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In response to "Okay, tell me exactly what happened," the caller reports that her 67-year-old husband unexpectedly lost conscious and she is right by him. When you asked the caller, "Is he breathing," she says she can't tell. What is the best Determinant Code for this case? A.) 9-E-1 B.) 9-E-2 C.) 9-D-1 D.) 9-D-2 > ANSWER: B.) 9-E-2

A 57-year-old man presents with fl u-like symptoms. He is conscious and alert; his skin is pink, warm, and dry; and he denies chest pain or respiratory distress. During your assessment, you cannot feel radial or carotid pulses, and are unable to obtain a blood pressure. Which of the following would MOST likely explain this? A) He is in the advanced stages of shock B) He has a left ventricular assist device C) He has a dissecting aortic aneurysm D) He recently had a coronary artery bypa...

Which intercellular junction allows for the rapid movement of small molecules or ions to flow from one animal cell to the next? a. gap junctions b. tight junctions c. adhesion junctions d. desmosomes e. plasmodesmata > ANSWER: gap junctions When a lysosome fuses with a vacuole, a. they both disappear. b. they both return to the Golgi apparatus. c. protein synthesis begins. d. division begins. e. its contents are digested. > ANSWER: its contents are digested According to cell...

Superficial infections of the skin like Impetigo are most appropriately treated with what? - ANSWER: Topical antibacterials If superficial infection of the skin is extensive treat with what? - ANSWER: First generation cephalosporins Non-purulent cellulitis most appropriately treated with... - ANSWER: Cephalexin Purulent cellulitis most appropriately treated with... - ANSWER: Bactrim Clindamycin Doxycycline "Cyclovir" - ANSWER: Antiviral agent Pharmacological management for Herpes...

What would be the most appropriate to perform in the initial eval of a patient with symptoms of acute prostatitis? - ANSWERS-Urinalysis and urine culture Assessment findings that would support a diagnosis of mitral regurgitation include - ANSWERS-Loud, high-pitched pansystolic murmur The best lab test to distinguish iron deficiency anemia from other anemia is? - ANSWERS-Serum ferritin level Which of the following GI changes is associated with normal aging? - ANSWERS- Decreased produc...

Mammography Screening - ANSWER: -Age 45 - 54 yearly mammogram -55 and older every 2 years Fifth's Disease (Erythema Infectiosum) - ANSWER: B19: lytic infection, respiratory transmission Sx: flushed rash/fever in kids Px: fever, get better in a week pt has AOM but has hives on Amoxicillin and N/V with erythromycin, what meds to give - ANSWER: TREATMENT: Amoxicillin (first line), then Augmentin, Omnicef, Ceftin, Levaquin. If your patient is only PCN allergic do azithromycin or clarit...

Red Beefy Tongue - ANSWER: I. Signs A. Complete or patchy Tongue baldness B. Smooth, slick, sore Tongue with lost papillae C. Atrophied hyperemic papillae (small punctate red dots) II. Causes A. Diabetes Mellitus B. Anemia 1. *Folic Acid deficiency Anemia* 2. *Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia (Pernicious Anemia)* 3. Iron Deficiency Anemia C. Other possible Vitamin Deficiencies 1. Pyridoxine deficiency 2. Riboflavin deficiency 3. Niacin deficiency D. Anti-cancer drugs E. Riley-Day Dys...

17 yo with neck swelling for 2-3 weeks, 5lb weight gain, and feeling more tired. Exam shows diffusely enlarged, smooth, and non-tender thyroid. What initial test would you order for this patient? - ANSWER: TSH 6 weeks after initiating therapy with levothyroxine, you check a steadystate TSH level. The TSH decreased from 9.3 to 7.21. All of the following factors are barriers to reaching a therapeutic TSH level EXCEPT? - ANSWER: treating with levothyroxine (T4) rather than liothyronine (T3...

