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Ch 23 #1 Acute onset of disordered thinking is most associated with a. Delirium b. Dementia C. Depression - ANSWER-A acute onset and fluctuating levels are key findings Ch 23 #2 A patient with dementia attempts to brush his teeth with a spoon. Which problem is evident? A. Aphasia B. Apraxia C. Agnosia D. Perseveration - ANSWER-B but C also accepted Apraxia: loss of purposeful movement Agnosia: forgetting/not recognizing Ch 16 #1 A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with dissociati...

Pearl - Amide- vs. Ester-Type Anesthetics - ANS-Amide-type anesthetics can be recognized by the "i" in their name before the"-caine" ending (e.g., lidocaine, bupivacaine, mepivacaine, ropivacaine). Ester-type anesthetics do not contain an "i" before the "-caine" ending (e.g., procaine, benzocaine, cocaine, tetracaine). Hypersensitivity to one type of drug in an anesthetic class, such as the ester-type procaine, does not confer cross-reactivity to drugs within the opposite ane...

Geology - ANS-The study of the planet Earth as it pertains to the composition, structure, and origin of its rocks. What's a Mineral? - ANS-Naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and orderly internal crystal structure. Polymorph - ANS-two minerals that have the same chemical composition but a different crystal structure What's a Rock? - ANS-Aggregates of one or more minerals, and may also contain mineraloids, and organic remains. An Aggregate is? ...

Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? - ANS-He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start. Juan Perez, who is turning age 65 next month, intends to work for several more years at Smallcap, Incorporated. Smallcap has a workforce of15 employees and ...

Numbers - ANS-The basic buildings blocks of mathematics. Integer - ANS-Any positive or negative whole number including zero. (Do not include fractions, decimals, or mixed numbers. Prime number - ANS-Any whole number greater than 1 that only has two factors, itself and 1. (Ex: 1, 3, 5) Composite Number - ANS-any whole number greater than 1 that has more than two factors. (Ex: 2, 4, 6) Even Number - ANS-Any integer that can be divided by 2 without leaving a remainder (Ex: 2, 4, 6)

What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. administer eye ointment before applying eye drops - Correct Answer-b. light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagno...

The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences advocates that 10% to 35% of calories come from protein and ________________ of calories from carbohydrate. - Correct Answer-45% to 65% Recent surveys indicate that the most commonly purchased foods in America are - Correct Answer-milk, ready-to-eat cereal, bottled water, soft drinks, and bread. Which of the following is not a characteristic of carbohydrates? - Correct AnswerContain more kilocalories than protein In ...

appetite suppressant and anorexiant - ANS-lorcaserin is classified as a stool softener laxative - ANS-docusate is classified as a monoclonal antibody and tumor necrosis blocker - ANS-adalimumab is classified as a anticholinergic and antidiarrheal - ANS-loperamide is classified as a gastric stimulant and dopamine agonist - ANS-metoclopramide is classified as a Bulk producing laxatives - ANS-methylcellulose is classified as a

Ampule - ANS-a small, slender glass container with a main body and a narrow, indented neck, and an extended top Tablet - ANS-Solid drug that contains an active ingredient and inert ingredients Elixir - ANS-Solution with alcohol and water base with sugar and flavorings added suppository - ANS-composed of a solid base of glycerin or cocoa butter containing the drug. They are usually used rectally and vaginally. Effervescent tablets - ANS-designed to be placed in water where an evolution of...

1.A policy requiring the removal of acrylic nails by all nursing personnel was implemented 6 months ago.Which assessment measure best determines if the intended outcome of the policy is being achieved. a. Number of staff induced injury b. Client satisfaction survey c. Health care-associated infection rate. d. Rate of needle-stick injuries by nurse. 2. The nurse is preparing to assist a newly admitted client with personal hygiene measures. The client...theclient’s gag reflex. Which actio...