Med-Surg
A patient has wheezing from asthma. What is the priority?
What is administer albuterol?
The action for a patient prescribed Digoxin has a bp of 52 bpm.
What is hold digoxin?
The response to the statement "Life has no purpose"
What is "ask about self-harm"?
What is vastus lateralis?
A patient needs to be repositioned, their morning meds, lung sounds assessed, and teach how to use IS. The UAP can do...
What is repositioning?
A patient with heart failure gains 3 lbs. The first action is...
What is give IV furosemide?
The priority action for a patient prescribed Warfarin has INR of 6.2
What is administer vitamin K?
The early manifestation of lithium toxicity.
What is fine tremors?
A toddler only speaks in 2 word phrases
What is normal, no concern?
Nurse has to assess a patient who is confused w/ pneumonia, one with COPD and O2 of 90, influenza w/ chills and fever, and one who has asthma and is wheezing. Priority patient is...
What is confused with pneumonia? Concern for airway issue
The priority for a post-op pt suddenly SOB
What is apply oxygen?
The loss of which electrolyte from loop diuretics?
What is potassium?
The first action for a patient having a seizure.
What is move objects away?
First action for a child with asthma experiencing wheezing.
What is give bronchodilator?
Patient with C. diff precautions to prevent spread include
What is wash hands with soap and water?
A postoperative patient suddenly develops tachycardia, anxiety, and a feeling of impending doom. The nurse also notes a drop in oxygen saturation. What is the PRIORITY action?
What is Apply oxygen and elevate the head of the bed
The shape on ECG with Hypokalemia.
What is U waves?
The action for a confused patient when you need consent.
What is notify provider?
The priority action when a client in labor has sudden clear fluid.
What is assess fetal heart tones?
The action for a patient receiving a blood transfusion who now has hives.
What is stop the transfusion?