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NURS 6560 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWERS Question 1 S. is a 59-year-old female who has been followed for several years for aortic regurgitation. Serial echocardiography has demonstrated normal ventricular function, but the patient was lost to follow-up for the last 16 months and now presents complaining of activity intolerance and weight gain. Physical examination reveals a grade IV/VI diastolic aortic murmur and 2+ lower extremity edema to the midcalf. The AGACNP considers which of the ...

Ultrafiltration is defined as: - Fluid pushed through the semipermeable membrane 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 and weight closely. Why is this important? - Hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys. ***The underlying cause of prerenal kidney failure is hypovolemia or poor perfusion. Care must be taken to understa...

OB Maternity HESI FINAL 2023-2024 Test Bank A client with severe preeclampsia is admitted to the maternity department. Which room assignment would be most appropriate for this client? A. A private room across from the elevator B. A semiprivate room across from the nurses' station C. A private room two doors away from the nurses' station D. A semiprivate room with another client who enjoys watching television The nurse provided discharge instructions to the parents of a 2-year-old ch...

Test Bank Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Contents Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders .............................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 2 Dermatologic Disorders ............................................................................................................... 13 Chapter 3 Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders ............................................................................................

NURS 5315 Gastrointestinal Module 9 (GI System Anatomy and Physiology) .Discuss the effects of aging on the gastrointestinal tract.  Age related changes in the GI tract begins at age 50  Tooth enamel and dentin wear down→ more vulnerable to cavities  Teeth are lost as a result of: o Periodontal (gum) disease o Recession of gums o Osteoporotic bone changes o Brittle roots that fracture easily  Taste buds decline in number  Sense of smell diminishes  Sense of taste de...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology For Professional Nursing Exam 1 Blueprint (2 sets) 2023 With Revised Correct Answers. Half-life- time required for the concentration or amount of drug in the body to be reduced by one-half handwritten orders- A prescription for medications/ referrals Application of Pharmacology in Patient care= (1) pre-administration assessment, (2) dosage and administration, (3) evaluating and promoting therapeutic effects, (4) minimizing adverse effects, (5) minimizing adverse inte...

MN 551 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Saved A patient is experiencing impaired circulation secondary to increased systemic arterial pressure. Which of the following statements is the most relevant phenomenon? Question 1 options: Increased preload due to vascular resistance High afterload because of backpressure against the left ventricle Impaired contractility due to aortic resistance Systolic impairment because of arterial stenosis Question 2 (2 points) Saved A nurse practitioner employe...

Chapter 1 - Cellular Biology 3 Chapter 2 - Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology Environmental Agents 16 Chapter 3 - The Cellular Environment Fluids and Electrolytes Acids and Bases 28 Chapter 4 - Genes and Genetic Diseases 41 Chapter 5 - Genes Environment-Lifestyle and Common Diseases 51 Chapter 6 - Epigenetics and Disease 59 Chapter 7 - Innate Immunity Inflammation 64 Chapter 8 - Adaptive Immunity 78 Chapter 9 - Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation 89 Cha...

What is a hormone and how does it act? Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. What is a paracrine gland? a secretion that enters interstitial fluid but affects only neighboring cells What is an autocrine gland? A secretion that only affects the secreting cell. What is an en...

Of the following choices, which would not be a consideration for choosing suture? A. Type of procedure B. The tissue being reapproximated C. Type of reapproximation D. Scrub person preference - Answer- D. Scrub person preference Alexanders 15th P192 Which of the following is not an event that would adversely affect the pulse ox reading? A. Hypothermia B. Hypertension C. Vasoconstriction D. Hypovolemia - Answer- B. Hypertension Alexanders 15th P132 Skin injuries related to shearin...