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1. The nurse is teaching a health class about the gastrointestinal tract. The nurse will explain that which portion of the digestive tract absorbs most of the nutrients? a.Ileum b.Cecum c.Stomach d.Duodenum - Correct Answer ANS: D The duodenum and jejunum absorb most nutrients and electrolytes in the small intestine. The ileum absorbs certain vitamins, iron, and bile salts. Food is broken down in the stomach. The cecum is the beginning of the large intestine. 2. The nurse is c...

Galen College of Nursing NU110 Exam #2 A+ Graded med surg 2 final exam (test bank) SolutioMed Surg 2, Exam 3 Questions and Answers 2024ns 2024

Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood - Correct Answer 65 - 74 young old 75 - 84 middle old 85 - 99 old old 100 and older elite old Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults - Correct Answer Yearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine tetanus and booster every 10 years wear seat belts alcohol in moderation avoid smoking smoke detectors prevent falls - waxed floors and scattered rugs medications as prescribed avoid OTC medications unless primary c...

4 phases of respiration - Correct Answer 1. Pulmonary ventilation 2. External gas exchange 3. Gas transport in the blood 4. Internal gas exchange Respiration - Correct Answer Inhalation and exhalation of air. The process by which O2 is obtained from the environment and delivered to the cells. Structures of the Respiratory System - Correct Answer Nasal cavity,Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli pulmonary ventilation - Correct Answer movement of air into and out of the lungs/exc...

The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - Correct Answer Changing wound dressings A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a possible complication for this patient? - Correct ...

A patient complains of shoulder pain when the nurse moves the patient's arm behind the back. Which question should the nurse ask? a. "Are you able to feed yourself without difficulty?" b. "Do you have difficulty when you are putting on a shirt?" c. "Are you able to sleep through the night without waking?" d. "Do you ever have trouble lowering yourself to the toilet?" - Correct Answer B A patient with left knee pain is diagnosed with bursitis. The nurse will explain that bursi...

an excess of urea in the blood - Correct Answer azotemia disorders of the kidneys and heart that cause dysfunction in the other organ - Correct Answer cardiorenal syndrome abnormal increase in the depth of respiratory movements - Correct Answer hyperpnea fast and deep respirations associated with metabolic acidosis - Correct Answer kussmaul respirations blood in stool, appearance of black tarry stool - Correct Answer melena urine output less than 400 ml/day - Correct Answer oligur...

Which assessment question should the nurse use to clarify patient information that's has been obtained a. "What are the most important things you need to know about your diet" b. "Am incorrect that you take two medications at home for your blood pressure?" c. "Have we talked about all of the tissues that you have with wound care?" d. "Can you talk about your discomfort?" - Correct Answer b. "Am incorrect that you take two medications at home for your blood pressure?" Which e...

How is an ET tube placement confirmed? - Correct Answer From first to last ETCO2 20-40mmHg Chest symmetry Listen to left/right/abdomen Chest X-Ray Describe the A/C vent mode. - Correct Answer The vent does everything for the patient. It delivers a set amount of breaths per minute Describe SIMV vent mode. - Correct Answer The pt attempts to breath and the vent assists with their breaths What are the different ventilator settings? - Correct Answer Mode FiO2 Rate Tidal Volume (Vt...

GERD Risk factors include - Correct Answer Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. GERD the nursing assessment should include - Correct Answer asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifests differently depending on - Correct Answer the patient and the severity of the disorder GERD most common sympto...