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A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use? - Correct Answer Ask the patient to describe the pain The nurse is wearing personal protective equipment while caring for a pt. When exiting the room, which PPE should be removed first? - Correct Answer Gloves An older pt is brought to the ED with a sudden onset of confusion that occurred after experiencing a fall at home. The daughter,...

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58 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

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A large collection of blood under the skin is known as? a)Contusion b)Abrasion c)Hematoma d)Bruise - CORRECT ANSWER>>c)Hematoma Your trauma patient has her left hand caught between rollers on a conveyor belt. Extrication takes 30 minutes. Evaluation of the injury during extrication showed delayed capillary refill distal to the injury. Post extrication shows rapid capillary refill distal to the injury deformity midpalm. There are no obvious fractures, no lacerations, and mino...

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46 pages

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Transverse ridge - CORRECT ANSWER - if two triangular ridges join, the entire ridge is called (like a skateboard ramp) All anterior teeth form from how many lobes? - CORRECT ANSWER -4 How many molars are there per quandrant in an adult dentition? - CORRECT ANSWER -3 How many teeth in the adult dentition have a labial surface? - CORRECT ANSWER -12 How many total premolars are in the adult dentition? - CORRECT ANSWER -8 What is the universal number for the permanent mandibular left first mol...

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14 pages

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Which incoming work should be treated by the laboratory according to approved infection control protocol? a. Cases not disinfected by the dental office b. Only known infected cases c. Cases of unknown status d. Every case - CORRECT ANSWER -d. Every case A linear elevation of enamel which creates the mesial and distal boundaries on the occlusal surface of each posterior tooth is the a. Triangular ridge. b. Transverse ridge. c. Oblique ridge. d. Marginal ridge. - CORRECT ANSWER -d. Ma...

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7 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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1.A nurse is required to monitor the effectiveness of fluid resuscitation in a client who is being treated for burns. Which of the following assessments would indicate the success of the fluid resuscitation? A) The client's heart rate is rapid and regular. B) The client's urinary output is 0.3 to 0.5 mL/kg/hour. C) The client's breathing is unlabored, and skin is clammy. D) The client is alert and conscious. Ans: B Feedback: Successful fluid resuscitation is gauged by a urina...

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12 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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Mr.Black istaking an anticoagulant You know that he should be watched for signs of - ANSWER >> Bleeding MrsWhite is taking a thiazide diuretic a major side effect of this drug could be? - ANSWER >> low potassium Mr.Jones is taking a medication that decreases the amount of acid made by his stomach this medicine is given to treat - ANSWER >> ulcer Antineoplastic Medication is a for waht - Cancer Mrs.White asks yo how putting a nitroglycerin patch on her arm will help ...

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19 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

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A client receiving WARFARIN is admitted with a major bleed. Which medication will the nurse expect to be ordered immediately? A. Vitamin B12 B. Protamine sulfate C. Vitamin K (phytonadione) D. Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) only Answer: C. Vitamin K (phytonadione) Rationale: Vitamin K reverses warfarin’s effects. In major bleeding, IV vitamin K plus FFP or prothrombin complex concentrate may be used. 2. A patient on insulin glargine (Lantus) asks why they take it at night. The nurse ex...

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14 pages

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Grade A+

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A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to an adult client in preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following are appropriate steps for the nurse to take? Select all. A.Warm the enema prior to instillation B.Position the client on the left side w/the right leg flexed forward C.Lubricate the rectal tube or nozzle D.Slowly insert the rectal tube about 2 inches E.Hang the enema container 24 inches above the client's anus A, B, C Rational: D is the appropri...

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28 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of adolescent clients. Which of the following statements by an adolescent reflects an understanding of the teaching? A . "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms." B. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse." C."Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne." D. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month." A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an o...

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36 pages

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A nurse is caring for an immigrant with low income. Which information should the nurse consider when planning care for this patient? a. There is a decreased frequency of morbidity. b. There is an increased incidence of disease. c. There is an increased level of health. d. There is a decreased mortality rate. ANS: B Populations with health disparities (immigrant with low income) have a significantly increased incidence of disease or increased morbidity and mortality when compared wit...

