Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Electrostatic Energy and Capacitors

Which of the following would best define a behavioral emergency? A A patient that cannot be woken up B A patient that is having difficulty speaking C A patient unable to walk as he normally would D A patient exhibiting harmful behavior - A patient exhibiting harmful behavior A 50-year-old male has had an acute onset of altered mental status and erratic behavior. You find him with a stumbling gate and slurred speech. The patient's wife states the patient has not been abusing alcohol and...

CHAPTER 23- ENDOCRINE EMERGENCIES EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022 1. The endocrine system comprises a network of ___________ that produce and secrete chemical messengers called ____________. A) glands, hormones B) nodes, catecholamines C) vessels, leukotrienes D) synapses, neurotransmitters - ANS-Ans: A 2. Which of the following is/are NOT an exocrine gland? A) Liver B) Sweat glands C) Salivary glands D) Adrenal glands - ANS-Ans: D 3. Unlike exocrine glands, endocrine gland...

1. An infant boy was born just a few minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the initial assessment. Part of the assessment includes the Apgar score. The Apgar assessment is performed: a. only if the newborn is in obvious distress. b. once by the obstetrician, just after the birth. c. at least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. d. every 15 minutes during the newborn's first hour after birth. - ANS: C Apgar scoring is performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. Scoring may c...

1. An infant boy was born just a few minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the initial assessment. Part of the assessment includes the Apgar score. The Apgar assessment is performed: a. only if the newborn is in obvious distress. b. once by the obstetrician, just after the birth. c. at least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. d. every 15 minutes during the newborn's first hour after birth. - ANS: C Apgar scoring is performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. Scoring may c...

The nurse places a newborn weighing 1400 g in a polyethylene bag. Why would the nurse do this? - Prevent heat loss Rationale: Newborns weighing 1400 g are considered very low birth weight babies, and these infants are at a higher risk for hypothermia. Therefore, the nurse places the newborn in a polyethylene bag to decrease heat and water loss. The nurse should constantly monitor the neonate for an increase in body temperature to assess if the infant is developing an infection. Whic...

Chapter 23 Test 7th Grade - The Oil Boom Games and activities question and answer

Congregation - An organized group of people who share religious beliefs, customs, or practices. The congregation has an internal governance structure and may be independent or affiliated to local or national denominations. It is a community within the larger community. Congregation-based model - A faith community nurse serving a particular faith community by virtue of a contract or job description; supports the concept of a faith community nurse who can be paid or serve as a volunteer...

3 Factors responsible for BP - - Cardiac Output (primary determinant of systolic BP) - Blood Volume - Peripheral Vascular Resistance (primary determinant of diastolic pressure) 3 principles relating to cardiac output - - Preload (impact of venous system) - Afterload (impact of arterial system) - Contractility (pumping action of heart) A direct renin inhibitor aliskiren (Tekturna) is not as effective in which populations? - - African Americans - Older adults A patient has been prescribed...