Pyrexia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 a,d,e,f - CORRECT ANSWER-A client with a primary brain tumor has developed syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse will expect to see which clinical findings upon assessment? (Select all that apply). a. Nausea and vomiting b. Hyperthermia c. Bradycardia d. Increased weight e. Decreased serum sodium f. Decreased level of consciousness a,b - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse is car...

AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A with Complete Solutions (2023) 1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria - ANSWER-D. Malaria 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics - ANSWER-A. Analgesics and antipyretics 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as ne...

Alkylating agents - ANSWER Classification Break DNA helix strand, thereby interfering with DNA replication Altretamine (Hexalen) - ANSWER Alkylating Agent PO Ovarian CA Side effects- nausea, vomiting, skin rash, hypersensitivity reaction, diarrhea Dose limiting - neuro-toxicity, peripheral neuropathy, myelosuppression Bendamustine (Treanda/Bendeka) - ANSWER Alkylating agent IV CLL or Indolent NHL Side effects- pyrexia, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, TLS, hepatotoxicity, vein irr...

Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate Course (ONS,ONCC) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024 Alkylating agents - CORRECT ANSWER-Classification Break DNA helix strand, thereby interfering with DNA replication Altretamine (Hexalen) - CORRECT ANSWER-Alkylating Agent PO Ovarian CA Side effects- nausea, vomiting, skin rash, hypersensitivity reaction, diarrhea Dose limiting - neuro-toxicity, peripheral neuropathy, myelosuppression Bendamustine (Treanda/Bendeka) - CORRECT ANSWER-Alkylating...

NREMT Advanced-EMT Exam 2023 Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC - ANS-- BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT - ANS-- General Impression; - Chief Complaints, Life Threats (hemorrhage); - AVPU; - ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); - Transport Decision (Load and Go or Stay and Play) Components of...

NUR 2115 / NUR 211 Exam 1 Fundamentals of Nursing 1. Using the principles of standard precautions, the nurse would wear gloves in what nursing interventions? A. Providing a back massage B. Feeding a client C. Providing hair care D. Providing oral hygiene 2. The nurse is preparing to take vital sign in an alert client admitted to the hospital with dehydration secondary to vomiting and diarrhea. What is the best method used to assess the client’s temperature? A. Oral B. Axillary C...

A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia - ANSWER-FALSE tachycardia Water-soluble vitamins are A,D,E, and K - ANSWER-False fat-soluble Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism - ANSWER-True Some states consider it legal for Medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment - ANSWER-false It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it - ANSWER-True A physician cannot be held responsible for the ...

Pyrexia Correct Answer-another term for fever Hypoxia Correct Answer-Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood c. Calcium channel blockers or digitalis medications. Correct Answer-The nurse is caring for a patient who has a pulse rate of 44. His blood pressure is within normal limits. In trying to determine the cause of the patient's low heart rate, the nurse would suspect a. That the patient would have a fever. b. Possible hemorrhage or bleeding. c. Calcium ...

Newborns who don't need resus - assessments. CORRECT ANSWER Full term Clear liquor Breathing crying Good muscle 4 categories of action in neonatal resus CORRECT ANSWER 1. Initial stabilization (warmth, neutral position, clear airway, dry, stimulation, reposition) 2.Ventilation 3. Chest compression 4. adrenaline and or volume expansion Maternal risk factors for resus CORRECT ANSWER PROM >18hrs Pregnancy induced hypertension/chronic hypertension Substance abuse or drug therapy G...

(NGN)NCLEX NGN RN EXAM 2024(VERSION 3) ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES A+GRADE A nurse assesses an oral temperature for an adult patient. The patient's temperature is 37.5°C (99.5°F). What term would the nurse use to report this temperature? a. Febrile b. Hypothermia c. Hypertension d. Afebrile - ANSWER>>d. Afebrile means without fever. RATIONALE: This temperature is within the normal range for an adult. Fever (pyrexia) is an e...

ECG  History of the ECG.  Orientation of leads  Information obtained from an ECG  ECG paper  Anatomy of the heart  ECG interpretation 1. History The ECG has been in use for over a century. A British physiologist, Augustus Waller, performed the first ECG recording in 1887, and he gave demonstrations of his technique, using his dog, Jimmy, as the “patient”. Einthoven, from Holland, was present at such a demonstration. Willem Einthoven constructed his well-kno...