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Delirium - Reversible state of confusion-usually caused by a medical condition Depression - Mood disorder; sense of hopelessness and persistent unhappiness dementia - a gradual and irreversible loss of intellectual function Hemiparesis - weakness on one side of the body *damage from right side of the brain affects the left side of the body and vis versa Types of sensory deficits and examples - Tactile: touch; peripheral neuropathy Smell: Olfactory; anosmia Taste: Gustatory; decreased gust...

red wound correct answers -healthy wound -needs moisture and protection to heal yellow wound correct answers -has slough and necrotic tissue, creamy or yellow green exudite -INFECTION -needs cleaning to remove pus black wound correct answers -necrotic tissue, possible presence of pus -means DEAD tissue -needs debridement to remove necrotic tissue alginate correct answers -ABSORBANT -good for wounds with heavy exudate -doesn't need to be changed as often, doesn't infect -autoly...

Ibclc prep (pharmacology and toxicology) Discuss medications and lactation - correct answer Most medications pass into breast milk in small amounts and do not cause harm to newborns. Each medication and it's effect on the newborn have to be considered independently. The age and health of the breastfed infant are also factors. Medication review using a reputable reference can simplify medication choices. It may be recommended that a lactating woman interrupt (pump & dump) or permanently discont...

NCLE Contact Lens Exam 2 Questions and answers, rated A+ Selection of Toric lens depends on: - 1) ocular health and exam findings 2) agreement with patient on which best fits their needs frequency of replacement depends on tendency for coatings, wearing schedule, etc Other things to keep in mind for toric follow ups and ordering - Order trial lens and perform f/u before ordering multipacks -Power should be close enough to be functional and allow adaption -VAs with trials can be 20/15 t...

ATI Posttest Wound Care Questions and Answers Graded A+ A nurse is caring for a patient who has multiple sclerosis and has a chronic nonhealing wound. The nurse should recognize that which of the following types of medications is known to delay wound healing? Corticosteroids -Corticosteroids suppress the immune system and therefore can delay wound healing A nurse assessing a pressure ulcer over a patient's right heel area observes a deep crater with no eschar or slough and no expos...

ATI Wound Care Questions and Answers Already Passed A nurse is caring for patient who has developed a stage I pressure ulcer in the area of the right ischial tuberosity. Which of the following should the nurse plan to apply to the ulcer zinc oxide It is a barrier cream A nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted with multiple wounds sustained in a motor vehicle crash. Understanding the patient's specific needs during this initial stage of healing, the nurse should incorporat...

Final Exam: NR224/ NR 224 Fundamentals – Skills Final Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answer| 100% Correct |2023/2024 Latest Update |Chamberlain QUESTION what are the normal ranges of albumin and prealbumin? Which value indicates malnutrition? Answer: Albumin: 3.4-5.4 Prealbumin: 16-40 Anything <16 = malnutrition QUESTION will you irrigate before or after collecting a culture? Answer: Before QUESTION what are the 4 different types of wo...

The nurse is preparing a male client who has an indwelling catheter and an IV infusion to ambulate from the bed to a chair for the first time following abdominal surgery. What action(s) should the nurse implement prior to assisting the client to the chair? (Select all that apply.) A) Pre-medicate the client with an analgesic B) Inform the client of the plan for moving to the chair C) Obtain and place a portable commode by the bed. D) Ask the client to push the IV pole to the chair. E) Cl...

RCIS (2022/2023) Study Guide (Complete and Accurate) Kilovoltage What determines the number of electrons generated by an x-ray tube? -Frame rate -Kilovoltage -Pulse width -Milliamperage Digoxin What medication is cardiac glycoside? -Lasix -Digoxin -Hyperstat -Hydralazine High common femoral What type of arterial puncture is associated with an increased risk of retroperitoneal bleeding? -Internal Femoral -External Femoral -Low common femoral -High common femoral 2,4,5 What are the contra...

SNHD EMT Protocols Exam Questions And Answers which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - ANS elevated body temp cool, moist skin weakness anxious tachypnea When is cervical stabilization not preformed? - ANS penetrating trauma to the head and or neck with no evidence of spinal injury, injuries where placement of the collar might compromise patient assessment, airway management, ventilation and/ or hemorrhage control, patient in cardiac arrest which of the following are ...