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CPHON Exam 93 Questions with Verified Answers G1 - CORRECT ANSWER The first gap, or growth phase, of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase before DNA synthesis begins. Cell grows larger and produces ribosome and proteins. S - CORRECT ANSWER All 46 chromosomes are replicated in the cells nucleus G2 - CORRECT ANSWER The second gap, or growth phase, of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase after DNA synthesis occurs. DNA is condensed into rod form . (...

Which sedative allows for a more normal sleep wake cycle? ~ Precedex Whcih sedative has less effect on BP- less hypotension? ~ Precedex What is a sedative that i good for psychosis? ~ Haldol What should we be cautious of when using haldol? ~ careful in elderly and EKG concern for QT prolongation! What is SIRS? ~ systemic inflammatory response syndrome- can occur absent of infection- one study showed 93 of ICU pts to have SIRS What % of patients with SIRS has an infection? ~ 50% so r...

Exam 3: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION In the context of burn care, what does the acronym ABCs stand for, and why is it important to monitor for compartment syndrome in patients with circumferential burns? Answer: AB - airway and breathing - ensure there is a patent airway via consistent respiratory assessments. Look for signs of inhalation injuries such as singed facial hairs, bla...

Which of the following are not appropriate interventions for decreasing the incidence of the systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) and multiple organ failure (MOF)? - Early fixation of long bone fractures. - Infusion of anti-TNF-α antibody. - Early enteral feeding. - Decreased ventilatory tidal volumes. ~~~ Infusion of anti-TNF-α antibody. (Given the role which TNF-α has been shown to play in SIRS and MOF, blocking its actions by an antibody seems intuitively attractive. Further, a...

HESI RN EXIT Exam Questions and Answers_ A+ Graded 100% Pass The nurse is caring for a client who has developed cardiac tamponade. Which finding would the nurse anticipate? A) Widening pulse pressure B) Pleural friction rub C) Distended neck veins D) Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-C) Distended neck veins A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ask the patien...

how to calculate cardiac output :~~ CO = SV x HR Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) :~~ MAP= SBP + 2(DBP) / 3 Normal= 70-105mmHg Needs to be >65mmHg to perfuse ONLY the vital organs. THIS IS NOT NORMAL Use A line to measure Pulmonary Artery Catheter Pressures :~~ PA pressures- (distal port) PAS= 15-30mmHg PAD 8-15mmHg SIRS :~~ systemic inflammatory response syndrome. does not have to be associated with an infection. 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ Master...

Empiric therapy Best guess at causative organism and susceptibility No culture and susceptibility results available Directed at organisms that are known to cause the infection Definitive therapy Choosing agent after culture and susceptibility reports available Choose antimicrobial of choice for infection if it is susceptible and there are no contraindications Pharmacodynamics ideal, concerntration dep. Cmax >>> MIC want high peak compared to MIC LARGE DOSES less frequen...

DaVita Hemodialysis ExamDefine the term AKI - correct answer -Term incorporates a wide spectrum of kidney issues. -Includes acute kidney failure as well as less catastrophic kidney function changes -May dialyze in an out-patient facility until kidney function recovers Give 3 examples of pre- renal causes of AKI - correct answer obstruction, volume depletion, impaired cardiac function Give 3 examples of intra-renal causes of AKI - correct answer Ischemic ATN Sepsis SIRS Septic shock A...

TCRN Review - Special Situations (Shock, Psychosocial Issues Related to Trauma, SIRS & MODS)-212 questions with Complete Solutions on exam) Describe the process of Obstructive Shock. - CORRECT ANSWER Myocardium contracts against high afterload -> Sympathetic over activity leads to vasoconstriction in order to maintain BP -> Despite normal BP, organs are poorly perfused due to a reduction in blood flow -> Back pressure leads to venous congestion List the 4 Classifications of...

1. list ottawa ankle rules 2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - Answer-1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: - medial malleolus tenderness - lateral malleolus tenderness - navicular tenderensss - 5th metatarsal tendereness 2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx name SIRS criteria (4) Describe CHEST study findings - Answer-1. Temp < 36 or >38 2. HR >90 3. RR >20 or PaCO2 <32 4. WBC 4,000 > x ...