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1 N4581 EXAM 2 BLUEPRINT CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ANGINA 1. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, and treatment of coronary atherosclerosis. Patho: Atherosclerosis is a type of blood vessel disorder resulting in the abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within arterial walls and lumen. In coronary atherosclerosis, blockages and narrowing of the coronary vessels reduce blood flow to the m...

Exit HESI Practice 126 Questions with Verified Answers A client presents at the ED complaining of a raspy voice, cold intolerance, and fatigue. Lab tests indicate an elevated TSH and low T3 and T4 levels. After the client is admitted to the telemetry unit, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A) Assess for presence of non-pitting edema. B) Administer the prescribed dose of levothyroxine. C) Offer additional blankets and a warm drink. D) Note client's most re...

Scope of Practice Based on legal allowances in each state, individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice Key elements of the NP role include integration of care across the acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning Standards of Advanced Practice are delineated by... American Nurses Association which measure quality of practice, service,...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because thhe process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored & if thhe conclusions that are bein g drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. What is subjective data? Anything thhe patient tells you or complains of regarding thheir symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. What is objective data? Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Include...

AGACNP Exam Review 2023-2024 Scope of Practice - ANS-Based on legal allowances in each state, individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice Key elements of the NP role include - ANS-integration of care across the acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning Standards of Advanced Practice are delineated by... - ANS-American Nurses As...

AGACNP Exam Review 909 Questions with Verified Answers Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER Based on legal allowances in each state, individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice Key elements of the NP role include - CORRECT ANSWER integration of care across the acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning Standards of Advanced Practi...

Exit HESI Practice Questions A client presents at the ED complaining of a raspy voice, cold intolerance, and fatigue. Lab tests indicate an elevated TSH and low T3 and T4 levels. After the client is admitted to the telemetry unit, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A) Assess for presence of non-pitting edema. B) Administer the prescribed dose of levothyroxine. C) Offer additional blankets and a warm drink. D) Note client's most recent hemoglobin levels...

Cardiac Exam 88 Questions with Verified Answers Discuss the clinical risks associated with atrial fibrillation: - CORRECT ANSWER 5-fold increased risk of stroke 3-fold increased risk of HF 2-fold increased risk of dementia For patients at high risk of HF, what medication should be used for prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER ACEi & Beta-blockers (ACEi are recommended in patients at high risk. Beta blockers are recommended in all patient with prior MI) Explain blood pressure goals in ...

ATI Fundamentals Final Exam (F1) A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA) A) Home health care B) Rehabilitation facilities C) Diagnostic centers D) Skilled nursing facilities E) Oncology centers - Correct answer A, B, D" "A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nursing students. Which of the following heal...

A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA) A) Home health care B) Rehabilitation facilities C) Diagnostic centers D) Skilled nursing facilities E) Oncology centers - answer A) Home health care B) Rehabilitation facilities D) Skilled nursing facilities A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nursing students. Whic...