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A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The client asks the nurse, "Should I tell my partner that I am HIV positive?" Which of the following statements should the nurse give? a. "This is your decision alone." b. "I would if I were you." c. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner." d. 'Your provider is required by law to notify your partner." - Ans-c. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner." Rationale - ...

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - Ans-1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - Ans-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - Ans-Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon Your patie...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A."To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by 7." B."To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C."To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D."To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list ...

What 2 parts of the brain are affected by drug use? - Ans-1) Limbic system Lizard brain 2) Cortex (Prefrontal) Wizard brain What are the parts of the reward pathway in the brain? - Ans-1)the ventral tegmental area (VTA), 2)the nucleus accumbens, and 3) the prefrontal cortex. What is the neurotranmitter involved with addiction? - Ans-All drugs that can lead to addiction increase dopamine (DA) in ventral striatum, also called the nucleus accumbens. Psychological dependence - Ans-Characteriz...

These drugs are most likely to cause this discontinuation syndrome - Ans-1-Paxil 2-Effexor Goal of antidepressant therapy: - Ans-Symptom remission and return to baseline functioning Initial therapy with antidepressants - Ans-severe: combo of meds and therapy mild-mod: options: meds alone therapy alone combo What would you recommend to patients who request a CAM therapies? - Ans--St. John's Wart (SAMe) -light therapy -exercise Factors favoring treatment with an antidepressant: - Ans--...

True or False. Because the genome is contained within an enclosed space (much like the nucleus of a cell), viruses are classified as eukaryotic. - Ans-False. Viruses are neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic Describe the two basic components of a virus. - Ans-1) Genomic material made up of DNA or RNA 2) Capsid, which is a membrane like protective structure that contains genetic material. The ________ surrounds the capsid of some viruses. - Ans-envelope Rank the falling viruses from smallest to...

First person to view protozoa and bacteria - Ans-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Antoni van Leeuwenhoek was the first person in history to A) disprove spontaneous generation. B) use a magnifying glass. C) view microorganisms and record these observations. D) use the germ theory of disease. E) develop a taxonomic system. - Ans-C Which of the following types of microbe was NOT observed by Leeuwenhoek? A) fungus B) protozoan C) alga D) prokaryote E) virus - Ans-E Fungi - Ans-1) Eukaryotic 2) P...

What is the purpose of the Eukaryotic Microbes: Protozoa and Helminthes laboratory exercise? - Ans-1. To recognize adult forms, cysts, or the trophozoite stage of parasitic protozoa. 2. To recognize adult and egg of a common helminth. 3. To understand the life cycle of the malaria parasite and the challenge of producing a malaria vaccine. List five (6) protozoal diseases and their causative agents? - Ans-1. Ameobas- Entamoeba histolytica. 2. Giardias- Giadia lamblia. 3. African sleeping si...

Which of the following statements is true of the prokaryotes? A. they contain endoplasmic reticulum B. they do not contain a nucleus C. they are larger than eukaryotes D. they contain specialized organelles E. some are multi-cellular - Ans-B Which of the following does not apply to viruses? A. they need a host to multiply B. they are more complex than prokaryotes C. they are referred to as parasites D. they are not considered living E. they are composed of hereditary material surround...

Muscle imbalances Correct Answer-alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint Obesity Correct Answer-The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over his or her recommended weight What is the BMI of a typical obese individual? Correct Answer-30 or greater Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between 25-30 pounds over the recommended weight Correct Answer-overweight ...

What does DOE stand for? Dyspnea on Exertion A 43-year-old male presents to the ED with vomiting that began 5 hours ago. He has a history of Type II DM and is s/p right BKA. On objective evaluation it is found that he is hyperglycemic and has elevated ketones and so he will be admitted for DKA. Match the details to the correct section of the chart PSHx: Right BKA ED Course: Hyperglycemia and elevated ketones Diagnosis : DKA CC: Vomiting Onset: 5 hours ago Disposition: Admit PMHx: Type ...

When is the best time for clients to measure their resting heart rate? Correct Answer-upon waking in the morning Name two common tests for assessing cardiorespiratory efficiency. Correct Answer-YMCA 3-Min Step Test & Rockport Walk Test What are three methods of assessing body fat percentage? Correct Answer-Underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, and skin fold measurements What do you call measurable data regarding a clients physical state, such as body composition, movement assessme...

Proprioception Correct Answer-The body's ability to to sense the relative position of adjacent parts of the body Ex: when walking our feet give us proprioception about the type of surface we are on. Mechanoreceptors Correct Answer-specialized structures that recognize pressure in tissue and transmit signals to sensory nerves. Muscle Spindles Correct Answer-sensory receptors in the muscles that are parallel to the muscle fibers and are sensitive to change in muscle length. Spindles stretch...

Cancer that has spread from one place to another within the body is called______. Correct AnswerMetastatic A wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue is _____. Correct Answer-Atrophy The suffix meaning the creation of a new opening for drainage is ______. Correct Answer--ostomy Organs of the circulatory system include _____. Correct Answer-Heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nodes The tricusoid valve is located between the _____. Correct Answer-Right atrium and the right v...

which of the following resources should the medical asistant use to look up the code for a laceration repair? Correct Answer-Current Procedural Terminology The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where would the doctor palpate to feel for the spleen? Correct Answer-left lower portion of the patient's abdomen which of the following ECG leads records the electrity activity of the inferior surface of the left ventricle and is closet to the heart? Correct Answer-l...

How do you assess cranial nerve V trigeminal? Correct Answer-Tell patient to close eyes, take piece of cotton or other soft item and lightly touch either one of both sides of each of the three divisions of the trigeminal. How do you assess for cranial nerve VII facial? Correct Answer-Observe the patient for nystagmus or twitching of the eye. This nerve controls facial movements and expression, check for symmetry. Have the patient wrinkle forehead, close eyes, smile, pucker lips, show teeth,...

Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Correct AnswerD. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Count the risk factors When interview teenagers (16 y/...

Which of the following is the most common means of transmission of Hepatitis A? A. sexual contact B. contact with contaminated needles C. contact with fecal contaminated food/water D. forceful coughing Correct response: contact with fecal contaminated food/water A 6-month-old child is at the clinic for their well-child visit and routine vaccines. Which of the following is the preferred site for an intramuscular injection on this patient? A. deltoid B. ventrogluteal C. dorsogluteal D. ...

What do managed care delivery systems emphasize to help control costs? Correct Answer-Utilization review A medical office assistant is reviewing a patient's encounter that is documented in the medical record prior to completing a CMS-1500 form. She notices that the physician upcoded the encounter. The medical office assistant has the ethical obligation to _____. Correct Answer-debate the code A medical assistant must complete a managed care referral for a patient _____. Correct Answer-prio...

CPT codes are Correct Answer-5 digits An organization which provides a wide range of services for a specified group at a fixed periodic payment is termed an Correct Answer-HMO TBSA refers to: Correct Answer-Total body surface area There are two types of CPT codes, stand alone and: Correct Answer-Indented Codes Services in which opinions of specialists are requested, are called: Correct Answer-Consultations Examples of HCPCS Level II codes are: Correct Answer-Supplies, orthotics, prosthetic...