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What are the integumentary clinical manifestations of anemia? correct answer: - pallor r/t decreased Hgb & decreased blood flow - jaundice r/t hemolysis of RBCs which leads to increased concentration of bilirubin - pruritus r/t bile concentrations on skin What are the cardiovascular clinical manifestations of anemia? correct answer: - palpitations - tachycardia - systolic murmur and bruits - angina/MI - HF What are the GI clinical manifestations of anemia? correct answer: - an...

A 22-year-old patient is being seen in the clinic with increased secretion of the anterior pituitary hormones. The nurse would expect the laboratory results to show a. increased urinary cortisol. b. decreased serum thyroxine. c. elevated serum aldosterone levels. d. low urinary catecholamines excretion. correct answers a. increased urinary cortisol. Increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the anterior pituitary gland will lead to an increase in serum and ...

Evidence Based Practice correct answers Conscientious integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient needs and values in the delivery of quality, safe, and cost-effective health care Why is research important for EPB? correct answers Develops empirical knowledge base Identifies best practices that are based on clinical practices Improves outcomes for: Patient and family Nurse Health care system What role does research have in implementing an ebp? co...

Cardiovascular assessment: inspection correct answer: -color -WOB -general appearance -breathing effort -jugular distention Cardiovascualr assessment: palpation correct answer: -cap refill -pulses for amplitude -rate (tachy, brady, asystole) -rhythm (regular vs. irregular) -skin temp -edema Cardiovascular assessment" auscultation correct answer: -murmur -heart sounds Prenatal circulation correct answer: -Oxygenation occurs in placenta -travels down ubliical arteries an...

the surgical team consists of correct answer: Patient Surgeon Anesthesia care provider RNFA Scrub nurse Circulating nurse Surgical technicians RNFA correct answer: nurse first assist to the surgeon circulating nurse correct answer: high position; wandering and not in sterile; skin prep collecting specimens; anticipate tools that surgical team needs; verification of consent; monitor everyone else for aseptic techniqe; maintain fire safety ( OR is a fire hazard); surgical time out (...

Diabetes prevalence correct answer: - leading cause in blindness, end stage renal disease, and amputations Diabetes is a major contributing factor to: correct answer: heart disease and stroke Pathophysiology Type 1 Diabetes correct answer: - autoimmune disorder - not enough insulin for the person to survive - manifestations occur when the body is unable to make enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels - absence of endogenous insulin type 2 diabetes correct answer: - com...

A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following will the nurse identify as the highest priority? A. Jugular distention B. Frothy pink septum C. Hepatomegaly D. Weight gain 2. A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the suturing of a laceration to the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Pour the sterile cleansing solution holding on the bottle10 cm(4 in) above the sterile field B. Pull the top flap of the ...

Due to the risk of runaways, what should be used on all long vertical cable pull correct answer: Braking system Mandrels should be approximately what percentage of the conduit size? correct answer: 80% A good place to find data for supporting cable in vertical conduit runs is from correct answer: Manufactures catalogs manufactures catalogs Straight and swivel are two types of correct answer: Clevises The feed-in set up should unreal big cable correct answer: Along it's natural ...

Muscle is attached to bone by what method? correct answer: Tendons, aponeuroses and directly to bone What is affected by myasthenia gravis? correct answer: Neuromuscular junction A patient is given Xylocaine, a local anesthetic, by injection into the thigh above the site to be biopsied. A small bore needle is then introduced through the skin into the muscle, about 3 inches deep, and a muscle biopsy is taken. What is the CPT code reported for this service? correct answer: 20206 This 4...

CNS depression can cause what ABG disorder? correct answer: respiratory acidosis antacids can cause what ABG disorder? correct answer: metabolic alkalosis A fistula can cause what ABG disorder? correct answer: metabolic acidosis asthma can cause what ABG disorder? correct answer: respiratory alkalosis Diuretics can cause what ABG disorder? correct answer: metabolic alkalosis Excessive mineralocorticoids can cause what ABG disorder? correct answer: metabolic alkalosis Citr...