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chapter 1; Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical VentilationTest Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The body’s mechanism for conducting air in and out of the lungs is known as which of the following? a. External respiration b. Internal respiration c. Spontaneous ventilation d. Mechanical ventilation ANS: C The conduction of air in and out of the body is known as ventilation. Since the question asks for the body’s mechanism, this would be spontaneous ventilation. External respiration involv...

Identify four risk factors for preeclampsia Ans: Primigravida, <19 yrs or > 40 years, multiple gestation, renal disease, diabetes, obesity, connective tissue disease, family history What's the root cause of pre-eclampsia Ans: With the placenta (defective placental implantation) What causes endothelial dysfunction? Ans: Placental ischemia Why would a woman experience epigastric pain? Ans: Due to liver edema and subcapsular hematoma What to do for decreased fetal movement -> FI...

The nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values following administration of chemotherapy. Which lab value leads the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? a. Serum PTT of 10 seconds. b. Serum calcium of 5 mg/dL. c. Oxygen saturation of 90%. d. Hemoglobin of 10 g/dL - Ans B - Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) results in hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia, and hyperphosphatemia. A serum calcium level of 5, which is low, is an indicator of possible...

Chapter 1; Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The body’s mechanism for conducting air in and out of the lungs is known as which of the following? a. External respiration b. Internal respiration c. Spontaneous ventilation d. Mechanical ventilation ANS: C The conduction of air in and out of the body is known as ventilation. Since the question asks for the body’s mechanism, this would be spontaneous ventilation. External respiration invo...

Discuss nursing interventions and educational points for Anemia - ANS Eat iron rich foods, such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs. Vitamin C helps absorb iron. Discuss nursing interventions and educational points for neutropenia - ANS Can't fight infections as well as others. Engage in good hygiene, safe practices and be cautious of illnesses. Hand washing and oral care. Avoid crows and others who are ill. Avoid uncooked meats, seafood, eggs and unwashed fruits and vegeta...

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. The nurse will anticipate administering which medication to this patient to help prevent thrombus formation caused by slow venous blood flow? a. Alteplase (Activase) b. Aspirin c. Clopidogrel (Plavix) d. Low-molecular-weight heparin - ANSWER ANS: D Low-molecular-weight heparin is an anticoagulant, which is used to inhibit clot formation and is used prophylactically to prevent postoperative deep vein thrombosis. Alteplase is a thrombolytic, w...

PERIOPERATIVE TEST Questions and Answers Updated Graded A++. A 16-year-old client is not legally able to give permission for surgery unless the adolescent is given an emancipated status by a judge. This information was not given in the stem. When preparing a client for surgery, which intervention should the nurse implement first? 1. Check the permit for the spouse's signature. 2. Take and document intake and output. 3. Administer the "on call" sedative. 4. Complete the preoperative c...

The nurse is preparing to administer warfarin. The patient's current lab values are: PT 12.9 INR 5.9 PTT 39 Platelets 175,000 Which action should the nurse implement? a. Discontinue any intravenous fluids immediately b. Prepare to administer aquamephyton c. Notify the health care provider to increase the warfarin dose d. Administer the medication as ordered - ANS b. Prepare to administer aquamephyton Vitamin K The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine for a patien...

ABR Board Review Questions And Answers What is the cumulative DAP for fluoro studies? - ANS Depends on study time: Baseline, XR: 1 mGy*cm^2 GI/GU: 20-30 Gy*cm^2 median IR: ~200 Gy*cm^2 high IR (spine): 600 Gy*cm^2 What is the effective dose for fluoro studies? - ANS GI/GU: 6 mSv median: 30 mSv high (spine): 90 mSv How much dose does lens get from a head CT? - ANS 60 mGy How much dose dose an embryo get from an abdominal CT? - ANS 30...

1. A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection due to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects? a . Reye's syndrome b . Visual disturbances c . Diabetes mellitus d . Wilm's tumor – ANS : A 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV fistula for haemodialysis and new prescription for spoctin alf...