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Factors that affect oxygen unloading? low blood PH, increased temp, increased PO2, increased PCO2, increased 2,3 DPG Normal factors 80 year old would have and may increase risk of pneumonia especially if immobile? increased anterior posterior chest diameter, kyphosis, barrel chest, decreased vital capacity and residual volume, decrease in coughing up phlegm. Body temp, PO2, Sa02 decreas Emphysema pt are more susceptible to infections and it destroys alveolar walls. characterized by decre...

ANS: A When admitting a patient who is likely to be a poor historian, the nurse should obtain health history information from others who have knowledge about the patient's health. Waiting until the patient is oriented or obtaining only physiologic data will result in incomplete assessment data, which could adversely affect decision making about treatment. Asking leading questions may result in inaccurate or incomplete information. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 1301 TO...

D. The skin and mucous membranes are two of the most important barriers against infection. A nursing manager is concerned about the number of infections on the hospital unit. What action by the manager would best help prevent these infections? a. Auditing staff members' hand hygiene practices b. Ensuring clients are placed in appropriate isolation c. Establishing a policy to remove urinary catheters quickly d. Teaching staff members about infection control methods A. All methods will he...

C Nicotine contained in tobacco products (smoking and chew) cause vasoconstriction and increase blood pressure. Persons with hypertension should restrict sodium to 1500 mg/day by avoiding foods high in sodium and not adding salt in preparation of food or at meals. Weight loss can decrease blood pressure between 5 to 20 mm Hg. Following dietary recommendations (e.g., the DASH diet) lowers blood pressure, and these decreases compare with those achieved with blood pressure-lowering medication...

ANS: D Performing BSE at the end of the menstrual period will reduce the breast tenderness associated with the procedure. The evidence is not clear that BSE reduces mortality from breast cancer. BSE should be done monthly. Annual mammograms are not routinely scheduled for women younger than age 40 years, and newer guidelines suggest delaying them until age 50. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 1205 TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Mainten...

_______________ analytics use techniques that take input data and yield a best course of action. A) Prescriptive B) Simulation C) Strategic D) Operational A) Prescriptive Which of the following analytical techniques helps us arrive at the best decision? A) Predictive analytics B) Prescriptive analytics C) Descriptive analytics D) Data mining B) Prescriptive analytics When a decision maker is faced with several alternatives and an uncertain set of future events, s/he uses _____ to d...

ANS: C Enlargement of the prostate blocks the urethra, leading to urinary changes such as a decrease in the force of the urinary stream. The other questions address possible problems with infection or sexual difficulties, but they would not be helpful in determining whether there were functional changes caused by BPH. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 1194 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity After a 26-yr-old patient has been treated for pelv...

ANS: D Hepatitis C is the leading cause of cirrhosis and an also cause liver cancer. Clients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease often have metabolic syndrome and can also develop cirrhosis 2. The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. What nursing action is appropriate to help control ascites? a. Monitor intake and output. b. Provide a low-sodium diet. c. Increase oral fluid intake. d. Weigh the patient daily ANS: B A low-sodium diet is one means of controllin...

13- Test Bank Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition Chapter 13: Assessment and Care of Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse observes skin tenting on the back of the older adult client's hand. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Notify the physician. b. Examine dependent body areas. c. Assess turgor on the client's forehead.

ANS: C Immunity and Inflammation working together are critical to maintaining health, preventing disease, and repairing tissue damage. When all the different parts and functions of immunity are working well, the adult is immunocompetent and has maximum protection against infection. Working together, their function is not limited to destroying bacteria before damage occurs. They do not prevent the entry of all foreign materials and immunity alone regulates the process of self-tolerance. 2....