Scholar's Nexus

Terms in this set (169) Providing care within the scope of practice would be considered behavior in accordance with: -The sovereign immunity doctrine -Approved protocols -Professional Standards -Institutional Standards Professional Standards The extent of medical procedures a EMT is authorized to perform is called the: -Medical release -Scope of practice/care -Duty to act -Physician relationship -Skill set Scope of practice/care Which of the following is the EMT's BEST d...

Terms in this set (87) A patient has been experiencing signs and symptoms of weight loss, malnutrition, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. The doctor diagnosed the patient with a disease that causes patchy inflammation transmurally in the duodenum and ileum. What disorder does this patient most likely have? A. Crohn's disease B. Ulcerative Colitis C. Colorectal Cancer D. Cirrhosis A. Crohn's disease A patient has been diagnosed with diverticulitis. What location wi...

Terms in this set (88) Advantage to using premixed insulin compared to taking Glargine and Aspart Less injections Advantage of taking Glargine and aspart instead of a premixed insulin More prandial coverage for lunch and snacks. What types of patients are likely to have the greatest challenges using insulin Patients with neuropathy and retinopathy might find it difficult to draw up their insulin and might benefit from prefilled insulin syringes with aids such as clicks and magn...

Terms in this set (84) what demonstrates ineffective communication? Giving your personal opinion While the patient is talking, which of the following demonstrates the nurse is actively listening? a. the nurses arms are crossed while the patient is talking b. the nurse is sitting, facing the patient c. the nurse is standing at the foot of the patient's bed d. the nurse is leaning away from the patient b. the nurse is sitting, facing the patient which of the following demo...

erms in this set (181) 72-year-old M pt complains of bilateral knee pain. the NP assess stumbling during heel strike suggestive of? quadracep weakness or abnormal patellar tracking 14 y/o student comes to clinical for a 3-month hx of dyspnea when playing basketball. the dyspnea resolves shortly after resting. There is no fever, chills, cough sputum, chest pain, or serious illness. Asthma is suspected. Which of the following sounds heard on exhalation would suggest asthma? whe...

Terms in this set (50) A nurse manager on a pediatric unit is preparing an educational program on working with families for a group of newly hired nurses. Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing the developmental theory? A. Describes that stress in inevitable B. Emphasizes that change with one member affects the entire family C. Provides guidance to assist families adapting to stress D. Defines consistencies in how families change D. Include that the ...

Terms in this set (469) Gastric acid secretion by parietal cells of the gastric mucosa are stimulated by *acetycholine, histamine, gastrin Receptor-mediated binding of acetylcholine, histamine, or gastrin results in *the activation of protein kinases, which in turn stimulates the H+/K+-adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) proton pump Gastrin and acetylcholine stimulate release of histamine receptor binding of prostaglandin E2 and somatostatin diminish gastric acid production Ant...

Terms in this set (95) what does the Extended Family consist of? An extended family includes blood relatives living with the nuclear family. FICA Spiritual Assessment Tool Helps address spiritual issues: F: faith- do you consider yourself spiritual or religious. I: Importance- What importance does spirituality have to you? C: Community- Are you a part of a spiritual community? Church? A: Address in care- How would you like these issues addressed? What is Telephonic nursing asses...

Terms in this set (100) Treatment for epididymitis includes which of the following? scrotal elevation Which of the following medications for temporomandibular disorder has the warning that patient should NOT drive while taking it? Elavil After 6 months of Synthroid therapy, the clinician should expect which result in the repeat thyroid-stimulating hormone studies? Normal A 24- year old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia, and a mucopurulent vaginal disch...

Terms in this set (110) What is not considered a mental disorder? -An expectable or culturally approved response to a common stressor or loss, such as the death of a loved one -Socially deviant behavior (i.e. political, religious, or sexual) and conflicts that are primarily between the individual and society (unless the behaviors are due to a dysfunction) What is considered a mental disorder per the DSM5? -Associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupation, or...