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Interventions for wound disruption - incision) -call for help -wound dehiscence or evisceration (opening of -cover with sterile towel or moisten with sterile saline -DO NOT attempt to reinsert organ -low fowlers position with hips and knees bent -notify provider immediately Nursing interventions to prevent acute kidney disease - -control diabetes and hypertension, all antibiotics, provide skin cares, cough and deep breathe if lethargic Recognizing Manifestations of Left-sided Hea...

Which of the following situations is most likely associated with Category A medication errors? a.The presence of SALADs in the hospital formulary. b.Multivitamin not being ordered on admission for an inpatient. c.Absence of the use of tall man letters in the pharmacy. d.Regular release metoprolol was ordered for a patient instead of an extended release preparation. e.Two of the above - - E Which of the following describes palliative care in cancer patients? a.Use of chemother...

Histopathology - Giovanni Morgagni - Rudolph Virchow - -It refers to the microscopic examination of tissue to study the disease. -Father of Anatomical Pathology -Father of Cellular Pathology Both statements are true - -Fixation I. Primary aim: Preserve morphology and chemical integrity of cell II. Secondary aim: Harden and protect tissues during further processing. PTAH - 1mm/hr - 10:1 - 5-10°C - -What is the first general stain used for Electro...

The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? - -Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins to alarm at the nurse's station. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic complexes on the screen. The nurse should do which first? - -Check the client status and lead placement. The LPN/L...

Abandonment - Accreditation - -To leave a patient alone who is still in need of care or observation. -Process whereby businesses, educational institutions and programs, and health care organizations are determined to meet established quality standards and performance criteria as designated by an accrediting agency. Advance directive - -Written instructions expressing the patient's wishes concerning the types and amount of medical treatment to be rendered in the event the...

What are the qualities of PFCs that make them so useful? - resistant, and durable. -They are slippery, heat True or false: Most people in industrialized nations have PFC residues (perflurooctanoic acid) in their blood. - -True True or false: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of health, we are all ill to some extent. - -True Disease refers to ______. - -impairment of body functions Morbidity refers to _____________, whereas mortality refers t...

Sodium (Na+) - Hyponatremia - -135-145 mEq/L -Sodium serum less than 135 mEq/L Manifestations of Hyponatremia - nausea/vomiting, coma Causes of Hyponatremia - -Headache, lethargy, confusion, seizures, -Excess water, vomiting, diarrhea, sweating, burns, diuretics, fever Treatment of Hyponatremia - diuretics Hypernatremia - -Fluid restriction, 3% NaCl, oral sodium supplements, loop -Sodium serum more than 145 mEq/L

What are the three domains of risk management? - Prevention - Safety, Security, and Accident What are the three steps in the risk management process? - Control What is the purpose of risk management? - - Identify, Assess, and - To protect people, reduce incidents, and ensure compliance with safety standards. What does 'Identify' mean in the risk management cycle? - hazards. What does 'Assess' involve in risk management? - - To look for all possible...

Who revolutionized military healthcare during the Crimean War? - Who integrated nursing into the American Red Cross? - -Florence Nightingale -Clara Barton Did early home care nursing focus on treating broad populations? - individualized sick care. -False. It focused on Who led early public health efforts for women's access to family planning? - Sanger What did district nursing shift its focus from? - -Margaret -From the individual to the family

A. Primary level of prevention B. Secondary level of prevention C. Tertiary level of prevention D. All of the above Ans: A. Primary level of prevention - -Mr. Edward is the company nurse of an amusement park for almost 8 years. He provides healthcare services to workers in maintaining their ideal weight by means of having exercise program before opening the park. What level of prevention is this? A. Symptoms of a disease B. Organism that transmits a disease C. Environment...

