- A simple and cost-effective method for reducing the risks of stasis of pulmonary secretions and decreased chest wall expansion is a. oxygen humidificationb. chest physiotherapyc. frequent changes of positiond. anti-infectives
- The nurse needs to abruptly stop a total parenteral nutrition infusion. What can the nurse anticipate may happen?a. hypoglycemia b. refeeding syndromec. an increase in temperatured. the client status will stay the same
- Indicate whether the following make sense. Estoy nervioso porque tengo mucho estrés.
- The nurse notes a patient appears jaundiced to skin and sclera. The patient's blood work shows a decreased RBC count, falling hemoglobin levels, and a increased total serum bilirubin. The nurse knows the patient has had a blood transfusion 5 days ago for severe hemorrhaging during surgery. What does the nurse suspect is occurring?a. the transmission of Hep Cb. non-hemolytic reactionc. a delayed hemolytic reaction d. Post-transfusion purpura
- Complete with the correct form of ser or estar. (There are 9 sentences in this section) Yo ____ morena
- Two hours after initiating a transfusion the patient's temperature increases from 37.2 to 38.5 degrees C. He is tachycardic, and is experiencing chills and nausea. What are these signs and symptoms indicative of?a. febrile non-hemolytic reactionb. sepsisc. anaphylactic reactiond. febrile hemolytic reaction
- Rho-GAM is given to which group of individuals to prevent the immune system from making antibodies against Rh+ cells?a. Rh +ve moms pregnant with an Rh -ve babyb. Rh -ve mom pregnant with an Rh +ve babyc. Rho-GAM administration is not dependant on the presence of the Rh antigend. Rh +ve babies born to Rh +ve moms
- One of two concentric membranes comprising the nuclear envelope; surrounds the inner nuclear membrane and is continuous with the inner nuclear membrane and the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Which of the following transfusion reactions may the nurse anticipate to find 1-2 weeks post blood transfusion?a. Transfusion-associated Graft vs. Host disease b. Circulatory overloadc. Anaphylaxis d. Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)
- Vital signs are completed at what points during a blood transfusion?a. Pre transfusion, initial 5 minute observation period, after 15 minute "test" dose, hourly (and PRN), completion of transfusion, and 1 hr post transfusionb. Pre transfusion, after 15 minute "test" dose, hourly and when transfusion is complete c. Pre transfusion, initial 5 minute observation period, after 15 minute "test" dose and every 15 minutes for the first hour, then hourly (and PRN), at completion of the transfusion, and 1 hr post transfusion or according to agency policy. d. Pre transfusion, initial 5 minute observation period, hourly and PRN
- Which negative pressure is appropriate for nasopharyngeal and oralpharyngeal suctioning? a. 100 - 150 mm Hgb. 50 - 100 mm Hgc. Positive pressure is used for suctioning, not negatived. 100 - 150 mm Hg or according to agency policy
- A doctor's order reads: Give 900mg vancomycin q12hrs IV. What is the drip rate if the nurse administers the medication in a 100cc minibag over 60 minutes?a. 17 gtt/minb. 2 gtt/minc. 20 gtt/mind. 8 gtt/min
- A patient is starting on TPN for the first time. How should the nurse administer the TPN for the first round?a. Start TPN at TKVOb. Start TPN at rate needed to fulfill patient requirementsc. administer TPN at a slow infusion rate for first 24-48 hrs d. Wait for the dietician to administer the TPN
- A patient is receiving 6 units of blood for a hemoglobin level of 60mmol/L due to liver failure. When does the IV tubing need to be changed?a. q4hrsb. q4hrs and after 4 unitsc. q4hrs and after 2 units d. q3hrs
- Write a sentence with es or esta, using the following words. (You will write 7 sentences) intelligente
- A 35-year-old patient with a chest tube for a pneumothorax due to a gunshot wound is expressing chest tightness and pain, shortness of breath, an increased heart rate, and distended jugular veins. What is the nurses initial action?a. Notify the physician immediatelyb. Determine that chest tubes are not clamped, kinked or occluded.c. Prepare immediately for another chest tube insertiond. obtain a flutter valve or large-gauge needle for short-term emergency release of air from the intrapleural space
- A Pleur-Evac chest drainage system is tipped over as the patient is getting out of bed and breaks. What is the nurses priority action?a. call the physicianb. submerge the end of the chest tube in sterile water to re-establish a sealc. reinforce the Pleur-Evac with tape to re-establish a seald. permanently clamp the chest tube 20 cm from the insertion site
- Protein subunit of the intermediate filaments that form the nuclear lamina.
- Protein translocator in the inner mitochondrial membrane that mediates insertion of inner membrane proteins.
- Which is the most effective position for a patient with cardiopulmonary diseases?a. semi-fowlers positionb. supine positionc. side-lying positiond. high fowlers position