Infection of the appendix Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology. 1. Anatomic position 2. Which of the following is a structure found in the upper respiratory? 3. A person who has damage to their ulnar nerve will have decreases sensation in 4. Which bone dose not articulate with any other bone? 5. Which of the following statements best describe endocrine glands? 6. Diet is important because bone are storage places for 7. Which organ is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system? 8. Red blood cell production...

The nurse is admitting an older patient from a nursing home. During the assessment, the nurse notes a shallow open reddish, pink ulcer without slough on the right heel of the patient. How will the nurse stage this pressure ulcer? a. Stage I b. Stage II c. Stage III d. Stage IV ANS: B This would be a Stage II pressure ulcer because it presents as partial-thickness skin loss involving epidermis and dermis. The ulcer presents clinically as an abrasion, blister, or shallow crater. Stage I ...

What are the 3 types of dispositions? Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? history of present illness What does ROS stand for? review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? subjective The physical exam is what type of information? objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? PE What section focuses directly on the chief complaint? HPI If som...

NREMT Paramedic Exam(National Registry)Latest 2023 stridor - Answer Harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, swelling, fb in upper airway. Croup is an example Snoring - Answer The sound of the soft tissue of the upper airway creating a partial obstruction of air flow. The tongue blocking the airway is an example. gurgling - Answer indicates presence of fluid in the upper airway, need for suctioning Decorticate - Answer elbows and hands flexed, and legs flexed. They are internally rotat...

RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 LATEST 2024/2025 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SOLVED 100% Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) Ans- Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage Ans- Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain Ans- Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. Ans- Chronic...

ATI RN PEDIATRIC PROCTOR EXAM 2019 1. A nurse is preparing to assess a 4-year old child’s visual acuity. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan first? • Use a tumbling E chart for the assessment • Position the child 4.6 meters (15 feet) from the chart • Assess both eyes together first, then each eye separately • Test the child without glasses before testing with glasses 2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a parent of a child who has juvenile idiopathic ...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2023 LATEST UPDATE {VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS} GRADED A The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope - answ...

 REAL HESI RN Med SURG  ALL VERSIONS IN ONE DEAL  QUESTIONS FROM REAL TEST  (I scored 1413!!!) SAMPLES/PREVIEWS 2022 HESI Med-Surg v2 16. an older adult male is admitted three days after a fall because his wife called 911 this morning when he became confused. the client has a history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes and has vital signs on admission heart rate 120 beats respirations 12 breaths and blood pressure 180/96. which assessment f...

"Inflammation helps your body to produce the right antibodies to fight the infection." - A 23-year-old man has received a recent diagnosis of appendicitis following 24 hours of acute abdominal pain. The nurse practitioner providing care for the man is explaining that while it is unpleasant, the inflammation of his appendix is playing a role in his body's fight against the underlying infectious process. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse practitioner eliminate from his...

2022 HESI Med-Surg v2 16. an older adult male is admitted three days after a fall because his wife called 911 this morning when he became confused. the client has a history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes and has vital signs on admission heart rate 120 beats respirations 12 breaths and blood pressure 180/96. which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? 6. A client who is receiving external beam radiation therapy to the spine for cancer palliation deve...