Exposure limit whole body Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

- Temp/warmth - Low/High CBC - Increased HR - Low BP - Increased respiratory rate - Redness - Answer- Infection S/S - Rotate patient every 2 hours - Reposition - Padding - PROM - Barrier cream - Keep dry - Move using a lifting device - Answer- Nursing interventions to decrease risk of pressure injuries CD4 will be lower not less than 200 CD8 will be normal - Answer- HIV labs CD4 will be less than 200 CD8 will be increased. - Answer- AIDS labs - Prevents the virus from mu...

NMTCB exam |Questions Solved 100% Correct| A+ Passed Exposure Limit: Whole Body - 5 rem/yr 50 mSv/yr Exposure Limit: Skin - 50 rem/yr 500 mSv/yr Exposure Limit: Extremity - 50 rem/yr 500 mSv/yr Exposure Limit: Organ/Tissue - 50 rem/yr 500 mSv/yr Exposure Limit: Lens of Eye - 15 rem/yr 150 mSv/yr Exposure Limit: Fetus - 0.5 rem/yr 5 mSv/y

Main property of x-radiation that makes it potentially hazardous is its ability to? - Ionize Describe the damage potential of ionization? - Chain reaction in the human body that may eventually cause biologic damage. X-rays are from the Electric Magnetic Spectrum or radiation energy and is considered harmful in high energy ranges. What is the most likely potential hazard working with diagnostic radiology? - Carcinogenesis - Stochastic/Non-Threshold Effect .1 Rem = ? Seivert - 1 Sievert ...

Chapter 03 - Stress: The Constant Challenge True / False Questions 1. A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as challenging. FALSE Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Remember Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 03-01 Explain what stress is and how people react to it-physically; emotionally; and behaviourally. Topic: 03-01 What is Stress? 2. A stressful situation would be one an individual perceives as exceeding her ability to cope. TRUE Accessibility: Keybo...

ARDMS (RVT) Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Supe...

.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Whic...

RP: Radiation Protection of Patients and Personnel (nena's) Exam || With Questions & Answers (100% Expert Verified- Rated A+) RP: Radiation Protection of Patients and Personnel (nena's) Exam || With Questions & Answers (100% Expert Verified- Rated A+) When a protective apron is worn, it should have a lead equivalency of at least ______ - ANSWER - 0.5 mm What is the dose equivalent limit for the whole body of a radiation worker? - ANSWER - 50 mSv (5 rem)/ year If the peak energy of th...

ATI Pharmacology proctored Exam Test Bank 1 A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influence medication metabolism with a group of nurses at an in-service presentation. Which of the following factors should the educator include a...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...