Peterstudies

1. Which of the following descriptions best describes "leadership"? (A) A firm, unyielding position on what should be done to solve a problem (B) A set of beliefs based upon principle (C) A positive, "let's do something about it" attitude toward problems (D) A posture of resistance to those in authority: C A leadership stance is a positive, can-do approach to solving problems. It is not an opinion, a belief, or a reflexive opposition to people in power. 2. Reggie is a new pharmac...

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1. Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center: A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? 2. a pertinent medical hx is crucial: Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric traum...

1. What are the greatest risks for transport?: Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/or team members 2. According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force?: Neither. For each force there is an equal and opposite reaction. 3. What is the relationship between mass a...

1. Whyis a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of thetrauma patient? Answer: c: a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock 2. A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and...

1. Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center: A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? 2. a pertinent medical hx is crucial: Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric traum...

1. pH ratio: bicarbonate/carbonic acid (base/acid) 2. Three Mechanisms Regulating Acid-Base Balance: 1. Plasma buffer system 2. Respiratory system 3. Renal system 3. Plasma buffer systems: work fast! -HCO3-, H2CO3 -protein buffers -phosphate -cellular ion exchange mechanism 4. How does the respiratory system regulate acid-base balance?: Regulate retention or elimination of CO2 through changes in rate of ventilation. 5. How does the renal system regulate acid-base balance?: kidneys eith...

End to end process to ensure mail is collected, distributed and delivered the type of clock the usps runs on - ANSWER ==24 hour clock Items sent within the US APO, FPO, UN, and its territories and possessions. - ANSWER ==Domestic mail sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures governing domestic mail - ANSWER ==DMM- Domestic Mail Manual sets forth policies, regulations, and procedures governing international mail - ANSWER ==IMM- International Mail Manual contains policies...

End to end process to ensure mail is collected, distributed and delivered the type of clock the usps runs on - ANSWER ==24 hour clock Items sent within the US APO, FPO, UN, and its territories and possessions. - ANSWER ==Domestic mail sets forth the policies, regulations and procedures governing domestic mail - ANSWER ==DMM- Domestic Mail Manual sets forth policies, regulations, and procedures governing international mail - ANSWER ==IMM- International Mail Manual contains policies...

Accounting - ANSWER ==the recording of the day-to-day financial activities of a company and the organization of that information into summary reports used to evaluate the company's financial status Bookkeeping - ANSWER ==the preservation of a systematic, quantitative record of an activity accounting system - ANSWER ==used by a business to handle routine bookkeeping tasks and to structure the information so it can be used to evaluate the performance and financial status of the business ...

1. CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM: -LABORATORY SYSTEM - ORDER ENTRY SYSTEM - MONITORING SYSTEM 2. Information literacy: This is defined as the ability to recognize when informa- tion is needed as well as the skills to find,evaluate, and use needed information effectively 3. Strategic Planning is driving by all of the following: - organization mission and values - Short term goals - Service offered - Long term goals 4. A person's ht,wt, code status and date of birth are all examples of: DAT...

1. Information literacy: Defined as the ability to recognize when information is needed as well as the skills to find, evaluate and use needed information effectively 2. Information: Term used to describe data that has been interpreted 3. Information science: Focus on how to gather, process and transform informa- tion into knowledge. It also incorporates features from 5 other sciences -communication science -computer science -social science -library science -cognitive science 4. Informat...

1. Which level of protein structure is disrupted through the hydrolysis ofpeptide bonds? QuaternaryTertiary Primary Secondary: Primary The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids held together bypeptide bonds. Peptide bonds are formed by dehydration reactions and disrupted by hydrolysis. 2. A mutation in the beta-hemoglobin gene, which results in the replacementof the amino acid glutamate in position 6 with the amino acid valine, leads to the development of sickle cell...

polymerase chain reaction (PCR) - ANSWER ==process to copy DNA What is needed to complete PCR - ANSWER ==Template DNA, Nucleotides (dNTPS), DNA Polymerase, and DNA Steps of PCR - ANSWER ==denaturation, annealing, elongation denaturation - ANSWER ==loss of normal shape of a protein due to heat or other factor Annealing - ANSWER ==cooled to 50c primers stick and want to copy and add DNA polymerase Elongation - ANSWER ==reaction heated to 70C and DNA polymerase add nucleotides buildi...

1. Computer forensics: refers to a set of methodological procedures and tech- niques to identify, gather, preserve, extract, interpret, document and present evi- dence from computing equipment that is acceptable in a court of Law 2. Cybercrime is defined: as any illegal act involving a computing device, net- work, its systems, or its applications. It is categorized into two types based on the line of attack: internal attacks and external attacks 3. Computer crimes: pose new challenges for inve...

1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle 2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Shortness of breath might be an indication of t...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective?: Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first?: A middle adult client who has unstable vital signs 3. A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. Which of the following tasks s...

1. A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin to treat a L leg DVT. Nursing intervention?: elevate the leg 2. A nurse is teaching about child safety measures. What statement indicates understanding?: avoid sun exposure 10am-2pm 3. A home health nurse is teaching about infection prevention to a cancer pt on chemo. Which statement indicates understanding?: "I'll walk short dis- tances throughout the day" 4. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a 6 month...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1) Loosen the knots on the ropes if the client is experiencing pain. 2) Ensure the client’s weights are hanging freely from the bed. 3) Check the client’s bony prominences every 12 hr. 4) Cleanse the client’s pin sites with povidone-iodine. A nurse in a provider’s office is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and ha...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hours ago. Which of the following actions is the priority? A. Assess fluid intake every 24 hours B. Ambulate three times a day C. Assist with deep breathing and coughing D. Monitor the incision site for findings of infection: C The priority action the nurse should take when using the airway, breathing, circula- tion approach to client care is to assist the client with deep breathing and coughing, which reduces the risk for p...