General malaise - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination 9th Edition Ball Test Bank Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination 9th Edition Ball Test Bank Chapter 01: The History and Interviewing Process Ball: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which question would be considered a “leading question?” a. “Please describe any associated symptoms with your headaches?” b. “You don't get headaches often, do you?” c. “What activities affect the severity of you...

1).A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? A.Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen B .Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. C. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase - ANSWERS- Obtain an ur...

S.O.A.P Note Katherine Harris Completed by: Marissa Huettman Subjective: CC: Cough, SOB HPI: Katherine is a 16 yo female who presents with cough x 3 weeks and SOB that has developed and worsened over the last 3 days. She notes SOB with minimal exertion such as walking short distances. Pt states cold like symptoms 3 weeks ago as well but have since resolved. Pt notes feeling “wheezes” and chest tightness. Pt denies fevers, chills or sputum with cough. Pt notes rest makes SOB better. Pt...

NPTE Practice UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What is cellulitis? - CORRECT ANSWER- Acute spreading infection of dermal and subcutaneous tissue commonly caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms may include localized redness that spreads quickly, skin that is warm to touch, local abscess or ulceration, TTP, chills, fever, and malaise A PT treats a patient status post CVA. The therapist plans activities that focus on hand-eye coordination, recognition of position in ...

All of the following lab results are WNL EXCEPT: (note: the units are correct). RBC 5.7 mill/mm3 K+ 35 mE/L Qt (cardiac output) 5L/min C(a-v) O2 4.7% CORRECT ANSWER K+ 35 mE/L Response Feedback: K+ WNL is 3.5-4.5 mE/L. For patients who present with general malaise or fatigue and genralized aches, obtain a K+ and if low, give K+. A P/F ratio of 215 is equal to which category of Berlin definitions for ARDS? mild moderate severe no ARDS CORRECT ANSWER mild

A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase - Obtain an urinalyses and s...

Medical; Obstetrics & Gynecology final exam 2024/2025 questions with 100% answers 485. A 20-year-old asthmatic patient is experiencing shortness of breath. On scene, the patient advises he has a meter-dosed inhaler in his backpack but needs assistance in getting it. What is the mechanism of action of albuterol via a metered-dose inhaler? Increases alveolar blood flow Moisturizes the lungs Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle Increases overall lung compliance - ANSWERS Relaxes bronchial s...

How do the kidneys contribute to homeostasis? - answer-Contribute to fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance What is a bacterial infection in the kidney and renal pelvis? - answer-Pyelonephritis What are the two types of pyelonephritis? - answer-Acute and chronic What does pyelonephritis interfere with? - answer-Urinary elimination What is an active bacterial infection? - answer-Acute pyelonephritis What results from repeated or continued upper urinary tract infection ...

infection - invasion and multiplication of pathogen in the body HAIs - healthcare associated infections common HAIs - - central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) - C.diff - pneumonia - MRSA - surgical site infections (staph, strep, pneumo) - UTI - catheter-associated UTIs asepsis - absence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms pathogen - bacterium, virus, microorganisms that cause disease prodromal - ("pro"=before) period between onset of initial sym...

1 PRENTICE - 29: ADDITIONAL GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ what is the definition of malaise - -discomfort and uneasiness caused by acute illness what is the definition of coryza - -profuse nasal discharge what is the definition of photophobia - -unusual intolerance to light what is the definition of hemolysis - -destruction of red blood cells what is the definition of thrombi - -plural of thrombus: blood clots that block small blood vessels or ...