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The coronary ostia are located where? - Aorta Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by children finally lodge? - Bronchus Which type of antibody is involved in type 1 hypersensitivty reaction? - IgE Hypersensitivity is best defined as..? - Altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease. What is the final stage of the infectious process? - Spread The function of the foramen ovale in a fetus allows what to occur? - right to l...

Acute renal failure - Reversible Determining prognosis- kidneys respond to diuretic with good output; this indicates that kidneys are functioning well Acute Pyelonephritis - Diagnosing by clinical symptoms alone can be difficult; can be similar to cystitis Diagnosis established by: -Urine culture -Urinalysis (WBC casts indicates pyelonephritis, but may not always be present) -Signs/Symptoms -Complicated pyelonephritis requires blood cultures and urinary tract imaging Renal Calculi ...

What is a symptom of a lower urinary tract infection? - Urgency What is true regarding complicated UTIs? - Can be caused by a structural urinary tract disorder What can help prevent a UTI? - Increased water consumption True/False: Women are at higher risk of developing UTI because they have a shorter urethra - True What is a risk factor for developing a UTI? - Pregnancy What is true regarding an uncomplicated UTI? - - Occurs in the normal urinary tract - Responds well to short-co...

A male inpatient client who is experiencing depression has no interest in eating. He skips meals frequently and has been losing weight. What is the best nursing action in this situation? a. Ask the client to "Please eat one meal for me." b. Leave food with him at mealtime and offer snacks frequently. c. Give the client information on the benefits of good nutrition. d. Remove client privileges every time he doesn't eat - Children are at greater risk for committing suicide if the...

At what stage of childhood, do imaginary playmates disappear? - Stage 4 5-12 years According to Erickson, if mothers establish a sense of trust and security, children will develop a sense of: - Autonomy In Stage 3 (preschoolers) begin to show what skills? - Language skills What is known as the reliancy on something for well being or perceived well being? - Dependency This cognitive disorder is defined as a progressive mental disorder that changes personality behavior and interferes w...

Malaria - parasitic infection aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - analgesics and antipyretics Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? - PRN This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - rheumatology MSDS info includes - general & emergency information The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant shoul...

A Mental Health Technician may perform some or all the following - Care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed people , Hygiene of patients , Patients pulse, temperature and respiration, Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records , Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of therapeutic procedures, Assist patients with daily living activities , Recognizing the need for continuing education and staying current in healthcare mandates Dorothea Dix - after ...

Most psychosomatic problems and somatoform disorders begin in - childhood Children should undergo further evaluation when their weight is _______above their height - 20% A female client's husband in whom a chronic illness was recently diagnosed is hospitalized. She states that she can't stop worrying about what is going to happen with her husband's treatment and how they are going to pay the bills because he is not working. What reaction is the client most likely experiencing? - A...

Percent of Americans suffering from diagnosable mental disorder? - 26% PERCENT Percent of countries with NO clear federal policies addressing mental health issues? - 50% PERCENT What percent of of the population needed drug / alcohol treatment - 8.4% PERCENT Percentage of people needing treatment ACTUALLY received treatment?? - 10.8% PERCENT PERCENT OF ADULTS 18+ IN THE UNITED STATES WHO HAD ANY MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE PAST YEAR?? - 20% PERCENT WHAT IS THE PERCENT OF ADULTS REPORTIN...

Can an RN delegate to the LPN to provide tracheostomy care to a client with pneumonia? - Yes. A nurse on a med-surg unit has received change-of-shift report & will care for 4 clients. Which of the following client's needs may the nurse assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hrs ago w/aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching w/a client who is learning to walk using a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary...