Brainarium

How do you find the perimeter and area of a rectangle? CORRECT ANSWER – P = 2l + 2w P = 2 (l + w) A = lw How do you find the area of a parallelogram? CORRECT ANSWER – A = bh How do you find the circumference and area of a circle? CORRECT ANSWER – C = 2 × π × r C = π × d A = π × r² What is the Pythagorean Theorem? CORRECT ANSWER – a² + b² = c²How do you find the area of a triangle? CORRECT ANSWER – A = (1/2)bh How do you find the area of a trapezoid? CORRECT A...

Instructor communication - CORRECT ANSWER-Actively communicate on the floor when students need help, new explanations, struggling with concept, sensitive needs, correcting work What to do with unruly/unwilling students - CORRECT ANSWER-Engage them in conversation to refocus them on work, fall back on prerequisite knowledge to boost their confidence, and move them away from distractions if necessary. Be as firm as necessary. What to do with overloaded/fatigued students - CORRECT ANSWER-Hav...

Bulk-Forming Laxative teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-The nurse should inform the client that bulk-forming laxatives should be mixed with a glass of water just prior to administration & follow with an additional glass of water to prevent fecal impaction. COPD- discharge medication - CORRECT ANSWER-Guaifenesin is a mucolytic prescribed to liquefy secretions. The nurse should review guaifenesin with the client to facilitate expectoration of thick mucus associated with COPD. Acetylcysteine evaluati...

Which route of administration is appropriate to administer argatroban? a) Intradermal b) Intravenous c) Intramuscular d) Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Intravenous Rationale: Argatroban is given only by the intravenous route as a continuous infusion. Argatroban is not approved for intradermal, intramuscular, or subcutaneous administration. pg 606 Which frequency of bleeding is seen in a patient with moderate hemophilia? a) Once monthly b) During mild injuries c) Once or twice weekly...

1. Which risk factor places the older adult client at increased risk for surgical complications? A. Increased cardiac output B. Decreased respiratory muscle strength C. Enhanced renal clearance D. Improved immune response Correct Answer: B. Decreased respiratory muscle strength Rationale: Older adults are at increased risk due to normal physiological changes such as reduced respiratory muscle strength. 2. Upon completing the client’s assessment, which surgical risk factors does the nur...

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receives a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler. Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed? a. Primes the inhaler with 7 pumps. b. Attaches spacer device to the inhaler. c. Rinses the after each use. d. Stores the medication at room temperature. Primes the inhaler with 7 pumps. A client with heart failure (HF) develops hyperaldosteronism and spironolactone is prescribed. Which ins...

Which side effect will the nurse instruct the patient to expect when prescribed scopolamine transdermal patch for motion sickness? 1. Irritability 2. Dry mouth 3. Urinary frequency 4. Increased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Dry mouth Which instruction will the nurse include in a teaching session for a patient with peptic ulcers regarding nonpharmacological interventions to use along with prescribed medications? 1. "Reduce your intake of caffeinated beverages such as coffee and colas...

Which side effect will the nurse instruct the patient to expect when prescribed scopolamine transdermal patch for motion sickness? 1. Irritability 2. Dry mouth 3. Urinary frequency 4. Increased heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Dry mouth Which instruction will the nurse include in a teaching session for a patient with peptic ulcers regarding nonpharmacological interventions to use along with prescribed medications? 1. "Reduce your intake of caffeinated beverages such as coffee and colas...

Which condition is treated with a histamine2 blocker? Select all that apply. • Gastric ulcer • Duodenal ulcer • Gastroesophageal reflux disease Rationale: Histamine2 blockers are effective in treating gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which statement regarding the pharmacodynamics of cimetidine is accurate? • The elimination half-life of cimetidine is 1.5 to 2 hours. Rationale: The elimination half-life of cimetidine is 1.5 to 2 hours...

In which time frame would a nurse expect omeprazole to reach its peak concentration? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 Hours Which statement regarding the pharmacokinetic profile of esomeprazole is inaccurate? "Esomeprazole is well absorbed after oral administration." "The drug is less than 50% protein bound." "Esomeprazole is extensively metabolized in the liver." "The drug undergoes excretion in the urine." - CORRECT ANSWER - "The drug is less than 50% protein bound." ...

