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504 Final - New Content & Key Concepts

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22 pages

Written in 2025/2026

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Resolution

504 Exam 1 Test Bank Questions

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Leaders Ans do not have delegated authority: power derives from other means, such as personal influence. Have a wider variety of roles. May not be a part of the formal organization. Focus on group process, information gathering, feedback and empowering others. Emphasize interpersonal relationships. Directing willing followers. Have goals that may or may not reflect those of the organization. Managers Ans Have an assigned position in the formal organization. Have a legitimate s...

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Which description of oncotic pressure is correct for the nurse to apply? Ans The force exerted by albumin the bloodstream. The nurse is providing care for a client with cerebral edema. Which IV does the nurse expect to be prescribed? Ans Isotonic solution A client's laboratory test results show overproduction of aldosterone. Which is the best nursing intervention to maintain serum electrolyte levels in the client? Ans Provide spironolactone A registered nurse is teac...

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host environment agent Ans three parts of the epidemiological triangle host Ans epidemiological triangle: - age, sex, race, genetic profile, previous disease, immune status, religion, customs, occupation, marital status, family background environment Ans epidemiological triangle: - temp, humidity, altitude, crowding, housing, neighborhood, water, milk, food, radiation, pollution, and noise agent Ans epidemiological triangle: - biologic (bacteria and viruses) -chemical ...

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What set of terms best describes the legal history of Special Education? Ans isolation, participation, inclusion Before 1975, students with disabilities were often hidden from view in institutions or training schools. In 1975, EAHCA created a mandate that students with special needs could participate in public schools. In 2004, IDEA mandated that students with special needs should be integrated and included. According to the two-part Daniel RR test, in judging a school's ...

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Which layer of epidermis is mostly found in the skin on hands and feet? a. Stratum corneum b. Stratum lucidum c. Stratum granulosum d. Stratum germinativum Ans b. Stratum lucidum Most hair follicles originate in which level of the skin? a. Epidermis b. Subcutaneous layer c. Adipose layer d. Dermis Ans d. Dermis A patient's chart mentions that their particular skin ailment is "confluent." What does this describe? a. Morphology b. Structure c. Distribut...

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What is managed care? Ans any variety of health care-related techniques or programs (special type of insurance programs) What are the main goals of managed care Ans 1) Reducing health care costs 2) Improving the quality of health care Why managed care? Ans • National Health Expenditures (NHE) in US grows about 3% faster than expenditures in all other sectors of the economy • NHE as a percentage of GDP is increasing annually • U.S. has the highest per capita he...

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Nursing Process Ans assessing analyzing planning implementing evaluating Assessing Ans inquiring subjective and objective data Analyzing Ans what's important Planning Ans what am I going to do Implementing Ans carry out the plan of care Evaluating Ans how did the plan go? DARP Ans Data

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school nursing Ans -take care of childrens health needs during the school day -plays an important role in provided health services and promotion in school setting -is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well being, academic success, and lifelong achievement of health of students -give comprehensive nursing care to children and the staff at the school -coordinate health education program of the school and consult with school officials to help identify and c...

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A client refuses to take a medication for depression. Which action should the nurse take next? Ans explain the desired effect of the medication A 3 month old requires an intramuscular injection. Which of the following sites will the nurse first seek to use for the injection? Ans vastus lateralis A client tells the nurse, "I have been using a decongestant nasal spray for 3 months, but I still have terrible nasal congestion." Which response by the nurse is appropriate...

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nonenteral feeding Ans -bypasses digestive tract -nutrients delivered via bloodstream -large vessel allows dilution peg feeding stands for Ans percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy AKA g tube what is peg feeding Ans -dr views stomach via scope, tube inserted -allows long term feeding nasogastric tube Ans -tube via nose pharynx esophagus delivering nutrients to stomach -short term -increased reflux risk -nonoral feeding option Ans -nothing by mouth -minimally responsive...

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Which is a positive nonverbal behavior of an interviewer? Bland expression High-pitched tone Equal-status seating Slouching in the chair Ans Equal-status seating Which is the primary purpose of interviewing a patient? To allow the patient to become acquainted with the nurse To teach preventive health care methods to the patient To get the patient's health history and current health status To correlate the patient's complaints with objective signs Ans To get t...

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Which of the following is within the role of the LPN/LVN Ans Changing a dressing on a postoperative patient Collaborating with the physical therapist on how to motivate the patient to ambulate Advocating for a patient with a physician when prescribed pain medication in insufficient Teaching the patient about the side effects of a new medication What should be the first thing considered before delegating a specific task? Ans Know whether the task is within the scope ...

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Purpose of the hematologic system Ans -blood formation -transport of O2, CO2, metabolites, nutrients and hormones -involved in immune reactions -hemostasis -acid-base balance -fluid balance -temperature regulation components of the hematologic system Ans -blood (solids-RBCs, WBCs, thrombocytes and liquid-plasma) -bone marrow (RBCs, WBCs and platelets are formed here) -liver (produces prothrombin and other clotting factors such as Vit K formation, stores RBCs and extra iron/ferritin) -...

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What is the primary purpose of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005? Ans improve quality of patient care and patient outcomes by encouraging providers to report safety events to PSO's. How are providers protected in the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005? (2) Ans 1. confidentiality and privilege protection 2. reduce risk and hazards What are three goals of the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005? Ans 1. encourage developmen...

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Unique characteristics of clostridial diseases Ans Bacterial, Gram +, Spore formers Chauveoi causes what clostridial disease? Ans Blackleg Acronym for the clostridial diseases Ans CSNSHP Specticum causes what clostridial disease? Ans Malignant Edema Novyi causes what clostridial disease? Ans Infectious Nectrotic Hepatitis Sorely causes what clostridial disease? Ans Big head Haemolyticum causes what clostridial disease? Ans Red water disease Where d...

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quality indicators that measure quality Ans · core measures (Zerwekh & Garneau (2018), pg. 504) · restraint use, nursing and medical protocols · avoiding use of medical abbreviations (including illegible hand writing) · safety such as: latex free products and preventing needle sticks · preventing adverse outcomes · Standards that guide Quality How is quality measured Ans · QI departments · Prioritizing and looking at 'high risk' items, trending data and patte...

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Initial fasting glucose test/glucose screen (normal value and next step if not normal) Ans The initial screen should be <140 mg/dL; if it is 140 or higher, a three hour glucose tolerance test will be administered 3 hour glucose tolerance test and when to diagnose gestational diabetes Ans - Prior to drinking glucose solution, normal fasting blood glucose should be <95 mg/dL - 1 hour after drinking glucose solution, normal blood glucose should be <180 mg/dL - 2 hours af...

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D. Encourage the mother to verbalize her disappointment. Ans The nurse is caring for a woman who gave birth to a daughter yesterdaybut greatly desired a son. Today she seems withdrawn, staying in bed and staring at a wall. What is the most appropriate intervention? A. Monitor this normal response after delivery. B. Refer the client for a psychiatric consultation. C. Tell the client she should be thankful her baby is healthy. D. Encourage the mother to verbalize her disappoin...

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