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amniocentesis - ANSWER>>extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities. MOTHER MUST NOT VOID TORCHS - ANSWER>>toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes, syphillis signs of preeclampsia - ANSWER>>vertigo, headache, edema of hands/face, proteinuria

a 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse - ANSWER>>taking the vital signs responsibility of the doctor - ANSWER>>obtaining the permit, explaining the procedure, checking the lab work

The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instruction should be given to the client? - ANSWER>>take the medication with water only

4. The licensed practical nurse assigned to the post-partal unit is preparing to administer Rhogam to a postpartum cdient. Which woman is not a candidate for RhoGam? - ANSWER>>A gravida V para 2 that is Rh negative with an Rh negative baby The client has an order for FeSo4 liquid, Which method of administration would best? - ANSWER>>Administer the me dication with orange juice

You are working in the emergency department and find out that a tornado has hit the local area. Numerous casualties are being sent to the emergency department. What action should you take at this time? a. Prepare the triage room. b. Obtain additional supplies. c. Activate the agency disaster plan. d. Call in additional staff. - ANSWER>>c. Activate the agency disaster plan

The client asks the nurse how she could have acquired Hepatitis A (HAV). The nurse, recognizing the transmission methods of the disease, informs the client that it was most likely through: - ANSWER>>D. Consumption of raw shellfish.

Carotid artery rupture-invasion of arterial wall by tumor or erosion surgery or radiation therapy, occurs often in pts w/ head and neck cancer. - ANSWER>>ANSWER: priority; bleeding ranges from minor oozing to spurting of blood in the case of "blowout" of artery. -Management: IV fluids & blood products or surgery ligation of carotid artery above and below rupture site and reduction of local tumor.

A PA chest image reveals that only eight ribs are seen above the diaphragm. Which of the following suggestions would improve the inspirtations of lungs? a. use higher kV to penetrate the diaphragm b. perform the chest position supine c. take the exposure on the second inspiration rather than on first d. use a shorter exposure time - ANSWER>>C

Obesity - ANSWER>>15 to 20 percent above normal weight. Poor dietary patterns; include increased intake of sugars in sweetened soft drinks, foods, and meals of high energy, low nutrient density, and large portion sizes. At risk for serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.

Pharmaceuticals are arguably the most socially important healthcare product. - ANSWER>>True Pharmaceutical development is a high-risk undertaking, in which many promising leads prove disappointing. - ANSWER>>True Pharmaceutical sales are highest in which geographic regions? - ANSWER>>The U.S., Western Europe, and Japan