The practice of pe - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...

The primary purpose of professional certifications is to: A) Provide the professional with additional education to enhance his or her knowledge, skills and abilities B) Enhance a professional's resume for employment and/or higher compensation C) Protect the public from harm by assessing if candidates meet established levels of minimum competence D) Confirm a candidate's understanding of key concepts following the completion of a bachelor's degree - Answer C) Protect the public from h...

RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 B for NGN ( ANSWERED ) QUESTIONS A+ GRADED A nurse is providing follow-up care for a client who sustained a compound fracture 3 weeks ago. The nurse should recognize that an UNEXPECTED finding for which of the following LABORATORY VALUES is a manifestation of OSTEOMYELITIS and should be reported to the provider? - ANS An increased sedimentation rate occurs when a client has any type of inflammatory process, such as osteomyelitis A nurse is re...

283 - Transition to Registered Nurse Practice - Comp 1Details on inserting NG tube for gastric decompression - pg. 1013 Saunders - - correct answer patient should be in high-fowlers position measure & tape tube to indicate length to be inserted lubricate tip before inserting in nasopharynx & advancing as tube enters back of throat - have pt swallow sip of water (unless contraindicated) - flex head toward chest while passing tube down throat into the stomach secure tube confirm placeme...

A nurse answers a call light and finds a client anxious, short of breath, reporting chest pain, and having a blood pressure of 88/52 mm Hg on the cardiac monitor. What action by the nurse takes priority? a. Assess the client's lung sounds. b. Notify the Rapid Response Team. c. Provide reassurance to the client. d. Take a full set of vital signs. b This client has manifestations of a pulmonary embolism, and the most critical action is to notify the Rapid Response Team for speedy diagnosis a...

Relias ED RN A, Complete Test Fall 2024 with correct answers What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

566 Final Exam Study Guide Week 5 Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy (p. 433) Hormone therapy (HT) reduces postmenopausal bone loss & thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis & related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. As a result, the risk for harm is increased. Accordingly, alternative treatments are preferred. Effective alternatives to HT include...

Index of Tables xiii Preface xvii Contributors xix CHAPTER 1 HOW TO PREPARE FOR NCLEX-PN® • 1 Questions You Might Have about the Examination 2 What Is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? 2 What Is the Current Test Plan? 2 How Do I Apply to Take the Examination? 3 What Types of Questions Are on the Examination? 4 Do I Have to Know a Lot About Computers to Take the Examination? 4 How Is the Examination Scored? 4 Can I Take a Break? 4 When Will I Know If I Passed? 4 Tips...

Which of the following health benefits result from regular engagement in muscular activities? A. Increases aerobic capacity B. Bone density loss prevention C. Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease D. Reduces the risk of some cancers - Answer-B. Bone density loss prevention Which of the following is the purpose of assessment in PE programs? A. To assess teacher effectiveness B. To asses lesson plans C. To measure learning D. To measure objectives - Answer-C. To measure learning ...