Biochemical tests - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Biochemical Assessment - -lab tests on BLOOD and URINE to assess nutritional or physiological status -most objective and quantitative data on nutritional status -standardized assays and comparison to accepted "normal" ranges Biochemical Assessment detect issues before... - -anthropometric -clinical methods Depletion stage when biochemical is used - -decreased levels/stores in tissues or body fluid -tissue growth/function

A nurse is caring for a client who has a lacerated spleen and has been on strict be rest for several days. the nurse notes decreased breath sound in lower lobes of both lungs. What should the nurse recognize this finding is most likely due to? - atelectasis- collapse or part of or all of a lung aby blockage of air passages, or very shallow breathing. a nurse is performing tracheostomy care and suctioning a client who has copious secretions. Which method should the nurse use to remove secret...

The health care provider prescribes carbamazepine for a child whose tonic-clonic seizures have been poorly controlled. The nurse informs the mother that the child must have blood tests every week. The mother asks why so many blood tests are necessary. Which complication is assessed through frequent laboratory testing that the nurse should explain to this mother? Myelosuppression Rationale: Myelosuppression is the highest priority complication that can potentially affect clients managed wit...

Prescott's Microbiology, 11e (Willey) Chapter 1 The Evolution of Microorganisms and Microbiology 1) Extant microorganisms are organisms from the fossil record that are no longer present on Earth today. Answer: FALSE Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms Bloom's/Accessibility: 2. Understand / Keyboard Navigation ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution ASM Objective: 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic trees. Learning Outcome: 01.02a Propose a timeline of the ori...

WCJC MICRO Lab 2 Question and answers already passed 2024/2025 WCJC MICRO Lab 2 (BIOCHEMICAL TESTS, PROTOZOA, & HELMINTHS) Catalase Test - correct answer What tests for the breakdown of H2O2 breakdown of H2O2 - correct answer What does the Catalase Test test for? H2O2 - correct answer What is the reactant in the Catalase Test H20 + O2(bubbles) - correct answer What is the product for the Catalase Test Catalase - correct answer What is the enzyme in the Catalase Test ...

Exam 4: NURS 623/ NURS623 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult/ Gerontology Health Care II Review | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: John is a 16-year-old boy who presents to the emergency room after hurting his knee in a football game. He described twisting his knee and then being unable to extend it completely. John tells the clinician that he heard a pop when the injury occurred and has been experiencing localized pain. The clinician suspects a meniscal tear. W...

Which part of the nutrition intervention phase involves personalizing and modifying the patient's diet? Food and/or nutrient delivery Which category in the nutrition intervention phase addresses the patient's personal needs and diagnosis, nutrition therapy, and food plan? Food and nutrient delivery Data gathered during the nutrition assessment are organized into which category? Food/nutrition-related history Nutrition-focused physical findings Anthropometric measurements Medi...

Phenylalanine Deaminase Test correct answer: Input(s) = amine group Output(s) = pyruvic acid, NH2 Enzyme(s) = phenylalanine deaminase Reagent(s) = 10% FeCl3 pH Indicator = (+) avocado green, (-) clear Principle of Test: - Identifies organisms that can synthesis the enzyme Phenylalanine Deaminase - Deamination reactions remove the amine (N) groups, producing compounds that are acidic. Starch Hydrolysis Test correct answer: Input(s) = starch Output(s) = glucose Enzyme(s) = amyl...

WGU D441 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical Dosage Calculations and Pharmacology |Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: Which anxiolytic drug promotes antagonistic activity at both the serotonin and dopamine receptors? 1. Buspirone 2. Alprazolam 3. Lorazepam 4. Amitriptyline Answer: 1. Buspirone is an anxiolytic drug, which has agonist activity at both the serotonin and dopamine receptors to exert its antianxiety effect. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that is comm...

MICROM 443 FINAL Question and answers already passed 2024/2025Staphylococcus - correct answer - gram + - typically can isolate from skin - cocci in irregular clusters - catalase postive - non fastidious - facultative anaerobes - Can differentiate species by: coagulase test, novobiocin susceptibility, biochemical tests Staphylococcus aureus - correct answer - pathogen/opportunistic - some carry as Normal Microbiota of the nose - infections include: furuncles (boils), carb...