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Preload refers to: a. The volume of blood entering the left side of the heart b. The volume of blood entering the right side of the heart c. The pressure in the venous system that the heart must overcome to pump the blood d. The pressure in the arterial system that the heart must overcome to pump the blood b. The volume of blood entering the right side of the heart Preload is the volume of blood that enters the right side of the heart. This volume stretches the fibers in the heart prior to ...

Which of the following statements made by a patient would lead the nurse to conclude that the patient understands risk factors for pulmonary embolism? While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs every hour. Resuming my birth control pills will lower my risk of cancer and my risk of another clot. If I drink plenty of water while driving on a long trip, this shouldn't happen again. Switching from my regular cigarettes to the electronic ones can reduce my risk. While on a l...

Which dysrhythmia would be identified on an ECG/EKG six-second strip by a heart rate of 76 and a PR interval of 0.24? tachycardia -degree atrioventricular block bradycardia ional escape rhythm B: First-degree atrioventricular block is diagnosed partially by an EKG showing a PR interval of greater than 0.20 seconds. Which blood test may indicate infection or inflammation and would need to be used as part of the clinical picture with diagnosing and treating abdominal pain? blood cell (WBC) cou...

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a high fever, central nervous system dysfunction and tachycardia. The nurse should recognize that the patient may be experiencing A. myxedema crisis. B. Beck's triad. C. thyroid storm. D. hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). C. Thyroid storm Which of the following assessment findings associated with a skull fracture indicate the need for further intervention? A. otorrhea, nausea, and vomiting B. decreasing level of consciousness and ...

Which of the following foods would be the best source of zinc for Jewish clients who observe dietary laws? A. Roast Turkey B. Stuffed Pork Chops C. Whole Wheat Bread D. Frozen Green Beans A. Roast Turkey Why: Jewish Dietary law restrict pork and zinc is found in mainly in red meat and poultry. Other good sources of zinc include beans, nuts, and certain types of seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals and dairy products. However, the phytates in whole-grains, cereals, and legumes bin...

Which of the following foods would be the best source of zinc for Jewish clients who observe dietary laws? A. Roast turkey B. Stuffed pork chops C. Whole wheat bread D. Frozen green beans A. Roast turkey A dietitian who is counseling the mother of a child with eating difficulties has evaluated needs and decided on the best alternatives for feeding. The dietitian should next: A. evaluate the mother's level of comprehension. B. instmct the mother in various feeding approaches. C. obtain a list...

The dietitian is to determine the potential nutrition risk of patients in a rehabilitation facility for drug and alcohol abuse. Assessment should include information about: a history of recent weight change. A dietitian conducting a nutrition assessment of the community should use nutrition status measures such as: anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and diet intake data. Cost-effectiveness analysis is used to: compare two or more alternatives to achieve the same objective. A dietitian is ...

According to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, tasks that must be performed on the job, even if the method differs between employees with and without disabilities, are called: A. physical job demands B. essential job functions C. reasonable accommodations D. worker traits B. essential job functions When a case manager coordinates the transfer of a catastrophically or chronically ill patient from one facility to another, the case manager can usually claim a savings if the: A. payor gives prio...

Finance and accounting The core components LEAST applicable in the application of case management are: Denials Which of the following is NOT an "outcome measure" of cost? The possibility of dollars to the bottom line in the future What are "soft savings"? States coding system for medical procedures The choice which is FALSE concerning HCFA Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) Hostility toward a practitioner Which of the following event is NOT an SRE criminal event on the NQF list? A ...

Lobbying the Congress for better health insurance benefits Which is not a major function of the health care case manager? Would be dictated by the specific situation during the interview In any interview situation, the use of attending or non-attending responses: The individual has recourse under ADA If the physical or mental impairment does not substantially limit the individual but the employer treats the individual as if they are substantially limited then: Plaintiff Most of the time, it'...