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NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 2: (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Galen QUESTION Stroke Pathophysiology Interruption of blood flow causes tissue death of brain and therefore loss of function QUESTION s/s of stroke Answer: altered LOC, disturbances of face/arm/gait/speech vision changes, ataxia QUESTION types of strokes Answer: hemorrhage and ischemic (thrombus) QUESTION ...

Is a process of learning a different culture to adapt to a new or changing environment.,It is a subjective perspective of the person's heritage and a sense of belonging to a group, Include meditation, relaxation techniques, imagery, music therapy, massage, touch, laughter, humor, & spiritual measures (prayer)., Because of their health & dietary practices, Native Americans, Latino Americans, Hispanic Americans, & African Americans., Surgery is not prohibited, but the administration of blood and ...

Is a process of learning a different culture to adapt to a new or changing environment.,It is a subjective perspective of the person's heritage and a sense of belonging to a group, Include meditation, relaxation techniques, imagery, music therapy, massage, touch, laughter, humor, & spiritual measures (prayer)., Because of their health & dietary practices, Native Americans, Latino Americans, Hispanic Americans, & African Americans., Surgery is not prohibited, but the administration of blood and ...

NREMT Advanced-EMT Exam 2023 Initial Assessment: B-SMNAC - ANS-- BSI (body substance isolation); - Scene Safety; - Mechanism of Injury (MOI)/Nature of Illness (NOI); - Number of Patients; - Assistance (additional units, Fire, Police, etc.); - C-spine (and/or C-collar) Initial Assessment: G-CAAT - ANS-- General Impression; - Chief Complaints, Life Threats (hemorrhage); - AVPU; - ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); - Transport Decision (Load and Go or Stay and Play) Components of...

  A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." D. "To asse...

1st action of initial assessment? - Scene safety 3 places you do you NOT use homeostatic agents? - head abdomen chest 3 things that stop your assessment right away. - scene hazard, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest 4 things to check with an altered patient - Pulse Pupils LOC Sugar Abnormal adult respiratory rate that needs intervention (airway, bag assist etc..) - <8 and >24 Absolute hypovolemia - Low Space shock Adequate respiratory rate for an adult? - 10-12 per minute e...

LMR Georgette's PMHNP Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct Q: What herbal supplement is used for anxiety, stress, and insomnia? Answer: Kava Kava Q: What is a major side effect of Kava Kava? Answer: Liver damage Q: What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? Answer: Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Q: What are 5 symptoms of Stephen's Johnson Syndrome (SJS)? Answer: Key symp...

ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH NGN The client is responsive and able to fully respond by opening their eyes and attending to a normal tone of voice and speech. What is the level of consciousness? - CORRECT ANSWER Alert A nurse is preparing to assess an infant who has shaken baby syndrome. Which of the following is an expected finding? (Select all that apply) A. Sunken fontanels B. Respiratory distress C. Retinal hemo...

What is the preferred position for a patient in shock? a. Position of Comfort b. Supine, legs elevated c. Prone, legs elevated d. Modified Fowlers correct answers b. Supine, legs elevated Your patient id a 77 yo female complaining of dyspnea, nausea, weakness, & you notice she is sweating profusely. What medication is indicated? a. Albuterol b. Benedryl c. Nitroglycerin d. Oral Glucose correct answers c. Nitroglycerin What will not be included in the history of the present illness?...

Adenosine ped dose - ️️BASE HOSPITAL ORDER: 0.2mg/kg rapid IVP in a port closest to patient followed by a rapid 5ml NS flush; may repeat with 0.2mg/kg rapid IVP in 2 minutes if tachycardia persists Adenosine side effects - ️️Chest pain/pressure, Hypotension, Transient PAC/PVCs, Transient bradycardia/sinus arrest, Metallic taste, Throat tightness, Facial flushing Adenosine Classification - ️️Antiarrhythmic Adenosine Mech of Action - ️️Depress automaticity in sinus node ...