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PNC 100 Test 5 Questions and Answers
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Exam of 2 pages for the course PNC 100 at PNC 100 (PNC 100 Test 5)
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PNC 100 Test 5Hemoptysis - answer Expectoration of blood from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs.
Sputum - answer Substance ejected from the mouth containing mucus, saliva, and
sometimes pus.
Epistaxis - answer Nosebleed
Diaphoresis - answer Profuse perspiration
Atelectasis - answer Collapse of lung tissue
Void - answer To expel urine from the bladder
WNL - answer Within normal limits
gtt - answer Drops (guttae)
Seen with fluid drip sets like IVs
C&S - answer Culture and sensitivity
RA - answer Room air
SCD - answer Sequential Compression Device
HTN - answer Hypertension
GI - answer Gastrointestinal
GU - answer Genitourinary
ECG or EKG - answer electrocardiogram
SOB - answer shortness of breath
EEG - answer electroencephalogram
A&O - answer alert and oriented
What score on the Braden scale indicates high risk for pressure sore? - answer A total
score of 12 or less represents a high risk for a pressure injury.
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