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What is a primary prevention tool used for colon cancer screening? A. Abdominal x-rays B. Blood, urea, and nitrogen (BUN) testing C. Serum electrolytes D. Occult blood testing - Answer D. Occult blood testing Which of the following are safe practices to follow in the safe prepa- ration and storage of food? (Select all that apply.) A. Always use a single cutting board to prepare foods for cooking. B. Refrigerate leftovers as soon as possible. C. Always buy vegetables in packages...

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37 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

nociceptive pain - receptors are stimulated by? - Answer - caused by damage to tissues - pain receptors are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means neuropathic pain can be seen in which pts - Answer - diabetic patients narcotic definition (general term) - what kind of drugs? - Answer - general term used to describe opioid drugs that produce analgesia and CNS depression how to handle pain control - Answer Rest Ice Compression Elevation mu and kappa rec...

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17 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

Which of the following is a symptom? A. Nausea B. Rhonchi C. Rash D. Weak pulses - Answer A. Nausea An adult client has a respiratory rate of 24. This is considered what? A. Bradycardia B. Hypertension C. Tachycardia D. Tachypnea - Answer D. Tachypnea There are various conditions that can lead to disease. Which of the following is an intrinsic condition? A. Age B. Injury C. Stressors D. Fungi - Answer A. Age When administering a drug that is classifies as Schedule ...

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

RAAS regulates long-term BP and extracellular volume 1. Angiotemsionogen released by the liver in response to low BP and changes in blood volume 2. Low fluid volume stimulates the kidney to release renin which causes the liver to convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I 3. Angiotensin I travels to the lung where it is converted by Angiotensin II by ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) 4. Angiotensin II acts on the adrenal glands to cause the release of aldosterone, which then causes fluid r...

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14 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

which of the following is a symptom? grip strength les oresis - Answer d. pain a patient has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute. this is considered what? a. bradycardia pnea cardia d. hypertension - Answer a. bradycardia the term iatrogenic refers to which condition when associated with types of disease? a. worsening of the disease b. unknown cause c. caused by treatment d. likelihood of recovery - Answer c. caused by treatment some drugs have the ability to cro...

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28 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

Which are the correct elements to use when documenting a problem-based nursing diagnosis? - Answer Diagnostic label/related to statement/defining characteristics The boxes below represent containers on a care-focused concept map. Using the drop-down menus, indicate which step of the nursing process aligns with each container in the care-focused concept map. 1. Monitoring the client for side effects of prescribed medications aligns with the ______ part of the nursing process. 2. Ident...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

TestSolver9

What are the 3 P's of DM? Polyuria (increased urination), Polydipsia (increased thirst), Polyphagia (increased hunger) RN can delgate to LPN... Meds (no IV or blood products, or high risk), NG tube feedings, wound dressings, trach care RN cannot delegate tasks that... DELEGATE, EVALUATE, ASSESS OR PLAN GDM testing consists of... 50g of oral glucose with an initial blood draw prior followed by a blood draw one hour after IV infiltration Coolness, pain, blanching of the skin IV phlebitis Inf...

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which of the following is a symptom? A.weak grip strength B.crackles C.diaphoresis D.pain d. Pain A patient has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute. This is considered what? A. Bradycardia B.tachypnea C.tachycardia D. Hypertension a. Bradycardia The term iatrogenic refers to which condition when associated with types of disease? A. Worsening of the disease B. Unknown cause C. Caused by treatment D. Likelihood of recovery c. Caused by treatment Some drugs have the ability to cross the placenta...

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23 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Which maximum score can be given to a patient when using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)? 5 20 25 30 - 30 -- A score of 30 would indicate that the patient has good cognitive abilities. The MMSE is performed to assess a person's cognitive function. A score of 5 indicates severe cognitive impairment. A score of 20 indicates mild cognitive impairment. A score of 25 indicates the patient has no cognitive impairment. A patient tells the nurse how much pain he is in. Is the nurse colle...

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25 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

RAAS regulates long-term BP and extracellular volume 1. Angiotemsionogen released by the liver in response to low BP and changes in blood volume 2. Low fluid volume stimulates the kidney to release renin which causes the liver to convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I 3. Angiotensin I travels to the lung where it is converted by Angiotensin II by ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) 4. Angiotensin II acts on the adrenal glands to cause the release of aldosterone, which then causes fluid retenti...

