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Which approach would a nurse take when providing sexual health education to an adolescent female? Provide information about chlamydia screening. Stress the importance of the use of condoms if the patient has multiple sexual partners.

Graded Quiz: Pathology Graded Quiz: Pathology 0:01:51 elapsed When pathologists are examining cells under the microscope and there is an abnormality, what do they evaluate and document? A) Diagnosis, grade, stage B) Stage, agents, immunological reactions C) Diagnosis, grade, indirect causes D) Grade, stage, immunological reactions Question 7 (5 points)

A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking isoniazid and rifampin for 3 weeks for the treatment of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The client reports his urine is an orange color. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "Stop taking the isoniazid for 3 days and the discoloration should go away." "Rifampin can turn body fluids orange." "I'll make an appointment for you to see the provider this afternoon." "Isoniazid can cause bladder irritation."

[OCR content] PREVIOUS Hydroxymate Phenedrine Bupropion Armodafinil A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for atomoxetine. The client has masked-like facies, expression and is experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate admitting? CONTINUE

Patient teaching included the need to increase protein and calories. A woman is questioning how to increase the protein and calories of her husband's diet. Which of the following strategies might the nurse suggest? Top baked potatoes with low-fat sour cream Add whipped cream to coffee Increase fruits topped with sugar or honey Substitute whole milk for water in recipes

Which federal legislative act serves to help ensure equality in benefits for both medical/surgical and mental health needs to all insured Americans? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 National Health Care Act of 1992 Affordable Care Act of 2010 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Select all that apply Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is usually caused by what types of infection? Bacterial Protozoan Viral Fungal

12. Is there a physiological mechanism that can adjust artery length significantly in order..... maintain homeostatic blood pressure? §् a. Explain why vasodilation and vasoconstriction of the arteries (specifically arterioles) is the most effective means of maintaining blood pressure from minute to minute. [Make sure you discuss other mechanisms and why they might not always be effective]

Multiple Choice Question An antimicrobial agent's adverse effect on cells is known as its mode of action lethal dose range of toxicity inactivation potential

The nurse enters the room while a student nurse is taking a manual blood pressure on a client sitting in the chair. For which of the following observations should the nurse reinforce teaching with the student nurse? (Select all that apply.) The client is talking on the telephone and laughing. The client is crossing his legs. The client is drinking a cup of black tea. The air is released rapidly while auscultating for Korotkoff sounds. The cuff is positioned 2 cm above the antecubital fossa.

1 What is the action of insulin? Multiple Choice Decreases concentration of blood glucose Increases concentration of blood glucose Decreases permeability of cell membranes to glucose Increases breakdown of glycogen to release glucose

Which diagnostic test can detect destruction of circulating platelets as the cause of thrombocytopenia? O Hemoglobin O Bone marrow analysis O Prothrombin time (PT) O Peripheral blood smear Confident Not Sure

QUESTION 24 originating in or from the heart Use the word parts below to make the word for the definition Word components a- agranul blast blast/o cardi cardi/o cyt cyt/o -cytes -ectomy erythr erythr/o -genic granul/o hem hem/o hemo- -iasis lith lith/o man man/o -meter my my/o -oid -osis -pathy -penia peri- phleb phleb/o sider sider/o sphygm sphygm/o thromb thromb/o varic varic/o

A comet-tail reverberation artifact is seen originating from the anterior gallbladder wall. What gallbladder pathology is most likely causing this artifact? a. gallbladder carcinoma b. adenomyomatosis c. sludge d. gallstone

Which of the following indicates a client has diabetes? Oral glucose tolerance test of 250 mg / dL on at least two separate occasions Fasting blood glucose of 115 mg / dL on at least two separate occasions Family history of early-onset diabetes Family history of neuropathy in the feet.

1 pts You are the provider for a patient who presents with hemolytic anemia and splenomegaly, the treatment plan included a splenectomy to improve their anemia. What is most concerning regarding the patient's new condition of living without a spleen? Chronic pain where the spleen used to be. Infections with encapsulated organisms, such as Streptococcus pneumonice, Haemophilus influenza, Klebsiella, and Salmonella. Frequent falling. The need for a bone marrow transplant.

A nurse is assessing a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which finding would be most concerning? Oxygen saturation of 90% on room air Increased anterior-posterior chest diameter Use of accessory muscles during breathing Productive cough with clear sputum

Graded Final Exam 14. A solution of 50% dextrose 500 mL, 8.5% Aminosyn 500 mL, and sterile water for injection 300 mL is ordered. - What is the total weight (in grams) of the dextrose?

11. A physician orders metformin 1 g bid for a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A new stock bottle of 500 metformin 500 mg tablets is used. - How many tablets remain in the stock bottle after the prescription is filled?

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of an inpatient client and notes a positive stool occult blood test. The nurse recognizes which factors may have contributed to this positive result? Select all that apply. Current corticosteroid use Daily consumption of red meat Hemiparesis Recent invasive dental procedure Amblyopia Current naproxen sodium use

Cardiac action potentials usually originate in cells. A chordae tendinae (B) Purkinje (C) pacemaker (D) septal

Question 50 1 pts A patient is found to have acute coronary syndrome or an acute myocardial infarction by EKG and elevated troponin I, what would be a good treatment to prevent further platelet aggregation in this patient while awaiting a coronary catheterization? Performing platelet pheresis to immediately lower the platelet count Administering aspirin 325 mg by mouth Giving a small dose of enoxaparin or low molecular weight heparin to prevent a DVT Administering hydroxyurea to lower the platelet count

Question 31 A nurse practitioner is assessing four patients who are suspected of having systemic lupus erythematosus. Which patient does the NP recognize as having developed the disease? - Patient 1: Fever, butterfly rash on face, discoid rash, and joint inflammation - Patient 2: Fever, swollen joints, rheumatoid nodules, and general malaise - Patient 3: Erythema nodosum, tachycardia, weight loss, and fever - Patient 4: Hypothermia, elevated red blood cell count, malaise, and weight gain Patient 2 Patient 4 Patient 1 Patient 3

Use the binomial probability distribution to answer the following questions. Researchers conducted a study to determine whether there were significant differences in graduation rates between medical students admitted through special programs (such as affirmative action) and medical students admitted through the regular admissions criteria. It was found that the graduation rate was 72% for the medical students admitted through special programs. (a) If 13 of the students from the special programs are randomly selected, find the probability that exactly 10 of them graduated. (b) If 13 of the students from the special programs are randomly selected, find the probability that fewer than 7 of them graduated. (c) If 13 of the students from the special programs are randomly selected, find the probability that more than 5 of them graduated.

