I was having this discussion with a friend, but we later agree to to these. Hope this will benefit all nurses student still in school or awaiting to take NCLEX. Is more or less like a study :rckn:group. If you think you have any question you can thread and pple will respond with answer. Just thread in question with no answer to see what you have learn so far.
Absence of bubbling in the water seal compartment indicate what?:thnkg:
4. Do not take insulin, surgery/anethesia increases blood glucose levels and will be watched, and pt will be on s/s insulin regimen.
3. administer meds with warm. give with meals to decrease gastrointestinal upset. Can not be crushed, but do come in liquid, capsule for, can put sprinkles in applesauce.
MS (used with severe pre-eclampsia, slows contractions and Pitocin (induce labor/induces contractions)
After a tonsillectomy, what is indicative of hemorrhage? excessive swallowing
What position should a pt be placed in after a liver biopsy? Right side lying
What are some causes of an ectopic pregnancy? use of IUD's, recent tubal ligation
What is the first thing you should do after membranes rupture? assess fluid and check for cord prolapse
Following a mastectomy, how should you position the pt's arm? adducted in a sling
What is the first thing you should do if someone is choking? apply upward chest thrust from behind
If a breast-feeding mother has mastitis, she should stop breast-feeding. (True/False) YES
If a woman is pregnant and her rubella titer is
If you assess a postpartum pt's uterus and it is boggy, what should you do? straight cath, most likely caused by distended bladder
What vitamin should people avoid when taking accutane? Vitamin A because accutane is derived from it..
What priority teaching should be given to a woman taking accutane? avoid becoming pregnant for atleast a month after discontinuing use
Why would neomycin PO be ordered for a client with cirrhosis? because it decreases ammonia production in the bacterial tract of the intestines
While monitoring a pt on dialysis, you notice that the dialysate solution is cloudy. What does this indicate? stop infusion
Morphine is the drug of choice for pain in a pt with pancretitis. (True/False) false
Why would morphine be ordered for an acute MI? several reasons, decreases anxiety, decreases work load, and vasodilates blood vessels...
What should you assess before administering digoxin? pulse should be more than 60
While mowing the lawn, a man calls complaining of chest pain. What should you tell him to do first? stop what he is doing take nitro sublingal, if unrelieved call for help...(it use to be sublingual tab q5m X 3, but I am not sure how this is going to be on NCLEX because the criteria recently changed.)????
When experiencing angina, a pt is told to take 2 nitro tabs q5m X 3. (True/False) false
Why would a pt who had a valve replacement need to be on anticoags? to prevent venous thromboembolisms
Why would heparin be ordered for a pt with A fib? again decreases risk for thrombous formation
A child presents to the ED with abd pain. As you assess the pt, you notice that the pain is most severe at McBurney's point. What does this indicate? acute appendicitis
A child who is diagnosed with acute appendicitis suddenly states "My tummy doesn't hurt anymore." What does this indicate? rupture
A concerned mother brings her newborn into the ED. She explains that during feedings, he starts to cough, choke, and turns blue. What does this indicate? possible heart defect (tetralogy of fallot) not sure...
Bulging fontanels indicate dehydration in an infant. (True/false) False, represents increased ICP
Currant jelly stools are indicative of _______. Intussusception
after a tonsillectomy, what is indicative of hemorrhage? frequent swallowing
what position should a pt be placed in after a liver biopsy? right side lying
what are some causes of an ectopic pregnancy? pid
what is the first thing you should do after membranes rupture? assess the fht
following a mastectomy, how should you position the pt's arm? elevate the arm on the pillow
what is the first thing you should do if someone is choking? assess the pt by asking saying are you ok?
if a breast-feeding mother has mastitis, she should stop breast-feeding. (true/false)
if a woman is pregnant and her rubella titer is
if you assess a postpartum pt's uterus and it is boggy, what should you do? massage the fundus and assist the pt to the bathroom to prevent hemorrhage.
what vitamin should people avoid when taking accutane? vit a
what priority teaching should be given to a woman taking accutane? avoid taking accutane if pregnant
why would neomycin po be ordered for a client with cirrhosis? to decrease the bacterial due to accumulation of ammonia, which can cause hepatic encephalopathy
while monitoring a pt on dialysis, you notice that the dialysate solution is cloudy. what does this indicate? infection
morphine is the drug of choice for pain in a pt with pancretitis. (true/false) demerol is preferred against morphine because it causes spasms
why would morphine be ordered for an acute mi? to decrease hr
what should you assess before administering digoxin? heart rate
while mowing the lawn, a man calls complaining of chest pain. what should you tell him to do first? stop and take nitro-paste if prescribed every 5 mins x3 and if the pain persist the pt should call 911.
