Relias Prophecy Medical Surgical RN A
What are the most common causes of acute onset pancreatitis?
Correct Answer:
Alcoholism and gallstones
Your 18-year-old female patient was admitted with dehydration secondary to anorexia nervosa. During your assessment you note she has a flat effect and says" I just want to die, I'm tired of my life ". What should be your 1st intervention?
Correct Answer:
Stay with the patient and ask if she has a plan to carry out this wish
To reduce the risk of infection and phlebotomy in an adult patient with a peripheral IV, what is the minimum duration the catheter should remain in place before routine replacement.
Correct Answer:
72 hours
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Your patient was admitted for a hypertensive crisis and has a history of HTN. Parkinson disease, depression and alcohol use. On his 2nd hospitalized day, you notice he is more anxious and restless than his baseline. What would be your 1st nursing intervention?
Correct Answer:
Ask the patient when his last drink of alcohol was
Black and tarry Colored stools are classic symptoms of what condition?
Correct Answer:
Bleeding gastric ulcer
In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular assessment Also includes checking for
Correct Answer:
Paresthesia and paralysis
After scrolling through your social media, you notice a coworker posted a photo with a patient from your unit. What is the most appropriate action to take?
Correct Answer:
Report the situation to the hospital compliance officer.
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Your patient's morning labs revealed a hemoglobin level of 6.3 and hematocrit of 18.What blood product do you expect to administer?
Correct Answer:
PRBCs
What medication is contraindicated In a patient with A hemorrhagic CVA?
Correct Answer:
Heparin
Your patient appears dusky colored and you cannot palpate a pulse. What is the 1st thing you should do?
Correct Answer:
Initiate a code per facility protocol and begin CPR
Your 68-year-old patient is a is a Type one diabetic with a history of schizophrenia And exhibit signs and symptoms of tardiness dyskinesia. Is what long term medication is associated with signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia?
Correct Answer:
Chlorpromazine(Thorazine)
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