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An AED indicates that "no shock is advised." Which of the following is most appropriate to do next? A- Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. B- Monitor the victim's airway and breathing. C- Readjust the pad placement on the victim. D- Turn off the AED for 5 seconds and try again. - Ans-A When giving chest compressions to an adult, how would you position your hands? A- Side-by-side in the middle of the victim's chest B- Encircling the chest with the thumbs centered at the nipple line C- He...

ALOC Altered Level of Consciousness BM bowel movement DOE Dyspnea on exertion EOMI Extraocular Movement Intact (Appropriate function of the extra ocular muscles, tested with "follow my finger") HA headache MI Myocardial infarction NAD no acute distress NSR Normal Sinus Rhythm PNA pneumonia UTI Urinary Tract Infection ASA Aspirin CA CancerPCN Penicillin DM Diabetes Melli

A nurse on a postpartum uit is assisting with the care of a client who has a hypotonic uterus and excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Ans-Provide fundal massage for the client. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports frequent vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has hyperemesis gravid arum? - Ans-Ketonuria The nurse should identify that ke...

A nurse on a postpartum uit is assisting with the care of a client who has a hypotonic uterus and excessive vaginal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Ans-Provide fundal massage for the client. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 11 weeks of gestation and reports frequent vomiting. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has hyperemesis gravid arum? - Ans-Ketonuria The nurse should identify that ke...

A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further clarification? Select one: a. "I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis." b. "I will clean his penis with each diaper change." c. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks." d. "I can give him a tub bath in two days." - Ans-d. "I can give him a tub bat...

A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further clarification? Select one: a. "I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis." b. "I will clean his penis with each diaper change." c. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks." d. "I can give him a tub bath in two days." - Ans-d. "I can give him a tub bat...

A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further clarification? Select one: a. "I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis." b. "I will clean his penis with each diaper change." c. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks." d. "I can give him a tub bath in two days." - Ans-d. "I can give him a tub bat...

A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further clarification? Select one: a. "I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis." b. "I will clean his penis with each diaper change." c. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks." d. "I can give him a tub bath in two days." - Ans-d. "I can give him a tub bat...

A nurse provided discharge teaching to new parents on how to care for their newborn following circumcision. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates the need for further clarification? Select one: a. "I should not remove the yellow exudate on the end of the penis." b. "I will clean his penis with each diaper change." c. "The circumcision will heal completely within a couple of weeks." d. "I can give him a tub bath in two days." - Ans-d. "I can give him a tub bat...

A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The client asks the nurse, "Should I tell my partner that I am HIV positive?" Which of the following statements should the nurse give? a. "This is your decision alone." b. "I would if I were you." c. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner." d. 'Your provider is required by law to notify your partner." - Ans-c. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner." Rationale - ...

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - Ans-1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - Ans-Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - Ans-Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon Your patie...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status examinations with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? A."To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by 7." B."To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C."To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D."To assess remote memory, I should have the client repeat a list ...

What 2 parts of the brain are affected by drug use? - Ans-1) Limbic system Lizard brain 2) Cortex (Prefrontal) Wizard brain What are the parts of the reward pathway in the brain? - Ans-1)the ventral tegmental area (VTA), 2)the nucleus accumbens, and 3) the prefrontal cortex. What is the neurotranmitter involved with addiction? - Ans-All drugs that can lead to addiction increase dopamine (DA) in ventral striatum, also called the nucleus accumbens. Psychological dependence - Ans-Characteriz...

These drugs are most likely to cause this discontinuation syndrome - Ans-1-Paxil 2-Effexor Goal of antidepressant therapy: - Ans-Symptom remission and return to baseline functioning Initial therapy with antidepressants - Ans-severe: combo of meds and therapy mild-mod: options: meds alone therapy alone combo What would you recommend to patients who request a CAM therapies? - Ans--St. John's Wart (SAMe) -light therapy -exercise Factors favoring treatment with an antidepressant: - Ans--...

True or False. Because the genome is contained within an enclosed space (much like the nucleus of a cell), viruses are classified as eukaryotic. - Ans-False. Viruses are neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic Describe the two basic components of a virus. - Ans-1) Genomic material made up of DNA or RNA 2) Capsid, which is a membrane like protective structure that contains genetic material. The ________ surrounds the capsid of some viruses. - Ans-envelope Rank the falling viruses from smallest to...

First person to view protozoa and bacteria - Ans-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Antoni van Leeuwenhoek was the first person in history to A) disprove spontaneous generation. B) use a magnifying glass. C) view microorganisms and record these observations. D) use the germ theory of disease. E) develop a taxonomic system. - Ans-C Which of the following types of microbe was NOT observed by Leeuwenhoek? A) fungus B) protozoan C) alga D) prokaryote E) virus - Ans-E Fungi - Ans-1) Eukaryotic 2) P...

What is the purpose of the Eukaryotic Microbes: Protozoa and Helminthes laboratory exercise? - Ans-1. To recognize adult forms, cysts, or the trophozoite stage of parasitic protozoa. 2. To recognize adult and egg of a common helminth. 3. To understand the life cycle of the malaria parasite and the challenge of producing a malaria vaccine. List five (6) protozoal diseases and their causative agents? - Ans-1. Ameobas- Entamoeba histolytica. 2. Giardias- Giadia lamblia. 3. African sleeping si...

Which of the following statements is true of the prokaryotes? A. they contain endoplasmic reticulum B. they do not contain a nucleus C. they are larger than eukaryotes D. they contain specialized organelles E. some are multi-cellular - Ans-B Which of the following does not apply to viruses? A. they need a host to multiply B. they are more complex than prokaryotes C. they are referred to as parasites D. they are not considered living E. they are composed of hereditary material surround...

Muscle imbalances Correct Answer-alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint Obesity Correct Answer-The condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over his or her recommended weight What is the BMI of a typical obese individual? Correct Answer-30 or greater Refers to a person with a body mass index of 25-29.9 or who is between 25-30 pounds over the recommended weight Correct Answer-overweight ...

What does DOE stand for? Dyspnea on Exertion A 43-year-old male presents to the ED with vomiting that began 5 hours ago. He has a history of Type II DM and is s/p right BKA. On objective evaluation it is found that he is hyperglycemic and has elevated ketones and so he will be admitted for DKA. Match the details to the correct section of the chart PSHx: Right BKA ED Course: Hyperglycemia and elevated ketones Diagnosis : DKA CC: Vomiting Onset: 5 hours ago Disposition: Admit PMHx: Type ...