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Chapter 1: Bronchiolitis 1. Which intervention is appropriate for the infant hospitalized with bronchiolitis? Position on the side with neck slightly flexed. ANS: D Cool, humidified oxygen is given to relieve dyspnea, hypoxemia, and insensible fluid loss from tachypnea. The infant should be positioned with the head and chest elevated at a 30- to 40-degree angle and the neck slightly extended to maintain an open airway and decrease pressure on the diaphragm. The etiology of bronchioliti...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Diseases MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Treatment interventions may include: a. medications. c. education. b. nutritional modifications. d. all of the above. ANS: D a. Medications may be prescribed as treatment for certain conditions, but other treatments are also listed. b. Nutritional modifications may be recommended for certain conditions, but other treatments are also listed. c. Education may assist the patient to better handle his or her condition, but other tre...

acute bronchitis - diagnostics - Decision criteria for Chest x-ray: hypoxia, tachypnea, fever, abnormal lung exam, or at high risk for pneumonia or superimposed heart failure Consider PPD but expect neg results Flu swab Consider CBC, viral panel, influenza titer Test for pertussis if local outbreak or known exposure acute bronchitis - differentials - · Pneumonia · TB · Asthma · Pertussis · Influenza · Sinusitis acute bronchitis - etiology - acute cough due to inflammation of th...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition A Pathophysiological Approach by Michael P. Adams; Norman Holland; Carol Quam Urban 8334, 0 , 8438, 5 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generi...

1. Question: A 10 year old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He experiences a severe allergic reaction and has to go to the ER. The nurse providing care realizes this reaction is the result of: 2. Question: Chronic bronchitis is characterized by: 3. Question: A 6 year old female is ... with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? 4. Question: A 52 year old male is ... with urinary tract obstruction. Whi...

Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach 4e 4th Edition by Judi Nath; Carie Braun. ISBN-13: 9199 Full Chapters test bank included 1 Introduction to Pathophysiology Introduction Defining Pathophysiology Understanding Pathophysiology Pathogenesis Etiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis and Treatment Applying Pathophysiology Individual Health Population Health Disease Prevention Evidence-Based Practice Functional Concepts of Altered Health 2 Altered Cel...

Exam 4: NURS 611/ NURS611 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Guide| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- Maryville Q: characteristics of Hirschsprung disease Answer: -most common cause of intestinal obstruction -neural crest fails to go to GI tract --> missing parasympathetic ganglion cells in submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses in parts of the intestine -failure to pass meconium within 24-48 hrs after birth -episodes of vomiting bile -refuse to eat -abdominal ...