Upon assessment, the nurse observes a patient swallowing frequently. This is a potential complication of this respiratory procedure.
What is a tonsillectomy
100
The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. The nurse should perform this action first.
What is administer a bronchodilator (albuterol) as ordered
100
Before an emergency surgery, the nurse would anticipate administering this medication to a patient receiving heparin.
What is protamine sulfate
100
This symptom is important in determining the diagnosis and nursing care of a patient experiencing pulmonary hypertension.
What is pink, frothy sputum
100
Altered rhythmic patterns of the heart often affect:
What is cardiac output (pump blood effectively)
200
This type of URI may lead to severe cardiac and kidney complications.
What is group A strep throat infection
200
Due to few early symptoms for detection, the nurse knows that the mortality rate is high for this lower respiratory disease.
What is lung cancer
200
This lab value is monitored to determine the effectiveness of heparin.
What is an activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
200
Important instruction for a patient diagnosed with this disease to prevent an attack includes avoiding situations that contribute to ischemic episodes, such as cold temperatures.
What is Raynaud's disease
200
This is the treatment of choice for a patient who is found pulseless and unresponsive.
What is defibrillation
300
Lateral displacement of the nasal bone, along with epistaxis is indicative of this respiratory complication.
What is a nasal fracture
300
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Paradoxical chest movement is a significant nursing assessment when diagnosing a client with this respiratory complication.
What is flail chest
300
This side effect of sublingual nitroglycerin is common, especially with the increased dosage.
What is orthostatic hypotension
300
To prevent drug tolerance from occurring with this type of antianginal medication, a nitrate-free period is required at bedtime.
What is a nitroglycerin transdermal patch
300
This cardiac dysrhythmia presents on a cardiac monitor with a heart rate over 200 beats/min and a sawtooth waveform pattern.
What is atrial flutter
400
A patient preparing for a bedside thoracentesis would be placed in this position.
What is tripod position
400
Patient teaching regarding this type of medication should instruct the patient to increase fluid intake in order to decrease the viscosity of secretions.
What are expectorants
400
This client symptom distinguishes between an MI (myocardial infarction) and myocarditis.
What is pain relief when sitting up.
400
Exercise, keeping cholesterol in check, and managing stress will help reduce the risk of developing this disease.
What is coronary artery disease (CAD)
400
This characteristic on a rhythm strip identifies that a client has a permanent pacemaker.
What is a "spike" on the rhythm strip
500
Serial sputum tests are ordered on successive days, because this type of result could occur.
What is a false-negative result
500
This class of medications is given to prevent asthma attacks by preventing the release of histamine which triggers an asthmatic response.
What are mast cell stabilizers
500
A patient diagnosed with this cardiac disease most likely acquired this bacteria from a break in the skin.
What is infective endocarditis
500
Assessing dressing site and peripheral pulses of the affected extremity are primary assessments following this specific medical-surgical cardiac intervention.
What is a cardiac catherization (PTCA)
500
This medication classification is most likely to be expected when a nurse is caring for a patient with atrial fibrillation.