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NURS 629 exam 4 questions and answers already passed Rovsing sign apply pressure to lower left abdomen. Pain felt on right side of abdomen when pressure released. + Ant/ Post Drawer sign assess for injury of ant/post cruciate ligament Osgood- Schlatter disease most common in later childhood and early adolescence. Painful swelling and tenderness of tibial tuberosity. Most common in children in sports. *initial TX is stretching. TX for sprained ankle apply cold for 20 min, off for 20-45 min. Re...

Urine culture with UTI 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI bladder and urethra: cystitis/ urethritis/ prostatitis kidney and ureters: pyelonephritis/ renal abcess Uncomplicate...

OB Inpatient Certification Test 123 Questions with Verified Answers The [_____] is considered the pathogenic focus for all manifestations of pre-e - CORRECT ANSWER Placenta (Regarding Pre-e): Increased sensitivity to Angiotensin II leads to [-------] and [------] - CORRECT ANSWER Vascular damage & arteriolar vasoconstriction and systemic vasospasm A [---------] measurement is recommended for all pregnant women with HTN - CORRECT ANSWER 24-hr urinary protein measurement Thrombocytopen...

What labs are used to diagnose thyroid problems? Free and total T3 Free and total T4 TSH Anti-TPO Hypothyroidism labs - increased TSH, decreased T3 &T4 hyperthyroidism labs - decreased TSH and increased T3 &T4 When to recheck labs after starting levothyroxine? - 6-8 weeks or after dose change, then 12 months once stabilized S/S hypothyroidism - pale, puffy, and expressionless face, cold and dry skin, brittle hair/hair loss, low heart rate and body temperature, lethargy, fatigue, cold ...

What labs are used to diagnose thyroid problems? – Free and total T3 Free and total T4 TSH Anti-TPO Hypothyroidism labs - increased TSH, decreased T3 &T4 hyperthyroidism labs - decreased TSH and increased T3 &T4 When to recheck labs after starting levothyroxine? - 6-8 weeks or after dose change, then 12 months once stabilized S/S hypothyroidism - pale, puffy, and expressionless face, cold and dry skin, brittle hair/hair loss, low heart rate and body temperature, lethargy, fatigue, co...

What to do if LE pulses not felt - ANSWER-Ankle Branchial Index (ABI) Check lower extremity systolic Check brachial artery systolic --> They should match >/=1 = Good circulation <1 = Not good Advanced Glycation End Products cause... - ANSWER-Periodontal disease Proliferative Retinopathy - ANSWER-New blood vessel growth small/unstable Fluoroescein Angiogram - ANSWER-Inject dye into eye to evaluate leaks Macular Edema - ANSWER-Most common cause of vision loss Injecti...

As the interview takes place the healthcare provider begins to understand the patient as a whole. This paper includes two sections, a narrative, and a pictorial genogram. Information obtained includes the patient's demographics, a hereditary condition, narrative discussion to understand the family pedigree, review of patient and family history, synopsis of major health and genetic disorders, and an educational summary on only one of the risk factors identified. Narrative Demographic ident...

What assessments should the nurse complete prior to initiating IV therapy? – · Renal · Cardiac · Patient status (weight, I/O, labs) List several factors that might influence the flow rate via gravity (off pump) of an IV solution? – · Height of solution · Patency of cannula · Venous spasms · Size of cannula · Blood in tubing · Present of local complications · Tube occlusion · Viscosity of fluid · Location of IV insertion · Pt lifting IV site above heart · Acciden...

Micronutrients - Answer Vitamins/minerals in small amts for good health/development. Play various roles in cell metabolism. Deficiencies cause widespread health problems. Obesity - Answer Excess consumption. Increased risk for CAD, some cancers & type 2 diabetes. Puts stress on knee/ankle joints. Is an energy imbalance, where energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. Influenced by genetic/environmental factors. Marasmus - Answer General deficiency of macronutrients. Also called protein-c...

How might food be symbolic for a patient? - correct answer -represent masculine/feminine -viewed as expressions of love or punishment -represent connectedness/separateness -part of celebration/mourning -"comfort foods" What are the 3 roles of types of foods within a culture? - correct answer Core foods: majority of intake Secondary: not consumed as often as core foods, but consumed often Peri...