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WGU D027 Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations Quiz Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: r levels continue to increase, and a decision is made to start him on in- sulin. Although the patient is comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my faith." Which response should be given to th...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

Lab Value - Calcium (Ca ) (Serum Electrolyte) 8.6 - 10.2 mg/dL -If a patient has severe hypocalcemia, take seizure precautions and assess the airway. Also, monitor for tetany, tingling sensations in the tips of the fingers and around the mouth, and in the feet. Spasms of the muscles of the extremities and the face may occur. Also, be alert for ECG changes including a prolonged QT interval. - If a patient has hypercalcemia, increase mobilization and encourage sufficient oral intake. Take ...

.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Whic...

Quiz Bank: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: Which are causes of cellular injury? (Select all that apply. ) A. Antioxidants B. Chemical agents Answer C. Hypoxia Answer D. Mechanical factors Answer Rationale: Injury to cells may be caused by chemical agents, hypoxia, free radicals, infectious agents, physical and mechanical factors, immuno-logic reactions, genetic factors, and nutrit...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE (2022/2023) LATEST UPDATE WITH HIGHLIGTED SOLUTIONS .A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorr...

Quiz Bank: NURS611/ NURS 611 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct- Maryville Q: Which are causes of cellular injury? (Select all that apply. ) A. Antioxidants B. Chemical agents Answer C. Hypoxia Answer D. Mechanical factors Answer Rationale: Injury to cells may be caused by chemical agents, hypoxia, free radicals, infectious agents, physical and mechanical factors, immuno-logic reactions, genetic factors, and...

A 73-year-old patient reports "dizzy spells" for the past several weeks. The patient describes three similar episodes during which the patient experienced "a swimming in my head," loss of balance without falling, and numbness in the left arm. These episodes lasted 10 to 30 minutes. This patient is experiencing: carotid artery stenosis. Ménière's disease. postural hypotension. transient ischemic attacks. - correct answer transient ischemic attacks. Which is the main principal ...

Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version. The best definition of the term prognosis is the a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. ANS: C 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign...

RCIS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED Creatinine >1.5 mg/dL Kidney function A chemical waste molecule from muscle metabolism. Produced from creatine the energy in muscles and filtered by kidneys. High levels warn kidney failure BUN 7-22 mg/dL Blood, Urea, Nitrates Kidney function >30 = CHF, shock < 3 = Liver failure Platelet Count 150,00-450,000 /mcL (micro liters) Hep B Most contagious than HC, HA, HIV OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Admin - government department of la...

RT clinical exam questions & answers 2024 importance of CL - ANSWER-acid base balance osmolality importance of WBC - ANSWER-fight infection importance of RBC - ANSWER-SUPPLIES 02 TO tissues via HBG PLATELETS IMPORTANCE - ANSWER-bleeding and clotting factor importance of K+ - ANSWER-HEART AND KIDNEY FUNCTION importance of BUN - ANSWER-kidney function range of BUN - ANSWER-8-23 term for increased chloride - ANSWER-hyperchloremia hypochloremia - ANSWER-decreased chlori...