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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 ...

WGU C804 Medical Terminology – 100% Pass Keratin A protein that prevents body fluids from evaporating. Keratinized cells rise to the dermis, and slough off. skin Cutane. Dermat. Derm. What is fat adipose tissue. Lip/o. Steat/o. ichthy/o dry, scaly melan/o black myc/o fungus scler/o hardening; sclera (white of eye) plasty (suffix) surgical repair Therapy treatment -oid (suffix) resembling -derma (suffix) skin word root foundation of the word suffix word ending prefix a syllable or ...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank_ Complete Updated fall 2022-2023. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a possible cataract. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report? 1) Decreased color perception 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) Bright flashes of light 4) Eyestrain - A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1) E...

VATI PN Green Light Exam 119 questions with answers A nurse is caring caring for a client who has a recently admitted to an inpatient mental health unit. the client tells the nurse he is not coming out of his room anymore because other client on the unit makes fun of him. which of the following response by the nurse is appropriate? - ans B) " you feel upset by the response of other." A nursing admitting a client who has active tuberculosis. which of the following intervention is appropri...

Obtaining a capillary blood specimen to measure blood glucose, you should - ensure there is good blood flow at the puncture site True or False When testing for fecal occult blood, a green color indicates a guaiac positive result. - False A RN instructing a female patient on obtaining a clean catch urine specimen should stress to: - Void a small amount of urine before collecting the specimen The client has an indwelling catheter. The nurse should obtain a sterile urine specimen by - usi...

ATIRNVATI Comprehensive Predictor Form B With 100% Correct Questions &Answers (Rated A+) A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the followingfindings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? Correct Answer hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? Correct Answer a middle adult client who has...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? A. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL B. Potassium 4.1 C. Sodium chloride 140 D. Ammonia 31 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? 3. A nurse is caring for a client who has...

Med Surg Hesi V2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? High fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? 1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area sho...

A patient with acute shortness of breath is admitted to the hospital. Which action should the nurse take during the initial assessment of the patient? a. Ask the patient to lie down to complete a full physical assessment. b. Briefly ask specific questions about this episode of respiratory distress. c. Complete the admission database to check for allergies before treatment. d. Delay the physical assessment to first complete pulmonary function tests. - Answer-B When a patient has severe r...

Which type of shock causes a temporary loss of motor, sensory, and reflex functions below the level of a lesion? - Answer- Spinal shock According to the rule of nines, burns of the anterior trunk and both anterior arms account for which percentage of body surface area? - Answer- 27 percent Which effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on the heart? A. It increases peripheral vascular resistance. B. It enhances atrioventricular node function. C. It shortens His-Purkinje and ventric...