL. When assessing the client, what is the priority? A. Assess for signs of fluid volume deficit B. Observe wound drainage characteristics C. Measure the level of acute pain D. Determine when the client ...

NSG233/ NSG 233 Exam 3: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg III Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: 78 year old pt has a thoracotomy with a chest tube placed is initially prescribed tramadol for pain. Prior to starting the tramadol the nurse reviews pt chart. The pt has a history of hypertension , osteoarthritis, and neuropathic pain from diabetes. The client is also prescribed an antihypertensive , and SSRI, aspirin and metformin. Which of the elements ...

MED SURG FINAL HESI 2024 LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? A. Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum C. Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids D. Send the specimen to the lab for analysis - B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum A client is brought to the ED ...

SHORTNESS OF BREATH EXAM WITH SATSFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TIPS for Assisting Patients who are Short of Breath Shortness of breath or shortness of air is called dyspnea. This is a common symptom in patients with advanced disease. Dyspnea is similar to pain in that we cannot see or measure how short of breath the patient is feeling. We must listen to the patient when he/she tells us he/she is ‘short of breath.’ Counting respirations or using a pulse oximetry cannot tell us if ...

A client on the mental health unit is becoming more agitated, shouting at the staff, and pacing in the hallway. When the PRN medication is offered, the client refuses the medication and defiantly sits on the floor in the middle of the unit hallway. What nursing intervention should the RN implement first? - answer ;Take other clients in the area to the client lounge A client is admitted to the mental health unit and reports taking extra anxiety medications because, "I'm so stressed out. I jus...

Hesi lpn adn entrance exam mobility e xams a graded 100 verified GRADED A LATEST VERSION 1. The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? 1. Provide the client with a walker. 2. Remove the telemetry equipment. 3. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2. A client is wearing a continuous cardiac mon...