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Antiretroviral medication used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS by reducing the replication of the virus - Prophylactic AZT -x: if a nurse suffers a needlestick while working with a pt who is positive for AIDS Fetal tachycardia - >160s -problematic if it persists for longer than 10 minutes, requires intervention Reaction to IV meds - 1. Stop the IV administration 2. raise HOB Advanced directives: If a patient wishes to change their mind about their living will what do you...

potassium 3.5-5- buy this many at time Hemoglobin -containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen for delivery to cells 2. women: 12-16 onset of puberty : 14-18 onset of puberty 4. low values worry about anemia hematocrit 1. ratio of volume of RBC to total amount of blood 2. women-37-47 - 42-52 (three times give a take to hemoglobin) hemoglobin x3 RBC 4.5-5.5 million WBC 1.5,000-10,000 2. low WBC= neutroponic WBC= infection body trying to fight off ...

When to take hypothyroid meds - It should be taken at the same time each day, on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast. Taking thyroid medication in the evening can cause insomnia, and taking the drug after breakfast interferes with its absorption. Follow up labs to check TSH and T4 level are necessary. post pneumonectomy - HOB 3-45 degress lay on postoperative side to allow full expansion of healthy lung encourage coughing, deep breathing and incentive spirometry Hyperna...

Fire Fighter Safety Exam Bundle

What is an expected response from the IV administration of contrast dye? - flushing of the face. most patients experience a warm sensation throughout the body shortly after the dye infusion. this is more pronounced in the face and throat and moves to the pelvic area afterwards What are some tests that contrast dye is used in? - CT scans, angiograms, melograms What are some unexpected findings during IV contrast dye administration? - chest tightness - this may be experienced during...

A patient who is 2 days postoperative from right femoral popliteal bypass surgery complains of worsening right leg pain. Upon assessment, the nurse notes sweling and ecchymosis at the incision sites. Which action would be the nurse's initial priority? A .Apply pressure to stes with a sandbag B.Palpate pedal pulses C. Assess tor sigrs of daudcation D. Apply a warm compress to the incision sites B. Palpate pedal pulses You are the nurse performing education for a patient with AIDS at th...

a client with history of confusion has difficulty remembering recent events and becomes disoriented when away from home. which statement would provide the best reality orientation for this client? - - "good morning, you are in the hospital. I am your nurse, Susan Jones." nurse must provide a calm, predictable environment. greeting the patient and stating where he is, who you are, and any pertinent information (without overwhelming him) will help prevent increased anxiety, which could lea...

what are the 2 types of anti-anxiety agents? What are their endings? and what anti-anxiety medication is mostly used on the NCLEX? - short acting -MidazoLAM -DiazePAM intermediate-long acting -clonazePAM -alprazoLAM (Xanax) -lorazePAM (ativan) (anti-anxiety agents end in LAM or PAM, lorazepam [ativan] is the antianxiety agen that is mostly used within the NCLEX, the two types of anti-anxiety agents are short acting and intermedicate-long acting) Lorazapam (Ativan) therapeutic cl...

The nurse should recognize that which of the following physical changes of the head and face are associated with the aging client? Select All That Apply. - - Wrinkles on the face -increase in the growth of facial hair in most older adults due to changes in hormone levels especially the androgen-estrogen ratio -neck wrinkles due to aging process which causes the platysma muscle to shorten Select the domain of pain that is accurately paired with its appropriate nonpharmacological, alternat...

Medical POA - * legal document * make mesical decisionsfor patient should they be unable to make decisions tort - a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability. Negligence - Failure to take proper care in doings task Malpractice - improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, Assault - An act, criminal or torturous that threatens physical harm to a person Battery - unconsented touc...

The nurse is caring for a patient with a sodium level of 122 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings does she suspect? SATA a confusion b abdominal cramps c increased urine output d hypoactive bowel sounds - a b The nurse is caring for a patient whose most recent serum sodium level was 152 mEq/L. Which of the following signs and symptoms does she suspect are caused by the patients sodium level? SATA a. Lethargy b. Dry mucous membranes c. Tachypnea d. Cyanosis - a b ...

You are assigned to take care of a client who just underwent cholecystectomy. Which of the following would decrease the risk of developing atelectasis in this client? (Select all that apply) - Deep inspiration. Supine position with head end of the bed elevated. Change position every 2 hours. Encourage patient to cough at-least 10 times/hr. The nurse is caring for a patient with post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome. What teaching should the nurse provide for this patient? - D. Meals s...

A client is scheduled for gastroscopy at 8:00 AM and has been placed on NPO since midnight. At 6:30 AM, the nurse checks the client's capillary blood glucose level and gets a result of 40 mg/dl on the glucometer. The client is alert, coherent, and reports, "I feel fine. I don't feel anything." The most appropriate action for the nurse is: A. Record the finding in the notes and withhold the client's morning insulin. B. Take a repeat sample of the capillary blood glucose. C. Give the cli...

List in order how the PPE should be put on - 1st-Gown 2nd-Mask/Respirator 3rd-Goggles 4th-Gloves List in order how the PPE should be removed - 1st-Gloves 2nd-Goggles 3rd-Gown 4th-Mask/Respirator The nurse teaches the family of a patient with end stage renal disease to offer foods high in? a. Fluids b. Protein c. Potassium d. Carbohydrates - d. Carbohydrates A pt has an epidural for the birth of her child. While massaging the fundus, it is found to be firm and locate...

Question 1 Guideline II-42 May-Day: On the fire ground scene, all of the following can call a MAY-DAY EXCEPT? Select one: a. Trapped, lost, or firefighter/company in trouble within the hot zone. b. A company officer that cannot account for an assigned firefighter operating within the hot zone. c. the building owner in the cold zone who witnesses a trapped firefighter. d. Any personnel on fire ground who witnessed an event of firefighter in trouble. - c Question 2 Guideline II-42 May...

Question 1: All question areas come from the previous for Fire Marshal Notice of Examination (NOE) click here. FIRE MARSHAL NOE 2022 You will have 6 exams in this prep course. Here is your first question... 1. ______ evidence that a firefighter usually discovers, in a broad sense, can be defined as something material, visible and tangible. A: Direct B: Physical C: Circumstantial D: Material - Explanation: B: Physical. TB Arson 3 Question 2: What would be the most appropriate i...

A woman enters the fire station complaining that the trees in the front of her house are blocking her view and are growing up around utility lines. She says that the trees are a fire hazard and requests that the fire department remove the top portion of the trees. What should the firefighters do? - A. suggest she call a tree-trimmer B. refer her to the Mayor C. cut the trees down D. refer her to the utility company Reasoning: Since the trees may present a hazard to the utility li...

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the fire apparatus driver/operator? (7) A. Detailed maintenance procedures B. Operating the apparatus properly, swiftly, and safely C. Ensuring that the apparatus and the equipment it carries are ready at all times D. Safely transporting firefighters, apparatus, and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or other call for service - A. Detailed maintenance procedures Which of the following is NOT a basis for promotion to drive...

in the fire service the bugle has become a symbol of - authority which term is defined as guiding and directing firefighters to do what their fire department expects of them - discipline According to FEMA, span of control of personnel is between - 3 and 7 which part of the structural firefighting PPE ensemble is designed to protect the neck and ears - the protective hood what is the function of the EOSTI - warn an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure which style of ...

Which type of training would be included in a recruit academy class? - Departmental training on basic operations and manipulative skills What type of fire department is one in which, on a given shift, a firefighter may function as a police officer, or as a firefighter according to staffing needs? - Public safety What is the first level of promotion for fire personnel? - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator A combination fire department has a mixture of: - career & volunteer firefi...