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The nurse notices a colleague is preparing to check the blood pressure of a patient who is sitting with his legs crossed. The nurse knows that this will: a. yield a falsely low blood pressure. b. have no effect on the blood pressure reading. c. produces an auscultatory gap. d. yield a falsely high blood pressure. - correct answer D (Blood pressure increases when legs are crossed and care should be taken to ensure that feet are flat on the floor to avoid a *false high blood pressure.) ...

what treatment factors decrease K in the Kt/v to decrease? - ANSWER-not waiting 3-5 minutes after heparin, decreasing BFR, DFR, and BVP what factors influence "V" in Kt/v - ANSWER-accurate data entry by nurses in snappy, sex age, weight, and amputation what are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates? - ANSWER-they are inversely related 17g 200-250 15g 250-350 15g 350-400 14 g 400 - 450 what is the procedure for post BUN lab draw? - ANSWER-if pt wants off early, still dr...

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NYU HAP Exam 1 Questions and Answers 2024 with complete solution The nurse notices a colleague is preparing to check the blood pressure of a patient who is sitting with his legs crossed. The nurse knows that this will: a. yield a falsely low blood pressure. b. have no effect on the blood pressure reading. c. produces an auscultatory gap. d. yield a falsely high blood pressure. Ans- D (Blood pressure increases when legs are crossed and care should be taken to ensure that feet are fla...

When selecting an NCLEX answer or determining the order of priority what should you remember or use and what is the exception? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use the ABC rule: Airway breathing, and circulation. The exception to the rule is with actual CPR, use C-AB for CPR. Also remember safety first and acute before chronic. If the pt. is not in distress then you assess. If the pt is in distress then you should do something. If the pt has diaphorisis you should always do something. How should you a...

Final Version of Davita test Exam Questions And Answers with Complete Solutions what treatment factors decrease K in the Kt/v to decrease? - answernot waiting 3-5 minutes after heparin, decreasing BFR, DFR, and BVP what factors influence "V" in Kt/v - answeraccurate data entry by nurses in snappy, sex age, weight, and amputation what are the needle gauges and prescribed blood flow rates? - answerthey are inversely related 17g 200-250 15g 250-350 15g 350-400 14 g 400 - 450 what is t...

If a patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) dialyzes in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure (BP) and weight closely. Why is this important? - ANSWER-Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys Chronic kidney disease can have it's origin pre-renal(Before), intra-renal(During), or post renal(after). Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD? - ANSWER-Hypotension ...

If a patient with acute kidney injury dialyses in the outpatient facility, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely.Why is it important? - Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys. Chronic kidney disease can have its origin pre renal, intra renal, or post renal. Intra renal is cause of CKD is?? - Hypertension Knowing what caused your patients CKD - Is important because of underlying diseas...

Cause of saddle numbness and urinary retention - Cauda equina syndrome Presentation of retinal detachment - If sudden visual loss is unilateral and painless, Obtunded - patient opens the eyes and looks at you but responds slowly and is somewhat confused. Alertness and interest in the environment are decreased. Cranial nerve for lateral gaze - CN6: Abducens Adult Illnesses - Medical: Illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis, asthma, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); hospita...

NR 509 midterm exam questions and correct answers actual updated 2024/2025 questions and answers graded A+ chamberlain Cause of saddle numbness and urinary retention Cauda equina syndrome Presentation of retinal detachment If sudden visual loss is unilateral and painless, Obtunded patient opens the eyes and looks at you but responds slowly and is somewhat confused. Alertness and interest in the environment are decreased. Cranial nerve for lateral gaze CN6: Abducens Adult Illnesses Me...