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A patient has been experiencing signs and symptoms of weight loss, malnutrition, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. The doctor diagnosed the patient with a disease that causes patchy inflammation transmurally in the duodenum and ileum. What disorder does this patient most likely have? A. Crohn's disease B. Ulcerative Colitis C. Colorectal Cancer D. Cirrhosis Ans: A. Crohn's disease A. RLQ B. RUQ C. LLQ A patient has been diagnosed with diverticulitis. What locat...

A nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Which of the following statements should the nurse include? "There can be issues with brain development." "There is concern regarding medication adverse effects" "There is concern about the ability to understand the meaning of ACEs" "There are generally no effects from ACEs" Ans: "There can be issues with brain development." A nurse is caring for a ...

What are the 3 ways that a nurse demonstrates leadership in the coordination of health care? Ans: 1) advocating for client care in the client's best interest 2) delegating and evaluating the performance of selected health care team members in carrying out delegated nursing activities 3) facilitating continuity of client care What is CNO entry to practice competencies definition of leadership Ans: RNs are leaders who influence and inspire others to achieve optimal health outcom...

Classic theories of leadership Ans: -the great man theory (born not made) -the trait theory (height, weight, energy, age) -situational theory (chosen or right place right time) Contemporary theories of leadership Ans: -transformational leadership -authentic leadership -adaptive leadership -appreciative inquiry -complexity theory - idealized influence - inspirational motivation Transformational Leadership Ans: 4 Processes - individualized consideration - intellectual stimulation Leadershi...

How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? Ans: Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: Ans: is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? Ans: Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of action: Ans: the time between drug administration an...

What chemo medications can be given intrathecally? Ans: Methotrexate What drug is fatal if given intrathecally? Ans: Vincristine What is adjuvant chemotherapy? Ans: Use of chemo for patients AFTER surgery or radiation small tumor with no metastasis A for ADJUVANT/AFTER What is neoadjuvant chemotherapy? Ans: Use of chemo for patients BEFORE surgery or radiation large tumor and/or metastasis N for NOT doing it after, but BEFORE atropine for treatment Specific Adverse Effect o...

Dave is getting ready to be discharged from the hospital and the nurse is using the WRAP model to develop aftercare strategies, what would you expect to find in this nursing plan Ans: Making a list of strategies to maintain daily health Making a list of skills to include in the "wellness toolbox" Making a list of events that might trigger distress Making a plan for responding to early warning signs Which of the following are part of the 10 Tidal Commitments or Competencies ...

RIGOUR & ETHICS Ans: RIGOUR & ETHICS How does rigour differ between quantitative research and qualitative research? Ans: quant: determined by the reliability and validity of the measurement instrument qual: determined by credibility, audibility and fittingness Define Reliability Ans: extent to which an instrument yields the same results on repeated measures Define Validity Ans: refers to whether a measurement instrument accurately measures what it is intended to measure Can an ...

what is policy Ans: set of statements of principles, values and intent that outlines expectations and provides a basis for consistent decision making and resource allocation in respect to a specific issue what is health policy Ans: strategies and activities in public health, healthcare, and intersecting social systems that are important to people's wellbeing 4 key points of why policies are useful Ans: it clarifies the values on which a policy is based, it defines a vision for th...

what is bronch/o called ? Ans: combining form what are eponyms Ans: terms that are names after a person ex. heimlich maneuver and cesarean section what does rx mean Ans: therapy what does tx mean Ans: treatment what does sx mean Ans: symptom what does dx mean Ans: diagnosis what does px mean Ans: prognosis what does + indicate Ans: presence what does - indicate Ans: absence what do derm/o, dermato/o, and cutane/o mean Ans: skin what does gloss/o and lingu/o mean Ans: tongue...

what is bronch/o called ? Ans: combining form what are eponyms Ans: terms that are names after a person ex. heimlich maneuver and cesarean section what does rx mean Ans: therapy what does tx mean Ans: treatment what does sx mean Ans: symptom what does dx mean Ans: diagnosis what does px mean Ans: prognosis what does + indicate Ans: presence what does - indicate Ans: absence what do derm/o, dermato/o, and cutane/o mean Ans: skin what does gloss/o and lingu/o mean Ans: tongue...

Definition of Law Ans: Standard or rule of conduct established and enforced by government Designed to protect the rights of the public Litigation Ans: process of bringing and trying a lawsuit Plantiff Ans: person bringing suit defendant Ans: person being accused of a crime (presumed innocent until proven guilty.) Public law Ans: government is directly involved regulates relationships between individuals and government private law (civil law) Ans: regulates relationships among p...

A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again." Which nursing response is appropriate? Ans: "Medications are one way to address chemical imbalances. Environmental and interpersonal factors can also have an impact on biological factors." Which client diagnosis should a nurse associate with a decrease in gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)? Ans: Schizophrenia Too much d...

What does the role of the nurse encompass? (4) Ans: - promoting health and wellness - preventing illness - restoring health - caring for the dying summary: autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities sick or well in all settings What factors shape the public's perception of the nurse? (4) Ans: - nurses - system - environment - media How can nurses work to improve the image of nursing? (7) Ans: - be a role model - advocate for ou...

What resources does Health Canada provide for nutrition and healthy eating, and how can their effectiveness be evaluated? Ans: -Resources: Canada's Food Guide, nutrition labelling tools, and guidance on healthy -Evaluation: Accessibility, clarity, relevance to population health, usability in daily life, and measurable impact on nutrition knowledge and health outcomes. What is the purpose, function, and value of Canada's Food Guide? Ans: Purpose: Give evidence-based guidance to ...

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What are the different anticoagulant medications? Ans: Warfarin/Coumadin (PO) -Heparin (IV) -Heparin (SubQ) -Enoxaparin/ Lovenox (SubQ) What is Warfarin's MOA? Ans: 1. suppresses coagulation by acting as an antagonist of Vitamin K 2. Not used for emergencies 3. Has no effect on clotting factors that already existed at the time of the drug administration 4. used to prevent clot formation with a DVT, A-Fib with an embolism, TIA, coronary occlusive problems what is Heparin's...

1. A mother is concerned about her ability to perform in her new role. She is quite anxious and refuses to leave the postpartum unit. To offer effective client care, a nurse should recognize which information about this type of crisis? A. This type of crisis is precipitated by unexpected external stressors. B. This type of crisis is precipitated by preexisting psychopathology. C. This type of crisis is precipitated by an acute response to an external situational stressor. D. This...

What is evidence based practice?Ans:one standard of professional performance "should implement care based on ''best" availble evidence, nurse's expertise and pt's preferences" What is the goal of evidence based practice?Ans:to improve patient outcome What is the importance of the nurse practice act?Ans:single most important piece of legislation for nsg; affects all factors of nsg practice; it is the law within the state What is the purpose of the nurse prac...

Bioavaliability Ans: the amount of vitamin that is available to be absorbed and used by the body precursors Ans: when a vitamin is in its inactive form (also known as provitamins) within a food item. It will then be converted to an active form phytochemicals Ans: found in plants that will help with colour, taste, and other aspects. Some are bioactive food components in functional foods functional foods Ans: These are foods that may be beneficial on one's health when taken in g...