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What is the most influential factor that has shaped the nursing profession? 1) Physicians need for handmaidens 2) Societal need for healthcare outside the home 3) Military demand for nurses in the field 4) Germ theory influence on sanitation - ANSWERS 3 Which of the following is an example of an illness prevention activity? Select all that apply. 1) Encouraging the use of a food diary 2) Joining a cancer support group 3) Administering immunization for HPV 4) Teaching a diabetic...

According to the USDA pain/distress categories, an animal exposed to a potentially painful procedure for which anesthetics, analgesics, or tranquilizers will be used in pain category A. category C B. category A C. category B D. category D - ANSWER D. category D A kennel cough vaccination is recommended before a dog is admitted into a A. veterinary hospital B. nursing home C. boarding kennel D. human hospital - ANSWER C. boarding kennel An animal is vaccinated for rabies. Rabies is ca...

53 yo F hit by car. Unresponsive w/ deformity to the left femur and pelvic instability. Diminished lung sounds on L side. You should? - ANSWER Immobilize long backboard 28 yo M, blunt trauma to R anterior chest. Pale, cool, diaphoretic and responsive to verbal. R 38 and shallow with paradoxical movement. What should you do? - ANSWER 02 with positive pressure ventilations What is the most likely cause of periorbital echymosis? - ANSWER Basilar skull fracture 30 yo M shot in mid thigh. Blee...

Referred left shoulder pain is caused by A. phrenic nerve inftiammation B. associated thoracic trauma C. vagal nerve stimulation D. diaphrapmatic iritation - ANSWER D. diaphrapmatic iritation A patient has suffered a traumatic amputation of the index finger, what should you do with the amputated body part? A. Rinse vth normal saline solution B. Place directly in a dry plastic bag C. Wrap in moist stenle gauze D. Store it in a bag of ice - ANSWER A. Rinse vth normal saline solution A 2...

Absolute polycythemia - ANSWER excessive red blood cell production; a physiologic response resulting from increased erythropoietin secretion in response to chronic hypoxia or as a symptom of polycythemia vera. Absorption atelectasis - ANSWER see Atelectasis. Acid maltase deficiency (glycogen storage disease type II or Pompe disease) - ANSWER an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder that damages muscle and nerve cells throughout the body by an accumulation of glycogen in the lysosome attri...

Drugs that use CYP 3A4 isoenzymes for metabolism may: 1. Induce the metabolism of another drug 2. Inhibit the metabolism of another drug 3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2 - ANSWER 3 Medication agreements or "Pain Medication Contracts" are recommended to be used: 1. Universally for all prescribing for chronic pain 2. For patients who have repeated requests for pain medication 3. When you suspect a patient is exhibiting drug-seeking behavior 4. For patients with pain associated with ma...

. An infant boy was born just a few minutes ago. The nurse is conducting the initial assessment. Part of the assessment includes the Apgar score. The Apgar assessment is performed: a. only if the newborn is in obvious distress. b. once by the obstetrician, just after the birth. c. at least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. d. every 15 minutes during the newborn's first hour after birth. - ANS ANS: C Apgar scoring is performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. Scoring may co...

You are a nurse researcher interviewing senior oncology nurses, asking them to describe how they deal with the loss of a patient. The analysis of the interviews yields common themes describing the nurses' grief. This is an example of which type of study? - CORRECT ANSWER Qualitative study. (A qualitative study involves inductive reasoning to develop generalizations or theories from specific observations or interviews. Historical research establishes facts and relationships concerning past...

NFPA 1001 is the - correct answer Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is - correct answer performing forcible entry to fire scene buildings OSHA may establish regulations governing fire department activities such as - correct answer health and safety In the ICS, the functional area responsible for all incident activities, including the development and implementation of strategic decisions, is - correct answer Command...

a nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. the client is experiencing excessive stools. which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication? - ANSWER hypokalemia a nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation. the client appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER instruct the cl...

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?- ANSWER Pain that increases with passive movement Rationale: The nurse should identify that a client who has compartment syndrome experiences pain that increases with passive movement. Compartment syndrome results from a decrease in blood flow in the extremity caused by a decrease in the muscle compartment size d...

1. The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination? a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries. c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries. d. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other industria...

Compartment syndrome - ANSWER Early signs: intense pain with movement, capillary refill less than 2 seconds, erythema of the toes, bounding distal pulses Hemolytic transfusion reaction - ANSWER Manifestations: chills, back pain, hypertension Preventing hip dislocation - ANSWER Action: place two bed pillows between the legs when in bed Allergic cross-reactivity - ANSWER Risk for client with allergy to bananas: latex Incentive spirometer - ANSWER Instruction: hold breaths about 3 to 5 secon...

Phenothiazine tranquilizers are contradicted in an animal with: - ANSWER epilepsy In canines and felines, all deciduous teeth are normally shed by: - ANSWER 6-8 months of age An osteosarcoma is a: - ANSWER malignant tumor originating in bone Urine filtration occurs in which portion of the nephron? - ANSWER Glomerulus A lowered prothrombin level can be caused by a dietary deficiency, by impaired synthesis, or by impaired absorption of vitamin: - ANSWER K A veterinarian treated a cow for mi...

n the view of the lack of security for states in international politics......... also plays an important role in the formulation of the national interest a. economic criteria b. power criteria c. military criteria d. ideological criteria - ANSWER c. military criteria although states are sovereign, they remain the primary subjects of......... a. international law b. political parties c. the population d. non- governmental organizations - ANSWER a. international law at the principle lev...

Mental health - ANSWER A positive state which one is responsible, displays self- awareness, is self directive, is reasonably worry free, and cope with usual daily tensions. Such individuals function well in society, are excepted within a group and are generally satisfied with their lives. Mental health - ANSWER Refers to the ability to solve problems; fulfills ones capacity for love and work; cope with crises without assistance beyond the support of family or friends; & becoming independen...

1. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total gastrectomy. He has a nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving Lactated Ringer's solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One hour after admission to the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the client's heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg. In addition to reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action should the nurse implement first? - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Increas...

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A brief statement of the reason the patient is seeking health care is called the: - CORRECT ANSWER chief complaint Which of the following is an "ABCD" characteristic of malignant melanoma? - CORRECT ANSWER Irregular borders Which question would be considered a "leading question"? - CORRECT ANSWER "You don't get headaches often, do you?" A flat, nonpalpable lesion is described as a macule if the diameter is: - CORRECT ANSWER less than 1 cm. When you are questioning a patient regard...

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - CORRECT ANSWER 1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - CORRECT ANSWER Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then...