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VASCULAR ARDMS BOARDS DAVIES TERMS AND EXAM QUESTIONS VASCULAR ARDMS BOARDS DAVIES TERMS AND EXAM QUESTIONS What's the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the? Innominate artery or brachiocephalic artery The vertebral artery usually arises from the: Subclavian Artery The incidence of new strokes per year is: from 500,000 to 700,000 The abbreviation TIA stands for: Transient Ischemic Attack A TIA of the right anterior hemisphere of the brain will likely affect: The left si...

Describe the hierarchy of the immune system in terms of white blood cells Immune System-> White Blood Cells-> Agranulocytes-> Lymphocytes-> B & T Lymphocytes Lymphocytes -Type of white blood cell in the immune system, made by bone marrow -Includes: T-Cells, B Cells, and Natural Killer (NK) cells (Cytotoxic T Cells) --All of these help to fight cancer, Viruses, and Bacteria B Cell Lymphocytes -Have receptors where antigens attach -They learn to recognize different antigens -...

The nurse reviews staff documentation for a client diagnosed with a left pleural effusion. The nurse expects to find which notation in the clients record? a. "decreased breath sounds noted in lower lobe" b. "lungs clear with breath sounds heard in all areas" c. "crackles heard in left thoracic area" d. "rhonchi heard on expiration" - answer-a. "decreased breath sounds noted in lower lobe" Explanation: there would be absent or decreased breath sounds and a dull, flat sound when...

NPTE study guide 2023 Most common thumb deformity in patients with RA - ANS-Boutonniere deformity - metacarpophalangeal joint flexion with interphalangeal hyperextension. Chronic synovitis associated with RA eventually forces MCP into forced flexion, placing tension on the IP extensor mechanism, resulting in hyperextension. Maximum amt of knee flexion required to for gait - ANS-0-60 degrees, the greated amount being from initial to midswing. Transtibial amputation changes in stance and ...

-HESI MID-CURRICULAR -QUESTIONS & ANSWERS The nurse in the prenatal clinic assesses a client at 31 weeks gestation. The client's blood pressure is 150/96, edema of the face and hands is noted, 3+ protein in the urine, and serum albumin level is 3 gm/dL. Which of the following instructions by the nurse is MOST important? 1. The client should decrease caloric intake. 2. The client should eliminate all salt from her diet. 3. The client should ensure adequate protein. 4. The client sho...

NPTE Exam Questions Hypothyroidism: o Gland: o Pathology/cause: o How screened: o Sx: o Trick: - Gland: Thyroid oPathology/cause: dec TH causing generalized depression of metabolism oHow screened: If TSH elevated, then + oSx: cold intolerance, excessive fatigue/lethargy, HA's, Weight Gain, reduced integrity of skin/nails, peripheral edema, peripheral neuropathy, PROXIMALweakness, prolonged deep tendon reflexes oTrick: Causes things to slow down 3 things that lead to clubbed n...

Exit HESI Version 2 Study guide. Grave's disease signs and symptoms -Enlarged thyroid -Acceleration of body process: weight loss, increased appetite, diarrhea, heat intolerance, tachycardia, palpitations, increased BP, diaphoresis, nervousness, insomnia -Exopthalamos -Increased T3 and T4 levels -Low TSH levels Grave's disease test -Radioactive Iodine Uptake to detect how the thyroid is working -Ultrasound -Bloodwork -Imaging tests Grave's disease treatment -Goal: inhibit produc...

Primary Care PNP Exam Review Questions and Answers The PNP knows that assessing weight, length, and head circumference are part of which domain of growth and development? a) Physical domain b) Cognitive domain c) Psychosocial domain - Correct answer a pg. 5" "The PNP is assessing a 6 month old patient. He knows that Tiffany will grow in an orderly manner. How will Tiffany grow? a) Proximal to Distal b) Cephalo to Caudal c) Both A & B - Correct answer c pg. 5" "Jackie is i...

ACHPN Exam 135 Questions with Verified Answers Class I HF - CORRECT ANSWER asymptomatic during normal activities, no pulmonary congestion or hypotension, no activity restriction-good prognosis Class II HF - CORRECT ANSWER Some symptoms on physical exertion, absent at rest, some limited ADLS. Slight pulmonary edema, may have basilar rales. Good prognosis Class III HF - CORRECT ANSWER Obvious ADL limited, discomfort on any exertion, fair prognosis. Class IV HF - CORRECT ANSWER Sympto...

Step 2CK NBME Review questions and answers Latest 2022 with complete solution NBME 4 2mo infant is exclusively breastfed. What nutritional supplement? Oral VitD to prevent rickets What HTN drug causes peripheral edema, flushing, dizziness? CCB eg nifedipine 15yo girl with recurrent candida infections of skin and mucous membranes since childhood. Dx? Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (T cell dysfunction) 57yoM with impotence for 1 year rand bronze colored skin. Ferritin concentration is...