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Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Q: Your 85-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute confusion since being admitted to your unit. What is the MOST important order you should anticipate from the provider? Answer: Stat CT of head Q: Your patient has a temp of 102.3 F, HR 122, and has had 15 mL of urine from the indwelling urinary catheter in the l...

NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2023/2024) Rasmussen College NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 What are the functions of the kidneys? - ANSWER Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - ANSWER dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream What substance...

((COMPLETE) CNA (CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT) CHAPTER 1 - 25 EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/20242025) |VERIFIED ANSWERS) Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: CNA CHAPTER 1 EXAMS (ALL QUESTIONS IN CNA CHAPTER 1) 6 CNA Chapter 1 Exam Questions And Answers| Multiple Choice 6 CNA Chapter 1 Quizzes| Multiple Choice 16 CNA CHAPTER 1 Questions 19 Cna chapter 1 Questions and Answers 25 CHAPTER 2: CNA CHAPTER 2 EXAMS (ALL QUESTIONS IN CNA CHAPTER 2) 29 CNA CHAPTER 2 EXAM Questions and Answers| Multipl...

Normal Blood Pressure - Answer- less than 120/80 Elevated Blood Pressure - Answer- 120-129/<80 Stage 1 Hypertension - Answer- 130-139/80-89 Stage 11 Hypertension - Answer- 140+/90+ Hypertensive Crisis - Answer- 180+/120+ Normal HbA1c - Answer- Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%) Hyperglycemia - Answer- Blood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than 180 mg/dl after a meal. Hypoglycemia - Answer- Blood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl What is insulin shock? - Answer- Extreme hy...

1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has renal failure and an elevated phosphorous level. The provider instructed the client to take aluminum hydroxide 300 mg PO three times daily. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse inform the client? A. Constipation B. Metallic taste C. Headache D. Muscle spasms 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with epoetin alfa. Which of the following laboratory results shou...

NYU Pharmacology Exam 1 (Questions With Correct Answers) 2023 Graded A+. Induces INC intracelluar sodium drives Ca into heart and INCREASE CONTRACTILITY AE: -bradycardia -dysrhythmias -anorexia, N/V -headache -blurred or yellow vision TOXICITY: - anorexia, N/V, green or yellow halos, bradycardia premature ventricular contractions, cardiac dysrhythmias, confusion, delirium for elderly R4 toxicity: - low K+ -renal failure -loop diuretics -Hypercalcemia Considerations: - pulse full ...

BKAT Critical Care Review (2022/2023) Rated A+ Normal Central Venous Pressure (CVP) range 2-8 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Occlusion Pressure (PAOP) range 6-12 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) range 20-30 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Diastolic (PAD) range 5-15 mmHg Normal Pulmonary Artery Mean (PAM) 11-20 mmHg Normal Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) range 800-1200 mmHg Preload volume left in the left ventricle at the end of diastole What is preload affected by? venous return ...

You assess an unresponsive 65-year-old man and find that he is apneic and pulseless. The patient's wife tells you that he has an automatic implanted cardioverter/defibrillator. After initiating CPR, you should: apply the AED as soon as possible and analyze his cardiac rhythm. After administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest discomfort, it is MOST important for you to: reassess the patient's blood pressure within 5 minutes. A 66-year-old female presents with an acute on...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges i...

Which headache sign does not warrant an immediate investigation? Question options: aggravated or relieved by change of position precipitated by Valsalva maneuver new onset after age 50 Question 2 During a migraine, what happens to the cerebral arteries? Question options: they constrict they vibrate they pulsate Question 3 You are evaluating a 15 year old patient for bipolar disorder. His parents tell you that he has severe mood swings, is easily distracted, and c...