Coordinating care - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hernia protrusion of abdominal contents through an area of weakened muscle in the abdominal cavity. SATA Risk factors of a hernia 1. smoking 2. obesity 3. family history 4. excessive wound tension 5. Immunosuppressive agents 1,2,4,5 If the contents can easily be placed back into the abdominal cavity manually or by lying down is known as? Reducible or Incarcerated Reducible Incarcerated is when the contents cannot be placed back into the abdominal cavity. SATA Common causes of herni...

What is Diabetes? * The word diabetes is derived from a Greek word that refers to increased urine * The word mellitus is derived from a Latin word meaning "sweet" * Together they were describing the phenomena that is seen with diabetics- large amounts of sweet urine 180 the level of glucose in the blood before it spills out in urine GLUCOSE CONTROL - Glucose arrives in bloodstream from 1 of 3 sources 1. Carbohydrates eaten by mouth, convert to glucose (not just sugar we take in) 2. G...

CHSOS Actual Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers 2024/2025 Graded A+. When one electric device interrupts the function of another electronic device in the radio frequency spectrum Electromagnetic Interference Feedback from participant evaluations of a simulation activity are positive except for the ratings on perceived reality compared to real patients. The operations specialist should first ________ Assess the presentation of the simulation activity with the simulation team - this al...

Test Bank - Edelman and Kudzma's Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 1st Edition (Dames, 2021)| All Chapters ( 1-25) || Updated Version 2024 A+ Edelman and Kudzma’s Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span 1st Edition Dames Test Bank Chapter 1: Health Defined: Health Promotion, Prevention, and Protection Dames, Luctkar-Flude and Tyerman: Edelman and Kudzma’s Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 1st Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. How is disease def...

Psychotherapy – -nonpharmacological intervention -used to tx mental health diagnoses or distress -help clients improve functioning and well-being -talk therapy -provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, counselors, and PMHNPs -may include individual, couple, family, or group sessions -Goals: symptom reduction, improvement in functioning, relapse prevention, empowerment, achievement of collaborative goals set by the client & therapist. M...

purpose of the immune system - ANSWER *first line barrier* -prevent proliferation of cancer cells -helps in the healing process classification of decreased immunity - ANSWER -8 or more new infections in one year -2 or more sinus infections in one year -antibiotic therapy for 2 or more months

A 40-year old patient is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. What is the nurse's best response? a. "It is odd because it is usually a disease of childhood." b. "It means that something has destroyed your pancreas." c. "Type 1 diabetes mellitus can occur at any stage of life." d. "It usually means that another disease process is present." - ANSWER c; "Type 1 diabetes mellitus can occur at any stage of life."

Med Surg Coordinating Care for Patients with Intestinal Disorders

Where is the liver located - ANSWER RLQ what does IBD stand for - ANSWER inflammatory bowel disease what are the two sections that fall under IBD - ANSWER Crohn's disease Ulcerative Colitis most common age diagnosis for IBD - ANSWER 13- 35 what are some triggers of IBD - ANSWER infections medications smoking

davis combined exam Coordinating Care for Patients With Spinal Cord Disorders .|all answered Chapter 37: Coordinating Care for Patients With Spinal Cord Disorders Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. A patient asks what smoking cigarettes has to do with low back pain. How should the nurse respond to this patient? 1) “Smoking is a sedentary activ- ity.” 2) “Smoking is linked to nutritional disorders.” 3) ...