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The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the heart’s contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 1533 OBJ: 2 TOP: Myocardium KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation

What is the process by which certain cells engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris? a. Erythrocytosis b. Hematocrit c. Phagocytosis d. Hemostasis ANS: C Phagocytosis is the process by which bacteria, cellular debris, and solid particles are destroyed and removed. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 7-6 OBJ:3TOP:Diagnostic procedures KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

Signs of Pregnancy: Presumptive, Probable, & Positive  Presumptive o Things that could be due to pregnancy but could also be explained by something else  Fatigue, breast tenderness, N/V, Amenorrhea, Urinary Frequency, hyperpigmentation of the skin, quickening, uterine enlargement, and breast enlargement.  Probable o You’re probably pregnant, but we don’t know for sure  Braxton hicks contractions, Positive pregnancy test, abdominal enlargement, ballottement (examiner push...

. In preparing a staff in-service presentation about diabetes mellitus, the nurse includes which information? a. Diabetes increases the risk for development of epilepsy. b. The cure for diabetes is the administration of insulin. c. Diabetes increases the risk for development of cardiovascular disease. d. Carbohydrate metabolism is altered in diabetes, but protein metabolism is normal. ANS: C Diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality caused by coronary artery di...

Cognitive behavior theory elaborated on cognitive therapy's introduction to cognitive distortions. Identify the following type of distortion: An individual exaggerates a negative event to the point that the event has more impact than it deserves. Selected Answer: b. Catastrophizing. Answers: a. Disqualifying the positive. b. Catastrophizing. c. All-or-nothing thinking. d. Personalization. Answer Feedback: Correct. Catastrophizing is considered an arbitrary inference, a type of ...

Cognitive behavior theory elaborated on cognitive therapy's introduction to cognitive distortions. Identify the following type of distortion: An individual exaggerates a negative event to the point that the event has more impact than it deserves. Selected Answer: b. Catastrophizing. Answers: a. Disqualifying the positive. b. Catastrophizing

I consider the most valuable and important idea in this section to be “giving reasons to communicate the basis for our beliefs and decisions are universal in our species” (Faciones & Gittens, p.89, 2016). We make our decisions based on our beliefs. As the author states, “there is a way to ask “Why” in every language” (Faciones & Gittens p. 89, 2016). I find these ideas to be important because it gives us an understanding of why decisions are made, and what they are based on. Whe...

This quiz will be graded based on correctness of response. Course Outcomes (CO): 3, 4 Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday This quiz was locked Feb 15 at 1:59am. Attempt History A t t e m p t T i m e S c o r e L A T E S T A t t e m p t 1 4 3 m i n u t e 1 0 0 o u t o A t t e m p t T i m e S c o r e s f 1 0 0 Score for this quiz: 100 out of 100 Submitted Feb 10 at 7:21pm This attempt took 43 minutes. Question 1 4 / 4 pts ...

Exam Format • AANP FNP exam contains very few nonclinical questions • Certification tests are designed for entry-level practice • AANP has 15 pilot questions which are not graded [there is NO WAY to identify the pilot test questions from the graded questions] • New clinical info [treatment and/or guidelines] released in the last 10 months won’t be on the exam • Questions will be on primary care disorders – if you are guessing, AVOID PICKING EXOTIC DIAGNOSIS AS AN ANSWER Lab...

A thin patient presents in office with hyperpigmentation and salt cravings. What lab do you want to do? ADDISON  Cortisol 2. Which diabetic oral medication would you not want to use in a patient with HF?  ACTOS (Pioglitazone) (THIAZOLIDINEDIONES) 3. Elderly patient presents with acute eye pain, blurred vision, headache, and n/v? What would you do?  Acute angle closure glaucoma, Refer to ED 4. You perform a fundoscopic exam on a patient and see a swollen optic disc with blurred ...

After going through the post of the ones who took a high consideration to post subjects they recall on the test, which is more helpful than constant “I Pass” shootouts, I took their postings and combined them as best as time allows and gave it to people to test and thus far the five persons who used the suggestions posted by some on this site were able to pass without live reviews. I figure I repost the subjects here. Just know that this is a combination of both ANCC and AANP. If one u...

Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 points The prosecutor's discretion is considerable given the control they have over how law can be enforced and adjudicated. Prosecutors have garnered the greatest criticism for: Question options: a) selective prosecution. b) minimum sentencing laws. c) plea bargaining. d) failure to change. Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 points What is the interpreted meaning of probable cause? Question options:

According to Mill, a bad act does not necessarily indicate a bad person, and a good act does not necessarily mean a person is: Question options: a) virtuous. b) good. c) kind. d) bad. Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 points Which of the following quotes is Mill credited with saying? Question options:

Aristotle emphasized that ethical conduct requires _________ so that it becomes habit. Question options: a) knowledge b) practice c) intellect d) skill Question 2 5 / 5 points Virtue ethics are most closely associated with _________, whose approach to ethics asks, "How ought people live their lives?" Question options: a) Aristotle

Question 1 In the context of life and death decisions, there is a distinction between killing and letting die. Which of the following is classified as letting die? Question options: a) Physician-assisted suicide b) Prescribing enough of a medication to allow a patient to overdose c) Removing a patient from life support d) Euthanasia ion 5 / 5poinThe story of Alfred Nobel illustrates what ethical lesson? Question options: a) People who invent materials such as dynamite are unethical. b...

Question 1 Morals and ethics: Question options: a) must be taught. b) are the same throughout the world. c) are synonymous with values. d) are interchangeable terms. ion 5 / 5poinJessica was invited to Howard's house for dinner. Howard spent three hours cooking and set the table with fine china and flowers. Jessica failed to show and did not call him. Jessica can best be described as: Question options: a) lacking manners and etiquette. b) morally bankrupt. c) a person of poor charac...

Kant argued that nothing is good without qualification, EXCEPT: Question options: a) goodwill. b) lying. c) obligation. d) duty. ion 5 / 5poinPotential consequences of your truthfulness should never be: Question options: a) extending goodwill to those in need. b) accepting fate. c) a justification for lying.

1. In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust? A) Food B) Warmth C) Security D) Comfort 2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean." B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?" C) "I am having difficulty ...

Theories of Development  Erikson  Psychosocial development  Trust v. mistrust (birth – 1yr) – learns needs are met by the caregivers  Autonomy v. shame (1 - 3yr) – child becomes more independent “im a big kid now”  Initiative v. guilt (3 – 6yr) – develops conscience, right v. wrong  Industry v. inferiority (6 – 12yr) – rule following behavior, social relationships are important  Identity v. role confusion (12 – 19yr) – changes in body are great...

. The nurse is collaborating with the dietitian about a patient with a Stage III pressure ulcer. Which nutrient will the nurse most likely increase after collaboration with the dietitian? a. Fat b. Protein c. Vitamin E d. Carbohydrate ANS: B Protein needs are especially increased in supporting the activity of wound healing. The physiological processes of wound healing depend on the availability of protein, vitamins (especially A and C), and the trace minerals of zinc and copper. Wound...