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Escharotomy - Correct Ans-Surgical procedure to remove dead tissue from burns Fluid resuscitation - Correct Ans-Administering fluids to replace lost volume in burn patients Auscultate - Correct Ans-Listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope Pulse pressure - Correct Ans-Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure Full-thickness burns - Correct Ans-Burns that extend through all layers of the skin Central venous pressure - Correct Ans-Pressure in the large v...

Brachytherapy - Correct Ans-Internal radiation therapy implant Vagina, abdomen or IV Private room with sign on door Wear dosimeter film badge Visitors: 30 mins, 6ft from source No pregnant or <16 yo visitors or staff Lead container for spontaneous loss of item Pt to maintain position to avoid dislodging item Plan of care for pt with clostridium difficile - Correct Ans-Contact precautions Quad cane use with hemiplegia - Correct Ans-Use cane on unaffected side (bad side can't ho...

A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? - bounding pedal pulse - capillary refill less than 2 seconds - pain that increases with passive movement - areas of warmth on the cast - Correct Ans-Pain that increases with passive movement The nurse should identify that a client who has compartment syndrome experiences pain that increases with passive move...

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Correct Ans-Facial butterfly rash. R: A butterfly rash is a manifestation of SLE. It appears as a dry red rash on the clients cheeks and nose and can disappear during times of remission. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving plasmapheresis through a venous access site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct ...

A nurse is caring for a client who is postprocedure following a lumbar puncture and reports a throbbing headache when sitting upright. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply). A. Use the Glasgow Coma Scale when assessing the client. B. Assist the client to a supine position. C. Administer an opioid medication. D. Encourage the client to increase fluid intake. E. Instruct the client to perform deep breathing and coughing exercises. - ANSWERS-B. Assist ...

A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report before administering the medication? - Correct Ans-Decreased potassium A nurse is reviewing the chart of a client who is experiencing an adrenal crisis, which was precipitated by the client not taking their medication for several days. The nurse should identify that withdrawal from which of the following medications potentiated the adrenal crisis? - Correct ...

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Risk factors for visual impairment - ANSWERS-- all populations are at risk - highest risk is older adults - medications - complications from medical conditions -genetics -lifestyle choices Diversional activities for visual loss - ANSWERS-- Driving safety - do not drive during rush hour - avoid interstate highways -carry a cell phone - avoid driving late at night Board games, big cards, and remotes with large buttons are helpful Use of a sighted guide - ANSWERS-Gives confidence ...

Helping persons return to their highest physical and mental function is called A) Maintaining independence B) Promoting health C) Preventing disease D) Rehabilitation - Correct Ans-D) Rehabilitation Rehabilitation starts when the A) Person is ready to leave the agency B) Person first seeks healthcare C) Doctor writes the order D) Health team thinks the person is ready - Correct Ans-B) Person first seeks healthcare A health care program for dying person is a A)...

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old who suffered a smoke inhalation injury. How long is this patient at the highest risk for pulmonary edema after exposure? 72 hours 2 hours 18 hours 4 hours - ANSWERS-72 hours The first child of a couple is being treated for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). They ask how to prevent this from happening with the child they are currently expecting. What will the nurse explain as the best way the prevent BPD? Maternal intake of folic acid Provision of ...

how do infections occur? - Correct Ans-when germs enter the body, increase in number, and cause a reaction in the body three things necessary for an infection to occur - Correct Ans-source --> susceptible host --> transmission source - Correct Ans-infectious agent or germ and refers to a virus, bacteria, or other microbe. (germs) live (ex. sinks, surfaces, human skin" transmission - Correct Ans-a way germs are moved to the susceptible person who are a source of germs? - Corr...

nursing process - Correct Ans-ADPIE = Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation subjective data - Correct Ans-symptoms - what the client says about himself or herself objective data - Correct Ans-signs - what the health professional observes during the exam cultural competency - Correct Ans-caregivers understand and attend to the total context of the individuals situation - immigration status - stress and social factor - cultural similarities and differences exam...

Media - ANSWERS-the main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the Internet), regarded collectively. mass media - ANSWERS-Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and other means of popular communication. new media - ANSWERS-- Emerged in the 90s; technologies, practices, and institutions designed to facilitate broad participation in communication on a mass scale - Encompasses and extends traditional mass media Shannon-Weaver Model - ANSWERS-a commun...

Diversity - ANSWERS-Real or perceived differences among people in race, ethnicity, sex, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religion, work and family status, weight and appearance, social class, and other identity-based areas that affect their experiences, outcomes, and opportunities in organizations and society Identity Groups - ANSWERS-Collectivities people use to categorize themselves and others Employment Discrimination - ANSWERS-Personal characteristics of applicants...

History of Hispanics in U.S. - Correct Ans-Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic in the US -represent the largest group of hispanic Americans -longest history in the U.S. -more often recognized as Black Employment and hardship - Correct Ans--Hispanic men have the highest participation rates (75%) -Latina are least likely to work compared to other women (57%) -Unemployment declines with education -earnings and employment experiences affected by their education -sometime...

Access Discrimination - ANSWERS-When people are denied employment opportunities, or "access" to jobs, based on their race, sex, age, or other factors not related to productivity. Consumer racial profiling - ANSWERS-differential treatment of consumers in the marketplace based on race/ethnicity that constitutes denial of or degradation in the products and/or services that are offered to the consumer Discouraged workers - ANSWERS-people not currently looking for work because they believ...

sexual orientation - Correct Ans-component of sexuality characterized by enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, and/or affectional attractions to individuals of a particular gender Sexual Minorities - Correct Ans-gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise non-heterosexual individuals Gender Identity or Expression - Correct Ans-Individual's internal sense of gender Homophobia - Correct Ans-fear of homosexuals Transgender - Correct Ans-People whose gender identity differs from...

Hispanic - Correct Ans-a term that covers people with many different origins and skin colors, people that identify themselves as having Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish origin Chicano Movement - Correct Ans-civil rights movement in the 1960s and 70s to strengthen Hispanic cultural heritage and draw attention to injustice GI Forum - Correct Ans-Latino civil rights organization established to advocate for Mexican Americans after WWII Puerto Ricans - Correct Ans-Spanish speak...

A 5-year-old client reports abdominal pain. Which action(s) will the nurse take to assess the pain? Select all that apply. Use the numeric rating scale. Observe the client. Use the Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale. Ask the parents if the client is in pain. Ask the client to describe the pain. - Correct Ans-Use the Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale. Observe the client. Ask the client to describe the pain. A nurse is caring for a client who complains of an aching pain in the abdomen. ...

What is stress incontinence? - Correct Ans-Stress incontinence is the loss of less than 50 mL of urine during coughing, laughing, or sneezing. In women, this is often seen after having children. Kegel exercises increase the perineal muscle tone helping to control involuntary voiding. Incontinence caused by over-distention of the bladder? - Correct Ans-Overflow incontinence Incontinence that is unpredictable and often associated with neurological issues? - Correct Ans-Total incontinence ...