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Test Bank for McCance and Huethers Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 9th Edition Rogers Chapter 1-49 + NCLEX Case Studies with answers Contents PART ONE: Central Concepts of Pathophysiology: Cells and Tissues UNIT I The Cell 1 Cellular Biology 2 Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents 3 The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases UNIT II Genes and Gene-Environment Interaction 4 Genes and Genetic Disea...

Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critical Care Medicine ANS: A The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association suppor...

ATI Adult Health Nursing - Chapters 41-58 (Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 9th Edition, Cooper, Gosnell Test Bank Study Resources for NCLEX-PN® Chapter 41. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 42. Care of the Surgical Patient Chapter 43. Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder Chapter 44. Care of the Patient with a Musculoskeletal Disorder Chapter 45. Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder Chapter 46. Care of the Patient with a Gallbladder, Liver,...

Cardiovascular NCLEX questions and answers already passed Which of the following are most likely to be early signs of cardiac problems in older persons? (Select all that apply.) Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Sudden changes in GI function Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Rationale: Many cardiovascular functions are complicated in that they involve many other systems. Mental status changes, agitation, and falls can be early signs of cardiac problems ...

Cardiovascular NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed A 65-year-old male develops blockage in the pulmonary artery. As a result of the blockage, blood would first back up into the: a. Aorta b. Left ventricle c. Pulmonary veins d. Right ventricle d. Right ventricle A nurse is teaching about the heart. Which information should the nurse include? The chamber of the heart that generates the highest pressure is the: a. Right atrium b. Left atrium c. Left ventricle d. Right ...

Cardiovascular NCLEX Questions and Answers Already Passed The home care nurse is teaching the patient how to best monitor his edema. What is the best method for a patient at home to monitor his peripheral edema? A. Checking for pitting B. Measuring the extremity C. Measuring intake and output D. Taking daily weight measurements D. taking daily weight measurements When a patient returns to the unit after a cardiac catheterization, which nursing intervention should immediately follo...

Cardiovascular NCLEX style questionsWhich cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with myocardial infarction? a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) b. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) c. Troponin d. WBC - correct answer c. Troponin Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a MI? a. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis b. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin c. Intermittent claudication and p...

Which of the following are most likely to be early signs of cardiac problems in older persons? (Select all that apply.) Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Sudden changes in GI function Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Rationale: Many cardiovascular functions are complicated in that they involve many other systems. Mental status changes, agitation, and falls can be early signs of cardiac problems in the older person. Changes in function in the GI system are not...

cardiovascular NCLEX questionsA 65-year-old male develops blockage in the pulmonary artery. As a result of the blockage, blood would first back up into the: a. Aorta b. Left ventricle c. Pulmonary veins d. Right ventricle - correct answer d. Right ventricle A nurse is teaching about the heart. Which information should the nurse include? The chamber of the heart that generates the highest pressure is the: a. Right atrium b. Left atrium c. Left ventricle d. Right ventricle - correct a...

Cardiovascular NCLEX questionsWhich of the following are most likely to be early signs of cardiac problems in older persons? (Select all that apply.) Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Sudden changes in GI function - correct answer Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Rationale: Many cardiovascular functions are complicated in that they involve many other systems. Mental status changes, agitation, and falls can be early signs of cardiac problems in the older...

253 - Cardiovascular NCLEX QuestionsThe nurse is reviewing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PR interval is 0.16 second, and QRS complexes measure 0.06 second. The overall heart rate is 64 beats/minute. Which would be a correct interpretation based on these characteristics? 1.Sinus bradycardia 2.Sick sinus syndrome 3.Normal sinus rhythm 4.First-degree heart block - correct answer 3. Normal sinus rhythm is defined as a regular rhythm, with an o...