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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) - SNS is activated in an overwhelming inflammatory response to severe trauma to body diagnosing SIRS - Tachycardia Tachypnea Hyper/hypothermia (>38 c or <36 c) Leukocytosis/leukopenia Compensatory Anti-Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CARS) - After SIRS pts are in an immunosuppressed state that can lead to sepsis Sepsis/septicemia - Infection of blood that can overwhelm immune system and lead to MODS Severe sepsis criteria - Altered me...

Study Guide Exam for ROSH REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 68-year-old woman with no previous medical problems presents to the emergency department for diverticulitis. An abdominal computed tomography scan is performed, and she is found to have a 2 cm mass on her right adrenal gland. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of the mass? ABenign cortisol-secreting mass BBenign nonfunctioning mass CPheochromocytoma DPrimary adrenal carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWER-B ...

[PEDIA] Inara Exam - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Althea, 3-year-old female was brought for consult for 2 days cough and colds with 1 day fever. Her mother stated that patient was apparently well the last 4 days and attended her daytime play school and interacted with her classmates. For Althea's age, she is capable of doing this in terms of her gross motor domain: A. Run with supervision and assistance B. Climbs well C. Stands momentarily on one foot D. Walks up the stairs with...

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CEN Exam Study Set with Latest Questions and Expert Answers-2024 Which of the following statements made by a patient would lead the nurse to conclude that the patient understands risk factors for pulmonary embolism? ANSWER While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs every hour.Which complication is the most common risk for all puncture wounds? Joint effusion Osteomyelitis Abscess Hemorrhage ANSWER Abscess 79. A patient presents with vaginal bleeding and crampin...

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AGNP-Exam 2 Questions and Answers 2023 aldosterone Hormone that stimulates the kidney to retain sodium ions and water HAP nosocomial VAP 48-72 hours after intubation CAP community acquired pneumonia acute inflammation of pulmonary parenchyma acquired in community CAP antibiotics Macrlides (Zpack) Cephalsporins (rocephin/cefepime, zosyn for broad) Fluroquinolones (levaquin/moxifloxacin)-po and iV HCAP acquired in HCFacility IV therapy, wound care or i...

Tims final Questions and Answers 100% Correct Pulse oximetry uses spectrophotometry to noninvasively estimate hemoglobin oxygen saturation. True With impedance pneumography, the respiratory rate and excursion can be measured by using two electrodes placed on the chest wall. True Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:05 / 0:15 Full screen Ideally, the same __________ and probe should be used for repeated measureme...