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NR 283-Worksheet for Week 1- Pathophysiology. Worksheet for Week 1 NR 283 Pathophysiology 1. A localized sign can be described as which of the following? a. Pounding headache **systemic** b. Low back pain **systemic** c. Generalized muscle aches **systemic** d. Red, edematous toe 2. A term similar to ischemia is which of the following? **due to some type of clot-thrombus, employs, etc.** a. Communicable b. Epidemiology c. Hypoxia **lack of oxygen b/c of any cause, not just a clo...

A child with an acute exacerbation of asthma is brought for emergency medical care. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect? Select all that apply. Bradycardia Chest tightness Thin secretions Wheezing Coughing chest tightness Wheezing Coughing A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease asks how cigarette smoking led to this disease. How should the nurse respond? "Smoking introduces infection into the airway, resulting in airway obstruction." "Smoking causes blood to enter ...

NURS 6531 Midterm Exam Review (Week 1-6) **Save for Final comprehensive Exam Review** Competencies of Advanced Nurse Practitioners  How to apply advanced practice nursing competencies to clinical settings Upon completion of a nurse practitioner program, nine core competencies were defined as the foundational components instilled in the graduate regardless of the areas of specialty. These competencies consist of: 1. Scientific foundation These competencies ensure that nurse practitioner...

Toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii. T. gondii is a protozoal parasite ubiquitous in nature and distributed worldwide. In recent years, the decrease in toxoplasmosis seroprevalence among populations of many industrialized countries has caused increased susceptibility among women of child-bearing age.1–5 Intrauterine transmission can occur if the infection is acquired during pregnancy.6 The risk and Received: October 15 2015. Accepted: July 17 2016. Corresponden...

Rank in order the sequence of events leading to joint destruction in secondary osteoarthritis (OA) beginning with the effect of an injury to the cervical spine. A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth B. Bony articular surfaces in joint exposed C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain C. Fragile, soft, dull joint cartilage develops A. Exacerbation of abdominal tissue growth D. Irregular joint motion, stiffness, and pain B. Bony a...

SAEM Quick Review QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Correct Answer: Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Correct Answer: Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Correct Answer: Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Correct Answer: Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Correct Answer: Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reacti...

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Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children .......................................................................................................................... 14 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Hea...

1 / 51 1 1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin extended release tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will avoid crushing this medication I'll switch to a lactosefree formula 2. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feeding via an NG tube. The client has developed hyperosmolar dehydration. Which of the following ac- tions should the nurse take when administering the cl...

Test Bank Porth Pathophysiology Concepts of Altered Health States 2nd Canadian EditionTable of Contents Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease .................................................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 02: Concepts of Altered Health in Children................................................................................................................... 13 Chapter 03: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adu...