Which of the following is most commonly associated with bilateral wheezing? A. Asthma B. Atelectasis C. Foreign body aspiration D. Epiglotitis

Question 48 The nurse is preparing to document information after an interaction with a patient. Which information would the nurse classify as appropriate to include? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - Patient crying throughout interaction - Bruises noted on right arm and lower back - Safety plan discussed if abuse occurs again - Restraining order filed with law enforcement - Patient states, "My spouse has hit me before"

A 60-year-old patient reports, "I stopped taking my medication shortly after it became unsafe for me to drive because of my health problems." Which nursing action is the most appropriate? - Having the patient sign a release form to protect against malpractice lawsuits - Questioning the patient about difficulty obtaining the medication - Contacting the appropriate license-issuing department to request that the patient's license be reissued - Making a note in the patient's chart that the patient was "nonadherent" with medication instructions

You are called to a private home where you find a hysterical mother and her six-year-old child. The mother tells you the child just pulled out two front teeth. She is concerned her child is going to look "toothless" forever. Which of the following should you communicate to the mother? She is making a big deal about nothing. Losing teeth at age six is completely normal. The family's dentist should see the child immediately. Let her know that you do not know whether the teeth will grow in.

20. Empties bile into the duodenum from the gall bladder. 22. The last stretch of the large intestine before it exits at the anus. 23. Bumpy structure under the stomach; makes insulin Lies between the two umbilical vessels.

Placental Hormones Which placental hormones help with contractions of the uterus? Select all that apply. Relaxin Oxytocin Progesterone Prostaglandins Estrogens

Place the following components of an indirect ELISA in the correct order in which they would be added during the test procedure: 1. Patient Sample 2. Second Antibody 3. Antigen a. Substrate (A) 1,2,3,4 (B) 1,3,2,4 (C) 1,3,4,2 (D) 3,1,4,2 (E) 3,1,2,4

Which vaccine(s) can prevent a disease that is transmissible from dogs to humans? Select all that apply. Parvovirus Enteric coronavirus Leptospirosis Influenza Borrelia burgdorferi

18 A clinical microbiologist makes serial dilutions of several antimicrobics in broth, and then incubates each drug dilution series with a standard amount of a patient's isolated pathogen. What is this microbiologist setting up? 5 points Multiple Choice Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) Kirby-Bauer test Therapeutic index (TI) Antibiogram E-test

6. Divide. Use long division. a) (6 x^2 + 10 x - 5) ÷ (3 x - 1) e) (-3 x + 2 x^3 + 3 x^2 + 4) ÷ (x + 2)

The nursing student assesses the patient's legs and notices that the calf and thigh of the right leg are a little smaller than those of the left leg. The patient's immobility since the accident has caused in the right leg. Hemiparesis Muscle atrophy Joint contracture A thrombus

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QUESTION 4 What should you keep in mind if a patient needs a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine? Select one: a. Both vaccines can be given at the same visit. b. The vaccines must be spaced apart by 2 weeks. c. Both vaccines should be given at the same injection site. d. The intranasal flu vaccine is preferentially recommended in this scenario.

Which of the following types of therapy helps a person who has an eating disorder feel validated and tolerate distressful emotions? Acceptance commitment therapy Cognitive therapy Humanistic therapy Dialectical behavioral therapy

Which of the following best describes pertussis? a. Whooping cough b. A non-reversible obstructive lung disease c. A barking cough d. Airways producing a thick mucus that is hard to eliminate

How old must an individual be to donate blood at a blood bank? 18 19 21 17

[ Multiple Choice Question The glossopharyngeal nerve conveys information from the back of the tongue. O taste O tactile Need help? Review these concept resources. About the Concept your answer: High Medium Low © 2024 McGraw Hill. All Rights Reserved ]

Which occurrence is likely to develop if the surgery were to proceed for a patient whose preoperative chest x-ray is abnormal? Infection Malnutrition Allergic reaction Pulmonary complications

If the work environment can be physically changed to prevent employee exposure to the potential hazard, then the hazard can be eliminated with an engineering control. True False

Which term refers to a synapse that releases acetylcholine from the presynaptic axon terminal? Cholinergic Serotonergic Adrenergic Electrical

Question 19 Arthrotomy is an incision that punctures a joint to remove accumulated fluid. True False

You are transporting a 6 lb neonate in cardiac arrest. An IO has been established. Medical Control requests that you administer 10 mL / kg of 0.9 % NS. How many mL do you push via the IO?

In the diagram, which part is often broken during CPR due to incorrect positioning of hands?

Graded Final Exam 4. A physician orders an IV of 500 mL of D5 1 / 2 NS - If these fluids were to be administered with a 60 gtt / mL drip set, how long would the fluids run if the patient receives 5 mL / min?

Question 3 of 5 PREVIOUS Creatinine Atovastatin Atropine Digoxin A nurse is reviewing a client's medication administration record. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications has the CONTINUE Time Elapsed: 00:00:21 Pause Remaining: 00:50:00 PAUSE

What is a normal hematocrit range for an adult female? a. 40-55 % b. 27-44 % c. 36-48 % d. 45-60 %

If a patient weighs 44 lb , how many kilograms does she weigh? 96.8 kg 20 kg . 98 kg 22 kg

A physician orders metformin 1 g bid for a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A new stock bottle of 500 metformin 500 mg tablets is used. - How many tablets remain in the stock bottle after the prescription is filled?

