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Heberden's nodes are commonly found in which one of the following diseases? Degenerative joint disease You are beginning the examination of the skin on a 25-year-old teacher. You have previously elicited that she came to the office for evaluation of fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. You strongly suspect that she has hypothyroidism. What is the expected moisture and texture of the skin of the patient with hypothyroidism dry and rough You are assessing a patient with joint pain and are t...

A SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST IS PREPARING THE INCISION SITE FOR THE DRESSING FOLLWING A (TAH). THE PATIENT HAS DEVELOPED A HEMATOMA AT THE INCISION SITE. THE SURGEON HAS LEFT THE ROOM. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHOULD THE SURGICAL TECH TAKE? A. PLACE A PRESSURE DRESSING B. COVER WITH DERMABOND C. STERI-STRIP THE INCISION D. HAVE THE SURGEION RETURN D. HAVE THE SURGEON RETURN WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A SIGN OF CARDIAC ARREST? A. EDEMA B. CONVULSION C. CYANOSIS D. HYPERTENSION C. C...

What qualities should an MA posess? Dependability Courtesy Initiative Interpersonal Skills An implied contract in which the physician is expected to assess and treat the patient with the same amount of knowledge, skill, and judgement as another physician under the same circumstances. Physician-Patient Relationship What are the rules that must be followed under the Physician-Patient Relationship? The patient is expected to compensate the physician for all services provided. The patient i...

Which of the following is an OSHA regulation that must be reviewed yearly to ensure compliance? -workplace violence prevention plan -emergency action plan -needlestick and sharp injuries report -bloodborne pathogens standard bloodborne pathogens standard A medical administrative assistant is scheduling a patient for a procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? -Provide test preparation instructions -ensure that a signed consent form is filed in the pat...

CHAPTER 1 Nursing Today Benner's Model of Novice to Expert Novice Advanced beginner Competent Proficient Expert ANA definition of nursing the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations ANA Standards of Nursing Practice Assessment Diagnosis Outcomes Identification Pla...

Stimulant Medications: Methylphenidate -Low risk of adverse effects -Available formulations: • Ritalin - available in immediate release (IR) and extended release (XR) available in beads that may be sprinkled on food for children who cannot swallow pills • Concerta biphasic - combined immediate and delayed release in one medication • Daytrana - patch applied in AM and removed after 9 hour Stimulant Medications: Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin) -Available in IR and ER -More potent than R...

Clinical Judgment Outcome of critical thinking and decision making. Critical Thinking Analyzing and evaluating information for decision making. LPN/LVN Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse. Patient-Centered Care Care focused on individual patient needs and preferences. Intellectual Integrity Maintaining honesty and accountability in nursing practice. Cues Observable data that indicate a patient's condition. Communication Exchange of information between nurse and pat...

Can an RN delegate to the LPN to provide tracheostomy care to a client with pneumonia? Yes. A nurse on a med-surg unit has received change-of-shift report & will care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's needs may the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hrs ago w/aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching w/a client who is learning to walk using a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary inco...

How long after birth is APGAR scoring done? first minute 5 minutes when is APGAR scoring done at 10 minutes? when the initial score is 0-6 what is the expected APGAR score? 7-10 what does an APGAR score of 4-6 indicate? moderate difficulty with extrauterine life what does an APGAR score of 0-3 indicate? severe distress what are the five criteria that make up APGAR scoring? heart rate, respiratory rate, muscle tone, reflex irritability, color how is HR scored via APGAR? 0 - absent...

A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to promote elimination of the calculi? Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled. Withhold thiazide diuretics. Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day. Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container. Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day. The nurse should encourage the client to consume at least 3 L of fluid each day. Increase...