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1. EMS stands for: a. Evolve Medical Service b. Emergency Medical Services c. Emergency Medical School d. European Medical Services ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: Pg. 4 2. The first recorded use of an ambulance was by the military during the Siege of Malaga in: a. At the beginning of 1400 b. In the mid of 1400 c. At the start of 1500 d. At the end of 1400 ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: pg. 4 3. (CoAEMSP) is the only accrediting body for paramedic programs which stands for: a. Commit...

Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)? a. To test and license LPN/LVNs. b. To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. c. To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: B While improving quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN may be a result of the NPA, the primary purpose of the NPA of each state defines the scope of nursing practice in that state. PTS: 1 DIF: Cogn...

1. A nursing instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a group of nursing students about pharmacology. When describing this topic, the instructor would focus the discussion on which of the following as an essential aspect? A) Drug name B) Drug class C) Drug action D) Drug source Ans: C Feedback: Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their action on living organisms. Thus, an essential aspect of pharmacology is drug action. An understanding of the drug name, drug class, and drug source is...

Chapter 01: Introduction to the Body MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The word derived from two word parts that mean ―cutting apartǁ is a. physiology b. homeostasis c. anatomy d. dissection ANS: C DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction 2. The study of how the body functions is called a. physiology b. homeostasis c. anatomy d. dissection ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Introduction 3. The correct sequence of the level of organization is a. cel...

1. A group of nursing students are discussing the impact of Non-nursing theories in clinical practice. The students would be correct if they chose which theory to prioritize patient care? a. Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory b. Paul’s Critical-Thinking Theory c. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs d. Rosenstock’s Health Belief Model ANS: C Maslow’s hierarchy of needs specifies the psychological and physiologic factors that affect each person’s physical and mental health. The nurse’s...

"Complexity" most nearly means 4 weights are tied together and hung from the ceiling. what will be the tension in the cord at the point labeled X? 4x+12=0 a belt passes over a drum and its ends are connected to springs. if the drum rotates in the direction shown and there is friction between the drum and the belt, then a box sits on a smooth table. 3 strings are attached to the box, each having a weight of 10 Ibs. attached to the other end. the box will move in direction a dev...

Chapter 01: Leading, Managing, and Following Yoder-Wise: Leading and Managing in Nursing, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse manager of a 20-bed medical unit finds that 80% of the patients are older adults. She is asked to assess and adapt the unit to better meet the unique needs of the older adult patient. Using complexity principles, what would be the best approach to take for implementation of this change? a. Leverage the hierarchical management position to get unit staff in...

Chapter 1: Clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, evidence-based practice, and symptom ana Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which type of clinical decision-making is most reliable? A. Intuitive B. Analytical C. Experiential D. Augenblick 2. Which of the following is false? To obtain adequate history, health-care providers must be: A. Methodical and systematic B. Attentive to the patient’s verbal and nonve...

1. What is a nursing program considered when certified by a state agency? a. Accredited b. Approved c. Provisional d. Exemplified ANS: B Approved means certified by a state agency for having met minimum standards; accredited means certified by the NLN for having met more complex standards. Provisional and exemplified are not terms used in regard to nursing program certification. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 10 OBJ: 5 TOP: Nursing programs KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:...

1. Which statement is true regarding the relationship of physical characteristics and culture? a. Physical characteristics should be used to identify members of cultural groups. b. There is a difference between distinguishing cultural characteristics and distinguishing physical characteristics. c. To be a member of a specific culture, an individual must have certain identifiable physical characteristics. d. Gender and race are the two essential physical characteristics used to identify cultu...

1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3° F, skin rash, dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.’s disease is a. a sore throat. b. streptococcal infection. c. genetic suscep...

1) Which nursing role is not directly involved when providing family-centered approach to the pediatric population? 1. Advocacy 2. Case management 3. Patient education 4. Researcher Answer: 4 Explanation: 1. A researcher is not involved in the family-centered approach to patient care of children and their families. Advocacy, case management, and patient education are all roles directly involved in the care of children and their families. 2. A researcher is not involved in the family-center...

1. The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: a. clinical pharmacology. b. drug efficacy. c. pharmacokinetics. d. pharmacotherapeutics. ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of drug–human interactions. Drug efficacy measures the extent to which a given drug causes an intended effect. Phar...

1. The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse has to rely on which source of knowledge? a. clinical pharmacology. b. drug efficacy. c. pharmacokinetics. d. pharmacotherapeutics. ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of drug–human interactions. Drug efficacy measures the extent to which a given drug causes an intended...

Chapter 01: Critical Care Nursing Practice Urden: Critical Care Nursing, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. During World War II, what type of wards were developed to care for critically injured patients? a. Intensive care b. Triage c. Shock d. Postoperative ANS: C During World War II, shock wards were established to care for critically injured patients. Triage wards establish the order in which a patient is seen or treated upon arrival to a hospital. Postoperative wards were develope...

Chapter 1.Core Concepts of Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare Across the Continuum MULTIPLE CHOICES • A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife • (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. • What does the CNMs scope of practice include? • Practice independent from medical supervision • Comprehensive prenatal care • Attendance at all deliveries • Cesar ean sectio ns ANS: B The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated de...

CHAPTER 1 Foundations for Clinical Proficiency MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: a . Objective. b . Reflective. c . Subjective. d . Introspective. ANS: A Objective data are what the health professional observes by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical examination. Subjective data is what...

1 . The United States ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality and 41st among industrialized nations for infant mortality rate. When developing programs to assist in decreasing these rates, which factor would most likely need to be addressed as having the greatest impact? A ) Resolving all language and cultural differences B ) Assuring early and adequate prenatal care C ) Providing more extensive women's shelters D ) Encouraging all women to eat a balanced diet 2 . When integra...

History of Present Illness Followed up on details of car accident Reports loss of consciousness Reports being unsure of how the accident happened Reports wearing seatbelt Reports being the driver - no other passengers in car Reports was told she would get a ticket for DUI 1/8 Followed up on alcohol use just prior to car accident Reports

History of Present Illness Followed up on details of car accident Reports loss of consciousness Reports being unsure of how the accident happened Reports wearing seatbelt Reports being the driver - no other passengers in car Reports was told she would get a ticket for DUI 1/8 Followed up on alcohol use just prior to car accident Reports drinking before accident Reports being unsure of how many drinks - "at least 5" Reports was drinking with friends at a party ...