Nutrients, oxygen, water, normal body temperature, atmospheric pressure - ANSWER: What are needed for necessary life functions to happen? Variables - ANSWER: What produces change in the body? -receptors -control center -effector - ANSWER: The three interdependent components of control mechanisms Monitor stumuli - ANSWER: What do receptors do Determines the set point - ANSWER: What does the control center do

Monoclonal antibodies are engineered to specifically target a certain antigen, such as one found on cancer cells. Which of the following actions by monoclonal antibodies have demonstrated effectiveness in cancer therapy? (Check all that apply.) A. make the cancer cell more visible to the immune system B. block growth signals C. increase growth of new blood vessels D. deliver radiation or chemotherapy to cancer cells A client has developed a wound infection and leukocytes are leaving the ...

The 4:25 bus to the metro airport has a travel time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.The bus isrunning late today though. What will be the arrival time to the airport? A) 6:05 B) 7:35 C) 5:25 D) 5:45 - A) 6:05 A synonym of tenacity is: A) Chutzpah B) Urban C) Ineptness D) Aptitude - D) Aptitude Tenacity/Aptitude: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly;grip.

11. A student investigating the importance of wavelengths above and below the visible spectrum for photosynthesis sets up an experiment as follows over a 2-month period, all with illumination at 1 meter distance from plants grown with the same soil and watering conditions. 3 Arabidopsis plants exposed to ultraviolet light (UV) 3 Arabidopsis plants exposed to infrared light (IR) 3 Arabidopsis plants exposed to white light At the end of the experiment, she finds that the IR treated plants are...

49. Which of the following are used to treat symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Dantrolene Bromocriptine Chlorpromazin e A and B only 50. The inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic orstress nature that is too extensive to be explained by normal forgetfulness, direct physiological effects of a substance or other medical condition is the main feature of which of the following disorders? Dissociate amnesia Derealization disorder Depersonaliz...

41. A client has polycythemia vera, which statement indicates a need for further teaching? a. I will drink 500mL of fluid or less daily b. I will use an electric razor for shaving c. I will wear support hose when I am up d. I will eat foods low in iron 42. What are signs/symptoms of leukemia (SATA) a. Bleeding gums b. Bone pain c. hematuriad. weight loss 43. What are some interventions for a client with leukemia (SATA) a. Emotional Support b. Injury prevention/safety c. Look for blee...

51. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the highest priority? a. A client who has peripheral vascular disease and has an absent pedal pulse in the rightfoot b. A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy 12 hr ago and is unable to void c. A client who has MRSA and has an axillary temperature of 38 C (101 F) d. A client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is scheduled to begi...

Question 35 2 / 2 points Which test is performed around the time of ovulation to diagnose the basis of infertility? Question options: 1) Hysterosalpingogram 2) Ultrasonography 3) Laparoscopy 4) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level Question 36 2 / 2 points

229.) A client who is taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) is scheduled for surgery. The nurseinforms the client that: 1. The medication will be discontinued a week before the surgery and resumed 1 weekpostoperatively. 2. The medication is to be taken until the day of surgery and resumed by injection immediatelypostoperatively. 3. The medication will be discontinued 1 to 2 days before the surgery and resumed as soon asfull oral intake is allowed. 4. The medication will be discontinued severa...

16. Why do we need to study nurse informatics? o Information is Power and technology facilitates a creative process in nurses, and improves patient education, teaching, and learning 17. What is a common reality that occurs with nursing and technology? o Nurses will be comfortable working with computers and advanced technology while [13] providing carefor clients. 18. Definition of Nursing Informatics by ANA: o Specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science to manage and comm...

55. A nurse enters the room of a client who is unconscious and finds that the client’s son is reading her electronic medical records from a monitor located at the bedside. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Report the possible violation of client confidentiality to the nurse manager b. Complete an incident report regarding the breach of the client’s confidentiality c. Recommend the son meet the provider to get information about his mother’s condition d. L...

Which assessment finding does the nurse anticipate for a patient with chronic glomerulonephritis? (Select all that apply.) A. Increased urinary output B. Specific gravity of 1.010 C. Red blood cells in the urine D. Serum creatinine of < 6mg/dL E. Sodium level of <135 mEq/L Which clinical data requires immediate nursing intervention to prevent progression ofacute kidney injury? A. HR of 120 BPM B. BP of 156/88 C. Urine Specific gravity of 1.001mmHg D. Intake of 2000 mL and outpu...