Which type of assessment evaluates a person's task or maintaining by means of variables from the natural history and physical examination? e. Integrated assessment d. subjective Global Assessment c. Katz Index b. functional assessment a. nutrition care plan

How are subterms treated in the alphabetic index to diseases and injury? Medical assistants have the trust of the physician and practice that employs them. A medical assistant must The code HIV indicates which of the following?

17. How does atrial fibrillation differ than atrial flutter on an ECG? Make it short and simple

If a patient's tricuspid valve was leaking during systole, what would happen? regurgitation back into the pulmonary trunk regurgitation back into the superior vena cava regurgitation back into the right atrium regurgitation back into the left atrium regurgitation back into the aorta

A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a toddler who weighs 30 kg (66.1 lb). The nurse should identify that which of the following prescriptions requires further clarification? Amoxidilin 250 mg PO q 8 h Budesonide .25 mg inhalation 2 times daily Albuterol 2.5 mg inhalation q 8 h Montelukast 4 mg PO daily

A nurse is preparing to administer ibuprofen 10 mg / kg PO every 6 to 8 hr PRN pain to a child who weighs 55 lb. Available is ibuprofen suspension 100 mg / 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

6. All supplies of one kind should be stored 7. Supplies are rotated for storage so that the supplies are used first. This is important because many supplies have 8. MAs should know the for each supply. This is the time that an item should be ordered. 9. is the amount of an item that should be kept in case there is a shipping delay or the item is out of stock. 10. The formula for calculating the reorder point for a supply is (amount of the item that is used x turnaround time from to delivery) + a safety stock. Amount used per day x days from order to delivery + safety stock = reorder point 11. Hartman Physicians' Group uses an average of 10 lavender-topped blood collection tubes each day. It is currently taking 15 business days for new shipments to arrive. The safety stock is a 3-week supply. How many tubes are used each day? How many days does it take to get a new shipment? How many tubes are in the safety stock? The office should reorder when tubes are left. 12. An endocrinology office uses an average of 20 lancets per day. The safety stock is a 2-week supply. How many lancets are used each day? How many days does it take to get a new shipment? How many lancets are in the safety stock? The office should reorder when lancets are left. 13. Exam table paper rolls come in boxes of 12 rolls. Each roll usually lasts through 4 patient changes. Dr. Letizia is the only provider in her office. On most days she sees 2 patients. It takes 10 business days to receive a new order of exam table paper. Safety stock for this item is 1 box. What is the reorder point? How many boxes are used each day? How many days does it take to get a new shipment? How many boxes are in the safety stock? The office should reorder when boxes are left.

A 36-year-old person enters the hospital in an extremely debilitated condition. They appear to have purple-brown skin lesions apparent on their neck and chest and a persistent cough with a 39°C temperature. A physical examination reveals swollen lymph nodes in all areas of their body, and laboratory tests find a very high Basophil and T-lymphocyte WBC counts. Information taken during the personal history reveals the spouse and child are also not feeling well. A) What test(s) might you immediately order next? B) What other step(s) might you do while waiting for the results to come back?

Patients with indwelling catheters (long-term tubes inserted into body orifices for drainage, such as through the urethra and into the urinary bladder) are susceptible to infections because injected solutions are contaminated. bacteria cause infections. infections can be transmitted from other people. biofilms develop on catheters. their immune systems are weakened.

A patient is given a parasympathetic antagonist during surgery. Which would you expect? Increased saliva Drooling Decreased saliva No change in saliva, because saliva is regulated by somatic motor neurons.

If a patient in the hospital is running a temperature of 39.5°C, what is this in degrees Fahrenheit? 99°F 101.3 °F 102.4°F 103.1°F 104°F

Sepsis is characterized by the excessive production of what inflammatory chemicals?

Question 24 (2 points) Responding to the hysteria about a new disease outbreak, a social media influencer is promoting their product as a cure. Knowledgeable medical authorities are warning of the dangers of this product. But his social media is full of comments from customers claiming it did work very well. Which of the following should be considered most carefully as a possible explanation of this pattern? Placebo Effect Retrospective Studies Grassroots promotion None of the choices are plausible.

A nurse is preparing to administer famotidine 1 mg / kg / day PO divided equally every 12 hr to a child who weighs 41 lb. Available is famotidine oral suspension 40 mg / 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

57. A client diagnosed with kidney stones is scheduled for lithotripsy. The nurse provides preprocedure education to the client about what to expect. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching to prepare the client for the procedure? A. "Lithotripsy requires a long hospital stay for recovery." B. "You will need to fast for 24 hours before the procedure." C. "You will be awake and alert during the entire procedure." D. "You may experience a brief discomfort during the procedure." E. "The procedure will involve a surgical incision to remove stones." 58. The nurse is caring for a client with a history of uric acid stones. The client asks about how to prevent future stone formation. What dietary recommendation should the nurse provide to this client? A. Avoid all carbohydrates. B. Limit intake of meat and shelfish. C. Increase dairy product consumption. D. Drink less water to minimize urination. E. Consume high-calcium food to bind oxalete.

For bone density scores that are normally distributed with a mean, are a. significantly high (or at least 2 standard deviations above the mean) b. significantly low (or at least 2 standard deviations below the mean) c. not significant (or less than 2 standard deviations away from the mean) a. The percentage of bone density scores that are significantly high (Round to two decimal places as needed.)

Please respond to the following questions based on these course objectives: - Explain the significance of microbiology. - Describe microbial growth processes. - Examine the control of microbial growth. - Evaluate laboratory safety and aseptic technique. - Interpret experimental results. Questions - For each learning objective, provide an analysis of how the course supported each objective. - Explain how the material learned in this course, based on the objectives, will apply to yourprofessional career. Reflections Reflect on your journey through this course and answer the following: - What are microbes, and what is their relation to infectious disease? -What defenses does the human body have to combat infectious diseases? - What are some treatments associated with the microbes that cause infectious diseases? - What infectious disease in the Infectious Disease Profile Series intrigued you the most? Why? -What topic in the course did you find most interesting and applicable? -What are your thoughts on your learning in the course?

