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vNSG-300 Exam 2 Questions and Answers (Graded A) NSG-300 Exam 2 Questions and Answers (Graded A) What are 3 pressure related factors that contribute to pressure ulcer development? - ANSWER-1. Pressure Intensity 2. Pressure Duration 3. Tissue Tolerance How does pressure lead to tissue ischemia? - ANSWER-If pressure applied over a capillary exceeds normal capillary pressure and the vessel is occluded for a prolonged time What occurs is tissue ischemia is left untreated? - ANSWER-tissue...

Treatment for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Doxycycline for any age and regardless of pregnancy Presentation of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Rash on palms of hands and soles of feet pops up after 3-5 days of initial treatment Presentation of Lyme Disease - Bulls eye rash Lyme disease is also known as... - Erythema migrans Treatment for Lyme disease over 8 years old - Doxycycline Treatment for Lyme disease less than 8 years old - Amoxicillin Aphthous Stomatitis vs herpes - Ap...

Which of the following findings is assoc. with thyroid hypofunction? A. Graves Disease B. Eye Disorder C. Thyroid storm D. Myxedema D. Myxedema Myxedema or myxedema coma is seen in patients with severe hypothyroidism. It refers to the skin changes (thickened skin) seen in chronic severe hypothyroidism. It is a medcial emergency with mortality rates exceeding 20%. It is tx with very high doses of thyroid hormone. A thyroid storm occurs when there is the extreme elevation of thyroid hormone...

TEST BANK Radiographic Pathology for Technologists 6th Edition by Nina KowalczykTable of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2: Skeletal System .................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 3: Respiratory System ...........................................................................................

1. Your client attempted suicide with a medication overdose. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing an adolescent from attempting suicide again? a. Assessing his financial level b. Help him learn better problem -solving skills at school c. Coordinate involvement of a mental health provider to allow child to express feelings d. Encourage him to make more friends at his after-school job 2. The nurse evaluates teaching provided to a school age child and parents about the m...

1 MISSOURI BOATING LICENSE EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Bow Correct Answer: Front of the vessel. Stern Correct Answer: Rear of the vessel. Starboard Correct Answer: Right side of the vessel. Port Correct Answer: Left side of the vessel. Hull Correct Answer: Body of the vessel. Gunwale Correct Answer: Upper edge of vessel's side. 2 Cleat Correct Answer: Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened. Propeller Correct Answer: Rotates and...

NU 661 Final Exam with Complete and Certified Solutions What is the hallmark symptom of peripheral artery disease? Intermittent claudication or pain in the legs during activity What nursing intervention is crucial for patients receiving loop diuretics like furosemide? Monitoring potassium levels to prevent hypokalemia What should be avoided by patients taking nitroglycerin for chest pain? Taking erectile dysfunction medications, as it can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure ...

Coronary Artery Disease - Answer How it develops? -cholesterol plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries, causing atherosclerosis pathophysiological basis of various risk factors -if left untreated, then it can lead to myocardial infarction Atherosclerosis - Answer -thickening/hardening of vessel wall -injured endothelial cells release inflammation that leads to macrophages and lipids that accumulate in the vessels, which form plaque -leading cause of coronary artery disease...

Osteoarthritis Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions What dietary change is often recommended for individuals with osteoarthritis? A) A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation B) A low-protein diet to prevent inflammation C) Increased intake of red meat to strengthen bones D) A high-calcium, low-protein diet Which of the following joint replacement surgeries is most commonly performed for severe osteoarthritis? A) Hip replacement B) Knee replacement C) El...

Syphilis an STD that attacks many parts of the body and is caused by a small bacterium called a spirochete Chlamydia A sexually transmitted disease, the most common in developed countries, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Often producing no symptoms, it can cause infertility, chronic pain, or a tubal pregnancy if left untreated. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) a family of highly contagious viruses that effect mucous membranes and produce watery blisters that eventually...