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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Concepts of Health and Disease 2. Cell Function and Growth 3. Disorders of Integrative Function 4. Disorders of the Hematopoietic System 5. Infection, Inflammation, and Immunity 6. Disorders of Cardiovascular Function 7. Disorders of Respiratory Function 8. Disorders of Renal Function and Fluids and Electrolytes 9.Disorders of Gastrointestinal Function 10. Disorders of endocrine function 11. Disorders of Genitourninary and Reproductive Function 12. Disorders of N...

AAPC - Chapter 4 - Review Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | New Update 2024 In ICD-10-CM what condition is reported as the default code when the provider documents urosepsis? - Answer️️ - The provider must be queried before an ICD-10-CM code can be applied. According to the ICD-10-CM guidelines, how is bilateral glaucoma of the same type and stage reported? - Answer️️ - A bilateral code can be used to report the type of glaucoma and the stage of glaucoma. According to ...

The nurse understands that the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is related to which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic inflammation and narrowing of airways (rationale: COPD is a slowly progressive disease involving airway obstruction related to changes and narrowing of airways resulting from chronic inflammation and the body's attempt to repair it.) The nurse recognizes that risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include whic...

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A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANSWERRapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrease should...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

COPD NCLEX REVIEW PEARSON QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES A+ REVIEW 2023 Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an incurable disease. It is characterized by periods of exacerbation, or flare-ups. Lung tissue is permanently damaged with each exacerbation and does not return to normal. COPD does cause the symptoms of dyspnea and increased sputum production, and it is a disorder that includes both bronchitis and emphysema. - ANS-A nurse is teaching a client about chronic ...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam- Questions and Answers; International College of Health Sciences 2023/2024 1. A client with diabetes mellitus is experiencing polyphagia. Which outcome statement is the priority for this client? a. Fluid and electrolyte balance. b. Prevention of water toxicity. c. Reduced glucose in the urine. d. Adequate cellular nourishment. - ANSWER-D Rationale Diabetes mellitus Type 1 is characterized by hyperglycemia that precipitates glucosuria and poly...

FCCS Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...