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A nurse is caring for a group of clients, which of the following can be assigned to an assistive personnel? -ANSWER a. Collecting a stool specimen to test for occult blood. A nurse is working on a unit for clients with dementia. Which of the following client situations requires the nurse to write an incident report? -ANSWER c. A client is found lying on the floor next to a chair. A nurse is discharging a client who was admitted for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client is in...

Fontanel closing on newborns -ANSWER anterior 12-18 months posterior 1-2 months Best time to perform bladder scan -ANSWER immediately after void Cholecystitis Diet -ANSWER no cheese! low fat, no fatty/greasy food, low cholesterol, Increase fruit and veggies, Whole grain (Melon) Moro reflex -ANSWER startled; hit surface next to the newborn Position for suppository or enema administration -ANSWER -Sim's/left lateral/Rt. knee to chest Varicella contraindication -ANSWER corticosteroi...

What can be delegated to Assistive personnel (AP)? - ANSWER- ADLs - bathing - grooming - dressing - ambulating - feeding (w/o swallow precautions) - positioning - bed making - specimen collection - I&O - VS (stable clients A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a cl...

Ways to prevent Osteoporosis -ANSWER Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine Increase Vitamin D and Calcium At least 5 min. of sun exposure Weight bearing exercise 3-5 times a wk The person takes on the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture -ANSWER Assimilation Providing for a client's basic care and comfort needs while taking consideration the values, beliefs and definitions of health and illness of each individual within our diverse society. -ANSWER culturally competent...

- Always knock or announce your entrance into the patient's room or area and introduce yourself. - Orient the patient to the environment, counting steps with him or her to the bathroom - Help the patient place objects on the bedside table or in the bed and around the bed and room and do not move them without the patient's permission - Remove all objects and clutter between the patient's bed and the bathroom. - Use a normal tone of voice. -ANSWER What are some nursing interventions for vis...

A client's left leg is in skeletal traction with a Thomas leg splint and Pearson attachment. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's care plan? A. Apply the traction straps snugly. B. Assess the client's level of consciousness. C. Remove the traction at least every 8 hours. D. Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility. - ANSWERD. Teach the client how to prevent problems caused by immobility. A nurse is caring for a client placed in traction to...

Increased efficiency of heart. Decreased resting rate and blood pressure. Increased blood flow and oxygenation of all body parts. -ANSWER Positive effects of Cardiovascular System Increased cardiac workload. Increased risk for orthostatic hypotension. Increased risk for venous thrombosis. -ANSWER Negative effects of Cardiovascular System Increased depth of respiration. Increased respiratory rate. Increased gas exchange at alveolar level. Increased rate of carbon dioxide excretion. -...

WHAT IS THE TERM FOR NUMBNESS, TINGLING, OR BURNING DUE TO INJURY OF THE NERVES? - ANSWERPARESTHESIA HOW MANY DEGREES IS THE HEAD OF BED ELEVATED IN SEMI-FOWLER'S POSITION? - ANSWER30 DEGREES WHAT CLIENT POSITIONING IS HELPFUL FOR CLIENT'S WITH SHORTNESS OF BREATH? - ANSWERORTHOPNEIC POSITION WHAT IS THE PROPER PLACEMENT OF A TRANSFER BELT - ANSWERAROUND THE CLIENT'S ABDOMEN, CLOSE THE CLIENT'S CENTER OF GRAVITY ATELECTASIS CAN BE A RESULT OF THE EFFECT OF IMMOBILITY ON WHICH SYS...

Osteoclasts... -ANSWER Break old tissue/bone Example of a hinge joint: -ANSWER Knee and elbow The ability to carry activities is know as? -ANSWER Fitness T/F: Not bending forward at the waist or neck is a good way to have posture. -ANSWER True T/F: Using high-heels helps with posture. -ANSWER False What is important to communicate to the patient with weakness? -ANSWER Keep good base of support. T/F: Using ROM helps the patient maintain muscle tone and strength. -ANSWER True ...

What factors affect mobility? -ANSWER Developmental age, nutritional status, lifestyle choices, stress, environment, and diseases. What are some diseases that affect mobility? -ANSWER Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, and bone tumors. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis and some clinical manifestations? Most frequent in? -ANSWER It is systemic autoimmune disease causing chronic inflammation of the joints and connective t...

