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Midterm Exam: NR570/ NR 570 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Common Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain QUESTION What wounds should NEVER be closed? Answer: - Bite wounds of the hands or feet should NEVER she sutured because these bites carry a high risk of infection; suturing the wound increases the chance of infection. QUESTION After how many hours should a wound be left to heal by secondary inten- tion?...

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (NEW Update 2024/2025) Pharmacology | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain QUESTION Acetaminophen (tylenol) Answer: non-opioid analgesic; can alter liver function, antipyretic and analgesic effects QUESTION Acetaminophen MOA Answer: blocks pain impulses peripherally by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis QUESTION Acetaminophen indications Answer: mild to moderate pain (3-5), fever, ...

NUR 215 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed A client is giving a presentation at a senior community center about factors that affect the ability to engage in physical activity. The nurse should explain that which of the following affect exercises endurance? A. osteoporosis B. diabetes mellitus C. anemia D arthritis E. heart failure B. diabetes mellitus C. anemia E. heart failure A nurse is consulting a client who has multiple risk factors for osteoporosis. Which of ...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros Q: Does sleep efficiency increase with age? Answer: No, sleep efficiency decreases, older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep. Q: Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? Answer: Yes Q: Nocturnal Movement Disorders Answer: Restless leg syn...

Final Exam: NR546/ NR 546 Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Final Exam Review | Complete Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024!! |Chamberlain QUESTION Paroxetine warning Answer: this antidepressant has the highest risk of discontinuation syndrome d/t serotonin transporter inhibition and anticholinergic rebound. If treatment course has lasted 8 weeks, discontinue over 1-2 weeks. QUESTION serotonin syndrome Ans...

Exam 3: PNR 108/ PNR108 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Gerontological Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: Which of these household products can be used to extinguish stovetop fires? Answer: baking soda Q: Mrs. Jones has asked her landlord to clear clutter away from a fire exit, but it hasn't been done. What should she do? Answer: call the fire department and have them enforce regulations Q: Adults with receptive aphasia spe...

CNUR 202 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers All Correct What are older adults considered a special pop? - Answer- polypharamcy - often on multiple meds BEERS - increased side effects What is the term for the drug concentration that is safe and effective - Answer- therapeutic index What are common causes of med errors? - Answer- failed communication poor drug distribution dose miscalculations med packaging, labelling incorrect admin lack of education goal of med reconciliatio...

Final Exam: NR547/ NR 547 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review| Weeks 5-8 Covered| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers- Chamberlain Q: Suicide in the U.S. Answer: -Approximately 2/3 of clients with depression contemplate suicide • 10-15% die by suicide -Suicide is the second leading cause of death between the ages of 10-24 years -Almost 2 million adolescents attempt suicide each year -One i...

ATLS EXAM Questions 2024 with All Correct Answers 100% SOLVED …Grade A+ True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. {{Correct Ans- True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? {{Correct Ans- aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of inj...