Question: 7 of 25 Time Elapsed: 00:03:43 FLAG A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Exhale into the incentive spirometer." "Use the incentive spirometer every hour while awake." "Hold your breath for 10 seconds when using the incentive spirometer." "Use the incentive spirometer two times each session." PREVIOUS CONTINUE

Basics / Chapter Quiz Basics Question 15 of 15 Which of the following would provide an underwriter with information concerning an applicant's health history? A. The agent's report B. A medical examination C. The inspection report D. The Medical Information Bureau

Question 6 What is the route of administration for the Epinephrine auto injector? IV IM SL PO

Which condition may arise because of nasogastric tube drainage? Pneumonia Constipation Urinary retention Metabolic alkalosis

Compounds that reduce the formation of blood clots are classified as clotting factors anticoagulants procoagulants

Question 4 of 5 Which of the following is a potential complication of hypertension? AV block Atrial fibrillation Ventricular hypertrophy Atrial atrophy Next

Statins Select all that apply. - are used to treat hypertension. - reduce liver synthesis of cholesterol. - decrease bile reabsorption. - help to control hyperlipidemia. - cause vasodilation.

Question 6 This class of HIV drugs is being investigated as a treatment to stop the spread of breast cancer - Fusion Inhibitors - Protease Inhibitors - Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors - Integrase Inhibitors

Find the quotient and remainder using long division. (x^3 + 3x^2 - 18) / (x - 2) The quotient is The remainder is

Multiple Choice Question Antibodies to Rh antigen will be found in the plasma in an Rh- individual who has been exposed to Rh+ blood without prior exposure to an antigen the individual does not possess some but not all of the time of an Rh+ individual but not in the plasma of an Rh- individual

Match the following statements or terms with appropriate terms or statement in the boxes below. NB: No partial credit Alterations in awareness A. Amnesia Retrograde and anterograde are the two types of B. These represent loss of functional integrity of cerebral cortex Agnosia, dysphasia and aphasia are types of C. Organic brain syndromes Acute confusional state could also be referred to as D. Data processing defects

A certain disease has an incidence rate of 0.2%. If the false negative rate is 5% and the false positive rate is 1%, compute the probability that a person who tests positive actually has the disease.

Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Increased cortisol levels in the body will result in which of the following? increased blood fatty acid levels increased blood sugar levels decreased blood sugar levels increased glucose uptake by most cells of the body decreased blood fatty acid levels decreased glucose uptake by most cells of the body

Question 2 of 16 If left untreated, which of these is the most likely outcome of a binge-eating disorder? A. Obesity B. Excessive muscle mass C. Anorexia nervosa D. Tooth decay

Select 2 adverse effects that the nurse should plan to include when educating the client about their newly prescribed medications. Elevated liver enzymes Red-orange color to the urine Hypoglycemia Ototoxicity Hypertension

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking nitrofurantoin to treat a urinary tract infection. The nurse should tell the client to report which of the following adverse effects of the medication? Constipation Dark brown urine Cough Tremors

A well-known actress's health record crosses your desk, and you see she is pregnant. You know she is your Mom's favorite actress. Which law or act would you be breaking if you tell your Mom about the pregnancy? False Claims Act Anti-Kickback Statute HIPAA and HITECH FERA

The distribution of grade point averages (GPAs) for medical school applicants of a certain year were approximately Normal, with a mean of 3.55 and a standard deviation of 0.32. Suppose a medical school will only consider candidates with GPAs in the top 12% of the applicant pool. An applicant has a GPA of 3.79. Does this GPA fall in the top 12% of the applicant pool? Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to two decimal places as needed.) A. Yes. The cutoff for the top 12% is a GPA of B. No. The cutoff for the top 12% is a GPA of

A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? The client waits 10 min between inhalations. The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication. The client exhales as the medication is released from the inhaler. The client takes a quick inhalation while releasing the medication from the inhaler.

A survey found that women's heights are normally distributed with mean 63.5 in. and standard deviation 3.5 in. The survey also found that men's heights are normally distributed with mean 67.5 in. and standard deviation 3.1 in. Most of the live characters employed at an amusement park have height requirements of a minimum of 56 in. and a maximum of 63 in. Complete parts (a) and (b) below. a. Find the percentage of men meeting the height requirement. What does the result suggest about the genders of the people who are employed as characters at the amusement park? The percentage of men who meet the height requirement is %. (Round to two decimal places as needed.)

Question 9 (Mandatory) ( 0.75 points) Listen Morphine, codeine, and heroin have sleep-inducing and pain-relieving properties. Which type of drugs are these? a) Opioids b) Stimulants C) Club drugs d) Designer drugs e) Anxiolytics

A nurse is preparing to administer platelets to a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Use a transfusion set that has a short tubing and a small filter. - Verify the client's blood type with a second nurse. - Allow platelets to sit at room temperature for 1 hr prior to infusion. - Infuse the platelets over a period of 2 hr.

Question 15 (2 points) A patient is generally considered to possess decision-making capacity if they a) appreciate the nature of the recommended care. b) understand their medical diagnosis and prognosis. c) make decisions consistent with their values. d) All of the above Question 16 (2 points) "The Concept of Informed Consent," Ruth R. Faden and Tom L. Beauchamp Faden and Beauchamp believe that the tendency to equate informed consent with shared decision-making is a) confused.

Listen to or read the audio message on the left and then answer the question. How would you best describe a cochlear implant? A hearing aid that is surgically implanted behind the ear, and uses bone conduction from an external sound processor to transmit sounds to the cochlea. A form of physical therapy designed to treat a wide variety of balance disorders, including dizziness, the majority of which are caused by problems in the inner ear and vestibular nerve. Tiny ventilating tubes placed through the eardrum of a child prone to repeated ear infections to provide ongoing drainage for fluids and to relieve pressure. An electronic device that bypasses the damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve.

