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A patient is prescribed with Guaifenesin (Mucinex). The nurse determines that the patient understands the proper administration of this medication if they state? - ANSWER-Drink extra fluids while taking this medication - 2-3 Liters a day is recommended A nurse is about to administer Albuterol 2 puffs as well as a steroid inhaler. The nurse plans to administer by? - ANSWER-Albuterol inhaler first then the steroid The nurse is giving medication teachings to a patient receiving theophylli...

Which of the following should be part of the routine protocol when imaging a pediatric patient for a suspected aspirated foreign body - ANSWER-PA chest inspiration/expiration, Lateral Chest Where is an aspirated foreign body more likely to lodge - ANSWER-The right primary bronchus What is the primary hindrance for the use of MRI on pediatric patients - ANSWER-Length and nature of the examination requires general anesthesia to avoid patient motion, thus increasing risk One of...

Introduction - ANSWER-State your name Sanitize your hands General Survey - ANSWER-"I am assessing for apparent state of health, discomfort or distress. Level of consciousness, skin color, and obvious lesions. Dress, grooming, and personal hygiene. Odors of breath and body, facial expression. Posture, gait, and motor activity." Vital Signs - ANSWER-HR- Radial Pulse 30 seconds (multiply by 2) Blood Pressure- 1 Head Inspection- FEEEL MS - ANSWER-Look at head, hair, face "I a...

Describe a first-degree/superficial burn. - ANSWER-a minor burn that affects the epidermal layer only, may cause reddened skin and pain at the burn site, blanch to touch. epidermal barrier is intact and this burn does not result in scarring. What are two examples of a firstdegree/superficial burn? - ANSWER-a sunburn, a minor scald from a kitchen accident How is a first-degree/superficial burn treated? - ANSWER-treatment is aimed at comfort with topical soothing agents +/- NSAIDs...

Normal Hemoglobin - ANSWER-Male: 14-18 g/dL Female: 12-16 g/dL Normal Hematocrit - ANSWER-Male: 42-52% Female: 37-47% normal platelet count - ANSWER-150,000- 400,000/mm3 Normal BP - ANSWER-120/80 mmHg 60-100 bpm - ANSWER-Normal PR Normal RR - ANSWER-12-20 Normal level of digoxin - ANSWER-0.5 - 1.5 - 2 Normal ICP levels - ANSWER-10-15mmHg normal AST - ANSWER-0-35 U/L Normal AlT - ANSWER-4-36 U/L Normal ALP - ANSWER-35-120 U/L normal aPTT - ANSWER-20-30 seconds Normal Prothrombin ti...

Membrane potential (Vm) - ANSWER-Electrical potential inside the cell, compared to outside Measured by sticking an electrode into a neuron Measure in millvolts (mV) Resting membrane potential (Vrest) - ANSWER-At rest, the membrane is negative on the inside relative to the outside In the absence of stimulation Typically around -60 mV for neurons Depolarization - ANSWER-Vm becomes more positive Hyperpolarization - ANSWER-Vm becomes more negative Passive responses - ANSWER-Graded membr...

Given the following information, which of the following GP lens designs would you order to best correct this patient's vision? K's 45.00 @ 180/42.00 @ 90 Rx-2.00-4.25X A.45.00-2.00 B.42.00-2.00-4.25 X 90 prism ballasted C.42.00-2.00 D.42.00/45.00-2.00/-5.75 (drum readings) - ANSWER-42.00/45.00- 2.00/-5.75 (drum readings) Given the following information, which of the following GP lens designed would best correct this wearers' vision? K's 42.50 @180 /42.50@90 Rx-3.00 -1.00X90 -...

while others may be introduced to the lens surface by way of the patient's hands or tear film. Preservatives in care systems such as sorbic acid or potassium sorbate can cause lenses to discolor. Environmental contaminants such as make-up, newsprint and nicotine, can also discolor a soft contact lens. - ANSWER-72. Soft contact lenses may be discolored from coming in contact with many contaminants. Whid of the following would not discolor a soft cont act lens? A. Make-up B. Newsprint ...

Most common sleep disorders - ANSWERinsomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy sympathetic nervous system - ANSWER-fight or flight: non-essential functions are put on hold and there is an increase in cortisol parasympathetic nervous system - ANSWERrest and digest, repair BMI levels - ANSWER-underweight: <18.5 normal: 18.5-24.9 overweight: 25-29.9 obese: >30 Class 1: 30-34.9 Class 2: 35-39.9 Class 3: 40+ Obesity related health risks - ANSWER-Heart disease, ...

Transverse -ANSWER-matter in the medium moves back and forth at right angles to the direction in which the wave travels. Longitude -ANSWER-Matter in the medium moves back and forth in the same direction that the wave is traveling. Crest -ANSWER-Highest points of a transverse wave Trough -ANSWER-Lowest point of a transverse wave Compression -ANSWER-where particles are pushed together in a longitudinal wave Wave -ANSWER-A rhythmic disturbance that transfers energy through matter o...