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Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is an important biochemical marker for pregnancy and the basis for many tests. A maternity nurse should be aware that: - higher than normal level of hCG may indicate an ectopic pregnancy or Down syndrome A woman is 6 weeks pregnant. She has had a previous spontaneous abortion at 14 weeks of gestation and a pregnancy that ended at 38 weeks with the birth of a stillborn girl. What is her gravity and parity using GTPAL system? - 3-1-0-1-0 The fetal circulatory s...

What medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - Montelukast Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? - I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions. A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? - 2.5 What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic? - spironolactione (Aldactone) You receive report from the off-going nur...

Wilhelm C. Rongten - He discovered radiology on November 8, 1895. The first known x-ray image is his wife's hand. Why are they called X-ray's? - It was given the name of X for unknown. Crooke's Tube - X-rays images was taken with this tube apparatus that was developed by William Crookes in the late 1800s. It consists of a glass tube filled with a small amount of gas. Electrodes in the tube allow for the passage of electricity through the gas. Accreditation - Is a process to ensure high qua...

Mammography - Radiography of Breasts ASRT ( American Society of Radiologic Technologist ) - represents the interests of radiologic technologist to the public and federal government ARRT ( American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ) - certifies radiologic technologist to encourage study and elevate standards of radiologic technology. Examining and certifying individuals. AMA ( American Medical Association ) - largest organization in the world JRCERT ( Joint Review Committee on Education i...

growth - an increase in length or heigh, weight and dimensions infants (principles of growth) - grow rapidly and will reach roughly half their adult height by the age of 2 adolescents (principles of growth) - experience growth spurts during puberty adulthood (principles of growth) - full height is reached by the start of early adulthood what are the four principles of growth? - 1- growth rates are not constant 2- different parts of the body grow at different rates 3- growth rates vary betwee...

key roles in healthcare - -doctors -consultants -nurses -midwives -healthcare assistants -occupational therapists Types of nurses - -adult nurses -mental health nurse -paediatric nurse -learning disability nurse -district nurse -neonatal nurse -health visitor -nurse practitioner -practice nurse Different policies and procedures - -health and safety -equality and diversity -medication policy -complaints policy -safeguarding policy Providing personalised care - -supporting daily tasks -discuss...

Health is considered to be a meta-paradigm for nursing and includes which of the following components? SATA a. person b. health c. environment d. nursing e. psycho-social wellness - a. person b. health c. environment d. nursing Health is defined as a state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social functioning that realizes a person's potential and is experienced within a developmental context. Health is considered to be part of the metaparadigm for nursing, which includes the four components...

1. Brokerage definition... - the business practice of bringing together the parties in a practice. 2. What are two examples of special use property? - schools and cemetary 3. What is an example of functional obsolescence? - bathroom 4. Principal definition... - a consumer of real estate services who has entered into an agency relationship with a broker or another licensee employed by a broker. 5. Capitalization definition... - the process of determining the present value of a property from i...

When a law firm primarily represents clients with the purchase, sale, and leasing of properties, and assists them with negotiating and drafting documents, it is practicing: a) Real Estate Litigation Law b) Real Estate Development Law c) Criminal Real Estate Law d) Transactional Real Estate Law - d quiz 1 If there is a conflict between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics and a state's law, which takes precedence? a) The Code of Ethics takes precedence since it establishes ...

A client is provided with materials to obtain three fecal occult blood tests (Hemoccult). What health teaching does the nurse provide? Select all that apply. A. "Avoid red meat and raw vegetables for a week before getting the samples." B. "Drink a gallon of GoLYTELY before you collect the first sample." C. "Do not take food or fluids for 24 hours before the test." D. "Do not take ibuprofen for a week before obtaining the samples." E. "Avoid vitamin C tablets, foods, and juices a we...