A patient complains of shortness of breath while receiving oxygen via transtracheal catheter. Her pulse oximeter reading has decreased from 92% to 85%. The respiratory therapist should first A. increase the flow to the catheter. B. remove the catheter and flush it with saline. C. administer metaproterenol via small volume nebulizer. D. replace the transtracheal catheter with a nasal cannula.

Coronary bypass surgery: A healthcare agency reported that 51% of people who had coronary bypass surgery in a recent year were over the age of 65. Seventeen coronary bypass patients are sampled. Part 1 of 4 (a) What is the probability that exactly 11 of them are over the age of 65? Round the answer to four decimal places. The probability that exactly 11 of them are over the age of 65 is 0.1040. Part 2 of 4 (b) What is the probability that more than 12 are over the age of 65? Round the answer to four decimal places.

Procedural Sedation Assessment What is the appropriate reversal agent for anesthetics or dissociative agents? Romazicon (flumazenil) Narcan (naloxone) Sugammadex None

In terms of determining health, it is more important to focus on the overall weight of a person rather than where the fat is located. True or False

16) Normal renal venous flow is typically what near the IVC? 1 Point phasic augmentable pulsatile triphasic

Match the complication of obesity with the body system it affects. 1. Endocrine 2. Gastrointestinal 3. Neurologic 4. Respiratory Stroke Obstructive sleep apnea Cholelithiasis Early onset of osteoarthritis Insulin resistance Hypertension

18. Blood pressure According to a health information website, the distribution of adults' diastolic blood pressure (in millimeters of mercury, mmHg ) can be modeled by a normal distribution with mean 70 mmHg and standard deviation 20 mmHg . A diastolic pressure greater than 100 mmHg for an adult is classified as very high blood pressure. About what proportion of adults have very high blood pressure according to this criterion?

When assessing a patient with severe injuries, including abdominal trauma, what is the best method for discovering injuries and determining the severity of the injuries? Focus on the injury most obvious and distally assess. Assess life threats and then focus on the chief complaint. Determine the MOI and focus on related possibilities. Take a systematic approach and avoid skipping around.

Which nursing intervention is implemented to prevent needlestick injuries after intravenous administration? Bending the needle before disposal Breaking the needle before disposal Avoiding recapping the used needles Cleaning the needle with an antiseptic swab before disposal

What are the standard precautions that employees should follow in relation to infection control in the medical office? Utilize adequate personal protective equipment. Use latex gloves to protect against blood-borne pathogen exposure. Perform proper hand hygiene at the beginning and end of each workday. Obtain HIV immunization when there is a risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.

Question 3 The nurse prepares to administer memantine [Namenda] to a patient with severe AD. The nurse should assess what before administering of the medication? A. Hemoglobin and hematocrit B. Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine C. Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and neutrophil count

If a person's heart stops and their breathing stops for about 5 minutes, can they still be resuscitated without much damage? A. this is unknown B. no C. yes

What are the causes of metabolic alkalosis? Select the correct answer below: Too much CO2 is eliminated, dropping the CO2 pressure below 38 torr and resulting in a rise in blood pH. This can be caused by hyperventilation, fever, excessive exercise, or reactions to certain drugs. The body eliminates too much acid or produces too much base for the renal system to compensate, resulting in a rise in blood pH. Breathing difficulty or lung problems that reduce the ability to remove CO2, resulting in a CO2 pressure over 42 torr, so acidic protons are not removed and the pH drops. Changes in the H+ or HCO3- concentrations that result in the pH dropping. It can be brought on by diabetes, kidney disease, diarrhea or vomiting, or inadequate oxygen.

active learning template: Medication Antimetabolites PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use Complications Medication Administration Contraindications/Precautions Interactions Nursing Interventions Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Client Education

A doctor administers a drug to a 34-kg patient, using a dosage formula of 45 mg / kg / day. Assume that the drug is available in a 100 mg per 5 mL suspension or in 300 mg tablets. a. How many tablets should a 34-kg patient take every four hours? b. The suspension with a drop factor of 10 gtt / mL delivers the drug intravenously to the patient over a twelve-hour period. What flow rate should be used in units of gtt/hr? a. The patient should take pills every four hours. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.) b. The intravenous suspension flow should be set to gtt/hour. (Type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed)

Use the appropriate formula to determine the BSA of your patient. Round to two decimal places. Metric: BSA(m^2) = sqrtht(cm) * wt(kg) / 3600 Household: BSA(m^2) = sqrtht(in) * wt(lb) / 3131 Your patient is a child that measures 126 cm tall and weighs 15 kg. What is your patient's BSA?

Compare criminal law and civil law as they apply to practicing medical assistants

A doctor administers a drug to a 37-kg patient, using a dosage formula of 51 mg / kg / day. Assume that the drug is available in a 100 mg per 5 mL suspension or in 300 mg tablets. a. How many tablets should a 37-kg patient take every four hours? b. The suspension with a drop factor of 10 gtt / mL delivers the drug intravenously to the patient over a twelve-hour period. What flow rate should be used in units of gtthr?

The dose of medicine prescribed for a child depends on the child's age A in years and the adult dose D for the medication. Young's Rule is a formula used by pediatricians that gives a child's dose C as C = (D A)/(A+12) Suppose that a 12-year-old child needs medication, and the normal adult dose is 1200 mg. What size dose should the child receive?

