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A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - ANSWERliniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking better care of myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life. "The assistant should identify ...

What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - answerA = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Head-to-toe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine? - answerAssess: - Vocalizat...

A nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously ill child can best keep the family informed of the child's condition by: A. Placing them in a secluded room. B. Referring to their child as "the patient". C. Telling the family how they should feel. D. Appointing one staff member to communicate with them. A 16-month-old child was an unrestrained front seat passenger in a motor vehicle crash. The chest x-ray reveals multiple rib fractures. These findings suggest what type...

What does the experienced effect of a drug depend upon? a. The amount taken and past drug experiences b. The modality of administration c. Polydrug use, setting, and circumstance d. All of the above d. All of the above 3. How is drug tolerance BEST described? a. The inability to get intoxicated b. The need for less of a drug to get intoxicated c. Increased sensitivity to a drug over time d. Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time d. Decreased sensitivity to a drug over time 4. Which ...

When participating in the screening process, a counselor must also be skilled in: a. consulting with other professionals b. making referrals c. family system dynamics d. release of information forms b. making referrals 3. Which statement is TRUE regarding dual relationships with clients that might impair the counselor's judgement? a. they must be avoided b. they should be discouraged c. they are left to the discretion of the counselor d. they should first be discussed with one's supe...

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) enacted in 1974, aka the Buckley Amendment, is a federal law that was created to specify the rights of parents if the child is a minor and nonminor students to access & examine the educational record, petition to have incorrect info found in the record amended, & ensure that certain info isn't released to outside agencies w/o permission educational record refers to any document or info kept by the school relating to a student, such as atte...

In assessing a pressure ulcer on a client's hip, which action should the nurse include? ADetermine the degree of elasticity surrounding the lesion B.) Photograph the lesion with a ruler placed next to the lesion C.)Stage the depth of the ulcer using the Braden numeric scale D.)Use a gloved finger to palpate for tunneling around the lesion B A nurse is planning discharge care for a male client with metastatic cancer. The client tells the nurse that he plans to return to work despite pain, ...

What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - ANS-- Tracheal deviation - JVD What are signs of ineffective breathing? - ANS-- AMS - Cyanosis, especially around the mouth - Asymmetric expansion of chest wall - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Sucking chest wounds - Absent or diminished breath sounds - Administer O2 via NRB or assist ventilations with a bag-mas...

What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? Correct Answer Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? Correct Answer Vasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? Correct Answer Metabolic acidosis What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? Correct Answer Neurogenic shock Spi...

When you consider maintaining your car, you should check: - all of the above Developing appropriate attitudes depends on making a personal commitment to change attitudes that are unsafe. - True As the amount of alcohol you consume increases, your ability to safely drive: - decreases If you should add one second of following distance for each environmental factor, how many seconds should you add for nighttime, rain and fog? - three seconds Heavier vehicles and vehicles traveling in combina...

What is the major monosaccharide found in the human body? a. glucose (2) Which of these is a complex carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the human digestive process? d. fiber (3) What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010? b. to provide dietary guidelines for Americans from birth to old age (4) How much moderate-intensity exercise is recommended in order to decrease an individual's risk of chronic disease? a. 30 minutes per day (5) What is an advantage of...

A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is least likely to exacerbate asthma? A. Carteolol (Ocupress). B. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal). C. Pindolol (Visken). Incorrect D. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). Correct The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which is also cardioselective and l...

What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Correct Answer- Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? Correct Answer- CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who have seizure disorders? Correct Answer- Prevention is important, patient safety is important, Do NOT abrup...

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

The following are all levels of the structural organization of the human body: 1. Organ 2. Organ system 3. Tissue 4. Cell 5. Chemical level Arrange the above levels from least complex to most complex: • A. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5 • B. 4, 5, 1, 2, 3 • C. 5, 4, 3, 1, 2 • D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 • E. 5, 4, 6, 2, 1 . Feedback: Good work; your answer is correct! Question 2 of 75 1.0/ 1.0 Points Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct? • A. Anabolism is a process in which com...

Food proteins are used most efficiently when we Select one: a. are eating a very low kcalorie diet. b. eat large quantities of protein even though our kcalorie intake may be low. c. are consuming enough carbohydrates and fats to meet our kcalorie needs. d. are eating enough fat even though carbohydrate intake may be low. Feedback The correct answer is: are consuming enough carbohydrates and fats to meet our kcalorie needs. Question2 Correct Mark 5.00 out of 5.00 Flag question Questio...

The sugars found in grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits are . Question 2 options: lipids minerals amino acids Save Question 3 (4 points) The primary objective of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to ensure Americans . Question 3 options: carbohydrates macronutrients micronutrients balance calorie intake with physical activity to manage weight Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill Estimated Average Requirement consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day choose fiber-rich fruit...

To apply ear drops to a person 3 years of age or older, you: a. instill the drops without pulling the ear b. pull the ear down and back c. pull the ear upward and back d. pull the ear down and foward correct answer pull the ear upward and back A watery preparation containing suspended particles is: a. lotion b. cream c. ointment d. powder correct answer lotion A drug interaction occurs when: a. person cannot control the ingestion of drugs b. withdrawal symptoms occur if the drug is ...

What are the 4 levels of protein structure? - correct answer Primary - linear structure, Secondary - Folded into helix or pleated sheet caused by hydrogen bonding, tertiary - 3D structure caused by side chain interactions, quaternary - 1+ amino acid chains combine = multiple subunits MUST have 1+ subunit What enviormental change breaks each type of bond? - correct answer hydrophobic - temperature change, ionic - salt or decreased pH, hydrogen - temperature, change in pH, disulfide - reduci...

Which view claims that the phenomenon of globalization was initially driven by the desire of Westerneconomies to exploit their power through multinational enterprises? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER The long-run historical view The new-force view The pendulum view The balanced surplus-de cit view 2. Economic gains come from international trade because one country’s exported goods, services, or otitems are unique, valuable, and dif cult to duplicate to the importing countries. Which view...