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1. A parent tells the nurse that their 6 year-old child who normally enjoys school, has not been doing well since the grandmother died 2 months ago. Which statement most accurately describes thoughts ondeath and dying at this age? A) Death is personified as the bogeyman or devil B) Death is perceived as being irreversible C) The child feels guilty for the grandmother's death D) The child is worried that he, too, might die: A 2. A 67 year-old client with non-insulin dependent diabetes sho...

ATI chapter 57 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers ◯ Fluid can move between compartments (through selectively permeable membranes) by a variety of methods - answer(diffusion, active transport, ltration, osmosis) in order to maintain homeostasis. ◯ Fluid imbalances that the nurse should be familiar with are: - answer■ Fluid volume deficits ■ Fluid volume excess electrolytes - answerElectrolytes are minerals (sometimes called salts) that are p...

CPR Test 4- Ch 15-20 Terms in this set (120) fainting temporary loss of consciousness; usually related to temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain; also known as syncope pale moist sweat a person who is about to faint often becomes ____ or will have ashen, cool skin, begins to and then loses consciousness and collapses lying down knees A person who feels lightheaded, weak or dizzy my prevent a fainting spell by or sitting with his or her head level with the _____ falling ...

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NURS 620 Adult 1 Exam 2 MaryvilleQuestions and Answers 2022/2023 Claudication is the classic presenting symptom associated with which of the following? - ANSWER arterial insufficiency Risk factors for chronic arterial insufficiency?- - ANSWER tobacco use You are using the CURB 65 clinical tool, for determining which patient dx with CAP should be hospitalized or treated at home. Mabel's score is 2- what should we do? - ANSWER Short inpatient stay; if she is relatively healthy, she could ...

NURS 6301 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE  Question 1 A 52-year-old male presents with pooling of blood in the veins of the lower extremities and edema. The diagnosis is chronic venous insufficiency, and an expected assessment finding of this disorder is: Correct Answer: b. Skin hyperpigmentation  Question 2 A nurse monitors the patient for _____ when rapid onset of malignant hypertension results. Selected Answer: b. Encephalopathy Correct Answer: b. Encephalopathy  Question 3 A 6...

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1. Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure? A) Bradycardia B) Hypertension C) Dyspnea on exertion D) Increased appetite Answer: C) Dyspnea on exertion Rationale: Dyspnea on exertion is a classic symptom of heart failure due to fluid overload and decreased cardiac output. ________________________________________ 2. A patient with aortic stenosis is likely to exhibit which of the following symptoms? A) Hypertension B) Syncope C) Hyperactivity D) Weight loss Answer:...

EXAM 5 - Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia| 2023/24 low aldosterone low cortisol high testosterone - What hormones are increased/decreased in congenital adrenal hyperplasia? adrenal insufficiency and virilization of females or Increase in size, pigmentation of penis - precocious puberty in males - What does low aldosterone, low cortisol and high testosterone cause? external genitalia look more male - What occurs with female virilizution? There is a lack of cortisol so there is no neg...

Graham v Connor 1989 - correct answer Deals with excessive force. Diabetic man detained and sustained minor injuries. Force was applied in good faith. Tennessee v Garner 1985 - correct answer Use of deadly force to prevent escape of a fleeing suspect if it is belived that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others. Illinois v Lafayette 1983 - correct an...