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Heart: A muscular organ located in the chest, slightly left of the midline. It pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products. Lungs: Paired organs situated in the chest cavity, responsible for gas exchange. Oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is expelled during breathing. Liver: The largest internal organ, located in the upper right abdomen. It performs a variety of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the p...

A 9-month-old child is seen in the well clinic. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse expect to see? SATA (A) Plays peek-a-boo (B) Walks independently (C) Feeds self with a spoon (D) Stacks 2 blocks together (E) Transfers objects from hand to hand -walks independently at 15 months -feeds self with spoon at 18 months -stacks 2 blocks together at 18 months -The mother of a six-year-old child arrives at the clinic because the child has been experiencing red and swolle...

1) The mother of a 4-year-old child asks the nurse what she can do to help her other children cope with their sibling's repeated hospitalizations. Which is the best response that the nurse should offer? A. Inform the parent that the child is too young to visit the hospital. B. Suggest that the child visit a grandmother until the sibling returns home. C. Ask the mother if the child asks when the sibling will be discharged. D. Encourage the mother to have the children visit the hospitalized s...

An RN from the orthopedic unit has been floated to the medical unit. Which client assignment for the floated RN is best? A. The client with a resolving pulmonary embolus who is receiving oxygen at 6 L/min through a nasal cannula B. The client with chronic lung disease who is being evaluated for possible home oxygen use C. The client with a newly placed tracheostomy who is receiving oxygen through a tracheostomy collar D. The client with chronic bronchitis who is receiving oxygen at 60% thr...

What are predisposing conditions associated with Bile Duct Carcinoma (Cholangiocarcinoma)? - -ulcerative colitis, sclerosing cholangitis, Caroli's disease, choledochal cyst, parasitic infections -What is the name of the cholangiocarcinoma located at the hepatic hilum? - -Klatskin tumor (should be seen without extrahepatic bile duct dilatation) -What are some possible causes of urinomas? - -renal trauma, surgery, or an obstructing lesion -What 2 conditions are commonly associated with u...

-If a patient has Starr-Edwards valve in both the mitral and aortic positions, mitral regurgitation might be best detected from which window? a. Subcostal b. Left parasternal c. Apical d. Suprasternal -All of the following will cause aortic dilatation EXCEPT a. Marfan's Syndrome b. Systemic hypertension c. Type I dissection d. Pulmonary hypertension -When using M-mode to interrogate a Starr-Edwards mitral valve which window could you use? a. Apical b. Suprasternal c. Paraster...

result in her being found guilty? A) Jane paid a commission to her licensed personal assistant. B) Jane paid a commission to the wife of one of her licensees who was recently killed in an auto accident. The deceased licensee had earned the commission prior to his death. C) Jane paid a commission plus a bonus to one of her licensees. D) Jane paid a commission to a Florida licensee who is not licensed in Georgia for licensing activity in Georgia. -Any salesperson can legally receive her s...

The nurse case manager is planning a care conference about a young child who has complex health care needs and will soon be discharged home. Whom should the nurse invite to the conference? a. Family and nursing staff b. Social worker, nursing staff, and primary care physician c. Family and key health professionals involved in childs care d. Primary care physician and key health professionals involved in childs care - -ANS: C A multidisciplinary conference is necessary for coordination of...

A nurse is assigned to care for a client with chronic renal failure who is undergoing hemodialysis through an internal AV fistula in the RA. Which intervention should the nurse implement in caring for the client? SATA a. Assessing the radial pulse in the right extremity b. Using the LA to take BP readings c. Drawing pre-dialysis blood specimens from the LA d. Assessing the area over the AV fistula for a bruit and three each shift e. Placing a pressure dressing over the site after each dialy...

Research has shown that 80% to 90% of gastric ulcers are caused by infection with the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria. H. pylori infection is present in 20% to 30% of people in the United States. Some people experience no signs or symptoms, whereas others develop ulcers. - -Which bacteria is often the cause of stomach ulcers? a. Escherichia coli b. Helicobacter pylori c. Staphylococcus aureus d. Streptococcus pneumoniae A major sign that indicates an ulcer is getting worse is b...

Real property interests include... - -an appurtenance that goes with the land. Examples: buildings, fences, trees, water rights, the ground below, mineral rights, air rights, easements -What is a form of ownership that is restricted to husbands and wives? - -Tenancy by the entirety. Each owns the entire parcel. Neither can separately convey and interest during the other's life time. On the death of a spouse, the survivor owns the property Divorce would change this ownership to a te...

-Does the nervous system or endocrine system react faster to external/-Does the nervous system or endocrine system react faster to external/internal stimuli - -nervous system -Endocrine system and nervous system use what to coordinate activities of body parts - -chemical messengers -nervous system: neurons release _____ that excite other neurons - -neurotransmitters -Does the nervous system react slower or faster to external stimuli than the endocrine system? - -faster -hormones in...

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 pne umonia 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...

anatomical position - -To stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward -saggital plane - -divides the body into a right and left side -midsagittal plane - -divides the body into equal right and left sides -perisagittal plane - -Dividing into unequal left and right planes -frontal plane (coronal plane) - -divides body into anterior and posterior sides -transverse plane - -horizontal division of the body into upper and lower portions -Anterior (ventral...

54324yo female is dx'd w/primary dysmenorrhea. Which med would be used as first-line to help control symptoms? a. Antianxiety meds b. Progesterone-only contraception c. Oral steroids d. NSAIDs - -D -What is the most common cause of dysfunctional uterine bleeding? a. Endocrine disorders b. Stress c. Anovulation d. Anatomical abnormality - -C -PMS occurs with greatest frequency and severity in the: a. Late luteal phase b. Midfollicular phase c. Proliferative phase d. Early l...

All individuals, even Bill Gates, must select among alternative goods because of - -scarcity -The central problem all individuals face is - -scarcity of resources -Economics is the study of - -how individuals and nations deal with the problem of scarcity -Fill in the blank: Economics is the study of ________ and its ________. - -choice; unintended consequences -A resource is something that - -is used to produce goods and services -Resources are divided into the following broad cat...

Finance is... - -the art and science of managing money -A sol proprietor has unlimited liability; his or her total investment in the business, but not his or her personal assets, can be taken to satisfy creditors (T/F) - -False -Capital expenditures analyst/manager is responsible for the evaluation and recommendation of proposed asset investments (T/F) - -True -In partnerships, owners have unlimited liability and may have to cover debts of other financially sound partners (T/F) - -True ...

1- The purpose of a food safety management system is to A) keep all areas of the facility clean and pest-free. B) identify, tag, and repair faulty equipment within the facility. C) prevent foodborne illness and hazards by controlling risks. D) use the correct methods for purchasing and receiving food. 2 - A manager's responsibility to actively control risk factors for foodborne illnesses is called A) hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP). B) quality control and assurance. C...

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 - -a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses -A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care unit for 2 years and is interested in certification. Which credential would be most applicable for the nurse to seek? a. ACNP...

Sharon, age 29, is pregnant for the first time. She complains of nasal stuffiness and occasional epistaxis. What do you do? A. Order lab tests, such as a CBC with differential, hemoglobin and hematocrit B. Prescribe an antihistamine C. You do nothing except for client teaching D. Refer the client to an ear, nose and throat specialist - -C. You do nothing except for client teaching - Can occur with pregnancy because of increased vascularization in the upper respiratory tract -David, age 3...