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What is the #1 infection control practice for reducing the transmission of disease? Correct Answer Hand washing FMC policy states that anyone potentially exposed to HIV receive prophylaxis within ____ hours. Correct Answer 2 The urinary system is made up of what? Correct Answer 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, a bladder & a urethra. The kidneys produce urine which is transported by the _______ to the ______ to be stored and then excreted from the body via the ________. Correct Answer ureters, blad...

Test Bank for Principles of Human Anatomy 15e 15th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora, Mark Nielsen. ISBN-13: 2860 Full Chapters test bank included - Chapter names given below - This PDF includes TEST BANK only for full chapters CHAPTER 1: An Introduction to the Human Body Introduction 1.1 Anatomy Defined 1.2 Levels of Body Organization and Body Systems 1.3 Life Processes 1.4 Basic Anatomical Terminology 1.5 Body Cavities 1.6 Abdominopelvic Regions and Quadrants 1.7 The Human Body and Di...

1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by in...

HESI RN Med Surge Proctored Exam (Graded A)| Questions and Answers with Rationales| Latest 2023/2024 1. A tornado warning alarm has been activated at the local hospital. Which action should the charge nurse working on a surgical unit implement first? A. Instruct the nursing staff to close all window blinds and curtains in clients' rooms. B. Move clients and visitors into the hallways and close all doors to clients' rooms. C. Visually confirm the location of the tornado by checking th...

Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Exam A+ Latest Updated Solutions 2024. Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical 1. A nurse is reviewing the cause of gout with a group of nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "Uric acid levels drop and calcium forms precipitate." Rationale: With gout, clients have hyperuricemia, rather than a reduction in uric acid. B. "Tophi form in the kidneys and they impair the excretion of uric acid." Rationale: Tophi, or deposits i...

HESI VI/V2 A&P The characteristics of viral herpes What gland produces sweat Artery in neck Most abundant tissue of body Boxer broke something of the nose what bone Something another break in Humerus Watery substance in aqueous something is what part of body Malleus incus and stapes Chemoreceptors stimulate Hemoglobin was on the so know what it does They asked what vessel carry’s oxygen back to heart What organ has to do with blood sugar Which of the following is a structure found in the upper...

NUR 265 Exam 1 Study Questions and Answers.  The 2 major functions of the kidneys are to secrete erythropoietin and renin, which stimulate red blood cell production and blood pressure respectively, and to make urine.  The number one objective sign of anemia is increased heart rate.  The number one subjective sign of anemia is fatigue.  The only difference between acute renal failure and chronic renal failure is that acute renal failure is reversible.  Kidney failure is defined by ...

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology II: Module 7 Exam Question and answer 100% correct 2023True or False: The bladder drains into the ureters. false A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the T5 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not? No, the kidneys lie between the T-12 and L-3 Describe the consistency and purpose of the renal fascia. The outer renal fascia is dense fibrous connective tissue which keeps ...

1. Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except: 1. The kidney can maintain a constant GFR despite variations in the arterial blood pressure of the rest of the body. 2. The sympathetic nervous system can supersede the renal autoregulatory system. 3. The RAA responds when blood pressure rises above normal limits. b. ADH levels will rise under which of the following circumstances? 1. Severe hemorrhage 2. Excessive sweating 3. Diarrhea 4. All of the abov...

CCHT Exam Review 1. The functional unit of the kidney, or the structure in the kidney that does the work, is the:: Nephron 2. A nephron is made up of:: A glomerulus and a tubule 3. The endocrine functions of the kidney includes:: Making erythropoietin and the active form of vitamin D