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Orthopedic Nursing Care Exam 46 Questions with Verified Answers Contusion - CORRECT ANSWER blunt force, bleeding into soft tissue but skin remains intact swelling, discoloration of skin (hematoma, bruise) - CORRECT ANSWER What are manifestations of a contusion strain - CORRECT ANSWER stretching injury to the muscle or muscle tendon pain, swelling, limited motion, spasms, weakness - CORRECT ANSWER what are manifestations of a strain sprain - CORRECT ANSWER stretch or tear of joint ...

NCLEX UWORLD EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED GRADED A+ NCLEX UWORLD EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED GRADED A+ NCLEX   When do *advanced directives* go into effect? - ANSWER when person is *unable to speak for him/herself* due to either: 1. *Mental Incapacity* - *coma *(GCS score ≤ 7) 2. *Aphasia* (≠as soon as signed; directives can always be changed later by person) SBAR Communication Framekwork Components - ANSWER 1. *S* = Situation - what *prompted* th...

ONC General Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and its uptake into th...

OB inpatient certification practice 352 Questions with Verified Answers After delivery, progesterone levels fall causing what acid/base change? - CORRECT ANSWER Increase pco2 With what disorder would AFP be elevated? - CORRECT ANSWER Esophageal atresia, neural tube defects Women with a history of GDM have increased risk of diabetes at what rate? - CORRECT ANSWER Onset within 20 years in 35-60% Glucose screen is done when? - CORRECT ANSWER 24-28 weeks If a mother has Insulin depend...

ONC Degenerative Disease Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers A patient with a history of osteoarthritis states she has been using exercise as a means to delay progression of the disease. However, she now complains of increased pain in her knees. Given this complaint, which of the following forms of exercise should the nurse suspect the patient uses? a. Swimming b. Water aerobics c. Running d. Stationary bicycling - CORRECT ANSWER c. Running Rationale: Activity modificati...

Alveolar air volume - ANSWER amount of air that reaches alveoli for gas exchange (approx. 350 ml. For adult male) Tidal volume minus dead space Dead air space - ANSWER anatomic dead space are structures that hold air but but can't participate in gas exchange. Physiologic dead space are alveoli or capillaries destroyed by disease Expiratory reserve volume - ANSWER amount of gas that can be forcefully expired at the end of a normal expiration Inspiratory reserve volume - ANSWER amount of...

OB inpatient certification practice 352 Questions with Verified Answers After delivery, progesterone levels fall causing what acid/base change? - CORRECT ANSWER Increase pco2 With what disorder would AFP be elevated? - CORRECT ANSWER Esophageal atresia, neural tube defects Women with a history of GDM have increased risk of diabetes at what rate? - CORRECT ANSWER Onset within 20 years in 35-60% Glucose screen is done when? - CORRECT ANSWER 24-28 weeks If a mother has Insulin depe...

NCLEX PN QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 3 EXAM PACKAGE WELL ANSWERED AND EXPLAINED 2022/2023 UPDATEALL THE BEST NCLEX PN QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 3 EXAM PACKAGE WELL ANSWERED AND EXPLAINED 2022/2023 UPDATE NCLEX PN   NCLEX - PASSPOINT PN EXAM, LATEST 2022 UPDATE A child, age 2, is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin tablets about 30 minutes earlier. On entering the examination room, the child is crying and clinging to his mother. Which data should the nurse...

A nurse is caring for a client receiving IV therapy in the left forearm and notices that the site is red, swollen, and warm. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first? Discontinue the existing IV infusion. -The greatest risk to this client is further injury from the IV infusion or catheter; therefore, the first action the nurse should take is to discontinue the infusion by stopping the fluid flow and removing the catheter. Redness, swelling, and warmth indicate phlebitis. ...

TNCC Study Guide Quiz Questions and Correct Answers What roles are vital to a trauma team? - Ans: 1. Patient 2. Team leader 3. Core team 4. Contingency and support services What are the characteristics of an effective team? - Ans: 1. Clear roles and responsibilities 2. Shared mental model 3. Optimize resources 4. Strong team leadership 5. Engage in regular discipline of feedback 6. Strong sense of collective trust and confidence 7. Create mechanisms to cooperate and coordinate...