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Albany State University NURS 2115 Respiratory Study Guide 1. Review A&P of lungs: • Bronchioles lead to alveoli • Alveoli lead to alveolar sacs • Alveoli: functional unit of the lungs o 35% of gas exchange occurs here o Surfactant formation occurs here • Alveolar sacs: last part of the airway o Surrounded by alveoli o 65% of gas exchange occurs here • Lungs: o Right lung: 3 lobes o Left lung: 2 lobes 2. In order to understand the more difficult content, you should have an ...

If a magnetic resonance image (MRI) correctly identifies 95% of patients as positive for anterior cruciate ligament tears, then the MRI is a)Sensitive b)Specific c)Significant d)Stable - ANSWER-A. Sensitive This is the correct answer. A test that is sensitive will correctly identify the true positives. With high sensitivity, a test that is negative will likely mean that you can rule OUT the condition because positives are so reliable. A 20 year old male soccer player presents with a Grad...

NURS 623 – Adult 2 Exam 1 Study guide SKIN • HEMATOLOGY • IMMUNE SKIN • Alopecia—baldness Considered autoimmune; may be genetic Hair growth influenced by estrogen, growth hormone, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormone, retinoid, prolactin, androgens, medications Pigmentation Changes Cause Description Diagnostics Management Vitiligo • Total loss of color in patchy areas of body • White, macules/patches on sun-exposed areas • Occurs often wi...

(solution) EMT-B Midterm Chapters 1-23 Complete Soluton, Answered An EMS provider who has extensive training in various aspects of advanced life support (ALS) is called: A. paramedic. B. advanced EMT (AEMT). C. EMT. D. EMR. A. If a defibrillator manufacturer claims that its device terminates ventricular fibrillation on the first shock 95% of the time, you should: A. avoid purchasing the device because this claim is unrealistic. B. recognize that this does not mean it will save mor...

Lindsey Jones 2015 RRT Clin Sim Study Guide Exam 107 Questions with Verified Answers 1/29 ACUTE LUNG INJURY - CORRECT ANSWER The beginning stages of lung injury such that there is a decrease in pulmonary compliance and in some cases, an alteration in the permeability of the alveolar membrane. CLINICAL EVIDENCE - CORRECT ANSWER History of exposure to heated gases, caustic chemicals, massive trauma, plasma infusion. PaO2/FIO2 ratio <300 PF ratio <200 = ARDS 2/29 ARDS - CORRECT ANS...

NCSBN –Lesson 8E:Genitourinary System Study Guide Due to an increase in sensitivity to insulin, rapid fetal growth and a reduction in eating associated with “morning sickness,” women with pre-existing diabetes have a higher risk of hypoglycemia and will need decreased amounts of insulin. In the second trimester, the placenta is fully developed and hormone levels being to rise steadily, which increases maternal insulin needs. In the third trimester, insulin is absorbed more slowly and is...

paO2 80-100 mm Hg pH 7.35-7.45 low pH acidic high pH alkalosis pa CO2 35-45 mm Hg HCO3 22-26 mEq/L respiratory acidosis low pH, high co2, normal bicarbonate causes of respiratory acidosis respiratory depression from anesthesia, overdose, increased intracranial pressure, airway obstruction from decreased alveolar capillary diffusion like pneumonia, COPD, ARDS, AND PE signs/symptoms of respiratory acidosis hypoventilation (hypoxia), ...

EXAM 1 MED SURG STUDY GUIDE LATEST Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-...

NR 508-Pharmacology Mid-term Question 1 2 / 2 pts A patient has three consecutive blood pressure readings of 140/95 mm Hg. The patient’s body mass index is 24. A fasting plasma glucose is 100 mg/dL. Creatinine clearance and cholesterol tests are normal. The primary care NP should order: a β-blocker. an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. a thiazide diuretic. dietary and lifestyle changes. Question 2 2 / 2 pts An African-American patient is taking captopril (Cap...