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the primary fuel during endurance exercise is - ANSWER fatty acids the human body consists of - ANSWER chemicals, cells, tissues Metabolism can be categorized in the following phases - ANSWER catabolism & anabolism BMR stands for - ANSWER basal metabolic rate A 30-minute jog would rely most heavily on which energy pathway? - ANSWER oxidative The automatic tendency to maintain a relatively constant internal environment is called homeostasis. - ANSWER true About 98% of the human body i...

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K.B. is a 32-year-old woman being admitted to the medical floor for complaints of fatigue and dehydration. While taking her history, you discover that she has diabetes mellitus (DM) and has been insulin dependent since the age of 8. She has undergone hemodialysis (HD) for the past 2 years because of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). You initial assessment of K.B. reveals a pale, thin, slightly drowsy woman. Her skin is warm and dry to the touch with poor skin turgor, and her mucous membranes are d...

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Remove the TPN solution from the refrigerator 1 hr prior to infusion. Rationale: the nurse should remove the TPN solution from the refrigerator 1 hour prior to administration because the TPN should reach room temperature before it is infused. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the caregiver of a client who is malnourished and will be ...

T.N. Delivered a healthy male infant 2 hours ago. She had a midline episiotomy. This is her sixth pregnancy. Before this delivery, she was para 4014. She had an epidural block for her labor and delivery. She is now admitted to the postpartum unit. - What is important to note in the initial assessment? - ANSWER VS- BP might be low bc of epidural. Temp might be elevated. Fundal height and position- might be enlarged fundus due to multigravida. Baby's size might also play a factor. Lochi...

CASE DESCRIPTION Joan Creighton, a 58-year-old female client, had abdominal surgery to repair an incarcerated hernia 2 days ago and remains an inpatient on the general surgery unit. Her healthcare provider has prescribed a progressive diet, but Joan reports to the nurse, "I am too miserable to eat, and I feel bloated and nauseated." She cannot even tolerate liquids. The nurse observes that Joan's abdomen is firm and distended. The nurse performs an abdominal assessment. In what seque...

a nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease. the client suddenly develops restlessness, and dypsnea and the nurse auscultates crackles in the clients lungs. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER place the pt in high fowlers position a nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease and has developed Kussmaul respirations. the nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid base imbalances? - ...

Assessment 1. What additional information would be helpful to the nurse as related to Shanda's presentation? A. "Can you tell me more about your mission work?" B. "Have you ever been diagnosed with anemia?" C. "Do you have any underlying chronic illnesses?" D. "Tell me about your family history." - ANSWER A. The social conditions in foreign countries can help to focus other areas of assessment. 2. After a more thorough history and assessment, the healthcare provider...

You have a patient with a suspected skin infection on his leg. What standard and isolation precaution do you need to follow? Why? - ANSWERS The nurse came into the room dressed in her PPE (gown). She should then apply hand hygiene upon entering the room. She must then confirm the patients identity by asking name and birth and checking wrist band. After touching any supplies, use hand hygiene before examining the patient. Put on gloves. Ask the patient for permission to assess or touch them....

Alexander Brooks is a 20-year-old Caucasian male with paraplegia as the result of a spinal cord injury received in a motorcycle accident. He lives at home with his parents who assist with his care. Alexander is attending college and has a strong social support system. He visits the Health Clinic on campus for a regularly scheduled skin assessment, where the nurse observes a reddish area on his sacrum. - gtt/min For IV Infusion: - ( mL/ time in min's ) X drop factor = Flow Rate In gtt's/...

Prior to discontinuing the IV oxytocin (Pitocin), which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? - ANSWER Uterine firmness. Oxytocin (Pitocin) is a hormone used to stimulate uterine contractions and prevent hemorrhage from the placental site. Prior to discontinuing the IV, it is most important to ensure that the uterus is contracting by assessing fundal firmness. Marie has minimal sensation in her lower extremities, due to the effects of the epidural anesthesia. What is t...