when experiencing angina, a pt is told to take 2-nitro tabs q5m x 3. (true/false)
why would a pt who had a valve replacement need to be on anticoags? to prevent bleeding/thrombosis.
why would heparin be ordered for a pt with a fib? to prevent blood clot in the vein/ arteries.
a child presents to the ed with abdominal pain. as you assess the pt, you notice that the pain is most severe at mcburney's point. what does this indicate? acute appendicitis
a child who is diagnosed with acute appendicitis suddenly states, "my tummy doesn't hurt anymore." what does this indicate? rupture/obstruction
a concerned mother brings her newborn into the ed. she explains that during feedings, he starts to cough, choke, and turns blue. what does this indicate? tef
bulging fontanels indicate dehydration in an infant. (true/false) icp
currant jelly stools are indicative of _______. intussusception
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morphine is the drug of choice for pain in a pt with pancretitis. (true/false) demerol is preferred against morphine because it causes spasms
***but you want to be very careful, because of demerol's metabolites, in certain classes of patients with decreased drug clearances, e.g. those with renal disease. make sure they don't throw a ringer in there on you.***
why would morphine be ordered for an acute mi? to decrease hr
***actually, you give morphine to decrease preload. morphine has an initial action of systemic vasodilation (hence the initial bp drop), but the venous dilation lasts much longer and allows the venous side to serve as capacitance vessels. this decreases rv venous return/preload, with the indirect effect of reducing lv end-diastolic volume.***
thank you to those who answered my questions. i do believe kay had the most correct.
here are my answers/rationales:
after a tonsillectomy, what is indicative of hemorrhage? freq swallowing
what position should a pt be placed in after a liver biopsy? right side lying. since hemorrhage is a major comp. of a liver biopsy, placing the pt on his rt side applies added pressure to the site.
what are some causes of an ectopic pregnancy? pid, an iud, anything that causes uterine scarring.
what is the first thing you should do after membranes rupture? check fetal heart rate. yes, checking the fluid characteristics are important, but the fetal heart rate is the priority. after membranes rupture, there's an increased risk of cord prolapse.
following a mastectomy, how should you position the pt's arm? slightly elevated. this helps to prevent edema r/t removal of lymph nodes.
what is the first thing you should do if someone is choking? first, you must ask the pt if they're choking. i know this sounds silly, but if they can answer you vocally that means their airway isn't compromised. it's used to assess the airway.
if a breast-feeding mother has mastitis, she should stop breast-feeding. (true/false) a breast-feeding mother must con't to breastfed. this helps prevent the stasis of milk which can complicate mastitis.
if a woman is pregnant and her rubella titer is
if you assess a postpartum pt's uterus and it is boggy, what should you do? first, you must massage the uterus to expel any clots that can be prohibiting normal involution.
what vitamin should people avoid when taking accutane? vitamin a b/c accutane is a derivative of vitamin a.
what priority teaching should be given to a woman taking accutane? women must not get preg while taking accutane. it can lead to serious fetal complications.
why would neomycin po be ordered for a client with cirrhosis? neomycin decreses bacteria in the gut which in turn reduces the amount of ammonia produced. people with liver disease have elevated ammonia levels.
while monitoring a pt on dialysis, you notice that the dialysate solution is cloudy. what does this indicate? this indicates infection.
morphine is the drug of choice for pain in a pt with pancretitis. (true/false) morphine causes spasms of the sphinchter of oddi.
why would morphine be ordered for an acute mi? i was looking for "it decreases the o2 demand of the heart," but the answers posted could also apply.
what should you assess before administering digoxin? apical pulse for a full min. yes k+ levels are important, but assessing the pt hr is the priority b/c it can cause bradycardia.
while mowing the lawn, a man calls complaining of chest pain. what should you tell him to do first? first, telll him to stop and rest.
when experiencing angina, a pt is told to take 2 nitro tabs q5m x 3. (true/false) 1 tab q5x3.