Desire to understand and be sensitive to feelings, beliefs and situation. -ANSWER Empathy This is the expression of value and flexibility to meet the patients' needs based on their unique situation. -ANSWER Respect Ability to respond truthfully. -ANSWER Genuineness Ability to respond using specific terms -ANSWER Concreteness This is used to clarify the message received or decoding the actual meaning. -ANSWER Confrontation Be aware of cultural preferences related to eye contact, s...

Ways to prevent Osteoporosis - ANSWERAvoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine Increase Vitamin D and Calcium At least 5 min. of sun exposure Weight bearing exercise 3-5 times a wk The person takes on the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture - ANSWERAssimilation Providing for a client's basic care and comfort needs while taking consideration the values, beliefs and definitions of health and illness of each individual within our diverse society. - ANSWERculturally competent...

Which of the following is an example of false reassurance that a nurse might provide? -ANSWER A: Your will receive immediate care" B: (Correct) "Don't worry. I'm sure you will be just fine" C: "We take care of many patients just like you here" B: "I have been a nurse for ten years" The nurse asking a Latino patient what matters most to them in their treatment demonstrates cultural competence. -ANSWER All of the following are appropriate interventions for a client that is visua...

scope of practice - ANSWER The range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by EMS provider standard of care - ANSWER care that should be provided for any level of training, what is expected of you Duty to Act - ANSWER EMR have duty to provide care while on duty Negligence - ANSWER failure to provide expected standard of care 4 things of negligence - ANSWER duty of care breach of duty causation damages Good Samaritan Law - ANSWER series of state laws designed to...

who may not understand the stress put on you as an emt? - ANSWER friends and family in many states a minor may be considered as an adult for the purpose of consenting or refusing if the minor is - ANSWER emancipated : lives by themselves and self- supported when do we palate a patient's pelvis - ANSWER MOI suggests it what does the spinal cord pass through at the base of the cranium - ANSWER forena magnum what fills the entire posterior / anterior of the right upper quadrant - ANSWE...

Who sets the curriculum for all EMS courses? - ANSWER DOT Provides national standards for EMT testing and certification. - ANSWER National Registery Physician who authorizes/delegates authority to provide medical care in the field. - ANSWER Medical Control Recognition, patient assesment, continued assesment and stabilization in hospital, definitive care. - ANSWER Continuum of Care Types of stress include: - ANSWER Cumulative, post-traumatic stress reaction, eustruss, acute stress, an...

C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). - ANSWER Most EMT training programs are based on standards developed by the: A. American Red Cross (ARC). B. American Heart Association (AHA). C. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). D. National Institutes of Health (NIH). D. being pleasant, cooperative, and sincere, and a good listener. - ANSWER An EMT can inspire patient confidence and cooperation by: A. transporting the patient from the scene t...

What is PPE? - ANSWER Personal Protective Equipment If blood or body fluid is present and is subject to "splashing", what type of PPE should you wear? - ANSWER Gloves, a standard surgical mask, eye protection, and gown If large amounts of body fluids are present, what should you do? - ANSWER Wear a gown and double gloves What are three things that you should always do to protect yourself from disease transmission? - ANSWER Wear vinyl or letex gloves, assume every patient is potentiall...

electrical conduction of the heart - ANSWER The flow of electrical current causes smooth, coordinated heart contractions; they produce pumping action of the heart Depolarization - ANSWER electrical charges on the surface of the muscle cell change from positive to negative Repolarization - ANSWER the heart returns to its resting state, and the positive charge is restored to the surface Where do the electrical impulses begin? - ANSWER Electrical impulses begin high in the atria in the sin...

Know what cavitation is - ANSWER Results from rapid changes in tissue and fluid pressure that occur with the passage of the projectile, can result in serious injury to internal organs distant to the actual path of the bullet. Know Newton's First Law of Motion - ANSWER The first law states that objects at rest tend to stay at rest and objects in motion tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force. Kinetic Energy - ANSWER The energy of a moving object. Reflects the relati...