Alertness and airways - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1 BIOS 1108 MODULE 3 EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Cell Signaling Pathway Correct Answer: "RaceCAR" - Reception of signaling molecule (ligand) to specfiic receptor - protein-to-protein Communication (transduction); ex: receptor-to-enzyme, kinase-totarget -signal Amplification typically with second messengers (cAMP, etc) -sgnal response nuances: tissue/cell-type specific responses, signal crosstalk Direct Signaling Correct Answer: communicati...

1 FUNDAMENTALS EAQS: HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ What are physiologic symptoms assessed in a client with sleep deprivation? Select all that apply. Correct Answer: 1 Correct: Ptosis and blurred vision 2 Agitation and hyperactivity 3 Confusion and disorientation 4 Increased sensitivity to pain 5 Correct: Decreased auditory alertness R: Ptosis may result from a loss of elasticity of the eyelids, which is a physiologic sy...

Intellectual Disability (ID) - Answer aka cognitive impairment encompasses any type of mental difficulty or deficiency a permanent impairment encompassing cognitive ability and adaptive behavior that are functioning significantly below average. In the absence of clear cut evidence it is important to use the term and diagnosis of developmental delay. Early behavioral signs suggestive of cognitive impairment: • Dysmorphic features (e.g., Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome) • Irritabilit...

1. AMI (Heart Attack) (Acute Myocardial Infarction): Blockage in the coronary artery. Death occurs in the myocardial muscle due to lack of oxygenated blood flow through the coronary arteries. S/S Chest pain, Pressure, nausea, weakness, fatigue, Dyspnea (SOB), Diaphore- sis (excessive Sweat), Abnormal signs, sudden cardiac arrest. 2. Angina pectoris: A period experienced in a patient where heart tissue is not getting enough oxygen. much like spasm of an artery, symptoms as atheroscle- rostic ar...

Level of Responsiveness - correct answer how well brain is functioning STOP - correct answer Sugar (stroke, seizure), Temperature, Oxygen, Poisoning (Pressure on the Brain) Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) - correct answer blood flow to heart is reduced or cut off; one or more arteries delivering blood to heart becomes blocked Atherosclerosis - co...

Comprehensive HESI Review Exit Test Bank 2022/2023 (Over 2000 Questions and Answers) Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) The exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide in the lungs is inadequate for oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production within the body's cells Characteristics of ARDS Hypoxemia that persists even when 100% oxygen is given; decreased pulmonary compliance; dyspnea; non-cardiac associated bilateral pulmonary edema; dense pulmonary infiltrates on X-ray ARDS No a...

HUBS 1406 Exam Revision Questions and Correct Answers 2024/2025 Complete Solution. Kidney failure often leads to: A) Dehydration. B) Decreased parathyroid hormone secretion. C) Acidosis. D) Increased red blood cell production. C) Acidosis. Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane. A) Urea. B) Sodium ions. C) Glucose. D) Amino acids. E) Albumin. E) Albumin. Hypoventilation leads to: A) Low plasma CO2 levels and high pH...

Critical Care HESI Latest Version 100% Pass Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) the exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide in the lungs is inadequate for oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production within the body's cells ARDS Characterized by: 1. Hypoxemia that persists even when 100% oxygen is given. 2. Decreased pulmonary compliance. 3. Dyspnea. 4. Non-cardiac-associated bilateral pulmonary edema. 5. Dense pulmonary infiltrates on radiography. No abnormal lung sounds are present ...

1 BRPT PRACTICE EXAM FOR LICENSEE | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ What epoch view should you view the EEG if you suspect seizure activity? Correct Answer: 10sec/page What happens to the chin EMG in a patient that has bruxism? Correct Answer: periodic bursts of high amplitude What is delayed sleep phase syndrome? Correct Answer: sleep onset usually after 2 a.m. What is not a sign of advanced sleep phase syndrome? Correct Answer: ends to occur in younger ...

1 PCCN: CHAPTER 1 - ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESSIVE CARE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Why is assessment of acutely ill patients and their families essential? Correct Answer: information obtained identifies immediate and future needs so a plan of care can be initiated Traditional approaches to Patient Assessment include: Correct Answer: - include a complete evaluation of patient history - comprehensive physical exam of al...