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Exam 2: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: S/S of dehydration Answer: •Vital signs: hyperthermia, ST, thread pulse, hypotension, decrease CVP •Neuromusculoskeletal: Dizziness, syncope, confusion, weakness, fatigue •GI: thirst, dry furrowed tongue, N/V, anorexia, weight loss •Renal: Oliguria •Other signs: Diminish capillary refill, cool clammy skin, diaphoresis, sunken eyeballs, flat...

PREHYPERTENSION correct answer: 120-139 systolic 80-89 diastolic HYPERTENSION STAGE 1 correct answer: 140-159 systolic 90-99 diastolic HYPERTENSION STAGE 2 correct answer: ABOVE 160 SYSTOLIC ABOVE 100 SYSTOLIC RISK FACTORS OF HYPOTENSION correct answer: AGE MEDS PROLONGED IMMOBILITY DEHYDRATION BLOOD LOSS ANAPHYLAXSIS RISK FACTORS OF HYPERTENSION correct answer: FAMILY HX SEDENTARY LIFE OBESITY STRESS SMOKING ALCOHOL USE HIGH SALT DIET HIGH FAT HIGH CALORIE HOW...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and ...

Exam 2: NR304 / NR 304 (New 2024/2025 Update) Health Assessment II |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade -Chamberlain QUESTION What body part causes an unsteady gait Answer: Hip QUESTION Rheumatoid arthritis vs Osteoarthritis Answer: RA: -pain in morning -bilateral and symmetrical -Pain decreases with activity and worsen with rest OA: -pain as the day progresses -usually asymmetric -Pain increases with activities and improves ...

Final Exam: NUR150 / NUR 150 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing I Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A | Hondros College Q: What pulse do we check most often Answer: radial Q: What is first thing we do after a fall Answer: vital signs...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? Select one: A. Lateral impact to the spine B. Secondary fall after the initial impact C. Direct trauma to the spinal column D. Energy transmission to the spine - D. Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and was thro...

Midterm Exam: NR 509/ NR509 Advanced Physical Assessment Midterm Exam Questions with Verified Answers (Latest 2023/ 2024)- Chamberlain 1. A 42-year-old architect presents with widespread pain complaints, including headaches almost daily, pain at the site of an old motor vehicle accident injury, and generalized achiness and hypersensitivity throughout the body. He recounts that his first episodes of ongoing pain occurred in his early 20s, and he has been to many practitioners over several year...

Exam 3: NUR210 / NUR 210 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Transition to Practice - Capstone | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: A nurse arrives for work to find that the medical unit is short-staffed. Nursing administration has called several staffing agencies, but they are unable to send a replacement nurse for three hours. The nursing care coordinator sends a recently oriented patient care assistant to help relieve the burden of care. Which activities should t...

Test Bank for Test Bank for Sorrentino's Canadian Textbook for the Support Worker, 5th Edition by Wilk. Full Chapters are included 1. The Role and Responsibilities of the Support Worker 2. The Canadian Health Care System 3. Workplace Settings 4. Ethics 5. Legislation: The Client’s Rights and Your Rights 6. Health, Wellness, Illness, and Disability 7. Caring About Culture and Diversity 8. Managing Stress 9. Interpersonal Communication 10. Working With Others: Teamwork, Supervision,...

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, ...