Which statement by the nursing student about the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) requires further intervention? A. "PPIs inhibit active parietal cell acid secretion." B. "They inhibit ATPase that generates gastric acid." C. "They promote irreversible hydrogen or potassium ATPase inhibition." D. "PPIs work by blocking histamine2 receptors, which reduces gastric acid secretion." - CORRECT ANSWER In which time frame would a patient expect to exper...

Deaf Theatre West - CORRECT ANSWER-actors do sign language while performing Types-Examples of Conventions - CORRECT ANSWER-History of theater is about the change of conventions Close examination of theatrical conventions tells a lot about culture Women didn't appear on british stage until 1660 Black and white actors didn't share a stage in the US before the 20th century antagonist/protagonist- we know them based on what they want and how it creates conflict Stock characters- station...

Rules of team teaching - CORRECT ANSWER-Assign team roles, Rotate and read the floor, Engage students appropriately, Interact with students effectively, Disengage and communicate, Communication and accountability for student progress, Understand team roles/accountability/communication, Gives students space to develop without instructor, Students hear multiple instructor voices, Instructors are productive and precise, Vibrant safe space Mathnasium is all about - CORRECT ANSWER-custom and pe...

Which of the following statements would relate to a blind ad? A. A brokerage house ad that has no address. B. An ad that does not state who the owner is. C. An ad that does not indicate it’s listed by a brokerage firm. D. When a licensee acting as a “For Sale by Owner” fails to list owner/agent in the ad. When a seller lists his property with a broker and the seller subsequently files a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, what is the status of the broker's listing? A. The listing is unaffecte...

Which of the following would not be included in the bundle of rights of ownership? Usage Possession Sell the property at any time Refuse to sell under Eminent Domain - CORRECT ANSWER-Refuse to sell under Eminent Domain All of the following statements are true regarding discount points EXCEPT: They increase the lender's yield They reduce the lenders yield They are usually 1% of the loan amount They decrease the loan term - CORRECT ANSWER-They reduce the lenders yield Which of the fo...

Intro To Assessment (Order) - CORRECT ANSWER-- • BSI and Scene Size up (Safety) • Primary Assessment • Secondary Assessment (Medical or Trauma) • Reassessment BSI - CORRECT ANSWER-- • Body Substance Isolation are standard precautions • at minimum wear gloves • face mask, goggles Scene Size Up - CORRECT ANSWER-- • use PENMAN • p: personal, partner, patient safety, e: enviornmental dangers, n: number of pt, m: MOI or NOI, a: additional resources or help, n: need for e...

How many minutes can the body survive without oxygen and perfusion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Brain + spinal cord = 4 - 6 minutes Kidneys = 45 minutes Skeletal muscles = 2 hours Ischemia - CORRECT ANSWER-When the organ (heart) is not getting its metabolic needs met How much blood can the body lose? - CORRECT ANSWER-An acute blood loss of greater than 20% of blood will not be tolerated (1.2L) 200 mL for an one year old child Hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER-Bleeding Blood Donation - CORRECT ANSWER-Ad...

Patient positions - CORRECT ANSWER- Prone Laying face down Supine face up (used for suspected spinal injuries) Shock position Head and Torso supine, feet elevated 6-12 inches • Don't use for Neurogenic or Cardiogenic shock Fowler’s position Sitting up with knees bent. (Semi Fowlers is 45 degree angle) 5 body cavities - CORRECT ANSWER- cranial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic cranial cavity - CORRECT ANSWER- Contains Foramen Magnum, brainstem, spinal cord 3 meninges layers ...

Medical Injury (define) - CORRECT ANSWER-Nature of Illness (Internal) Trauma Injury (define) - CORRECT ANSWER-Mechanism of Injury (anything involving KINETIC ENERGY) The White Papers (alternative name and function) - CORRECT ANSWER-Accident Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society 1. Development of training 2. Development of federal guidelines/policies Highway Safety Act of 1966 (what funded it and helped it to grow?) - CORRECT ANSWEREmergency Medical Act of 1973 (cre...

Steps Prior to CPR - CORRECT ANSWER 1. AVPU 2. Check carotid! 3. If pulse present, check breathing! CPR - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Compressions 2. Ventilations Partner goes to get AED 3. Compression Partner drops an OPA/NPA 4. Ventilations Modified CPR - CORRECT ANSWER Foreign body obstruction + unconscious 1. Compressions 2. Visualize for object 3. Ventilations Definition of a Peds in CPR/AED - CORRECT ANSWER AED = 1 - 8 years old CPR = 1 - puberty Infants/Peds CPR - CORRECT ANSWER ...