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Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry 12th Edition Test Bank.A patient with depression mentions to the nurse, My mother says depression is a chemical disorder. What does she mean? The nurses response is based on the theory that depression primarily involves which of the following neurotransmitters? 1. Cortisol and GABA 2. COMT and glutamate 3. Monamine and glycine 4. Serotonin and norepinephrine 2. A patient has experienced a stroke (cerebral vascular accident) that has resulted in...

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...

Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a supervising nurse or physician is called________________. A. Insubordination B. Malpractice C. Bad professional behavior D. None of the above (Ans- B. Malpractice Patient Care Technicians have contact with patients______________. A. When the nurse tells them to B. Weekly C. When they have time D. On a daily basis (Ans- D. On a daily basis Patient confidentiality refers to the right of a patient to have their personal and medical i...

2023/2024 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 NGN A+ GRADE Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse‘s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1.Risk of dehydration 2.Risk of kidney damage 3.Risk of stroke 4.Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high ...

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES PART 2 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 A+ Hyponatremia - ANS--serum sodium less than 135 -swelling of the cells causes of hyponatremia - ANS-water intoxication, SIADH, losses by: vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, diuretics manifestations of hyponatremia - ANS-confusion, low bp, edema, muscle cramps and weakness, dry skin, poor skin turgor, abd cramping cerebral edema can cause - ANS-seizures medical management of hyponatremia - ANS-water restriction, sodium replac...

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 ............................................................................................

ATLS10 exam questions with answers (answers outlined!!) 1. A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber IVs are initiated. Arterial blood gases are obtained. His PaO2 is 118 mmHg (15.7 kPa), PaCO2 is 30 mmHg (4.0 kPa), and pH is7.21. The treat...

Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam (2023/2024) Already Passed If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury. If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear. If you see a de...

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers 100% Pass A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a...