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NURS 5461 Exam with Questions and Answers Community acquired bacterial pneumonia is most commonly caused by: a. Streptococcus pnuemoniae b. Mycoplasma pneumoniae c. Haemophilus influenza d. Staphylococcus aureus ANSWER a. Streptococcus pnuemoniae Martin, age, 76, has just been given a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which of the following is an indication that he should be hospitalized? a. Inability to take oral medications and multilobar involvement on CXR b. Alert and oriented statu...

NURS 5461 Exam 1 with Questions and Answers chemical messenger that carries and balances signals between neurons, nerve cells, and other cells of the body? ANSWER Neurotransmitters Risk factors for Alzheimer's ANSWER decreased acetylcholine and 2 Apo E 4 alleles M.M.S.E ANSWER mini mental state exam Early Alzheimer's ANSWER MMSE 22-28, 1-3 yrs from initial symptoms Intermediate Alzheimers? ANSWER MMSE 18-21, 2-8 yrs from DX, needs help with ADLs, ambulatory but frequent...

NLN NEX Math Exam with Questions and Answers An anti-allergy medication is 80% aspirin and 20% antihistamine. Aspirin costs 25 cents per gram and antihistamine costs 75 cents per gram. What will it cost to make one hundred one-gram tablets of this medication? A. $ 3.50 B. $ 35.00 C. $ 0.35 D. $ 350.00 ANSWER B. $35.00 A commercial popcorn machine makes 12 pounds of popcorn. How many 4-ounce bags can it fill? A. 36 B.48 C. 24 D. 40 ANSWER B. 48 Solve for y: 3y+5 > 10 A. y &...

NLN-NEX Math Exam with Questions and Answers How do you multiply fractions? ANSWER Multiply numerators and multiply denominators straight across. Simplify if you can. Example: 7/9 x 2/3 (7 x 4) / (9 x 3) 14/27 If you are multiplying a fraction and a whole number, you can convert the whole number by.... ANSWER Giving it a denominator of 1. Example: 5 x 2/3 = 5/1 x 2/3 = 10/3 or 3 1/10 How do you divide fractions? ANSWER Keep, switch, and flip. Example: Dividing 3/8 ...

NURS 5432 Final Exam with Questions and Answers Patient with greater than or equal to 4 stools per day with minimal systemic signs has what level of Ulcerative Colitis? A. Mild B. Moderate C. Severe D. Fulminant ANSWER B. Moderate Which of the following trends in Lab tests supports an Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis? SATA A. Urea and Electrolytesabnormalities B. Hypokalemia C. Hyperkalemia D. Low albumin E. High albumin F. ESR or C-reactive protein Low G. ESR or C-rea...

NURS 5432 Exam 1 with Questions and Answers Mucus plug ANSWER Can be lost approximately 1 week prior to labor. Rupture of membranes ANSWER If it occurs, delivery must happen within 24-48 hours. Folic acid dosage during pregnancy ANSWER 0.4mg/day to reduce the chance of neural tube defects. Critical time to avoid medications ANSWER The embryonic period (week 3 to week 8) is critical to avoid teratogens. Prenatal visit schedule ANSWER Visits are scheduled regularly throughout p...

PCT NHA Exam with Questions and Answers 1. The lavender-topped tube contains: a. No additive b. SPS c. Na+ citrate d. EDTA ANSWER d. EDTA 1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: a. K+ oxalate b. Na+ citrate c. EDTA d. None of the above ANSWER a. K+ oxalate 1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? a. 16 g b. 20 g c. 21 g d. 25 g ANSWER a. 16 g 1. Which of the following gauge needle is used for the typical adult venipuncture? a. 23 g b. 16 g c. 21 g d. 25 g AN...

NHA PCT Test with Questions and Answers Which of the following provides specific definitions about the scope of practice for patient care technicians? A. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) B. The doctrine of informed consent C. The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) D. The state nurse practice acts ANSWER D. The state nurse practice acts A patient care technician should report which of the following as possible elder abuse or neglect? A. A pati...

NHA PCT Exam with Questions and Verified Answers A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which of the following situations could result in an inaccurate reading? A) the cuff deflates too quickly B) the cuff inflates too quickly C) the arm is lower than the heart D) the arm is at the same level as the heart ANSWER C) the arm is lower than the heart Which of the following statements made by the CPCT, regarding preparation of a peripheral blo...

