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What neurochemical abnormality is most consistently described in Alzheimer disease of moderate severity. Decreased choline acetyltransferase activity Which of the following sources of pain is thought to have a primarily central (non-nociceptive) mechanism? a) cancer pain b) fibromyalgia c) osteoarthritis d) diabetic neuropathy e) postherpetic neuralgia b) fibromyalgia A patient presents with mild memory impairment, tearfulness, insomnia, and blurry vision. The patient acts as if blind, cannot...

Object constancy According to Margaret Mahler's developmental theory of psychology, which of the following indicates a successful resolution of the process of separation-individuation in a toddler? Synaptic pruning Which of the following neurodevelopmental processes predominantly occurs during adolescence and young adulthood? Cohort study Medical record data was used to estimate the prevalence of diabetes among patients who started on an antipsychotic medication. Which of the following best...

Professional boundaries are necessary in caregiving because they help the home care aidKeep a healthy relationship with the client A client's son asks the home care aide to do the family's laundry along with the client's. The HCA should:Explain that the HCA can only provide services for the client A client's daughter is visiting from out of town and asks the HCA about her father's health. The best response is:suggest the daughter ask her father directly about his health An exam...

Which facility is the most appropriate EMS destination for a patient with sudden cardiac arrest who achieved return of spontaneous circulation in the field? Coronary reperfusion-capable medical center Which is the primary purpose of a medical emergency team or rapid response team? Improving pt outcomes by identifying and treating early clinical deterioration Which is the recommended oral dose of aspirin for a patieni a suspected acute coronary syndrome? 162 - 325 mg You are evaluating a 58-ye...

Within the first 10 minutes, on the basis of the patient showing symptoms suggestive of myocardial ischemia, what will your first actions include (if not completed by EMS before arrival)? o Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) o Administer a blood thinner o Administer aspirin and establish IV access o Activate the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) team o If SPO2 is less than 90%, start oxygen o Assess airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) o Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV...

What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt activation of the rapid response system? -unexplained agitation -seizure -symptomatic hypertension What happens when teams rapidly assess and intervene when a patient's vital signs are abnormal? The number of in-hospital cardiac arrests decreases What is the maximum amount of time you should simultaneously perform pulse and breathing checks? 10 seconds The BLS assessment is a systematic approach to BLS for trained healthcare provid...

What are signs of clinical deterioration that would prompt activation of the rapid response system? -unexplained agitation -seizure -symptomatic hypertension What happens when teams rapidly assess and intervene when a patient's vital signs are abnormal? The number of in-hospital cardiac arrests decreases What is the maximum amount of time you should simultaneously perform pulse and breathing checks? 10 seconds The BLS assessment is a systematic approach to BLS for trained healthcare provid...

A home health nurse is providing teaching about post-seizure management to the parents of a school-age child who has epilepsy, what should be included record the length and character of the child's postictal period following a seizure Call for emergency medical services if the size of the child's pupils are unequal after the seizure A nurse is assessing a 3yr old preschooler at a well-child visit, what developmental tasks should be expected uses primarily two word phrases A nurse is teac...

Toxic level of Tylenol for children greater than 200 mcg/ml Normal C02 level newborn 13 to 22 meq/l Normal C02 level infant/child 20 to 28 meq/l Normal chloride level newborn 97 to 110 meq/l Normal bilirubin for newborn less than 8 mg/dl 24 hours after birth Normal creatinine for newborn 0.3 to 1.0 mg/dl Toxic concentration of digoxin for children greater than 2.5 ng/ml Normal glucose for newborn (less than 1 day) 40 to 60 Normal glucose for newborn (older than 1 day) 50 to 90 Normal gl...

Cleft palate post op care post surgery: -avoid having baby suck on nipple or pacifier -place baby laterally or on stomach to help prevent aspiration and facilitate drainage -apply restraints to prevent baby from disturbing operative site -Keep the infant pain-free to decrease crying and stress on repair -Feed w/ cups, Avoid sucking on nipple or pacifier -monitor I/O's daily -Change position frequently to facilitate breathing & place on abdomen in immediate post-op period -Maintain IV fluids u...