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What are the 3 types of dispositions? - Correct answer-Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? - Correct answer-history of present illness What does ROS stand for? - Correct answer-review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? - Correct answer-subjective The physical exam is what type of information? - Correct answer-objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? - Correct answer-PE What sectio...

Exam 4: NUR230 / NUR 230 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Concepts of Nursing: The Childbearing/Child Caring Family Review| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Galen QUESTION blood transfusion reminders Answer: 1. verify both blood types 2. monitor VS 3. use appropriate filter (2yr+ with bag of blood) 4. use within 30 mins of arrival 5. infuse over 4h maximum (expires after) QUESTION dec of RBC to carry oxygen through body, RBC or Hgb lower than normal ...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

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Abrasion - ANSWERSScrape of the skin due to something abrasive Acute - ANSWERSNew, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic Ambulate - ANSWERSTo walk from place to place Anterior - ANSWERSLocated towards the front of the body Artery - ANSWERSBlood vessel carrying blood away from the heart Benign - ANSWERSNormal, of no danger to health Bradycardia - ANSWERSSlow heart-rate (HR less than 60bpm) Cardiomegaly - ANSWERSEnlarged heart Cholecystitis - ANSWERSInf...

Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology 10th Edition Test Bank by Tommie L. Norris Complete Guide A+ 2023/2024. At an international nursing conference, many discussions and breakout sessions focused on the World Health Organization (WHO) views on health. Of the following comments made by nurses during a discussion session, which statements would be considered a good representation of the WHO definition? Select all that apply. A) Interests in keeping the elderly population engaged in such acti...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - Correct answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts ...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias....

Five Main Warning Signs - Answer-1. Vision Problems 2. Weakness 3. Trouble Speaking 4. Headaches 5. Dizziness FAST acronym - Answer-Face - Looks uneven Arm - one arm hanging down Speech - Slurred speech? Time - Call 911 now! Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) - Answer-Depends on the side of lesion or hemmorhage - - Right CVA = left hemiplegia - Left CVA = right hemiplegia Ischemic stroke - Answer-~80% of strokes - ischemic necrosis - infarction - hypo-perfusion Infarcts may occur as ...

Impairment - answer-Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physical or anatomical structure or function. Dysarthia - answer-Motor speech disorder. Difficult in pronouncing words. mouth muscles are weak or do not move. may also have respiratory problems. found in stroke and cancer patients. APRAXIA - answer-Oral motor muscles lose function, unable to speak with meaningful utterances DISORDER OF MOTOR PLANNING LOSS OF LEARNED PURPOSEFUL MOVEMENTS APHASIA - ans...