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Exam 1: NUR155/ NUR 155 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade - Galen QUESTION Define portal of entry any opening in the body; non-intact skin QUESTION define susceptible host Answer: person who is at risk for infection QUESTION What are the first lines of defense against infection? Answer: intact skin/mucosa membranes, mouth, cilia of nasal passages, tears, GI, va...

Exam 1: NUR155/ NUR 155 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A- Galen Q: define disease a systematic problem and usually shows evidence Q: define illness Answer: a personal state or feeling Q: define acute illness Answer: comes and goes quickly Q: define chronic illness Answer: lasts greater than 6 months. includes remission and exacerbation Q: What are the 5 ...

TEST BANK FOR NURSING RESEARCH METHODS AND CRITICAL APPRAISAL FOR EVIDENCE- BASED PRACTICE 9TH EDITION BY GERI LOBIONDO-WOOD, AND JUDITH HABER   Chapter 01: Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes LoBiondo-Wood & Haber: Nursing Research: Methods and Critical Appraisal for Evidence-Based Practice, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Nursing research is significant to the profession of nursing because it promotes: a. more specifically defined nu...

Chapter 1.Core Concepts of Maternal and Pediatric Healthcare Across the Continuum MULTIPLE CHOICE • A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNMs scope of practice include? • Practice independent from medical supervision • Comprehensive prenatal care • Attendance at all deliveries • Cesar ean sectio ns ANS: B The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated deliveries, a...

Final Exam: NUR 2063 / NUR2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Essentials of Pathophysiology Review-Questions and Verified Answers - Rasmussen Q: Clinical manifestations of fluid volume overload Answer: Weight gain, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, cramping, headache, stomach bloating Q: Physiologic cause of Edema Answer: N/A Q: Components of insensible water loss Answer: Respiration, perspiration, and evaporation Q: Define hypotonic solution Answer: So...

Chapter 03 - Tools of the Laboratory: Methods of Studying Microorganisms Chapter 03 Tools of the Laboratory: Methods of Studying Microorganisms Multiple Choice Questions 1. The Six I's of studying microorganisms include all of the following except A. inoculation. B. incubation. C. infection. D. isolation. E. identification. ASM Objective: 07.01b Ability to apply the process of science: Analyze and interpret results from a variety of microbiological methods and apply these methods to ...

Define Infection correct answers The invasion of a susceptible host by potentially harmful microorganisms (Pathogens), resulting in disease. Define Colonization correct answers This occurs when microorganisms invade the host but they do not cause infection. Define Contagious (Communicable) Disease. correct answers An infectious disease that is transmitted directly from one person to another. Define a Symptomatic Pathogen correct answers A pathogen that causes clinical signs and symptoms...

TEST BANK: Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th edition Objective: CH 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing 1. Question Name: 0001 Type: MC Objective: CH 01: 21st Century Maternity Nursing Item Bank: Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 5th edition When providing care for a pregnant woman, the nurse should be aware that one of the most frequently reported maternal medical risk factors is: * A. Diabetes mellitus. B. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP). C. Chronic hypertension. D. Anemia. Correct Answer: A Exp...

TEST BANK FOR DEWIT'S FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND SKILLS FOR NURSING, 5TH EDITION BY PATRICIA A. WILLIAMS: ISBN-10; 9780323396219 / ISBN-13; 9780323396219 GRADED A+ 5th Edition Table of Contents Chapter 01 Nursing and the Health Care System 2 Chapter 02 Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion 13 Chapter 03 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing 24 Chapter 04 The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking 38 Chapter 05 Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning 46 Chapter 06...

Exam 1: NUR2392/ NUR 2392 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care II Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: Most concerning s/s of SVC syndrome? Answer: Facial edema - which can cause an airway obstruction. Q: Hypernatremia (sodium levels above?) Answer: 146 mg/dL and above Q: What does the term "Profuse Diaphoresis" mean? Answer: excessive sweating Q: S/S of neutropenia Answer: Fever, Fatigue, Sore t...