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CHPN Certified hospice palliative nurse exam 195 Questions with Verified Answers AIDS infection - CORRECT ANSWER Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Parasitic AIDS dementia - CORRECT ANSWER causes Encephalopathy, 15% effected ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) 1st symptom - CORRECT ANSWER swallowing difficulty followed by distal weakness Cerebral Metastases - CORRECT ANSWER Brain mets account for 40% of all Cancer patients. Cerebral Metastases symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER HA initial complai...

A nurse is caring for an infant after a surgical procedure. After ensuring that the ordered dose is appropriate for the infant's age and weight, the nurse administers a narcotic analgesic intravenously. When assessing the infant 15 minutes later, the nurse notes respirations of 22 breaths/minute and a heart rate of 110 beats/minute. The infant is asleep in the parent's arms and does not awaken when vital signs are assessed. The nurse understands that these findings are the result of: immaturi...

Risk of Schizophrenia in monozygotic twins is? - ANSWER - 46-50% Family hx risk of schizophrenia - ANSWER - 10x risk with 1st degree relative brain changes in schizophrenia - ANSWER - increase in ventricular volume (enlarged cerebral ventricles) Hippocampus volume decrease, 4% smaller Decreased electrical activity in frontal lobes Decrease glutamate and GABA release. Decreased total brain volume functional neuroimaging findings of schizophrenia - ANSWER - Abnormal function of front...

HESI Exit PN Version 1-7 Tests with Answers g- Platelet count. h- Neutrophil count. lOMoARcPSD| 11.A client who is hypotensive is receiving dopamine, and adrenergic agonist, IV at the rate of 8 mcg/kg/min. Which intervention should the nurse implement while administering this medication? a- Measure urinary output every hour b- Monitor serum potassium frequently c- Initiate seizure precautions d- Assess pupillary response to light hourly 12. A client with renal disease seems axious and ...

PMHNP Practice Exam 204 Questions with Verified Answers what term describes a scientific study that gathers multiple studies and analyzes them to draw a larger conclusion? - CORRECT ANSWER systematic review borderline personality disorder falls under which cluster of personality disorder traits? - CORRECT ANSWER B a 36 year old caucasian male arrives for his usual monthly medication appointment. diagnosed with schizophrenia & has been stabilized on haldol for 9 years. today he states he...

PMHNP-BC exam Question and answers 2023Risk of Schizophrenia in monozygotic twins is? 46-50% Family hx risk of schizophrenia 10x risk with 1st degree relative brain changes in schizophrenia increase in ventricular volume (enlarged cerebral ventricles) Hippocampus volume decrease, 4% smaller Decreased electrical activity in frontal lobes Decrease glutamate and GABA release. Decreased total brain volume functional neuroimaging findings of schizophrenia Abnormal functio...

A nurse is caring for an infant after a surgical procedure. After ensuring that the ordered dose is appropriate for the infant's age and weight, the nurse administers a narcotic analgesic intravenously. When assessing the infant 15 minutes later, the nurse notes respirations of 22 breaths/minute and a heart rate of 110 beats/minute. The infant is asleep in the parent's arms and does not awaken when vital signs are assessed. The nurse understands that these findings are the result of: - Answer ...

HESI EXAM 20231. A client with gout experiences an acute attack. The client reports he has been trying to lose weight. Which client information is most important for the nurse to obtain?  Serum cholesterol level (not related to the acute attack gout)  Capillary glucose level (not related to the acute attack gout)  Daily caloric intake (Starvation diet can cause an acute attack of gout)  Daily calcium intake (not related to the acute attack gout) 2. A male client with a C-6 spin...

Sleep is divided into two distinct states, what are they? - correct answer REM and NREM What are the three stages of NREM - correct answer 1. light sleeping (5 - 10 minutes) 2. transition to deep sleep (eye movement ceases, muscle relaxation periods) 3. deep sleep (sleep walking occurs in this stage) Variation in sleep pattern commonly occurs due to what circumstances/environmental factors? - correct answer jet lag, shift work, internal biological rhythms Insomnia - correct answer d...

Medical Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Ignatavicius Workman Test Bank Chapter 01: Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providin...