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What are signs & symptoms of SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)? - -Increased production of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), hyponatremia, concentrated urine (from excess water resorption), elevated urine osmolality, mental status changes from cerebral edema. -Diabetes insipidus is associated with what sodium level? - -Hypernatremia -Psychogenic polydipsia results in urine that is: - -diluted with low osmolality and hyponatremia -How would you determine the cause of a pat...

Cash in Advance - --A bank transfer in Advance -May be used if cash is needed to produce good first -Letters of Credit - -Guarantees that banks issue on behalf of the customer wherein if the buyer doesn't pay on time, the bank will pay and then collect from the buyer. -open account - -export/import financing in which an exporter ships merchandise and later bills the importer for its value -consignment - --Payment is sent after the goods have been sold to the final customer -Contract ...

What is an Exporting Business? - -A business which sends good/services outside the UK e.g. Mini Cooper -What is an Importing Business? - -A business which brings goods/services into the UK e.g. Starbucks -What is a Multinational Enterprise? - -A business which operates in more than one country. -What is a Commodity? - -A raw material that can be bought and sold e.g. Gold or Coffee -What is Economy of Scale? - -Cost advantages as unit price will decrease when the output is increased e...

Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? A) An inherited disorder B) A combination of specific etiological factors C) An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug D) Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment - C -The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: A) subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. B) signs and symptoms of a disease. C) factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness. D) e...

Morals - -A person's personal philosophies about what is right or wrong. -Business Ethics - -Organizational principles, values, and norms that may originate from individuals, organizational statements, or from the legal system that primarily guide individual and group behavior in business. -Many people believe if a company hires good people with strong ethical values, then it will be a "good citizen" organization. -Principles - -Specific and pervasive boundaries for behavior that shoul...

Which characteristic feature does the nurse observe in an infant who has osteogenesis imperfecta? - -Blue Sclera -Which structure does the superior vesical artery in the neonate arise from in the fetus? - -Umbilical Artery -Which information must be documented in the assessment of uterine contractions with an intrauterine pressure catheter? - -Frequency, duration, intensity, and resting tone -What are the causes for fetal tachycardia? Select all that apply. - -Early fetal hypoxemia, mat...

1073. A client in a long-term care facility who had multiple sclerosis is embarrassed about the need to use a wheelchair and the muscle spasms that are readily visible in her legs. Which approach is therapeutic in assisting the client to cope? 1. Keep the client in her room as much as possible . 2. Assist the client with all activities of daily living (ADLs). 3. Tell the client that many of the people in the facility have these same sorts of problems. 4. Encourage and praise perseverance in...

what are some psychiatric historical events that have occurred in the early psychiatric era? - -18th century- state asylums created, 600,000 residents were in them, 1st school or psychiatric nursing was created in 1882, deinstitutionalization, shift in role of the nurse from custodial care to professional care. -explain what early use of phenothiazine was for in early psych nursing. - -it was discovered to help control psychotic behaviors and improve/ clear thinking. -what were the two nur...

The nurse is planning care with a Mexican client who is diagnosed with depression. The client believes in "mal ojo" (the evil eye) and uses treatment by a root healer. The nurse should do which of the following? 1. Avoid talking to the client about the root healer. 2. Explain to the client that Western medicine has a scientific, not mystical, basis. 3. Explain that such beliefs are superstitious and should be forgotten. 4. Involve the root healer in a consultation with the client, primar...

Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism - -Face is pale, puffy, and expressionless. Skin is cold and dry. hair is brittle, and hair loss occurs. Heart rate and temperature are lowered. The patient lethargy, fatigue, and intolerance to cold. Mentation may be impaired. -Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - -Heart Rate is Rapid; Possible arrhythmia/angina Nervousness, insomnia, rapid thought flow, and rapid speech Skeletal muscles may weaken and atrophy Metabolic rate is raised, result...

Bulla - -A circumscribed, elevated lesion that is more than 5 mm in diameter, usually contains serous fluid, and looks like a blister. -lobule - -A segment or lobe that is a part of the whole; these lobes sometimes appear fused together -Macule - -An area that is usually distinguished by a color different from that of the surrounding tissue; it is flat and does not protrude above the surface of the normal tissue. A freckle is an example of a macule. -papule - -A small, circumscribed les...

The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child. The child's parent reports that the parent and child are constantly fighting about the child's choice of clothing. The child insists on selecting ones own clothes. The parent is tired of the power struggle and is embarrassed by the child's mismatched apparel. The parent asks for guidance. How should the nurse respond? A. "Offer two or three coordinated outfits and let the child choose." B. "Lay the clothes out in the order in which they are to ...

A primipara client gave birth vaginally to a healthy newborn girl 48 hours ago. The nurse palpates the client's fundus, expecting it to be at which location? A) Two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus B) At the level of the umbilicus C) Two fingerbreadths below the umbilicus D) Four fingerbreadths below the umbilicus - -C During the first few days after birth, the uterus typically descends downward from the level of the umbilicus at a rate of 1 cm (1 fingerbreadth) per day so that by day 2,...

Who are "surplus units" in the economy? - -Participants who have funds in excess of their needs for consumption -Give two factors that contribute to the existence of a role for a financial intermediary in the economy - -Information, transactions, short maturities of depositors, long maturities of depositors, dollar amounts differ, knowledge differences -Which of the following must be kept satisfied by the managers of the bank if the bank is to be successful and be an on-going business? -...

-What is the maximum amount that the Commission will pay from the real estate recovery trust account for claims against any one license holder, until the account has been repaid in full by the license holder? - -$100,000 -Which is owned by the tenant? - -a trade fixture -Which of the following terms refers not only to the surface of the earth but also below to the center of the earth, above to infinity, and natural things permanently attached but does NOT refer to artificial things permane...

Beta-carotene - -An anti oxidant present in apricots said to increase longevity; also associated with the production of Vitamin A. -Lignan - -Estrogen-like chemicals that act as anti-oxidants and can have an affect on breast cancer; found in flax seeds. -Fibre - -The indigestible component of food that is not broken down but passed through to the colon and is absorbed by bacteria. -Beta glucan - -A soluble fibre that lowers blood cholesterol levels; found in oat bran. -Calcium propio...

A nurse is assessing a new client. which of the following information should the nurse include in the cultural portion of the assessment? A. food preference b. employment status c. history of illness d. sexual orientation - -A. food preference -A nurse is preparing an educational program about influenza for a group of community health nurses. which of the following activities should the nurse as an example for tertiary prevention? a. offers classes to elementary school teachers about...

You learned that that are two types of law. One type, Civil Law, governs the relationship between private parties or entities. Is this statement...T/F - -True -Criminal Law, however, concerns the government's decision to prohibit and punish conduct or behavior. Is this statement...T/F - -True -Generally, felonies are thought of as serious crimes that are punishable by less than one year in prison. This statement is...T/F - -False -Generally, misdemeanors are less serious offenses and u...

Types of Disasters: - -- Natural (e.g. tornado, diseases, droughts, wildfires, hurricane, or earthquake) - Man-made (e.g. plane crash, terrorism, riots, fires, bridge collapse, toxic spill, pollution, or wars) - Combination (natural/technological) - natural disaster that creates or results in a widespread technological problem -What is a Natural Disaster? - -- A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life -Mass Casualty Incident (MCI...

1. A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations, and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be taken next? a. Initiate an IV and administer naloxone b. Supplemental oxygen and suction c. Obtain a blood glucose level d. Begin BVM ventilations -2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? a. Pulmonary embolism ...