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A patients sputum specimen is purulent green in appearance has separated into layers and has foul odor. which is most likely causing? Aspiration tb emphysema bronchiectasis • bronchiectasis A pt in ICU complains of light headedness nausea and chest pains. pt is diaphoretic and has a bp of 90/60 mm Hg. Look up ECG! • cardioversion A pt with Guilian Barre has VT of 625 mL. RT should recommend which of the following FIRST? MIP evaluation edrophonium chloride test MVV test EMG an...

What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) • *PT PAP HOT* • • ▪ Pituitary • ▪ Thyroid • • ▪ Pancreas • ▪ Adrenals • ▪ Parathyroid • • ▪ Hypothalamus • ▪ Ovaries • ▪ Testes an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* • Grave's disease *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease* ▪ Treatments TestTrackers: Unlock Your Exam Potential! | Quality Practice Materia...

A nurse is teaching a pa;ent with diabetes mellitus who asks, <why is it necessary to maintain my blood glucose levels no lower than about 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L)?= How would the nurse respond? A. Glucose is the only fuel used by the body to produce the energy that it needs. B. Your brain needs a constant supply of glucose because it cannot store it. C. Without a minimum level of glucose, your body does not make red blood cells. D. Glucose in the blood prevents the formation of lactic a...

What does A Fib ECG look like? • -impulse rate of 350-600 times per minute • -no P waves • -no atrial contractions • -loss of atrial kick • -irregular ventricular response How often do you assess vital signs on a patient with a dysrhythmia (gray box) • at least every 4 hours Nursing Safety Priority for Sinus tachycardia what to assess (gray box) • -fatigue, weakness, SOB, orthopnea, decreased O2, increased HR, decreased BP, angina, palpitations • -ECG: T wave inver...

Which of the following factors influences the structure of an organization? a.Age of the building b.Brand of computer system c.Number of employees d.Square footage of the facility • c.Number of employees Within nursing practice, the use of advanced practice roles is an example of: -training. tmentalization. entation. alization. • alization. TestTrackers: Unlock Your Exam Potential! | Quality Practice Materials | Boost Your Confidence Today! | • Thank You for Choosing Us! •...

A new social worker begins to establish professional rapport with a group of school aged youths. After a few weeks, the social worker discovers that their former social worker still sees the youths, gives them new school supplies, and takes them out for social events. The new social worker should FIRST: • speak directly to the former social worker A parent in great distress consults a social worker. Because of having heard so much in the media about sexual abuse, the parent is unsure...

Termination Process • Is most associated with evaluating goals and accomplishments Community Organizer • Developing and working with groups from a community to improve relationships among the residents DSM-IV-TR • Most helpful with assessment interpretation Borderline Intellectual Functioning • IQ 71-84 Borderline Intellectual Functioning • Code on Axis II Mild MR • 55-70, considered educable, minimal assistance, may need some supervision and guidance, live in communit...

Types of Exam Questions • Recall Based • Application Based • Reasoning Based Resperidone is for which dx? • Schizophrenia • It's a newer anti-psychotic medication Reaction Formation • Defense mechanism where you do the OPPOSITE of how you feel about somebody. Which type of question makes up the majority of the exam? • Reasoning based questions. 80-85% of the questions Lotus of Control • clients take control of their lives rather than follow the direction of others ...

This diagnosis is made when the ability to perform daily activities that require motor abilities is substantially below that expected for the person's age and intelligence. The disorder interferes in a significant way with academic achievement and daily living. Moreover, it is not the result of a medical condition. • Developmental Coordination Disorder Integrity vs. Despair • A time when an older person reviews life accomplishments, deals with loss and prepares for death. A 15...

Ascites • accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention • -occurs with CHF • -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill • -indication of peripheral circulation • -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color • -increase in bilirubin. • -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) • -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm Hyperpnea • -increased rate, depth, with r...