Your adult patient is in respiratory arrest due to an opioid overdose. The team is delivering 1 ventilation every 6 seconds. You administered the recommended dose of naloxone: 2 mg IN. How often may this dose be repeated? Every 7 to 9 minutes as needed Every 10 to 15 minutes as needed Every 4 to 6 minutes as needed Every 2 to 3 minutes as needed

6 How long should Jamal wait before administering the second dose of naloxone? Select the correct answer to this question. 2 to 3 minutes 4 to 5 minutes

Which of the following is a therapeutic action of raloxifene? Blocks the effects of estrogen on endometrial tissue Mimics the effects of estrogen on bone tissue Stimulates secretion of parathyroid hormone Stimulates menstruation

A nurse is educating a client who is experiencing sleep disturbances and desires to decrease caffeine intake. Which of the following beverages should the nurse recommend? Lemon-lime soda Brewed iced tea Diet cola Chocolate milk

Why would a nurse personally assist a patient with hygiene and grooming rather than delegate this to assistive personnel?

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has kidney disease. Which of the following food choices should the nurse include in the teaching as containing the lowest amount of magnesium? 1 cup cooked spinach 1 cup bran cereal 1/2 cup almonds 1 large, hard-boiled egg

You are called for a 75 -year-old-female who is reported to normally be a very healthy, active person. Today her husband reports she is tired, weak, sweaty, and has a gray color. She is rubbing her sternum but claims she does not have any chest pain. She states she is too tired to breathe and would just like to be left alone. This leads you to believe this patient may be experiencing Gastritis. A stroke. A viral illness. A heart attack.

NPN 101 - Start Date: 08/01/2024 - End Date: 12/12/2025 NPN 112 Exam 7 Review Quizzing: Assignment Question 75 of 78 The nurse interviews a patient who recently began warfarin therapy for the treatment of pulmonary emboli. The patient states, "I have noticed that my gums bleed when I brush my teeth." Which is the priority action for the nurse? Ask if the patient has a history of gum disease. Inquire if the patient uses a regular toothbrush or an electric toothbrush. Ask if the patient takes over-the-counter medication for headaches or muscles aches Inquire if the patient has consumed crunchy foods, which can cause gum irritation

A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to help the client avoid adverse effects of this medication? Begin taking the medication at a low dosage. Discontinue the medication immediately if diarrhea occurs. Have serum glucose levels checked regularly. Take the medication on an empty stomach.

a. Dr. Smith can see 10 patients in 2 hours. At this rate, how long would it take him to see 55 patients? b. On a map of the Thunderbird Country Club golf course, 1.5 inches equals 30 yards. How long is the 8th hold if the map shows 10 inches?

Question 50 of 78 The cardiac care nurse is assessing a client for signs of digoxin toxicity. Which symptoms are concerning? Select all that apply. Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Blurred vision Yellow cast to objects Halos of light around objects

NUR 105 Pharmacology/IV Ther. Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing - Quiz × Inbox (1,888) - keiyanaboys2g eaqng.elsevier.com Report Question 75 of 100 Which oral condition does chemotherapy make a patient more susceptible to develop? Plaque Mucositis Halitosis Canker sores

The physician orders 900 units of heparin SUBQ daily. The pharmacy sends the following vial of heparin. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? Enter only the numeral (not the unit of measurement) in your answer. Enter your answer. mL

A nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed an antidepressant based on its ability to prevent the reuptake of neurotransmitters. The nurse should identify that which of the following terms describes why this medication was prescribed for the client? Pharmacologic action Chemical stability Route Adverse effects

Which diagnosis would the nurse expect for a patient on chemotherapy who developed nausea and vomiting 48 hours after therapy was initiated? Delayed emesis Motion sickness Morning sickness Acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)

Examplify WK WE6226 CLE Fundamentals Open Check 2451 - GLORY SIMON (341197739) TIME REMAINING: 00:39 Question 23 A client with osteoarthritis has only been eating 10% of each breakfast since admission four days ago because of pain and stiffness in the joints of the wrist and fingers. The client is independent and has not accepted help from the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Today the UAP reports that the client has self-fed and eaten 95% of breakfast. What action by members of the care team may have accounted for the improved meal intake? Answers: A - D A. The nurse gave pain medication to the client 30 minutes before breakfast B. The client decided to put more effort into trying to use the hands in the morning C. The UAP assisted the client to take a cold shower early in the morning D. The dietitian counseled the client on the poor intake of breakfast

Exampify W6 NRS26 ICNL Fundamentals Open Check 2451 - GLORY SIMON (041197739) TIME REMAINING: 00:57 EXAM CONTROLS The nurse reviews the incident with the nurse manager, concluding that the two insulin syringes were likely given to the wrong clients. The nurse manager assists the nurse with thinking of strategies the nurse can use to avoid this type of error in the future. For each statement made by the nurse, click to specify if the statement indicates an effective or ineffective strategy to utilize. Nurse's Statements: "I should prepare medication for only one client at a time." "The pharmacy should provide pre-filled insulin syringes that are clearly labeled." "Next time I will not let my medication administration be interrupted." "If I use a TB syringe for one client, I will be able to tell them apart." "I will repeat the double-check of name/DOB during a high-alert medication administration." Effective Ineffective

Which statement by the patient is a characteristic finding in narcolepsy? 'I have difficulty falling asleep.' 'My spouse tells me I walk in my sleep.' 'According to my spouse, my legs move all night.' 'I go to sleep at dark and wake up when the sun rises.'

ppincott / Assignments x + v.com/courses/g1AHZ216ED3W/assignments d Electrolyte Imbalance Question 4 of 5 The nurse is teaching a client with dependent edema the importance of elevating the lower legs several times a day. Which effect of elevating the legs will the nurse describe to the client as the primary reason this action reduces edema? O Decreases capillary filtration pressures to reduce fluid in the interstitial space O Increases interstitial hydrostatic pressure to promote reabsorption of fluid O Decreases the amount of hydrostatic pressure at the venous end of capillaries O Increases colloid osmotic pressure to pull fluid into the venous end of capillaries SUBMIT ANSWER

When needing a rapid assessment of a dermal skin tissue sample, the preferred method is a(n) A. culture and sensitivity B. fungal scraning C. exfoliative cytology D. frozen section

