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A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? Correct Ans - Assist with deep breathing and coughing A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism? Correct Ans - "I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other women who are si...

ATI RN CAPSTONE PROCTORED COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? {{ANS}}Assist with deep breathing and coughing A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism? {{ANS}}"I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other...

Test Bank - Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1ST Edition Lucie By Dlugasch, Lachel Story | Complete 2023/2024. A 50-year-old man is having an acute myocardial infarction and will be administered recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). The medication activates plasminogen in order to: A) decrease platelet adhesion. B) increase clotting time. C) promote fibrinolysis. D) promote coronary vasodilation. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Hematopoietic System Subj...

LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyes and respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely responds to painful stimuli *example* rubbing sternum abnormal posturing may be prese...

CHAPTER 24 TEST TRAUMA JB LEARNING EMT-B EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ A 12 year old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? A. Secondary fall after the initial impact B. Direct trauma to the spinal column C. Lateral impact to the spine D. Energy transmission to the spine Correct Answer: D. Energy Transmissio...

BDLS Final Exam With complete Answers Latest Graded A+ 2023-2024. Day to day activities - Answer- Greatest good for each individual patient Large scale disasters - Answer- greatest good for greatest number of potential survivors Treat first - Answer- most seriously injured who have reasonable chance of survival Treat last - Answer- least severe illnesses or injuries that are very unlikely to survive Seperate - Answer- Those who require minimal or no treatment to get safety Mass casualty tr...

Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version. The best definition of the term prognosis is the a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. ANS: C 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. What is the purpose of mucus? a. To warm the air entering the lungs. b. To trap particles and bacteria. c. To protect the cilia. d. To clean the sinus cavity. ANS: B Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 252 OBJ:1 (theory) TOP: Mucus KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2. A patient with emphysema presents to the emer...

ATI RN CAPSTONE COMP FORM B COMPREHENSIVE TEST B 2024 FINAL EXAM A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hours ago. Which of the following actions is the priority? A. Assess fluid intake every 24 hours B. Ambulate three times a day C. Assist with deep breathing and coughing D. Monitor the incision site forfindings of infection C The priority action the nurse should take when using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care is to assist the client wi...

TABLE OF CONTENTS The Human Body: An Orientation Exercise 1. The Language of Anatomy Exercise 2. Organ Systems Overview The Microscope and Its Uses Exercise 3. The Microscope The Cell Exercise 4. The Cell: Anatomy and Division Exercise 5. The Cell: Transport Mechanisms and Cell Permeability Histology: Basic Tissues of the Body Exercise 6. Classification of Tissues The Integumentary System Exercise 7. The Integumentary System The Skeletal System Exercise 8. Overview of the Skeleton:...