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The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - correct answer 3. Clubbed fingers - CORRECT Clubbed fingers are a sign of a long-term, or chronic, decrease in oxygen levels. The n...

Melena and hematochezia (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is melena? A black, tarry stool indicating an upper GI bleed What is hematochezia? Bright red blood in stool indicating lower GI bleed In colorectal cancer from which site is melena more common? Right-sided colon cancer In colorectal cancer from which site is hematochezia more common? Left-sided colon cancer

Upper GI organs mouth,pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum Lower GI organs small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus Hepatoportal circulation hepatic artery receives oxygenated blood from the inferior mesenteric, gastric, and cystic veins. The hepatic portal vein receives deoxygenated blood from the inferior and superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein and delivers nutrients that have been absorbed from the intestinal system Osmotic diarrhea Caused by the p...

Melena and hematochezia (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is melena? A black, tarry stool indicating an upper GI bleed What is hematochezia? Bright red blood in stool indicating lower GI bleed In colorectal cancer from which site is melena more common? Right-sided colon cancer In colorectal cancer from which site is hematochezia more common? Left-sided colon cancer Upper GI Bleed

CFRN Exam 2024 Questions and Answers. Which of the following is the MOST commonly injured organ in the abdominal cavity? A. Pancreas B. Spleen C. Liver D. Kidneys - answerB. Spleen Liver injuries will cause pain in the right upper quadrant along with right shoulder pain as blood accumulates around the diaphragm. The pain in the right shoulder is called: A. Gourd's sign B. Kehr's sign C. Vagal's sign D. Hobb's sign - answerB. Kehr's sign The phrenic nerve that arises from cervica...

Final Exam: NUR185 / NUR 185 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse II Exam | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Hondros Q: What should you monitor w/ narcan Answer: Decreased RR Q: Nursing interventions for a pt on warfarin (coumadin) with an INR above 3 Answer: Hold med Call MD Watch for bleeding Q: When should you recheck an INR for warfarin? Answer: AM Q: Antidote for warfarin (Coumadin) Answer: Vit K Q: Patient ...

Exam 3: NSG 320/ NSG320 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing I Complete Review | Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: when should H2 blockers and PPIs be taken? Answer: take 30 minutes before meals Q: what diagnostic assessment is done to determine the function of the LES Answer: upper GI endoscopy Q: if an ulcer is suspected, what diagnosis assessment is done Answer: esophagogastroduodenoscopy Q: signs of peritonitis ...

CFRN Exam 2024 Questions and Answers. Which of the following is the MOST commonly injured organ in the abdominal cavity? A. Pancreas B. Spleen C. Liver D. Kidneys - answerB. Spleen Liver injuries will cause pain in the right upper quadrant along with right shoulder pain as blood accumulates around the diaphragm. The pain in the right shoulder is called: A. Gourd's sign B. Kehr's sign C. Vagal's sign D. Hobb's sign - answerB. Kehr's sign The phrenic nerve that arises from cervica...

CFRN Exam 2024 Questions and Answers. Which of the following is the MOST commonly injured organ in the abdominal cavity? A. Pancreas B. Spleen C. Liver D. Kidneys - answerB. Spleen Liver injuries will cause pain in the right upper quadrant along with right shoulder pain as blood accumulates around the diaphragm. The pain in the right shoulder is called: A. Gourd's sign B. Kehr's sign C. Vagal's sign D. Hobb's sign - answerB. Kehr's sign The phrenic nerve that arises from cervica...

The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure correct answers3. Clubbed fingers - CORRECT Clubbed fingers are a sign of a long-term, or chronic, decrease in oxygen levels. The nur...