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c. Echocardiogram (TEE) d. X-ray 10. Which of the following lab findings is common in patients with infective endocarditis? a. Hyperlipidemia b. Anemia c. Thrombocytopenia d. Hypercalcemia 11. Treatment for infective endocarditis usually involves: a. Oral antibiotics b. High doses of IV antibiotics c. Antivirals d. Corticosteroids 12. What is a nursing intervention during the acute stage of infective endocarditis? a. Encourage frequent physical activity b. Bed rest c. Increase caloric intake d. Promote social activity

A doctor orders dopamine IVPB to be infused at 10 mcg / kg / min. The patient weighs 220 lbs. Dopamine is supplied in an 800 mg per 500 mL bag. How many ml / hr would you set the pump to? (Round to the nearest tenth)

The patient took the medication suggested by their doctor to fight a bacterial infection. The dose was determined based on their mass, and they took the medication at the suggested intervals. The patient began to face more severe side effects than usually anticipated, and it was found that the level of the medication in their blood was much higher than it should be. What may have caused these effects? The bacterial infection could not be treated by this drug. The drug was not able to kill the bacteria. The patient may have liver disease. The patient could not absorb the medication through the gastrointestinal tract.

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Hydrocephalus causes the bones surrounding the brain to spread farther apart because the excess cerebrospinal fluid builds-up in the cranium. Which of the following bones would most likely be unaffected by hydrocephalus? a. lacrimal bone b. occopical bone c temporalibone d. parnetal bone

Which of the following terms refers to the destruction of tissue by using heat, cold, electricity, or chemicals?

QUESTION 6 - 1 POINT Leta is participating in a raffle. She purchases 10 tickets at 1 each. If she wins, she will get a 200 gift card. There are a total of 500 raffle tickets sold and only one of them is a winner. By purchasing 10 tickets, Leta ensures herself a probability of winning of 10/500. What is the expected value for Leta? Round to the nearest cent. Do not round until your final calculation. Provide your answer below:

Which response would the nurse make to a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder who says, "I know that my hands aren't dirty, but I just can't stop washing them"? "Let's talk about why you feel that you have to wash your hands." "You're getting better; you're beginning to understand your problem." "Don't worry about it; these actions are part of your illness, and the feelings will pass." "I understand that-maybe we can work together to limit the number of times you wash them."

If you were experiencing a health problem, how to do you consult with your musculoskeletal system which type of medical professional would you visit?

The American Pediatric Association strongly recommends breast-feeding until the infant is: 6 months old. 6 weeks old. 2 months old. 3 months old.

You enter the patient's room and check the oxygen saturation (SpO2) with a pulse oximeter. The reading is 90%. Your instructor asks for your recommendation. You would recommend: - Consult the patients' nurse - Administer a bronchodilator - Maintain current settings - Increase the FIO2 to 60% - Obtain a new oximeter

Patient Assessment - B: Question 2 of 15 A patient is found in full cardiopulmonary arrest. CPR is started and the patient is orally intubated with an ETCO2 monitor attached. Which of the following ETCO2 patterns would the respiratory therapist expect to observe on the monitor? A. Initially high, then falling B. Initially low, then rising C. Initially high, stays high D. Initially low, stays low

Question number 28 Diseases acquired in hospital settings are known as - nosocomial diseases - iatrogenic diseases - zoonotic diseases - noninfectious diseases

Question number 7 What is the enzyme found in HIV that produces multiple mutations keeping the production of new HIV viruses ahead of the immune system? Endonuclease Glucokinase Reverse transcriptase Cis proline isomerase

An order for Zofran 20 mg IVPB (IV piggyback) is ordered to be infused at a rate of 200 mL / hr. How long will it take (in minutes) to infuse this 50 mL bag?

How does PTH increase blood calcium levels? stimulates osteoblasts to release RANK, which stimulates osteoclasts to resorb bone stimulates osteocytes to release calcium from bone at the kidney, stimulates the production of vitamin D3 which allows calcium to be absorbed at the GI tract from the food that has been consumed at the kidney, stimulates the reabsorption of calcium

A nurse should assess a client who has megacolobacteria for indications of which of the following vitamin deficiencies? Vitamin D Vitamin B12 Vitamin K Vitamin C

After rectal administration of diazepam, an 8-year-old boy with a history of seizures is now unresponsive to painful stimulation. - His respirations are shallow, at a rate of 10 / min. - His oxygen saturation is 94% on 2 L of nasal cannula oxygen. - On examination, the child is snoring with poor chest rise and poor air entry bilaterally. What action should you take next? CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER Increase nasal cannula flow Perform endotracheal intubation Reposition the patient and insert an oral airway Administer naloxone

Among 8902 cases of heart pacemaker malfunctions, 532 were found to be caused by firmware, which is software programmed into the device. If the firmware is tested in 3 different pacemakers randomly selected from this batch of 8902 and the entire batch is accepted if there are no failures, what is the probability that the firmware in the entire batch will be accepted? Is this procedure likely to result in the entire batch being accepted? The probability is . This procedure is to result in the entire batch being accepted. (Round to three decimal places as needed.)

1. What procedure does Dr. Jones recommend? Visual examination Proctoscopy Sigmoidoscopy Rectoplasty

Question 12 (1 point) What type of specimen would you transport with this swab? a wound specimen - aerobic bacteria a wound - anaerobic bacteria a urine specimen A sputum specimen

Which of the following is NOT a safe harbor when it comes to securing PHI: direct text messaging, encryption, destruction, password protected computers.

Which of the following is false? Changes in arterial pH resulting from CO2 retention or metabolic factors act through the peripheral chemoreceptors. When arterial PO2 falls below 60 mm Hg, it becomes the major stimulus for respiration. Oxygen levels are the primary stimulant of respiration. Under normal conditions, blood PO2 affects breathing only indirectly.

