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How does a health management organization (HMO) type of insurance lower healthcare costs? You have to see a provider within the HMO's network. The network is made up of providers that have agreed to lower their rates for plan members and also meet quality standards. If you opt to see a doctor outside of HMO, you will have to pay the entire cost of medical services. You may need a primary care physician (PCP) referral to be covered when seeing a specialist What did the Affordable Care Act...

Respiratory System - HAYLEE Explain & discuss assessment findings manifest in lower respiratory disorders (COPD, asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis), and relate them to underlying pathophysiological processes. COPD consists of emphysema and chronic bronchitis – irreversible. Chronic bronchitis causes structural and inflammation changes. Emphysema damages and enlarges alveoli (air sacs) causing breathlessness. Risk factors: smoking!!!, occupational chemicals and dust, air pollution, infect...

1. What is SBAR? (page 15) SBAR is a model for effective transfer of information by providing a standardized structure for concise factual communication from nurse-to-nurse, nurse-to-physician, or nurse-to-other healthcare provider. S=Situation; What is the situation you want to discuss? What is happening at the present time? Identify self, unit; Briefly state the problem. B=Background; What is the background or circumstances leading up to the situation? Provide admitting diagnosis and da...

Anatomy of the Kidney: - The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. - Normal GFR is 120-125. - If 75% of nephrons quit = renal insufficiency. - Kidneys are sensitive to changes in cardiac output. VOLUME DEPENDENT. A decrease in urine output indicates a decrease in cardiac output. - If the SBP is below 70 for over 40 minutes, the kidney will become hypo then ischemic. - If the SBP drops, the arterioles dilate. If the SBP elevate, arterioles constrict. Normal Functions of the Kidney...

QUESTION 1 1. Mr. Jeffers was admitted 2 days ago for a carotid endarterectomy. A Foley catheter was inserted intraoperatively and remains in place. His urine output has declined markedly despite continued IV fluid infusion. Today his morning labs reveal a BUN of 19 mg/dL and a creatinine of 2 mg/dL. A leading differential includes: A. Foley lodged in the urethra causing post-renal failure B. Decreased renal perfusion causing prerenal failure C. Age-related decreased eGFR causing prerenal...

Question 1 Which of the following statements is true with respect to children who present to care acutely due to violent, enraged behavior? A. Under no circumstances should the PMHNP approach this patient. B. Prepubertal children typically require medication as they are too young to respond to conversation. C. Children who have a history of repeated, self-limited, severe tantrums require at least a 72-hour admission. D. If the child appears to be calming down in the emergency area, the c...

Question.1 Jack is a 3-year-old boy who is being evaluated for developmental delay. The mental status examination is significant for an inability to stack two blocks or draw a circle. The PMHNP also appreciates the inability to attend to any task for more than a few seconds. These findings indicate an abnormality in: A. Social relatedness B. Thought process and content C. Motor behavior D. Judgment and insight Question.2 During the mental status exam of Oliver, a 4-year-old child, the...

A client who arrives in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery is not awake from general anesthesia. Which action should the nurse take first? A. Assess for deep tendon reflexes. B. Observe urinary output. C. Review the medication administration record (MAR). D. Administer naloxone. The nurse is providing care for a client with digoxin toxicity. Which medication will the nurse look for in the client’s prescriptions? A. Atropine sulfate B. Isoproterenol C. Xyloca...

D. Loss of cognitive abilities, impairing ability to perform activities of daily living A student nurse was asked which of the following best describes dementia. Which of the following best describes the condition? A. Memory loss occurring as part of the natural consequence of aging B. Difficulty coping with physical and psychological change C. Severe cognitive impairment that occurs rapidly D. Loss of cognitive abilities, impairing ability to perform activities of daily living D. Short w...

1. A nurse is assigned to care for a group of clients. On review of the clients’ medical records, the nurse determines that which client is at risk for deficient fluid volume? * a) A client with a colostomy b) A client with congestive heart failure c) A client with decreased kidney function d) A client receiving frequent wound irrigations R: Causes of deficient fluid volume include vomiting, diarrhea, conditions that cause increased respirations or increased urinary output, insuffici...

A fully developed outcome for a client goal would include: (SATA) Attainable for client, measurable terms and time sensitive 2. The nurse understands a client could be at risk for serotonin syndrome when taking which of the following medications in addition to over the counter medications or herbal supplements? -Sertraline 3. A 4-year-old child grabs toys from siblings, saying “I want that toy now!”. The siblings cry and the child’s parents become upset with the behavior. Using Freud...

played All Answers, Submitted Answers, Feedback  Question 1 A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Selected Answer: Alcohol Answers: PCP Alcohol Methylpheni date Caffeine Response Feedback: Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize the effects of cocaine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine, methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD) and...

Question 1 What is the strongest established risk factor for bipolar disorder? Family History Response Feedback: “The strongest established risk factor for BPD is a family history of BPD.” • Question 2 Which of the following medications are known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? i. Nortriptyline ii. Citalopram iii. Duloxetine iv. Fluoxetine v. Venlafaxine vi. • Question 3 Which disease state of a non-adherent patient is at greater risk for substance use, v...

a question - an answer what are the conditions necessary for good combustion? a) low sulfur content b) Thermal, thermocoupler, tubular c) turbulence, temperature, time 3T's - c) turbulence, temperature, time 3T's why is secondary air necessary in hand fired boilers? a) Necessary to burn the combustible gases b) if primary air should fail c) used only if sulfur content is high - a) Necessary to burn the combustible gases when pressure increases on steam from a given amount of w...

When rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim? A. 3 B. 1 C. 0 D. 2 - D. 2 When cutting through a roof, a firefighter should avoid: A. removing the built-up material prior to cutting B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses C. making one large opening D. using a power saw - B. cutting through joists, rafters, or trusses Which of the following is an advantage of the flat load? A. Only four people are re...

Question 28: The advanced practice psychiatric nurse may intervene as appropriate with agencies or persons in order to advocate for the patient; do for the patient what he or she cannot do for self, always with an aim toward maximum independence and growth which is consistent with which basic strategy of dynamic supportive therapy? Answer: D. Maximize adaptive coping mechanisms Question 29: Which of the following is consistent with literature regarding suicide? Check all that apply: Answ...

The advanced practice psychiatric nurse realizes which of the following regarding workbook exercises in therapy? A . Workbook exercises are only an adjunct to treatment. B . Workbook exercises simplify the real work in therapy. C . Treatment manuals consistently correlate positively with treatment outcome. D . Use of workbook exercises and approaches promotes creativity and flexibility in the therapeutic process. According to Freud, failure to successfully accomplish the tasks of ...

NFPA 1001 is the - Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - health and safety In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - Command What normal body cooling mechanism is lost when weari...

. The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A)Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive women's shelters D)Encouraging all women to eat a balanced diet 2. When integrating the pri...

A parent tells the nurse that their 6 year-old child who normally enjoys school, has not been doing well since the grandmother died 2 months ago. Which statement most accurately describes thoughts on death and dying at this age? A) Death is personified as the bogeyman or devil B) Death is perceived as being irreversible C) The child feels guilty for the grandmother's death D) The child is worried that he, too, might die The correct answer is A: Death is personified as the bogeyman or de...