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Top 3 causes of death Mi Cancer Stroke 2 greatest rf for stroke Age and htn Key sign for tia Amaurosis fugax= cholesterol plaque to ophthalmic a. Causing curtain-like blindness Ct w/o contrast is for which 2 dx you're looking for? Hemorrhagic stroke Kidney stones Most common artery for stroke Mca Homunculus Along sagittal suture-- what a? Aca What a. Supplies language area of brain? Mca What part of brain is broca's area in? Left inferior fron...

Clinical Assessment Definitions 319 Questions with Verified Answers Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Staining (Ziehl - Neelsen) - CORRECT ANSWER Used in diagnosis of Tuberculosis, tuberculous infections and leprosy. Organisms will appear red against a blue background when stained by this method. Usually takes 2 -3 weeks to culture tubercle bacilli; results of the AFB stain can indicate the need for the immediate initiation of therapy. Airway Resistance (Raw) - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated by determi...

HESI PN FUNDAMENTAL EXAM 2023 A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics. B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe. C. Provide medication to keep the client sedated and unaware of stimuli. D. Offer a medication-free period so that the client c...

HESI PN FUNDAMENTAL WITH OVER 120 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HESI PN FUNDAMENTAL WITH OVER 120 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1) A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics. B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe. C. Provide medication to keep the client se...

1. The systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in a person with a possible mental disorder is known as clinical . a. assessment b. interpretation c. validation d. standardization ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Assessing Psychological Disorders OTHER: TYPE: Factual 2. The process of determining whether an individual's symptoms meet the criteria for a specific psychological disorder is called _____________. a. ...

NUR 265 MED SURG 2 Neuro - shock & Burns practice Detailed Answer Key 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex Rationale: <b>Hypotension is correct.</b> Lack of sympathetic input ca...

NUR 3125 Exam 1 Review  Review cellular components (lysosomes, nucleus, ribosomes, etc.): know function and associated disease if there is deficiencies or abnormal amounts o Plasma Membrane  Barrier against external environment  Protects organelles (mitochondria, lysosome, nucleus, etc.) Damaged plasma membrane could leave nucleus open which could cause DNA damage  Separates ICF from ECF  Semi permeable Phospholipid bilayer: allows lipid soluble substances such as oxyge...

Clinical Assessment Definitions 319 Questions with Verified Answers Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Staining (Ziehl - Neelsen) - CORRECT ANSWER Used in diagnosis of Tuberculosis, tuberculous infections and leprosy. Organisms will appear red against a blue background when stained by this method. Usually takes 2 -3 weeks to culture tubercle bacilli; results of the AFB stain can indicate the need for the immediate initiation of therapy. Airway Resistance (Raw) - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated by determi...

Neuro-Shock & Burns Test 1. A nurse in the emergency department is implementing a plan of care for a conscious client who has a suspected cervical cord injury. Which of the following immediate interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) A. Hypotension B. Polyuria C. Hyperthermia D. Absence of bowel sounds E. Weakened gag reflex 2. A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statem...