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What is the body's first line of defense? correct answer: mechanical barrier such as intact skin and mucous membrane Identify the body's second and third lines of defense. correct answer: second: processes of phagocytosis and inflammation; third: the immune system response Which of the three lines of defense are specific? Explain what is meant by "specific defense mechanism." correct answer: The immune system is the specific defense mechanism of the body. It provides protection by s...

NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...

Maternity HESI Test bank An expectant father tells the nurse he fears that his wife is "losing her mind." He states that she is constantly rubbing her abdomen and talking to the baby and that she actually reprimands the baby when it moves too much. Which recommendation should the nurse make to this expectant father? A.Suggest that his wife seek professional counseling to deal with her symptoms. B.Explain that his wife is exhibiting ambivalence about the pregnancy. C. Ask him...

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...

QMA state test NEED to know Questions and complete solutions What carries blood away from the heart? what causes myocardial ischemia? What is glaucoma? what meds treat glaucoma? what is the action of miotics What are cataracts? what are symptoms of cataracts? what is treatment of cataracts? what medications treat cataracts What is conjunctivitis? what causes conjunctiva symptoms of conjunctivitis what are nursing considerations for eye insillation medicine wh...

Midterm Exam: NR507/ NR 507 (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Review| 100% Correct Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| Week 1-4| Grade A- Chamberlain Q: What is a Hypersensitivity reaction? Answer: Hypersensitivity is an inappropriate immune response to an antigen that results in a pathologic response upon re-exposure. Q: Hypersensitivity can be classified based upon the source of the antigen against which the hypersensitivity response is directe...

HESI Health Assessment V1 and V2 Exam Review Latest Update 2023/2024 The nurse is performing a thoracic assessment on a client with chronic asthma and hyperinflation of the lungs. Which finding should be expected for this client? (Ans- Barrel chest The nurse is assessing bowel sounds for a hospitalized client. The nurse has heard bowel sounds in the right upper quadrant. What action should the nurse take next? (Ans- Note the character and frequency of bowel sounds During inspection o...

2024 HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Test Bank Questions & Answers (Actual Exam)-Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - A. Client states chest pai...

NUR 305 ATI Med Surg Neurosensory Exam Questions And Answers Graded A+ Assured Success New Update 2023/2024 With Rationales. ATI Medical/Surgical Neurosensory AH1 A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a brain tumor. Which of the following indicates cranial nerve involvement? A. Dysphagia B. Positive Babinski sign C. Decreased deep-tendon reflexes D. Ataxia Rationale: Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can occur as a result of damage to cranial nerves IX (glossopharyngeal) o...

Final Exam: NUR631/ NUR 631 (New 2023/2024 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 100% Correct| Graded A- GCU QUESTION Which clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection may be demonstrated in an 85-year-old individual? a. Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort b. Dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain c. Hematuria and flank pain d. Pyuria, urgency, and frequency Answer: a. Confusion an...