why would a pt who had a valve replacement need to be on anticoags? prone to clotting
why would heparin be ordered for a pt with a fib? prone to clotting
a child presents to the ed with abd pain. as you assess the pt, you notice that the pain is most severe at mcburney's point. what does this indicate? acute appenditcitis
a child who is diagnosed with acute appendicitis suddenly states "my tummy doesn't hurt anymore." what does this indicate? rupture
a concerned mother brings her newborn into the ed. she explains that during feedings, he starts to cough, choke, and turns blue. what does this indicate? transesophageal fistual
bulging fontanels indicate dehydration in an infant. (true/false) this indicates ^icp
currant jelly stools are indicative of _______.interssusception
i am enjoying this thread and figured i'd join in on the fun. these are just some questions i thought of off the top of my head.
after a tonsillectomy, what is indicative of hemorrhage? excessive swallowing and clearing of throat.
what position should a pt be placed in after a liver biopsy? right-side lying
what are some causes of an ectopic pregnancy? not sure but will guess previous miscarriage and c-sectioon delivery?
what is the first thing you should do after membranes rupture? check fetal hr
following a mastectomy, how should you position the pt's arm? have no idea
what is the first thing you should do if someone is choking? check for food particle in the mouth
if a breast-feeding mother has mastitis, she should stop breast-feeding. (true/false) false. shhhoould breast feed.
if a woman is pregnant and her rubella titer is
if you assess a postpartum pt's uterus and it is boggy, what should you do? massage the uterus
what vitamin should people avoid when taking accutane? dnt know
what priority teaching should be given to a woman taking accutane? dnt know
why would neomycin po be ordered for a client with cirrhosis? no clue
while monitoring a pt on dialysis, you notice that the dialysate solution is cloudy. what does this indicate?contaminated
morphine is the drug of choice for pain in a pt with pancretitis. (true/false) false...i dont know why
why would morphine be ordered for an acute mi? hmmm....because its the 1st drug of choice? lol
what should you assess before administering digoxin? potassium level
while mowing the lawn, a man calls complaining of chest pain. what should you tell him to do first? take ntg 1 tab q 5min prn but dnt exceed 3
when experiencing angina, a pt is told to take 2 nitro tabs q5m x 3. (true/false)false
why would a pt who had a valve replacement need to be on anticoags? because pt is @ risk of blood clots (thrombosis)
why would heparin be ordered for a pt with a fib?risk of thrombosis
a child presents to the ed with abd pain. as you assess the pt, you notice that the pain is most severe at mcburney's point. what does this indicate?appendicitis
a child who is diagnosed with acute appendicitis suddenly states "my tummy doesn't hurt anymore." what does this indicate? it has ruptured
a concerned mother brings her newborn into the ed. she explains that during feedings, he starts to cough, choke, and turns blue. what does this indicate? hmm...nno idea...but definitely not getting circulation
bulging fontanels indicate dehydration in an infant. (true/false)yep
If a pt is on capoten/captopril which dianogstic studies should the nurse monitor for
1- urinalysis
2- H & H
3- Creatinine
4- serum glucose
If a pediatric pt is admitted to the NICU after cleft repair. what is the priority nursing action
1- medicate for pain
2- review the post-op medication
3- check vital sign
4- turn the child on the side
what will you do if a physician write an order for pre-op pt to have "Enema until clear". if the nurse administer three enema and the pt still pass brown liquid stool
1- wait for 30mins, then check the pt electrolyte and continue with the enema
2- continue to administer the enema until clear
3- notify the physician
4- encourage the pt to drink clear liquid and continue after 30mins
cleft palate is common among___________ and cleft lip among_______________
If a nurse is asked to obtain ABG, then the charge nurse notice inappropriate action. which action need further clarification
1- recording the pt temperature
2- recording the oxygen saturation
3- using 3mL syringe from medication supply room
4- place the specimen on ice
First drug of choice to treat asthma___________
Most common complication of TPN___________
Which of the following will a pt undergoing gastrecomy develop post-op
1- DM
2- Esophageal reflux
3- Pernicious anemia
4- Peptic ulcer
A pt is treated with lasix and c/o having excessive urination. which of the following diagnosis is correct for the pt
1- inefficient tissue perfusion
2- deficient fluid volume
3- excessive fluid volume
4- deficient knowledge
Avoid given Atropine to pt with__________
Which of the followig condition can not be treated ASA
1- athritis
2- 102 degree fever
3- ulcer
4- headache
prednison is used to treat cancer because of ______________
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