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However once the SBP drops below _____ mmHg,the kidneys cannot typically compensate for these pressures - 70 To avoid ______________ up to 99% of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed and returned to the blood, mainly in the PCT - Dehydration Osmolality ___________ when there is not enough water in the body and decreases when there is too much water in the body - Increases increased osmolality happens when the body is - Dehydrated Decreased osmolality happens when the body is - Over hydra...

ADULT HEALTH Exam 4 Study GuideMeningitis - 3 Meningitis- is an inflammation of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord. - Viral- Self limiting (MOST COMMON TYPE) (CSF: clear, normal glucose, increase WBC count) - Fungal- Cryptococcus neoformans common in AIDS patients. - Bacterial - LIFE THREATENING. STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE MENINGOCOCCAL (NEISSERIA) ( CSF: Cloudy, decrease glucose, increase WBC count) MENINGOCOCCAL IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY WITH FAIRLY HIGH MORTALITY RATE, OFTEN ...

Adult Health Exam 2 Galen College of Nursing questions with complete solutions 2024 Pt presents with a red blister on the upper lip that is painful and burns. What disease do you suspect? ANS-Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Pt presents with an ulcer and crusted over blisters on the genitals. What disease do you suspect? ANS-Herpes Simplex Virus 2 Virus persists in the latent form in the trigeminal nerve and other ganglia ANS-Herpes Simplex Virus caused by the varicella zoster virus ANS-shingles...

Adult Health Exam 1 - Telemetry & What is the normal PR interval? -ANSWER 0.1-0.2 What is the normal QRS interval? -ANSWER 0.004-0.12 What is the normal QT interval? -ANSWER 0.34-0.43 What are you MOST worried about with A-Fibb? -ANSWER clots What do you use to treat sinus bradycardia? -ANSWER Atropine 0.5mg IV push What do you use to treat sinus tachycardia? -ANSWER -Vagal maneuver -BB and CCB What are the main causes of A-Fibb? -ANSWER -Cardiomyopathy -Pericarditis -HTN ...

Adult Health I (324 latest Exam 1) already graded A Terms in this set (75) A client is diagnosed with metabolic acidosis, which would the nurse expect the health care provider to order? Sodium Bicarbonate Which of these clients are high risk for fluid overload? - A client who is Chronic Renal failure - A client who is in heart failure - A client with Cushing's disease Brainpower Read More 0:01 / 0:15 Which of these laboratory values for a febrile client with pneumonia indicates a...

ADULT HEALTH FINAL EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS denial - CORRECT ANSWER -A nurse in a dialysis center is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of end-stage kidney disease. When he arrives for his first dialysis treatment, he tells the nurse, "I decided to come today, but I am not sure if I will need to come back again this week. I am feeling much better since my discharge from the hospital and I think my kidneys are working again." The nurse should identify that thi...

INTERPRETED ADULT HEALTH HESI EXAM REVIEW A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed medication? A. Assess for signs of jugular venous distention. B. Obtain the needed intravenous solution. C. Flush the line with heparinized solution. D. ...

ADULT HEALTH HESI REVIEW QUESTIONS

A nurse assessing the functioning of a chest tube drainage system in a client who has just returned from the recovery room following a thoracotomy with wedge resection. Which are the expected assessment findings? Select all that apply. - ANS-Drainage system maintained below the client's chest 4. 50 mL of drainage in the drainage collection chamber 5. Occlusive dressing in place over the chest tube insertion site 6. Fluctuation of water in the tube in the water seal chamber during inhal...

A nurse assessing the functioning of a chest tube drainage system in a client who has just returned from the recovery room following a thoracotomy with wedge resection. Which are the expected assessment findings? Select all that apply. - ANS-Drainage system maintained below the client's chest 4. 50 mL of drainage in the drainage collection chamber 5. Occlusive dressing in place over the chest tube insertion site 6. Fluctuation of water in the tube in the water seal chamber during inhal...