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NCLEX PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client with diabetes mellitus. The initial assessment reveals that the client is unresponsive, BP is 98/64, Resp 38, HR 100, T 97.2ºF (36.2º C). The nurse notes a fruity smell on the client's breath. The nurse recognizes that the client is in which acid-base imbalance? 1. Respiratory acidosis 2. Respiratory alkalosis 3. Metabolic acidosis 4. Metabolic alkalosis - correc...

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

Hondros Nur 176 exam 1 Questions and Answers 100% correct Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden onset, underweight, Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys, obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck) skin tags S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce co...

HESI Health and Physical Assessment Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024] When assessing a client who had a thyroidectomy yesterday, which cue would the nurse associate with an initial sign of hypocalcemia? Headache Pallor Paresthesias Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER Paresthesias Rationale Normally, calcium ions block the movement of sodium into cells. When calcium is low, this allows sodium to move freely into cells, creating increased excitability of the nervo...

HESI Health and Physical Assessment Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024] When assessing a client who had a thyroidectomy yesterday, which cue would the nurse associate with an initial sign of hypocalcemia? Headache Pallor Paresthesias Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER Paresthesias Rationale Normally, calcium ions block the movement of sodium into cells. When calcium is low, this allows sodium to move freely into cells, creating increased excitability of the nervo...

Wheezing means? Powerful indication of what? correct answer: bronchospasm edema excessive secretions obstructive lung dz What is the order for physical assessment with respiratory? correct answer: Inspect Palpate Percuss Auscultate What patients are contraindicated for PFTs (pulmonary function tests)? correct answer: Acute severe asthma resp distress angina pnemo hemoptysis active TB What is kussmaul respirations? correct answer: rapid, large volume breathing = relate...

The nurse is caring for a 27-yr-old man with multiple fractured ribs from a motor vehicle crash. Which clinical manifestation, if experienced by the patient, is an early indication that the patient is developing respiratory failure? A Tachycardia and pursed lip breathing B Kussmaul respirations and hypotension C Frequent position changes and agitation D Cyanosis and increased capillary refill time CORRECT ANSWER C Frequent position changes and agitation (A change in mental status i...

Internal Medicine EOR Review (UPDATED TABLE GUIDE). Internal Medicine EOR Review Cardiology (20%) Angina Pectoris Stable Unstable Prinzmetal Predictable pattern* Aggravated c exertion; alleviated c rest or NTG; Caused by FIXED* plaque EKG: STd ONLY* Outpatient Setting Unpredictable pattern* New onset while RESTING*; NOT alleviated c rest EKG: STd or TWi* MUST ADMIT* Unpredictable/EPISODIC pattern* Triggered by COCAINE*, alcohol or triptans* EKG: STe +/- reciprocal changes M...

A patient with recurrent shortness of breath has just had a bronchoscopy. What is a priority nursing action immediately after the procedure? -Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. -Assess the patient's level of consciousness. -Monitor and manage the patient's level of pain. -Assess the patient's heart rate and blood pressure. CORRECT ANSWER Monitor the patient for laryngeal edema. Rationale: Priorities for assessment are the patient's airway and breathing, both of which may be c...

NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Latest Update Already Passed Document Content and Description Below NREMT Practice Test Bank - Multiple Choice Latest Update Already Passed Hypoglycemia and acute ischemic stroke can present similarly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain func tion. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by low levels of glucose in the b...