Nursing /Medicine

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV Infection) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is defined as the most severe form of a continuum of illnesses associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV belongs to a group of viruses known as retroviruses. These viruses carry ...

1. Which word is derived from the Greek word meaning “cutting up”? a. Dissection b. Physiology c. Pathology d. Anatomy ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Memorization REF: P. 3 TOP: Introduction 2. Which word is defined as the study of the function of living organisms and their parts? a. Dissection b...

1. Jake is complaining of shortness of breath. The nurse assesses his respiratory rate to be 30 breaths per minute and documents that Jake is tachypneic. The nurse understands that tachypnea means: A. Pulse rate greater than 100 beats per minute B. Blood pressure of 140/90 C. Respiratory rate g...

1. A patient has been admitted to the hospital numerous times. The nurse asks the patient to share a personal story about the care that has been received. Which interaction is the nurse using? a. Nonjudgmental b. Socializing c. Narrative d. SBAR ANS: C In a therapeutic relationship, nurses of...

Question 1 A nurse is collecting data from a client who received ampicillin IM. The client reports a rash and tells the nurse. “I feel bumps in my mouth.” Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction? Ringing of the ears Question 2 A nurse is pr...