What is adenosine used for? - ANSWER

NCLEX PN 2023/2024

What is adenosine used for? - ~ANSWER Antiarrhythmic used to treat supraventricular tachycardia.What is dopamine used for? - ~ANSWER A vasopressor used to treat symptomatic hypotension.What is metoprolol used for? - ~ANSWER Metoprolol is a beta blocker used for heart rate control in tachyarrhythmias.Torsades de pointes - ~ANSWER "Twisting of the points" usually do to a prolonged QT interval which is the result of electrolyte imbalances especially hypomagnesemia. 1 / 4

Gastric lavage - ~ANSWER - Intubation and suction supplies should always be available at the bedside during GL in case the client develops aspiration or respiratory distress

• Performed through large bore (36 to 42 french)
• Client should be placed on side with HOB elevated.
• Should be initiated within one hour of overdose.

Allens test - ~ANSWER Done to detect the patency of ulnar artery.CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) - ~ANSWER

• 3O compressions to two rescue breathes.
• Hand placement is in the center of chest on lower half of the sternum.
• Compression rate of 100 to 120/min 2 / 4

AED placement for ≤ 8 years old - ~ANSWER One AED pad on chest and one on back.Why is suprapubic pressure applied during pregnancy? - ~ANSWER It helps dislodge an impacted anterior shoulder from under the client's pubic bone in the event of shoulder dystocia.Leopold maneuvers - ~ANSWER A systematic approach to palpating the pregnant abdomen to identify fetal presentation.McRoberts maneuver - ~ANSWER Consists of sharply flexing the thigh onto the maternal abdomen to straighten the sacrum. It is used for shoulder dystocia. 3 / 4

How does the palm of your hand appear during negative Allens test? - ~ANSWER It does not turn pink and remains pale.What food allergies increase the risk for latex allergies? - ~ANSWER Avocado, Banana and tomato.GTPAL - ~ANSWER Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortion, Living.Gravida (GTPAL) - ~ANSWER The number of times a woman has been pregnant regardless of outcome.

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