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WGU D236 Objective Assessment Pathophysiology Exam (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Real Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A QUESTION What are potential complications of Albinism? How can these complica- tions be treated or mitigated? Answer: Complications of albinism include skin cancer and visual problems. Melanin is involved in eye development and lack of melanin can lead to problems with depth perception and focusing. UV damage to skin and eyes in people with albin...

Final Exam: NR570/ NR 570 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Common Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain QUESTION A kidney stone, or nephrolithiasis is a hard mineral deposit that forms in the urine. Treatment pain relievers and drinking plenty of water. QUESTION kidney stone made of Answer: made up of calcium oxalate, but stones may also be due to calcium phosphate, uric acid, struvite, and cystine. Mo...

Diagnosis for CVA: Ineffective Cerebral Tissue Perfusion (Stroke). What might this be evidenced by? What is it related to? correct answer: May be related to Interruption of blood flow: occlusive disorder, hemorrhage; cerebral vasospasm, cerebral edema Possibly evidenced by: Altered level of consciousness; memory loss Changes in motor/sensory responses; restlessness Sensory, language, intellectual, and emotional deficits Changes in vital signs Stroke Hemiplegia Aphasia (impairmen...

NUR 180 Exam 2 DTCC Questions And Answers CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident (aka stroke or "brain" attack) Causes of CVA -Ischemia (inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body) -Hemorrhagic bleeding Primary Risk Factors for CVA's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, substance abuse, sleep apnea, blood cholesterol, heart disease What is the diagnostic test used to determine a CVA? CAT scan, MRI, Ultrasound Doppler, Cerebral Arteriography What is a TIA? Transient...

Forefoot Multiple Choice 1, Forefoot Multiple Choice 2, ABFAS: GTQs Forefoot, ABFAS 22, ABFAS Forefoot, abfas, ABFAS What is flexor stabilization? FHL and FDL gain mechanical advantage over INTEROSSEI in a pronated foot. Quadratus plantae loses straight pull and adductovarus of 4th and 5th digit are a result What is the Kalish modification? Long arm Austin @ 55 degrees What angle does an Austin correct? IM Bicorrectional (dorsal arm wedge) fixes IMA + PASA Plantar Layers of ...

CBIS EXAM REVIEW Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - Many problems that result from a brain injury are not always readily apparent. a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be readily apparent to an outside observer b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do not recognize the effect of BI: i. Problems at work/ school ii. Changes in personal relationships iii. Legal problems iv. Homelessnes...

HESI LPN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM PACK-MEREGED FROM 2021/2022 ACTUAL EXAM-BEST FOR 2023 ACTUAL EXAM HESI LPN Fundamental 1) A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics. B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe. C. Provide medication to keep the client seda...

 REAL HESI RN Med SURG  ALL VERSIONS IN ONE DEAL  QUESTIONS FROM REAL TEST  (I scored 1413!!!) SAMPLES/PREVIEWS 2022 HESI Med-Surg v2 16. an older adult male is admitted three days after a fall because his wife called 911 this morning when he became confused. the client has a history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes and has vital signs on admission heart rate 120 beats respirations 12 breaths and blood pressure 180/96. which assessment f...

Nitroprusside purpose - Answer- decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action - Answer- contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" - Answer- 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose - Answer- 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose - Answer- greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP Dopamine and Levophed inf...

What is Gastritis/Acute Gastritis? - THE CORRECT ANSWER IS Inflammation of the stomach lining. Causes include ingestion of alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs; can also be caused by a virus, bacteria, an autoimmune disorder Treatment: Remove the offending agent! Chronic Gastritis - THE CORRECT ANSWER IS *H.Pylori is almost always a factor Causes: Person-to-Person, Fecal/Oral, Reservoir in water sources Complications: PUD, Atrophic Gastritis, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Mucosal Lymphoma, Decreased Acid,...