Ancc stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The posterior fontanel should be completely closed by: - ANSWER3 months On auscultation of the chest, a split s2 is best heard at: A: 2 ICS, right sternal border B: 2 ICS, Left sternal border C: 5th ICS, midclavicular line D: 4 ICS, left sternal border - ANSWER2nd ICS left sternal border The most common type of skin malignancy in the united states is: A: squamous cell skin cancer B: Basal cell carcinoma C: Melanoma D: dysplastic nevi - ANSWERBasal Cell Carcinoma All of the f...

The Lachman Maneuver is used to detect which of the following? A: Instability of the knee B: Nerve Damage of the knee due to past knee injuries C: Integrity of the patellar tendon D: Tears of the meniscus -ANSWER instability of the knee A 28-year old multipara who is at 32 weeks gestation presents to your office complaining of a sudden onset of small amounts of bright-red vaginal bleeding. She has had several episodes and appears anxious. On exam, her uterus is soft to palpation. W...

A patient with borderline personality disorder experiences intense anxiety when an adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner goes on vacation. The best explanation for this reaction is that the patient: A. has failed to develop clear ego boundaries. B. has failed to master object constancy. C. is employing primitive idealization. D. is employing projective identification. - ANSWER B. has failed to master object constancy 2. A patient has been taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 10 ...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) - ANSWERA) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidy...

What kind of medications should you avoid in HF - ANSWER Pseudoephrine (sudafed) because its a decongestant; NSAIDS becasue it promotes reabsorption of sodium; any OTC medication with high sodium contents What kind of medications to avoid in hypertension? - ANSWER Decongestants; Where would you refer a patient with a peritonsillar abscess? - ANSWER Referred to ED Definition of proptosis - ANSWER Bulging of the eyeball Definition of otorrhea - ANSWER Ear discharge What is an avulse...

The Lachman Maneuver is used to detect which of the following? A: Instability of the knee B: Nerve Damage of the knee due to past knee injuries C: Integrity of the patellar tendon D: Tears of the meniscus -ANSWER instability of the knee A 28-year old multipara who is at 32 weeks gestation presents to your office complaining of a sudden onset of small amounts of bright-red vaginal bleeding. She has had several episodes and appears anxious. On exam, her uterus is soft to palpation. W...

What kind of medications should you avoid in HF - ANSWERSPseudoephrine (sudafed) because its a decongestant; NSAIDS becasue it promotes reabsorption of sodium; any OTC medication with high sodium contents What kind of medications to avoid in hypertension? - ANSWERSDecongestants; Where would you refer a patient with a peritonsillar abscess? - ANSWERSReferred to ED Definition of proptosis - ANSWERSBulging of the eyeball Definition of otorrhea - ANSWERSEar discharge What is an avulse...

Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale - ANSWERevaluates for the presence and degree of subjective anxiety HEEADASS Assessment Scale - ANSWERAssesses adolescent issues HOME and environment, Education and employment, Eating, Activities, Drugs, Suicide, and Sexuality Johari Window - ANSWERAssessment tool that helps a person become more self-aware, by considering perceptions of others Global Assessment Functioning Scale - ANSWERmeasures from 100 (highest functioning) to 1 (lowest functioning) when ...

In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show: (a) macrocytic normochromic (b) microcytic hypochromic (c) normochromic normocytic (d) pancytopenic hypocytic - ANSWERS(a) normochromic normocytic A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors that put the patient at risk for eczema are a fami...

when do cognitive disorders occur - ANSWERany age. the very young and very old often have multiple health needs older adults usually have more than one chronic illness and psy. disorders can be co-morbid Answeretiology of cognitive disorders - ANSWERa condition resulting in changes in multiple domains including memory, interpersonal relationships, and behavior. Answercauses of cognitive disorders - ANSWERinjury, medical condition, substance abuse, reaction to a medication, other injected...