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12 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Pathophysiology study of disease and injury Disease disruption of homeostasis (physical, mental, social) What is homeostasis in relation to the body? body + organs function best when at normal range What is an example of homeostasis in the body? maintaining the body's blood ph What is the normal ph range for our blood? 7.35-7.45 What is the term for a high ph? alkalosis What is the term for a low ph? acidosis What happens when the body's temperature falls? blood vessels constrict, no se...

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25 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Anterior Thoracic Landmarks 1) Suprasternal notch 2) Sternum 3) Sternal angle 4) Costal Angle Suprasternal Notch U-shaped depression just above the sternum, between clavicles Sternum Breastbone: manubrium, body, xiphoid process Sternal Angle 1) Angle of Louis 2) Continuous with second rib 3) Tracheal bifurcation to the right and left main bronchi 4) Corresponds with upper border of the heart 5) Lies above fourth thoracic vertebrae on back Costal Angle Right and left costal margins form an an...

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The reservoirs for storing milk in the breast are: lactiferous sinuses When teaching the breast self-examination, you would inform the woman that the best time to conduct breast self-examination is: a) at the onset of the menstrual period. b) on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. c) on the 4th to 7th day of the cycle. d) just before the menstrual period. C) On the 4th-7th day of the cycle You are going to inspect a female patient's breasts for retraction. The best position for this part of ...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Normal ranges for vitals temperature 96.8-100.4F or 36-38C blood pressure <120/<80 respirations 12-20 breaths/min oxygen saturation 95-100% pulse 60-100 bpm What is critical thinking open-mindedness, continual inquiry, and perseverance combined with a willingness to look at each unique patient situation and determine which identified assumptions are true and relevant Critical thinking skills 1. Determining that a vital sign is normal or abnormal based upon further assessment of the pati...

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7 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Nociceptive pain - receptors are stimulated by? - caused by damage to tissues - pain receptors are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means Neuropathic pain can be seen in which pts - diabetic patients Narcotic definition (general term) - what kind of drugs? - general term used to describe opioid drugs that produce analgesia and CNS depression How to handle pain control Rest Ice Compression Elevation Mu and kappa receptors - why are they important? - opioids block these receptors -...

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14 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Nitrate isosorbide dinitrate (isordil) px to a client with angina. Pt instruction during d/c teaching? - do not get up quickly, rise slowly - nitrates can cause orthostatic hypotension Vomiting pathophysiological response - spasmodic reflex of resp and gastric movements results from the stimulation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone Assessment for a client with a tension pneumothorax - deviation of the trachea toward the side opposite the pneumothorax Which indicates that the client has siadh...

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43 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

ABG normal ranges pH: acidic 7.35 - 7.45 basic CO2: basic 35 -45 acidic HCO3 (bicarb): acidic 22 - 26 basic ABG: what determines metabolic status vs what determines respiratory status HCO3 determines metabolic status and CO2 determines respiratory status 2/3 of the body's fluid resides in _____ while 1/3 of body's fluid resides in _____ 2/3: intra-cellular compartment 1/3: extra-cellular compartment either interstitial or intravascular when blood tonicity rises it triggers ____ which allows...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

What are the 2 types of hypertension? Ans -primary -secondary What is the range for NORMAL blood pressure? Ans less than 120 and less than 80 What is the range for ELEVATED blood pressure? Ans 120-129 and less than 80 What is the range for HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) Stage 1? Ans 130-139 or 80-89 What is the range for HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) Stage 2? Ans 140 or higher or 90 or higher What is the range for HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS blood pressure? Ans higher than 180 and/o...

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19 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ScoreSmart

1. A client has experienced the death of a close family member and at the same time becomes unemployed. The client’s 6-month score on the Recent Life ChangesQuestionnaire is 110. The nurse: 1.Understands the client is at risk for significant stress-related illness. 2.Determines the client is not at risk for significant stress-related illness. 3.Needs further assessment of the client’s coping skills to determine susceptibility to stressrelated illness. 4.Recognizes the client may view the...

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23 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

TESTBANKSHUB

Friction - resistance when one object is moving across another one Shear - when two forces that are opposite from each other produce pressure the first thing when thinking about body mechanics - assess pts weight and how much pt can assist in moving what are some other tips for body mechanics (13) - 1. wide base of support 2. avoid bend/twisting beds 4. lift with legs (squat) 5. keep objects close 6. use both hands 7. dont reach on tiptoes 8. push, slide, pull heavy objects 9. mai...

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18 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STANFORDGRADESS