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What is encephalitis? inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the tx...

What is the most preferred site for venipuncture? Median Cubital Prior to preforming the capillary (dermal) puncture the PT should select the Lancet size When collecting blood cultures from an adult patient it is recommended to collect 8-10 mL per bottle Feather edge reflects the correct results for a Peripheral Blood Smear What tests require fasting Glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, vitamin & mineral problems and pregnancy When entering a patients room you should introdu...

What is a leveraged buyout, and why does it work? In a leveraged buyout (LBO), a private equity (PE) firm acquires a company using Debt and Equity, operates it, and sells it later to realize a return. Leverage amplifies returns by using borrowed money, which increases profits if the deal performs well. However, it also increases risk if the deal underperforms. 2. Why do PE firms use leverage when buying companies? Leverage amplifies returns by reducing the amount of Equity the PE fi...

Common Political Questions Guaranty Clause; Impeachment; Declaration of War Political Question Not a matter of the supreme court & must be left to legislature. Does not appear in the constitution. Does not mean elected officials cannot be sued for official actions. Justiciability Types of matters the court can adjudicate. Political questions are non-justiciable. Judicial Review Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws. What is not an element of justiciability? ...

T/F: all offspring of a homozygous dominant parent and a heterozygous parent will exhibit the dominant form of the trait in question T what does spermatogenesis result in? 4 viable sperm cells what is the results of meiosis? either 4 sperm cells (spermatids) or 1 egg what is encephalization? an increased ratio of brain to body size of the early primates from the Miocene Epoch, which most resembles modern orangutans? Sivapithecus what are the four sub￾disciplines of anthropo...

Stress as a biological response The state manifested by a specific syndrome, which consist of all the nonspecifically-induced changes within a biological system. This is known also as Fight or flight. Adaptation Restoration of the body to homeostasis following a physiological and/or psychological response to stress. Maladaptive A failure of the body to return to homeostasis following a physiological and/or psychological response to stress, disrupting the individuals integrity. Hans...

A post cardiac arrest patient who experienced in-hospital cardiac arrest is unable to follow verbal commands. Which interventions would be appropriate for this patient? Implement Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) Obtain brain imaging Establish EEG monitoring What initial interventions are appropriate for the primary assessment of a patient who has achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC)? Consider placement of an ET tube to support mechanical ventilation; if endotr...

Compartment syndrome Early signs: intense pain with movement, capillary refill less than 2 seconds, erythema of the toes, bounding distal pulses Hemolytic transfusion reaction Manifestations: chills, back pain, hypertension Preventing hip dislocation Action: place two bed pillows between the legs when in bed Allergic cross-reactivity Risk for client with allergy to bananas: latex Incentive spirometer Instruction: hold breaths about 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling Low serum potassium...

AA - answer-Alcoholics Anonymous AAROM - answer-active assisted range of motion HEP - answer-home exercise program IND - answer-Independent explain therapist note: Pt will perform 5xsts with no UE support from 22" EOM x supervision : goal: to improve strength - answer-5x STs: The patient will perform the Sit-to-Stand exercise five times. This exercise and the time it takes to complete it are used to assess the patient's functional lower extremity strength and balance. no U...

What would be the Greatest Benefits for Information Technology Customer Service What information technology projects goals has the most value Reducing Cost/Improve Productivity Management Information System (MIS) a general name for the business function and academic discipline covering the application of people, technologies, and procedures. Information Technology (IT) is a field concrned with te use of technology in managing and processing information.It consist of hard...