NHA PCT Exam 1 with Questions and Answers a pct is preparing a pt to receive an enteral feeding thru NG tube. the pt is resting on their side in bed. which of the following actions should pct take a. assist pt into orthopneic position b. ask pt to turn from their side onto their back c. raise head of pt bed to semi-upright position d. place an emesis basin under the pt chin ANSWER c. raise head of pt bed to semi-upright position a pct is caring for a pt who requires supplemental oxyge...

NHA PCT Test 1 with Questions and Answers A PCT is preparing to assist a pt to ambulate using a gait belt. Which of the following statements should the tech make? A) "I will apply the gait belt under your arms" B) "You can support yourself by holding onto my arms" C) "You should walk slightly behind me" D) "I will support you by walking on your stronger side" ANSWER B) "You can support yourself by holding onto my arms" A PCT should identify that w...

NHA PCT Infection Control Exam with Questions and Answers Health care-associated infections (HAIs) ANSWER infection acquired in a hospital setting; nosocomial infection rubella ANSWER virus that causes fever and a rash and can cause serious harm to the fetus if a person develops this illness during pregnancy; German measles meningitis ANSWER infection of the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord Standard precautions that apply to every patient: ANSWER ~ us...

NHA PCT Patient Care Exam with Questions and Answers A patient care technician is weighing a patient using an upright mechanical scale. Which of the following actions should the technician take? A. Ensure the balance bar's pointer is at the lowest point when the weights are at zero. B. Move the small and large weights all the way to the right of the balance bar before weighing the patient. C. Move the large weight to the point where it is closest, but still below the patient's esti...

PCT Certification Exam with Questions and Answers A nurse instructs a PCT to perform a procedure. The PCT then considers whether the procedure is within their scope of practice. Which of the following the rights of delegation is the technician following? A. the right task B. the right circumstance C. the right direction D. the right supervision ANSWER A. the right task A PCT should identify that patients benefit from the use of electronic health record systems in which of the followi...

CCMA NHA Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty with breathing? A. Dyspnea B. Eupnea C. Pneumothorax D. Pneumonia ANSWER A. Dyspnea Which of the following eating disorders is demonstrated by purging, use of laxatives, and mood swings? A. Anorexia nervosa B. Compulsive overeating C. Binge eating disorder D. Bulimia nervosa ANSWER D. Bulimia nervosa ...

NHA CCMA Module 3 Patient Intake and Vitals Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following Korotkoff phases is indicative of the diastolic recording? A. Phase I B. Phase II C. Phase III D. Phase IV E. Phase V ANSWER E. Phase V Which of the following can occur if the wrong size blood pressure cuff is used? A. The systolic and diastolic can be impacted by up to 6.9 mm Hg. B. The blood pressure can be elevated by up to 9.5 mm Hg. C. The systolic will be elevated by up to 6 mm...

NHA CCMA Exam with Questions and Answers Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a group of diverse patients? Incorporate generational terms. Include slang. Avoid eye contact. Use a calm tone of voice. ANSWER Use a calm tone of voice. A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? "Your results will be provided immed...

NUR 353 Exam 1 with Questions and Answers The student nurse is giving a presentation about milestones in embryonic development. Which information should he or she include? a. At 8 weeks of gestation, primary lung and urethral buds appear. b. At 12 weeks of gestation, the vagina is open or the testes are in position for descent into the scrotum. c. At 20 weeks of age, the vernix caseosa and lanugo appear. d. At 24 weeks of age, the skin is smooth, and subcutaneous fat is beginning to co...

CCMA NHA Clinical Patient Care Exam with Questions and Answers Bounding pulse ANSWER A pulse with an increased volume that feels very strong and full average heart rate by age ANSWER Newborn (birth to 1 month): 120-160bpm Infant: (1-12 months): 80-140 bpm Toddler (1-3 years): 80-130 bpm Preschool-age (3-5 years): 80-120 bpm School age (6-15 years): 70-100 Adult (older than 15 years): 60-100 Respiration ANSWER Respiration are evaluated on rate, rhythm, and depth. Respiratory rhyt...

CCMA NHA Exam with Questions and Solutions Electronic Medical Record ? (EMR) ANSWER Electronic record of patients' health related information and can be created, managed, and accessed within a single healthcare organization. Always back up information on a storage device. Hemostasis ? ANSWER Promotes coagulation and stops bleeding. Hypoglycemia ? ANSWER Low blood sugar that can be helped by giving the pt orange juice. Ischemia ? ANSWER Restriction of oxygen rich blood to a po...