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When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: A) Diabetes mellitus B) Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) C) Chronic hypertension D) Anemia - A) Diabetes mellitus To ensure optimal outcomes for the patient, the contemporary maternity nurse must incorporate both teamwork and communication with clinicians into her care delivery. The SBAR technique of communication is an easy-to-remember mechanism for ...

1. The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health? A) Not needing others for companionship B) The ability to effectively manage stress C) A family history of mental illness D) Striving for total self-reliance - Ans: B Feedback: Individual factors influencing mental health include biologic makeup, autonomy, independence, self-esteem, ...

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First Degree Atrioventricular Heart Block - prolonged PR interval-measures the time required for an impulse to travel from the SA to the AV node. PRI longer than 0.20 Second degree AV block Type I - progressive prolongation of PRI, gradual shortening of R to R intervals P wave not followed by a QRS wave a pause with an R to R interval less than the sum of two P to P intervals first conducted atrial impulse after the pause shows a shorter or normal PRI Second Degree AV Block Ty...

What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes - 1 mg every 3-5 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma - Diabetes Insipidus A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle acciden...

Interobserver agreement (IOA) - When 2 data collectors agree on data collected at the same time during the display of the behavior In ABA, which is the best reason why behaviors are targeted for increase - So learners can increase overall skill repertoires Teaching targets on the written skill acquisition plan - Tell the behavior technician what to present Which of the following is an example of defective mand? - Crying when wanting a drink DRO involves - Setting an interval...

Which of the following makes it more likely that treatment attendance continues, that the treatment plan is adhered to, and that clinical commitments are followed through? a) Having the client in control of their own recovery b) Having the therapist in control of the client's recovery c) Having the family in control of the client's recovery d) Letting the recovery process take place naturally - a) Having the client in control of their own recovery ____________ is supported by addres...

EKG interpretation - One of the most useful and commonly used diagnostic tools is electrocardiography (EKG) which measures the heart's electrical activity as waveforms. An EKG uses electrodes attached to the skin to detect electric current moving through the heart. These signals are transmitted to produce a record of cardiac activity. Arrhythmia or dysrhythmia are disturbances in the normal cardiac rhythm of the heart which occurs as a result of alterations within the conduction of electrical...

There are six levels of organization in the body - what are they? - 1) chemical 2) cellular 3) tissue 4) organ structure 5) organ system 6) organism The necessary life function that protects our internal environment from our external environment is provided by what system? - The integumentary system The function of movement is provided by what system? - The muscular system The function of responsiveness is provided by what system? - The nervous system The functio...

Name the three parts of the circulatory system - Heart blood blood vessels What kind of blood cell carries oxygen - Red blood cell Name the three types of blood cells - Red blood cells white blood cells platelets Describe the function of each type of blood cell - Red blood cell transports oxygen throughout the body White blood cell fights against injury and disease Platelets start the blood clotting process What is the main function of the circulatory system - To transport blo...

A client is reporting chest pain. What statement made by the client helps the nurse to understand the client has a naturalistic belief in the cause of illness? A. "My life is really out of balance." B. "I knew I should have changed my diet." C. "I should have gone to church last week." D. "I forgot to take my medicines last night." - A. "My life is really out of balance." A nurse is working in a healthcare facility that serves a diverse population. What action(s) by the nur...