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NURS 247 - CH 22 - Nursing Management of the Postpartum Woman at Risk Questions and Answers
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What is the leading cause of maternal death in both developed and developing countries., accounting for about 25% of all maternal deaths worldwide? Postpartum Hemorrhage 
PPH is defined as: Cumulative blood loss greater than 1,000 mL with signs and symptoms of hypovolemia within 24 hours of the birth process. 
Morbidity from PPH can be severe when paired with: -Organ Failure -Shock -Edema -Thrombosis -Acute respiratory distress -Sepsis -Anemia -Intensive care admissions -Prolonged Hospitalizatio...
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CMN 568 exam 2023 with 100% correct answers
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Fever causes by age in infants? (MODULE 1) - correct answer Causes: 
Less than 1month: Group B Strep, E. Coli 
1 mo-3 mo: strep pneumoniae, H. Influenzae, N. Meningitidis 
Fever without source of infection: most common cause - H.Influenza Type B & Strep Pneumoniae 
 
Fever appearance in infants for non toxic vs toxic? (MODULE 1) - correct answer Non-toxic appearance: consolable 
 
Toxic appearance: weak, high pitched cry, inconsolable 
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FCCS 2023/2024 Practice Test Questions and Answers All Correct
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FCCS 2023/2024 Practice Test Questions and Answers All Correct 
FCCS 2023/2024 Practice Test Questions and 
Answers All Correct 
What is the first indicator of critical illness 
Tachypnea 
Evidence of decreased perfusion include? 
AMS, Urine output, skin temperature 
DIRECT 
Detection, intervention, Reassessment, effective communication, teamwork 
Late sign of circulatory demise 
hypotension 
Important indicator of critical illness 
Metabolic acidosis -> lactacte measurement -> anaerobic ...
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ED SAEM test Exam Guide With Verified Answers.
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1. list ottawa ankle rules 
2. where should you also check on exam/be aware of? - correct answer 1. inability to walk 4 steps immediately & in ED + any of the following: 
- medial malleolus tenderness 
- lateral malleolus tenderness 
- navicular tenderensss 
- 5th metatarsal tendereness 
2. check fibular head tenderness- twisting injury ~ fibular fx 
 
name SIRS criteria (4) 
Describe CHEST study findings - correct answer 1. Temp < 36 or >38 ...
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Chapter 28 (ARDS) with complete solutions 2024
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Chapter 28 (ARDS)Approximately 200,000 Americans annually develop ARDS, what is the mortality rate? - correct answer Average around 50% 
 
What does the survivability depend on for ARDS patients? - correct answer -Severity of illness 
-Age 
-Comorbidities 
-Underlying pulmonary injury 
 
What is the diagnostic criteria for ARDS? - correct answer -Respiratory symptoms within 1 week of known clinical even or new or worsening symptoms over the past 7 days 
-Bilateral opacities on CXR or CT scan (c...
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QAS Clinical Guidelines & Practice Procedures
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QAS Clinical Guidelines & Practice Procedures 
 
Define Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD) - A patient that poses significant clinical risk 
to themselves and the health care professionals providing treatment or others. 
 
What are some causes of ABD? - 
* mental illness 
* intoxication with drugs and/or alcohol 
* organic illnesses (e.g. hypoglycaemia) 
NOTE: causes are usually multifactoral 
 
What are the 4 general categories of ABD? - 
1. psychiatric disorders 
2. Substance related 
3. Or...
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Sepsis Certification Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Define Sepsis AKA: blood poisoning 
The body's often deadly response to infection or injury. 
What bacteria is associated with sepsis today? usually caused by gram positive bacteria 
today 
Staph Aureus 
Strep pneumoniae 
Define SIRS. Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome 
Must have two or more of the following: 
Temperature >38 (100.4) or <36 (96.8) 
Heart Rate >90 BPM 
Respiratory Rate >20 or PCO2 <32mm Hg 
Abnormal WBC (>12K or <4K or >10% Bands)
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Unit 2 BIO 205 Test Questions and Correct Answers
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Define Sterilization process that destroys 100% of microbes on non-living surfaces (including endospores) 
Define disinfection process used to destroy most, but not all, microbes on non-living surfaces (does not kill bacterial endospores) 
Define disinfectant physical or chemical agent used to kill microbes on non-living surfaces 
Define antiseptic used on living tissue to reduce risk of infection or sepsis 
Define sanitation physical removal of microbes by cleaning (soaps & detergents) 
Define ...
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DAVITA DIALYSIS STUDY GUIDE
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Define the term AKI - Answer-Acute Kidney Injury 
 
Example of prerenal cause of AKI - Answer-hemorrhage, sepsis, renal artery thrombosis/stenosis 
 
Example of intrarenal cause of AKI - Answer-acute interstitial nephritis, acute tubular necrosis, acute glomerulus nephritis 
 
Example of postrenal cause of AKI - Answer-bladder or urethral malignancy, prostatic hyperplasia 
 
How do you help in restoring kidney function? - Answer-best to keep wet; eliminate the cause 
 
How do you protect kidneys...
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Aquifer Pediatrics question with 100% correct answers rated A+
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Aquifer Pediatrics 
Adverse effects associated with prenatal *alcohol* use - correct answer Facial abnormalities 
Growth deficiency 
Cognitive disability 
Learning problems 
Neurobehavioral deficits (poor motor skills, impaired hand-eye coordination) 
 
Adverse effects associated with prenatal *marijuana* use - correct answer Not yet identified 
 
Adverse effects associated with prenatal *tobacco* use - correct answer Low birth weight 
 
Adverse effects associated with prenatal *heroin* and o...
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