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• October 18 - A client attending the prenatal clinic for the first time tells the nurse that her last menstrual period began on January 11 and that she suspects that she is pregnant. The client also states that she had one day of light spotting on February 7. What is the expected date of birth (EDB)? • Abstaining from sexual intercourse - A 16-year-old girl who has become sexually active asks the nurse, "What's the most effective way to prevent a pregnancy?" Which method of preven...

What is pericardial tamponade? - the heart is impeded by fluid in the pericardium What happens when someone has a pericardial tamponade? - low blood pressure; muffled heart sound; weak pulse due to the hearts struggles to pump If a patient is unresponsive with a pulse you: - 2 quick rescue breaths then breaths 10-12 every minute what does a sphygmonometer measure? - it measures blood pressure

analyze labor costs - institutional labor cost evaluation (employment cycle) technical evaluation of labor cost - assign labor costs to production activities that generate expenses. helps manager identify where efforts are being expended and productivity accounting and budgeting labor analysis - helps monitor staffing levels, productivity and management performance against budget objectives preanalytical time - specimen collection, prep, instrument analytical time - performing/resulting...

Lichen planus - Looks like a flattened, deep reed or violet bump; buccal mucosa involvement; soreness while eating; dentists usually prescribe topical steroids What are three benign oral tumors (or neoplasms)? - Squamous papilloma; fibromas; lichen planus Types of oral lesions observable on the surface flats of the oral mucosa - Macules, ecchymosis, patches, petechiae, purpura, granulomas, neoplasms and nodules Macules are - Spots and patches; irregular areas that differ in texture and ...

Mechanism of Action - Refers to how a drug produces a desired effect within the body. Ex. Diuretics lower blood volume and act to reduce BP This classification requires intensive knowledge of human biology and biochemistry and is often used in coordination with therapeutic classification when a practitioner is prescribing a therapy. Pharmacological Class - Diuretics - MOA - decreasing blood volume (plasma) Pharmacological Class - ACE Inhibitors - MOA - blocking hormonal activity Pharma...

a nurse is reviewing a client's fluid and electrolyte status. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? - potassium 5.4 mEq/L a nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory infection. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing nasotracheal suctioning for the client? - apply intermittent suction when withdrawing the catheter a nurse is caring for a client who has a sodium level of 125 mEq/L. which of the following findings ...

A client who is postoperative following knee arthroplasty is concerned about the adverse effects of the medication he is receiving for pain management. Which of the following members of the interprofessional care team can assist the client in understanding the medications effects? (Select all) A. Provider B. Certified nursing assistant C. Pharmacist D. Registered nurse E. Respiratory therapist - A. provider C. pharmacist D. registered nurse A client who has had a cerebral vascular ac...

What is another cultural issues beyond the client's culture? - counselor's culture Relapse-remitting model of addiction - recognizes that some issues tend to return cyclically overtime, can help counselor and CLT make advance contingency plans to avoid having brief relapse in negative circumstances or behaviors Authentically connected referral network - refers to a carefully established set of services providers prepared to meet client needs; goal is for all network agencies an providers ...

Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs): Medications should not be abruptly stopped to avoid discontinuation symptoms. NE effects of the medication may increase anxiety in some clients. Report worsening anxiety to the provider. - elevated blood pressure anxiety insomnia constipation Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRI): T

3. Medicare Part C allows eligible persons to receive Medicare benefits via the services of private insurance companies through which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Health maintenance organization (HMO) b. Preferred provider organization (PPO) c. Provider-sponsored organization (PSO) d. Private fee for service organization (PFFS) e. Medical service organization (MSO) ANS: A, B, C, D 4. Which emotional response would be expected from a family who is coping with an aging lo...