Complications of pregnancy - or fingers Complication of phototherapy - Adverse effects of nifedipine - Symptoms of Gonorrhea - /painful menstrual cycles Normal platelet count for newborn - Normal hemoglobin for newborn - normal hematocrit for newborn - Normal WBC for Newborn - -Frequent headaches, visual disturbances, swelling of face -Decreased urinary output -Flushing, hypotension, headache, dizziness, nausea -Vaginal discharge, abdominal pain,...

What organs are in the abdominal cavity? - -the stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine, the liver, the gall- bladder, the pancreas, the spleen, the kidneys, and the urinary bladder. The abdominal cavity also contains the female reproductive organs The organs typically referred to as abdominal viscera in the abdominal cavity are divided into 2 types: solid and hollow viscera - -Solid viscera are those organs that maintain their shape consistently: liver, pancreas, spl...

Quinidine (Class IA) - -It blocks sodium channels, slowing conduction and prolonging repolarization/action-potential duration. Quinidine Indications - Quinidine Precautions - Quinidine Administration - Tocainide (Class IB) - -SVT, Atrial fibrillation/flutter, Ventricular arrhythmias. -Hypotension, heart failure. -PO. -It blocks sodium channels and is particularly effective in ventricular tissue, especially abnormal/ischemic ventricular tissue.

What is the main function of the integumentary system? - regulation, and sensation. Which organs are part of the integumentary system? - subcutaneous), hair, nails, glands. What is the primary role of the musculoskeletal system? - protection. Name the major components of the musculoskeletal system. - ligaments, tendons. What does the nervous system control? - -Protection, temperature -Skin (epidermis, dermis, -Support, movement, and -Bones, muscles, joints, -V...

360° feedback - -Form of professional feedback in which the employee is evaluated by the leader, and the leader is evaluated by the employee Academic accreditation - -an effort to assess the quality of institutions, programs, and services, measuring them against agreed-upon standards and thereby assuring that they meet those standards Advanced practice sonographer - provider occupation -SDMS-proposed medical sonographer; mid-level American Institute of ultrasound in me...

What age-related changes occur in appearance? - -As people age, skin loses elasticity, hair may gray and thin, and body shape can change due to loss of muscle mass and fat redistribution. How does body build change with age? - -Body build typically changes with age through a decrease in muscle mass and bone density, leading to a higher percentage of body fat. How do muscle and bone tissue change with age? - -Muscle tissue tends to decrease in mass and strength (sarcopenia...

What does ADPIE stand for in nursing? - Implementation, Evaluation What is the first step in the ADPIE process? - -Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, -Assessment, which involves collecting data about the physical, mental, spiritual, socioeconomic, and cultural status of the patient. What is involved in the Assessment phase of ADPIE? - systematically and continuously. What is the purpose of the Analysis/Data step in ADPIE? - or priority problems based on patient data. ...

What does acid-base balance represent in the body? - concentration in body fluids. What is the normal range for arterial blood pH? - What happens when blood pH is less than 7.35? - What does a blood pH greater than 7.45 indicate? - -Homeostasis of hydrogen (H+) ion -7.35 to 7.45. -It indicates acidosis. -It indicates alkalosis. What are the three mechanisms that regulate acid-base balance? - system, and renal system. What is the primary role of the buffer system...

What is the diagnosis for Case 1? - -pH 7.29, PaCO₂ 58, HCO₃⁻ 25 -Uncompensated respiratory acidosis What is the diagnosis for Case 2? - What is the diagnosis for Case 3? - What is the diagnosis for Case 4? - What is the diagnosis for Case 5? - What is the diagnosis for Case 6? - What is the diagnosis for Case 7? - What is the diagnosis for Case 8? - What is the diagnosis for Case 9? - What is the diagnosis for Case 10? - -Uncompens...

MET Levels - -Metabolic Equivalent of Task -how much energy it takes to do a task -lets us know which activities are safe -1-10+ MET 1.0-1.9 - -Juan is old and tired and getting ready to see his grandchildren. -bedrest, urinal at bed level, eating while seated, bed to chair transfers, drawing, knitting, sweeping floors, walk 1 mph and drive automatic car