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Week 16: Pathophysiology Final Exam (Proctored) Due Aug 20 at 5pm Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 89 minutes 43 out of 50 Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 43 out of 50 Submitted Aug 19 at 11:06pm This attempt took 89 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency....

Saunders-Endocrine Examination Questions with Answers The nurse is monitoring a client for signs of hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy. Which sign or symptom, if noted in the client, would most likely indicate the presence of hypocalcemia? 1. Bradycardia 2. Flaccid paralysis 3. Tingling around the mouth 4. Absence of Chvostek's sign - Answer-3 After thyroidectomy the nurse assesses the client for signs of hypocalcemia and tetany. Early signs include tingling around the mo...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 2: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Galen Q: Peripheral nerve trauma damage to the peripheral nerves Q: S/s peripheral nerve trauma Answer: Weakness, paralysis, burning sensations, skin and nail color changes, pain, edema, impaired mobility, decreased sensory perception Q: peripheral nerve trauma collaborative problems Answer: Permanent nerve damage Compartm...

ALU 301 Chapter 11 (Neurological Disorders) Questions and Answers 100% VerifiedALU 301 Chapter 11 (Neurological Disorders) Questions and Answers 100% VerifiedALU 301 Chapter 11 (Neurological Disorders) Questions and Answers 100% Verified Paralysis - ANSWER-A loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups. