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Weight changes in 1st year of life Correct Answer: Weight increases 6-8lbs, up to 20lbs in the 1st year of life When does the posterior fontanelle close? Anterior? Correct Answer: posterior- 2 months, anterior- 9-18 mo when do the abdominal muscles close? Correct Answer: 3 years When are the testicles descended? Correct Answer: usually descended at birth, but spontaneous descent may occur in the first year after birth. (usually 6 months) what do you assess for with infants musc...

What are the 5 vital signs? Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Temperature, Oxygen Saturation The HPI and ROS are what type of information? subjective The Physical Exam is what type of information? objective What is the difference between the HPI and ROS? HPI focuses on details related to the pt's chief complaint. ROS is a head-to-toe checklist of symptoms, including the chief complaint, associated sx, and all other complaints from the pt What does di...

NURS 5315 – Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 1. Atrophy - E. Cells decrease in size P. Still functional; imbalance between protein synthesis and degradation. Essentially there is an increase in the catabolism of intracellular organelles, reducing structural components of cell Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood Pathological: disuse (muscle atrophy d/ decrease workload, pressure, use, blood supply, nutrition, hormonal stimulation, or nervous stimulation) Hyperplasia - E: cells inc...

NUR 2392 / NUR2392 Exam 2: Multidimensional Care II Rated A| Latest 2022 / 2023 | Rasmussen 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a long history of osteoarthritis. Which risk factors will the nurse teach the patient that may contribute to development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? A. Weight of 130 lbs B. Walks 20 minutes once daily C. Frequently takes NSAIDs for pain D. Consumes foods with calcium supplementation ~ Answer: C. Frequently takes NSAIDs for pain ...

NURS 5334 Study Questions and Answers Exam 2 2022/2023.  What are the basic mechanisms by which neuropharmocologic agents act? o Can modify the disease process o Act at the sites of actions which is the axons versus synapses and steps in synaptic transmission and effects of drugs on the steps of synaptic transmission  Transmittter synthesis is the first step in transmission. What are the other 4 steps? o Transmitter storage, transmitter release, receptor binding, and termination of t...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers 5th Edition Woo & Robinson Test Bank UNIT I. THE FOUNDATION Chapter 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Chapter 2. Review of the Basic Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 3. Rational Drug Selection Chapter 4. Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing Chapter 5. Adverse Drug Reactions Chapter 6. An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics Chapter 7. Nutrition and Neutraceuticals Chapter 8. Herbal Therapies and Can...

NUR2474 Exam 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024  EXAM 3 PHARMACOLOGY SPRING 2023  Question 1 1 out of 1 points The nurse would recognize the need for further education in a pregnant woman taking Zofran (ondansetron), who makes which of these statements? Generic Zofran is freely available, and cheaper, via the internet.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A client has come to the clinic seeking a prescription for Sildenafil (Viagra). What is a priority assessment question for the n...

Gastritis (Ans - an inflammation of the stomachs mucosal lining. It can involve the entire stomach or a region. Manifestations: Include indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, and malaise. Hematemesis and dark, tarry stools can indicate ulceration and bleeding. Causes: excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or certain medications such as aspirin or anti- inflammatory drugs. Can also be caused by H. pylori- bacteri...

MED/SURG Final NCLEX questions A student nurse is preparing blood for an A Positive patient who needs to receive a blood transfusion. The nurse intervenes after which statement? A. " Since you are A positive, you are considered a "universal recipient", therefore you can receive any type of blood. B. "A positive blood types can receive A+, A-, O+ and O-" C. "Testing your blood type helps us determine what type of blood you need. Not all blood types are the same and can cause a re...

Week 16: Pathophysiology Final Exam (Proctored) Due Aug 20 at 5pm Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 89 minutes 43 out of 50 Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 43 out of 50 Submitted Aug 19 at 11:06pm This attempt took 89 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency....