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HESI Pharmacology Exam Questions & Answers Version 1 2023 Update A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for the treatment of tetany, w...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

From the atmosphere, what structures does air pass through during ventilation? Correct Answer Starts in atmosphere, then nose, nasopharyngeal space/orophargyneal space (if mouth breather), then pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli What is the purpose of the nasal passages and nasopharynx? Correct Answer To warm/humidify air as it passes through What is the difference between respiration and ventilation? Correct Answer Respiration refers to the exchange of gases in the al...

plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus - Answer- what 3 parts does every cell in the human body have? metabolic life (cellular functions) - Answer- what functions do organelles carry out? processes that include growth, metabolism, replication, protein synthesis, & movement - Answer- what are the metabolic functions? plasma membrane - Answer- made of a phospholipid bilayer embedded w proteins cytoplasm - Answer- semi fluid substance inside the membrane that contains organelles nucleus...

hyperventilation, if someone is blowing off too much CO2 they become more CORRECT ANSWER Alkaline, respiratory alkalosis if a patient's lung are not functioning very well and they are unable to remove or blow off CO2 very well, the CO2 will build up in their system becoming CORRECT ANSWER acidic, respiratory acidosis Perfusion CORRECT ANSWER is adequate arterial blood flow through the peripheral tissues (peripheral perfusion) and blood that is pumped by the heart to oxygenate major body o...

What is the function of the urinary system? correct answer: To filter blood, remove waste in the form of urine What are the four organs involved in the urinary system? correct answer: Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra What is the function of the kidney? correct answer: To filter blood and create urea What are ureters? correct answer: Tubes that transfer the urea from the kidney to the bladder What is the bladder? correct answer: Holds the urine until it can be removed What i...

Serve as a passageway for food and fluids, as well as air, making it common to the digestive and respiratory systems. - correct answer Pharynx Rounded upper area of the level of a clavicle: - correct answer Apex of each lung Of the following positioning actions, which one will remove the majority of the scapulae from the lung fields? - correct answer Roll shoulders forward The lower concave area of the lung is...

k term 1 | exam with latest questions and solution objective signs for pain - moaning, grimacing, restlessness, agitation, increased pulse, increased respirations, increased blood pressure, sweat principle steps of wound irrigation - don appropriate PPE, clean from least contaminated, clean with swab, use catheter to irrigate Define what gate theory is - Back rub to relive pain closes the gate to prevent pain from traveling to the nervous system Advantages of proper pain management - F...

1. Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the brain and brain stem. a. Explain the function of the twelve cranial nerves I – Olfactory (Smell) Function: Sensory, carries impulses for sense and smell Sign of Dysfunction: Loss or disturbance in the sense of smell. II – Optic (Sight) Function: Sensory, carries impulses for vision Sign of Dysfunction: decreased visual acuity and contrast sensitivity, impaired color vision, and an afferent pupillary defect. (blindness) III – Oculom...

NR-509-Week 2 Quiz with Verified Answers 1) A mother brings her two month old daughter in for an examination says "my daughter rolled over against the wall and now I have noticed that she has the spot soft on the top of her head, is there something terribly wrong?" The FNP's best response would be: "That soft spot is normal and actually allows for growth of the brain during the first year of your baby's life" 2) During percussion the FNP knows that a dull percussion note elicited over a ...