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Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c correct answera) 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 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 breath...

Test Bank - Physical Examination and Health Assessment, 9th Edition (Jarvis, 2024), Chapter 1-32 With Complete Solutions Chapter 01: Evidence-Based Assessment 3 Chapter 02: Cultural Assessment 17 Chapter 03: The Interview 34 Chapter 04: The Complete Health History 56 Chapter 05: Mental Status Assessment 73 Chapter 06: Substance Use Assessment 93 Chapter 07: Domestic and Family Violence Assessment 101 Chapter 08: Assessment Techniques and Safety in the Clinical Setting 109 Chapter 09: Ge...

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 4 Questions & Answers-In contrast to the assessment of a trauma patient, assessment of a medical patient: almost exclusively focuses on physical signs that indicate the patient is experiencing a problem. is focused on the nature of illness, the patient's chief complaint, and his or her symptoms. requires a thorough head-to-toe exam that involves a detailed assessment of all body systems. is not as complex for the EMT because most patients typically present ...

Exam 4: NUR256/ NUR 256 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: What are signs that eating habits are normalizing? Answer: They will start eating more on their own w/ out being told Q: What is a potentially lethal tx complication that can occur when severely malnourished pts are refed? Answer: refeeding syndrome need to consult dietician Q: What s...

Final Exam: NR224/ NR 224 Fundamentals – Skills Final Exam Review| Comprehensive Guide with Verified Answer| (2023/2024) Latest Update| 100% Correct |Chamberlain Q: A nurse is explaining to a group of nursing students the various factors that can affect a client's heart rate. List 5 factors that can cause tachycardia and 5 factors that can cause bradycardia. Answer: Tachycardia: -Exercise -Fever/heat -Anxiety -Loss of blood -Positive chronotropic drugs Bradycardia: -Hypothermia ...

Exam 3: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: The nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube following a pneumonectomy. Which assessment finding requires intervention? A. Bandage around the posterior tube is loose. B. 2 cm of water is in the second chest tube chamber. C. The water in the water seal chamber rises and falls with inhalation/exhalation. D. Bubbling present ...

The nurse is performing a general survey. Which action is a component of the general survey? a. Observing the patient’s body stature and nutritional status . b. Interpreting the subjective information the patient has reported . c. Measuring the patients temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure . d. Observing specific body systems while performing the physical assessment . ANS: A The general survey is a study of the whole person that includes observing the patients physical ...

Midterm Exam: NR 577 (NR577) |Latest 2023/ 2024| Primary Care Management of Adolescents and Adults Final Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers Q: Breast lumps masses or pain Answer: A breast lump or mass, or breast pain, may be a symptom of breast cancer or a benign (non-cancerous) condition Q: Dx tests for breast lumps Answer: Mammogram, Ultrasound, MRI Q: Mammogram Answer: A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer. It is usually the first...

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NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...