A Nurse is teaching about sick day management to a patient of a child who had diabetes mellitus. which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER it is more important for my child to drink fluids than eat during illnesses (Fluids are important than dietary intake during illnesses for thr child who had diabetes mellitus because fluids will prevent dehydration and flush out ketones A nurse is teaching about the use of a

Wrenda Fisher, a 35-year-old mother of two, visits the pain clinic of the regional medical center in her community. Wrenda is interviewed by a certified pain management nurse. Her chief complaint is recent onset back pain, which has limited her ability to care for her children. During the nurse's initial interview, Wrenda shares information about her home, career, and family. The nurse evaluates the information to determine psychosocial factors that may impact pain management. Which inform...

The nurse reviews the pathophysiology of scoliosis with the student nurses. What concepts should the school nurse include? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER Intraspinal abnormalities can cause scoliosis. Most causes of adolescent scoliosis are ideopathic. Scoliosis can be classified according to age of onset What is the school nurse's explanation as to the purpose of scoliosis screening in this population? - ANSWER Target high prevalence age groups. A mother informs the school...

The nurse begins the preoperative assessment by taking Ms. Jackson's vital signs. 1. Which vital sign requires follow-up by the nurse? A) BP of 160/88. B) Pulse of 68. C) Respirations of 14. D) Temperature of 97.2° F. - ANSWER A) BP of 160/88. This blood pressure is elevated and requires further action by the nurse. The nurse reviews the medications taken by Ms. Jackson. Ms. Jackson states she has been taking two medications, hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril), a diuretic, and...

Case Studies - A terrible collision between a trailer truck and a bus has occurred on Route 91. Several of the passengers are rushed to area hospitals for treatment. We will follow a few of these people in clinical case studies that will continue through the book from one organ system to the next. Chapter 5 Examination of Mrs. DeStephano, a 45-year-old woman, reveals several impairements of homeostasis. Relative to her integumentary system, the following comments are noted on her chart: ...

Test Bank to accompany Neuroscience, Sixth Edition Purves • Augustine • Fitzpatrick • Hall • LaMantia • Mooney • Platt • White Chapter 1: Studying the Nervous System Multiple Choice 1. Which part of DNA is transcribed into messenger RNA? a. Exon b. Intron c. Promoter d. Non-coding DNA e. Regulatory DNA Answer: a Textbook Reference: Genetics and Genomics Bloom’s Level: 2. Understanding 2. Genomics is the analysis of a. coding DNA sequences for a species. b. regula...

CURRENT PSYCHOTHERAPIES 11TH EDITION WEDDING TEST BANK . . MULTIPLE CHOICE 1 / 4 1 : In Chapter 1, Raymond Corsini illustrates a change in an inmates life after learning he had a high IQ. This story demonstrates that psychotherapy can be broadly defined as any A : interaction between a therapist and a patient. B : technique that teaches a patient a new skill. C : self-concept-altering experience. D : interpretation provided to a patient. Correct Answer : C 2 : Hellenist physici...

Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice: Promoting Excellence-Caring,Collaboration Evidence 1. A nurse is the only one in the ICU who has not achieved certification in critical care nursing. She often will ask her fellow nurses what to do in caring for a patient because she doubts the accuracy of her knowledge and her intuition. She loves her work but wishes she could do it with a greater level of competence. What is the most important effect that obtaining certification would likely have...

Test Bank, Chapter 1 Weiss, Essentials of Nursing Leadership and Management, 7e Page 1 of 12 Chapter 1: Characteristics of a Profession 1. Professionalism has been historically difficult to define. Early definitions of professionalism included which of the following characteristics? A. Expertise B. Empathy C. Ethical and moral values D. Honesty Answer: 2. A registered nurse (RN) who usually uses public transportation has not renewed her driver’s license. During a recent car trip wit...