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23 pages

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"RACE" stands for what and what situation? - ANSWER-R: Rescue all patients in immediate danger, and move them to safe areas. A: Activate the manual-pull station or fire alarm, and have someone call 911. C: Contain the fire by closing doors, confining the fire, and preventing the spread of smoke. E: Extinguish the fire if possible after all patients are removed from the area. (HIPAA) Privacy Rule - ANSWER-Protects the confidentiality of health information relating to the provision or...

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15 pages

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A nurse is assessing a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following should the nurse expect in the findings? a. Excessive thrombosis and bleeding b. Progressive increase in platelet production c. Immediate sodium and fluid retention d. Increased clotting factors d. Increased clotting factors A nurse is about to administer warfarin (Coumadin) to a client who has atrial fibrillation. When the client asks what his medication will do, which of th...

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35 pages

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A 97-year old client asks why a protein supplement has been prescribed. What Is the nurse's best response to the client? a. "you have increased circulation of free drug" b. "you have decreased hepatic size" c. "you have decreased calcium absorption" d. "you have increased motility" - ANSWER-a. "you have increased circulation of free drug" A child is ordered to receive naloxone (Narcan) IV, STAT. The child's weight is 20kg, and the recommended child...

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12 pages

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General supervision - ANS The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or on the premises. Indirect supervision - ANS The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel. Direct supervision - ANS The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition ...

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33 pages

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Absorption - answer-a drug is moved from site of administration to body fluids; first process during pharmacokinetics Additive Drug Reaction - answer-when the combined effect of two drugs is equal to the sum of each drug given alone Adverse Reaction - answer-undesirable drug effect Aggregation - answer-clumping of blood elements Agonist - answer-a drug that binds with a receptor and stimulates the receptor to produce a therapeutic response Agonist-Antagonist - answer-drug with both...

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14 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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A nurse in an acute care facility is assisting with the admission of an older adult client who has late stage Alzheimer's disease. The nurse notes that the client's partner appears exhausted. He states that he is finding it more and more difficult to care for his partner. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Correct Answer Ask the partner to talk about his difficulties in caring for the client. The first action the nurse should take, using the nursing proces...

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35 pages

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(glandular epitheluim)Secretions are called hormones - ANSWER-Exocrine contain ducts. Secretions flow onto surface of covering & lining epithelium via tubelike ducts. Secretions include= mucus, perspiration, skin oil, ear wax, milk and digestive enzymes (sweat glands and salivary glands) (glandular epitheluim)Secretions are called hormones - ANSWER-Exocrine contain ducts. Secretions flow onto surface of covering & lining epithelium via tubelike ducts. Secretions include= mucus, perspiratio...

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57 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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Mrs. Wu was primarily a homemaker and employed in jobs that provided taxable income only sporadically. Her husband worked full-time throughout hislong career. She has heard that to qualify for Medicare Part A she has to have worked and paid Medicare taxes for a sufficient time. What should you tell her? - CORRECT ANSWERChoose one answer. - CORRECT ANSWER- - CORRECT ANSWER-a. She will have to obtain a job and work enough years to qualify for Medicare Part A. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. She wi...

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94 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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1. Which gait deviation is most associated with inadequate dorsiflexion in mid-stance? A. Vaulting B. Excessive knee flexion C. Early heel rise D. Foot slap Inadequate dorsiflexion forces premature heel rise to maintain forward progression. 2. A KAFO with offset knee joints primarily provides stability in: A. Stance and swing B. Swing phase only C. Stance phase only D. Terminal swing Offset knee joints align posterior to weight line, increasing stance stability. 3. Excessive valgu...

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23 pages

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S: Burning and pain with urination for 3 three days. Stated that her urine looks cloudy and has a foul odor. Denies fever, nausea, vomiting, myalgia, flank pain, blood in urine, any vaginal discharge, and, vaginal/vulvar irritation. She is sexually active, has same partner for last 4 years. G1P1001, with normal vaginal delivery. Menarche age 11. Last menses one week ago; regular 4- 5 days. Tested for STD one year ago. Negative for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. O: Vitals: BP: 125/85 Pulse: 70 ...

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83 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

master11