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What are genes? correct answer: basic unit of heredity control how the cells in the body function produce proteins that only perform one specific function found along chromosomes and are passed along one generation to the next What is a genome? correct answer: complete set of DNA contains all of the organism's genes has all the info for an organism to build and maintain itself What is genetics? correct answer: study of genes and their role in inheritance studies how ce...

the nurse advises a patient with myasthenia gravis to A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day B. anticipate the need for weekly plasmapheresis treatments C. do frequent weight-bearing exercise to prevent muscle atrophy D. protect the extremities from injury due to poor sensory perception correct answer: A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day To prevent autonomic hyperreflexia, which nursing action will the home health nurse include in the plan of ...

Type I DM correct answer: 3p's Type II DM correct answer: Insulin resistance Pancreas has decreased insulin production Inappropriate glucose production by liver Altered production of hormones/cytokines Nonspecific symptoms: fatigue, infections, delayed wound healing, visual changes Metabolic syndrome correct answer: Abdominal obesity >40in >35in Triglycerides >150 HDLs <40 <50 BP >130/85 Fasting glucose >110 How to diagnosis DM correct answer: H...

Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take in order to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new patient? a. Obtain a BP reading in each arm and average the results. b. Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5 to 10 mm Hg per second. c. Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor. d. Assist the patient to the supine position for BP measurements. correct answer: ANS: C The patient should be seated with the feet flat on the floor. The BP is ob...

A 24 year old female patient with SLE tells the nurse she wants to have a baby and is considering getting pregnant. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? A. "Temporary remission of your signs and symptoms are common during pregnancy." B. "SLE symptoms usually peak during the first trimester." C. "Autoantibodies transferred to the baby during pregnancy will cause congenital heart defects." D. "The best time to plan pregnancy is during a remission when the symptoms are ...

Surgery correct answer: ○ Sometimes surgery might be enough but there are limitations ○ Considered a local therapy ○ Diagnosis ○ Cure ■ Different surgeries to help cure Palliative correct answer: ■ Option for palliation ■ Max for quality of life and relieving symptoms for those with terminal disease like cancer ■ Ex. large tumor compressing nerve and have chronic name ● Palliative surgery is an option for that patient Prevention correct answer: ■ Removal of mo...

1. The nurse is performing an assessment of an 80-year-old patient. Which information obtained by the nurse will be of most concern? a. Decreased appetite b. Difficulty chewing food c. Unintentional weight loss d. Complaints of indigestion correct answer: ANS: C Unintentional weight loss is not a normal finding in older patients and may indicate a problem such as cancer or depression. Poor appetite, difficulty in chewing, and complaints of indigestion are common in older patients. Thes...

18.1) A nurse is taking care of four different pediatric clients. Which client poses the great risk for dehydration? 1. A 15-year-old working out in a weight room for an hour before football practice 2. A 10-year-old playing baseball outdoors in 85-degree heat 3. A 5-year-old refusing to eat because of a virus 4. A newborn under a radiant warmer for an hour after the first bath correct answer: Answer: 2 Explanation: A condition that increases the risk of insensible fluid loss places the...

Type I DM correct answer: 3p's -polyphagia -polydipsia -polyuria Type II DM correct answer: Insulin resistance Pancreas has decreased insulin production Inappropriate glucose production by liver Altered production of hormones/cytokines Nonspecific symptoms: fatigue, infections, delayed wound healing, visual changes Metabolic syndrome correct answer: Abdominal obesity >40in >35in Triglycerides >150 HDLs <40 <50 BP >130/85 Fasting glucose >110 ...

GERD correct answer: Reflux of gastric contents into the lower portion the esophagus Causes irritation, scar tissue formation, and can lead to strictures Amount of damage depends on the amount of gastric reflux and the ability of the esophagus to clear the acid GERD: Causes correct answer: Decreased LES Medications (CCBs, nitrates, BBs, morphine) Nicotine Food (alcohol, tea, chocolate, caffeine) Delayed gastric emptying Decrease esophageal clearance Risk factors: obesity and ...