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Curves of the spinal cord - Answer-Cervical (c7) Thoracic (t12) Sacrum/lumbar (l5) what is the only moveable bone on the face? - Answer-Mandible Function of cartilage? - Answer-1) protects the joint 1) protects, cushions, supports, and provides framework What do they call a growth plate? - Answer-epiphyseal plate What muscle is most commonly used for injection? - Answer-Deltoid What is fascia? - Answer-- separates the muscles into compartments ex.) binds sets of muscles into b...

If you give a pt a norco and they become drowsy or incoherent and you give them a 2nd med to counteract the norco. What is the reaction called that makes you feel the 2nd med more? - Answer-antagonist reaction What is the name under which a drug is listed by the US food and drug administration FDA? - Answer-official Which source contains information specific to nutritional supplements? - Answer-US pharmacopoeia/national formulary USP NF What is the most comprehensive reference available...

What does stage 1 pressure ulcer look like? what to do to help in that area? - Answer-stage 1 localized area of skin , typically bony prominence, that is intact with non-blanchable redness. Turn the patient every 2 hours/ avoid full lateral position because it puts direct pressure on the trochanteric region stage II - Answer-presents clinically as an abrasion , blister or SHALLOW crater What intervention is most appropriate to prevent respiratory complications resulting from immobility? W...

What is acute pain? How long does it last? - Answer-sudden onset, usually subsides once treated. Lasts no more than 6 months What is chronic pain? - Answer-Pain continues for 6 months or longer, usually related to an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness Who is the founder of modern day nursing? - Answer-Florence Nightingale What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - Answer-1. Physiological needs 2. Safety and Security needs 3. Love and Belonging Needs 4. Self esteem 5. self ...

Maligant hypothermia- what do you need to ask your pt when doing assessment? - Answer-Ask relatives if they have problem with general anesthesia You are taking care of a pt who just had hysterectomy, pt has not been allowed to drink/eat, still NPO, the physician has ordered a clear liquid diet. What should the nurse asses first before giving any liquids? - Answer-Bowel sounds Post operative anesthesia, what will you hear the pt complain of during the assessment? - Answer-Headache How do...

A clear liquid diet is a good source of fluids, but is lacking in which of the following? - Answer-Adequate protein and fat What signs would give you the cause to investigate the possibility of eating disorder? - Answer-Self starvation, intense drive of being thin A pt has dysphasia. What kind of diet is more suitable for this pt? - Answer-liquid diet, food consistency A pt has NG tube. What position is best advised for this client when starting to give a tube feeding. - Answer-HOB elev...

Joint Commission standards for Discharge - Answer-(The following are instructions that should be given upon discharge) Reason for admission Safe and effective use of medication and equipment Instructions on nutrition and modified diets Rehab techniques to support adaption and promote independence Access to community resources When and how obtaining further treatment Reduce stress of hospital admission for patients & families - Answer-Initiate a positive attitude for the care that they...

Nursing Process (ADPIE) - Answer-five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Nursing Diagnosis - Answer-describes a health problem that can be treated by nursing measures; a step in the nursing process medical diagnosis - Answer-the identification of a disease or condition by a doctor medical diagnosis vs nursing diagnosis - Answer-Medical Diagnosis: is used to evaluate the cause or etiology of disease ...

What are the nursing priorities for legal documentation? - Answer-Do not erase or apply correction fluid, record all entries legibly in black ink, chart only for yourself, each entry must have time and end with your signature What is the normal range of vital signs? - Answer-May differ from standard range What does ADL refer to? - Answer-Activities of daily living What is l&O? - Answer-Intake and output What is DNR? - Answer-Do not resuscitate If BP is above 140/90 mmHg, it's c...

Which action(s) will the nurse perform when preparing to administer a topical medication? (Select all that apply.) - Answer-Wear gloves during the application process Wash hands before and after administration Which potential complication will the nurse expect in patients with a venous access device? - Answer-Infection What is the rationale for the nurse applying gentle pressure to the inner corner of the eyelid after instilling eyedrops? - Answer-Prevents systemic effects The nurse is...