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NR 209 EXAM 2 (Neurological)QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS RATED A.

2 points possible (graded, results hidden) The RN working in a health care clinic is teaching a group of sexually active teens about safe sex practices. Which statement by a teen indicates that the teaching was effective? “I may have a sexually transmitted disease even if I have no symptoms.” “If I get the Gardasil injections, I won’t need to use a condom.” “Using spermicide during sex will help me to avoid a sexually transmitted infection.” submitted You have used 1 of 1...

Intake of which nutrients directly impacts thyroid hormone production? a. Protein and iodine b. Fats and vitamins c. Carbohydrates and minerals d. Sodium and potassium : a. Protein and iodine The production of thyroid hormone is dependent on the intake of protein and iodine. Which hormone acts on bone to release calcium into the blood? a. Thyroxine (T4) b. Thyrocalcitonin c. Triiodothyronine (T3) 2 d. Parathormone : d. Parathormone Parathormone, or parathyroid hormone, is produced ...

Droplet precautions : Use these for patients with an infection that is spread by large-particle droplets such as rubella, mumps, diphtheria, and the adenovirus infection in infants and young children. Use a private room, if available. -Door may remain open. -Wear PPE upon entry into the room for all interactions that may involve contact with the patient and potentially contaminated areas in the patient's environment. -Transport patient out of room only when necessary and place a sur...

What is a primary source : research done by the authors What is a secondary source : A source looking at someone else's research (lit review) - researchers are compiling their research based off of others research Why isn't evidence-based practice not used : - time consuming - staff may not be aware of how to read or may not understand what it is saying How do you narrow down your results for a literature search? : - Publication date (w/in 5 yrs) - Type of article (magazine, peer ...

The characteristics of somatic senses include discrimination of what senses? : touch, pressure, vibration, position, tickling, temperature, and pain Characteristics of normal cognition : intelligence, reality perception, orientation, judgement, recall and recognition, language sympathetic vs parasympathetic : sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) Cognition is : the systematic way in which a person thinks, reasons and uses language What are some signs of no...

AC or a.c. : before meals - a : before abd or ABD : abdomen ABG : arterial blood gas Ad lib 2 : as desired (without restriction) ADL : activities of daily living AMA : against medical advice AMB : ambulatory AKA : above the knee amputation ASCVD : atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease bid or BID : twice a day BKA 3 : below the knee amputation BM : bowel movement BP : blood pressure BPH : benign prostatic hypertrophy BRP : bathroom privileges BUN : blood urea ...

The occupational health nurse is planning a safety inservice for a group of clerical workers. Which of the following topics would be most beneficial? A) Principles of body alignment B) The use of protective clothing C) The use of ear plugs D) Appropriate storage of combustable cleaning solutions : A 2 A patient has presented to the Emergency Department after splashing a chemical in the eyes. When managing the injury, which of the following should be included in the plan of care?...

The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history. Which of these statements best describes the purpose of a health history? A. To provide an opportunity for interaction between patient and nurse. B. To provide a form for obtaining the patient's biographic information. C. To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assesment. D. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and current health. : To provide a database of subjective information...

A nurse is assigned to care for a client with a terminal cardiovascular illness. When developing the client's plan of care, which outcome would the nurse identify as most realistic for this client? adaptation to living with limitations maintenance of adequate comfort acceptance of changes in lifestyle recovery from the cardiovascular problem : maintenance of adequate comfort 2 Rationale: The realistic outcome for a client with terminal cardiovascular disease is maintenance of adequ...