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A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer documentation of this client's concerns should the nurse enter? A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks duration. B. Describe having a "body-wracking dry cough" of 6 weeks duration. C. ...

Questions You Might Have About the Examination The practice of nursing is regulated by the states to assure the public that only those nurses who have the necessary knowledge and skills are licensed to practice. One requirement for becoming a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is graduation from an approved school of practical/vocational nursing. Another requirement is passing an examination. All of the states have agreed to use the same ®® examination, NCLEX-PN . The NCLEX-PN is...

Exam 4: NSG 320/ NSG320 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing I Complete Guide | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Scoliosis Answer: - Lateral S-shaped curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine - Ask patient to place hands together above head as if diving into a swimming pool and slowly bend at waist to assess spine - Advanced cases can impair lung and heart function Q: Straight-leg raising test Answer: - Done on the supine patient with scia...

WHNP Final Certification Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A+ Nystagmus A patient with vestibular neuronitis is most likely to have: a. Dysconjugate gaze b. Lid lag c. Nystagmus Below the knee on the affected side When assessing a patient that presents with lower back pain you perform a straight leg raising test. During this test if there is a herniated disk you would expect the patient to experience pain: a. above the knee on the affect...

herniated disc (lumbar disc) CORRECT ANSWER - sudden movement causes the weakened and frayed nucleus pulposus to prolapse and protrudes through the annulus where they impinge on one or more nerve roots and cause sciatica or radicula - location: L5-S1, L4-L5, L3-L4, L2-L3, L1-L2 - pain referral= sciatica - signs: weakness of plantar flexor and hamstring weakness, absent or diminished ankle jerk, paresthesias - pain w straight leg raise and tenderness over the lumbosacral joint and sciatic ...

ARDMS (RVT) Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Supe...

108. A 45 year old laborer presents with low back pain, stating that he pain comes from the right buttock and shoots down and across the right anterior thigh, down the shin to the ankle. Which examination finding is considered more indicative of nerve root compression? 109. A positive straight leg raise test usually indicates 110. The Thomas test is used to detect 111. When performing the drawer test, the examiner would place the patient in a supine position and flex the knee 45-90 deg...

Pilates test out questions and answers 100% solved Name the 10 pilates movement principles 1. Breathing 2. Lower core activation 3. Neutral spine 4. Abdominal strenghening 5. Lumbopelvic stability 6. Strengthening/Mobilizing the spine 7. Shoulder Stability/Mobility 8. Correcting Alignment 9. Release Work 10. Stretching 4 muscles of the core or inner unit Transverse Pelvic floor Diaphram Multifidi What country was Joe Pilates Born Germany What year did Joe Pilates m...

Pediatrics CMS - Review Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2022. A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective? a. An increase in venous pressure b. a decrease in peripheral edema c. a decrease in cardiac output d. an increase in potassium levels 2. A nurse is assessing an infant who has acute otitis media. Which of the following findings sho...

ATI Care of Children RN 2019 Proctored Exam - Level 3. Peds 2019. All 70 Questions with the Answers (verified) 1. A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective? a. An increase in venous pressure b. a decrease in peripheral edema c. a decrease in cardiac output d. an increase in potassium levels 2. A nurse is assessing an infant who...