The dorsal respiratory group is located dorsally at the root of cranial nerve IX extends from the brain stem is located in the pons ends at the pons-medullary junction

Which position would the nurse place the feet and legs in when caring for a client with peripheral arterial insufficiency? Place them slightly lower than the head and chest. Use pillows to support the heels above the mattress. Raise the knees using the knee gatch on the bed. Elevate feet by raising the foot of the bed on blocks.

Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen? a. SigmoidColon b. Duodenum c. Gallbladder d. Liver

Which herbal therapy would be recommended to a client with breast pain? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Dong quai Chamomile Bugleweed Chaste tree fruit Black cohosh root

24. How do drugs target bacterial cells? For example, what is the mechanism of action (or main target) of the fluoroquinolones, penicillin, sulfa drugs, fosfomycin, macrolides, aminoglycosides, metronidazole...? 25. What are mechanisms of antibiotic resistance? How can antibiotics be modified to counteract some mechanisms of resistance?

Which disorder includes symptoms of inattentiveness and impulsive behavior? narcissistic personality disorder ADHD autism schizoid personality disorder

Where are codes for items that are used in medical practices but are not listed in CPT (such as supplies and equipment) found? - Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System - Common Procedure Coding Practices - Procedure Coding - Clinical Procedure Coding

True or False? Advanced practice registered nurses require a master's degree; most are also certified in a specialty area. True False True or False? Clinical nurse specialists provide direct patient care to a certain population of people and/or within a specific medical or surgical specialty and usually require a master's degree. True False True or False? Most training programs for LPNs last about 2 years and are offered by vocational or technical schools, or community or junior colleges.

Modified wave scheduling helps avoid the possibility that any patient would have to wait 45 minutes to be seen by the physician.

After falling, a patient's Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was 5 initially and 7 after 1 day. The patient remained unconscious for 2 weeks but is now awake, confused, and experiencing anterograde amnesia. This history supports which medical diagnosis? Moderate diffuse brain injury Postconcussive syndrome Severe diffuse brain injury Mild diffuse brain injury

Scenario: A 37-year-old male with bipolar disorder is on valproate and presents with fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss. What laboratory test should be ordered? Complete blood count (CBC) Liver function tests (LFTs) Thyroid function tests (TFTs) Serum ammonia level

Scenario: A 79-year-old female with a history of falls is currently taking a TCA. What does the AGS Beers Criteria suggest about the use of TCAs in this population? TCAs are appropriate with monitoring TCAs should be avoided due to fall risk TCAs are the first-line treatment for depression TCAs can be used in combination with benzodiazepines

Question: 2 of 20 Time Remaining: 00:28:29 A patient discloses that they were up much of the night and have had several cups of coffee this morning already. They note that they are feeling jittery from it and are worried about what this will do to their blood pressure. What education can be provided to the patient about caffeine and blood pressure? • "Consuming caffeine can really affect your blood pressure. We can't even check it now because it won't be accurate. Make sure not to drink any caffeine before your appointment next time." • "Consuming any amount of caffeine can affect your blood pressure, so we can check your blood pressure and be sure to document that you have consumed several cups of coffee. This will allow for the provider to take this into consideration when making their assessment." • "Consuming caffeine, regardless of when or how much, won't affect your blood pressure at all, so no need to worry about it." • "Caffeine can affect your blood pressure, but if the result comes out within normal limits, we don't need to worry about even mentioning it in the chart at all." PREVIOUS CONTINUE

To assess for peripheral vascular disease in the lower extremities, a nurse should: - Check for the presence of a radial pulse - Inspect for skin color and temperature changes - Evaluate respiratory function - Measure blood pressure

Question 17 2 pts A supplement taken by many Americans to aid in lowering serum cholesterol levels is garlic. It has a potential herb-drug interaction with what? (CO4) Antidepressants Oral contraceptizes and digitalis Vitamin E supplements Anticoagulants and nonsteroidal antiinflammatories

Which condition is NOT treated by performing a bone marrow transplant? Heart attack Leukemia Aplastic anemia Lymphoma

A patient receives immunosuppression and radiation as treatment for cancer. Which type of anemia should the nurse understand that this patient is at risk for developing? Sickle cell anemia Thalassemia Iron deficiency anemia

Where are the pericardial fat pads? Multiple Choice In the ear around the heart Beneath the heart beside the heart above the heart

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You are to infuse 1.5 L of 0.9% saline over 10 hrs. How many ml / hr will you program the pump? convert 1.5 L to mL=1.5 x 1000=1500 mL ÷ 10 hrs=150 mL / hr Pump just broke. Your tubing drop factor is 20 gtt / ml. How many gtt/min will you administer? 150 mL / 60 min=2.5 x 20 gtt+=50 gtt / min You are to infuse 250 mg Ancef q 8 hr to your patient with an infection. The Ancef is diluted in 200 ml 0.9% normal saline. It is to run over 1 hour. How many ml / hr will you program the pump? 250 mg / 200 mL q 8 hrs=200 mL ÷ 8 hrs=25 mL / hr Pump just broke. Your tubing drop factor is 10 gtt / ml. How many gtt / min will you administer? 25 mL / 60 min=0.416660 x 10 gtt+=4 gtt / min Ordered is Famotidine 20 mg in 50 ml 0.9% D5W. It is to be infused over 30 minutes. How will you program the pump in ml / hr ? All pumps are in use so you need to set to gravity. Your tubing drop factor is 15 gtt / ml. How many drips per minute should be given? 100 mL / 60=1.6664 x 15 gtt=25 gtt / min

Inguinal lymph nodes are located in the: stomach. groin. armpit. neck.

A person suffering from hyponatremia has a sodium ion concentration in the blood of 0.110 M and a total blood volume of 4.50 L. What mass of sodium chloride would need to be added to the blood to bring the sodium ion concentration up to 0.138 M assuming no change in blood volume?

Identify the role of inflammation in blood clotting: Select all that apply What are the immunological benefits of inflammation? To form a blood clot To remove the debris of damaged tissue To initiate tissue repair To limit the spread of pathogens

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