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Which of the following describes the functions of an acoustic stethoscope? To channel difficult-to-hear body sounds by blocking out extra sounds -The acoustic stethoscope is used routinely for health assessment and channels difficult-to-hear body sounds by blocking out extra sounds. During auscultation of the patient's chest, how should the nurse position the stethoscope to minimize extraneous noises? Position the head of the stethoscope between the second and third fingers and p...

COLDSPA c-characteristics: describe the symptoms o- on-sent: when did it start L- location: where is it, does if radiate, occur anywhere else D-duration: how long does the pain last S- severity- pain (use scale 1-10 if able) P- pattern: what makes it better or worse A- associated factors: what else is going on nursing is defined as -protection -promotion -optimization of : health and abilities - prevention of illness and injury - alleviation of suffering -advocacy in c...

The nurse should pace the examination, pausing at intervals to ask how the patient is feeling. If the patient is not feeling well, the examination may be postponed because the findings may not be accurate. The examination may be continued if the patient feels all right. Remaining calm while examining the patient may help the patient relax; however, if the patient is weak, performing the examination calmly may not be helpful. The nurse may allow a family member in the examination room...

Radiosensitive Tissue examples... Bone marrow Reproductive organs Extra oral Film is used to... Evaluate large areas of skull Used to study bone / teeth growth and development Locate suspected fractures of maxilla or mandible Material that the Collimator is made of Lead Correct processing sequence for radiographic film... Develop Rinse Fix Wash Dry Types of extra oral radiographs #Examify | #OnlineExams | #TestPrep | #StudyResources | #AcademicSuccess | #ExamPrepar...

Framework for Practice Thinking What is going on here? What does this mean? What could/can be done? What should be done? What is done? So what? First 2 steps of Health Assessment What is going on here? What does this mean? Subjective data patient's verbal descriptions of their health problems Information from patients/family/SO Pain location/type/length etc. Objective Data what the health professional observes by inspecting, palpating, percussing, and auscultating...

What is a fact? the confirmation or validation of an event or object What are the core drivers of the information age? 1. data 2. information 3. business intelligence 4. knowledge What is the information age? infinite quantities of facts are widely available to anyone who can use a computer What is data? the raw facts that describe the characteristics of an even or object What is information? data converted into meaningful and useful context What is business intelligence (BI...

A male client with schizophrenia who is taking fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin decanoate) is being discharged in the morning. A repeat dose of medication is scheduled for 20 days after discharge. The client tells the nurse that he is going on vacation in the Bahamas and will return in 18 days. Which statement by the client indicates a need for health teaching? A) When I return from my tropical island vacation, I will go to the clinic to get my Prolixin injection. B) While I am on v...

What is a health assessment • Collection and evaluation of data that is used too deliver safe competent patient care What makes up a health assessment Identifies client needs Informs decisions Forms clinical judgment Includes a wide array information labs, physical assessment, vs, and client's health history How does the health assessment start • Nurses ASSESSING the client Can be full head-to-toe Usually more focused on certain body systems • Core (vital) organs + relevan...

What is Erythomycin Opthalmic Ointment for? - Prophylaxis treatment for gonococcal or chlamydial eye infections - Prevents bacterial growth by inhibiting folic acid synthesis - Route and Dose: Apply 1 to 2 cm ribbon to lower conjuctival sac - inner to outer cantus - Given within 1 hour What is vitamin K for? - Prevention of hemorrhagic disease - Boost baby's clotting factor as theirs is not mature yet - Given within one hour What is Hblg for? - Neonate exposed to Hep B (M...

Select the serum assessment that is used when prescribing drugs to treat psychiatric disorders in psychosomatic patients Potassium Select the theorist who developed the eight stages of the psychosocial life cycle Erickson Select two causes of dissociative amnesia Sexual abuse and Partner Betrayal Select the patient evaluation scale to be used before and during prescribing antipsychotic drugs AIMS Select the two comorbid disorders with which Pica occurs most commonly Autism and ...