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define sprain - ANSWER an injury to the ligament structures surrounding a joint what is a sprain usually caused by - ANSWER by a wrenching or twisting motion what are the types of sprains - ANSWER 1st Degree (mild) - tearing of a few fibers 2nd Degree (moderate) - partial tearing - more swelling and tenderness 3rd Degree ( severe) - complete tearing of the ligament

what are the four types of theories and describe each one - ANSWER descriptive: theory that describes something; gives general information explain: it explains something (process, etc.) Predictive: theory that predicts and outcome Prescriptive: tell the nurse what to do and how to do it; this type is the most difficult one to develop

A 65-year-old female presents to the emergency department reporting difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. A CT scan would most likely reveal an aneurysm in the: a. Cerebral vessels b. Renal arteries c. Inferior vena cava d. Thoracic aorta correct answer: d A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm. Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located? a. Vertebral arteries b. Basilar artery c. Circle of Willis d. Carotid arteries correct answer: c W...

The registered nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about cognitive therapy. Which statement made by a student nurse requires correction correct answer: Cognitive therapy describes mania as a triad of negative distortions A nurse is caring for an adolescent client with major depressive disorder. Which medications will the nurse expect to be contraindicated in such clients? Select all that apply. correct answer: paroxetine duloxetine citalopram A client is prescribed duloxetine....

Cellular atrophy involves: A) an increase in cell size. B) a decrease in cell size. C) an increase in the number of cells. D) a decrease in the number of cells. correct answer: b The process of cellular atrophy is accomplished through which of the following processes? A) Loss of fluid B) Decreased cell division C) Inhibition of enzyme formation D) Formation of autophagic vacuoles correct answer: d In compensatory hyperplasia, growth factors stimulate cell division in response to:...

Which of the following medications work to lower cholesterol? Select all that apply. Ace Inhibitors Nitroglycerin Statins Bile acid sequestrants Diuretics correct answer: Statins Bile acid sequestrants Define cardiac output. correct answer: the amount of blood ejected by the heart per minute Why does hypocalcemia cause cardiac dysfunction? correct answer: Calcium is an important intracellular signal for cardiac cell contraction. Elevated intracellular calcium increases the contrac...

NURS 302 Exam 1 Questions With Solutions post trauma syndrome a sustained maladaptive response to a traumatic, overwhelming event - patient may be suspicious of others nursing interventions for someone with post trauma syndrome - assign same staff if possible - respect patient's wishes of interactions with the opposite sex - be consistent and keep all promises - convey an attitude of unconditional acceptance **stay with the patient during periods of flashbacks - offer reassurance of...

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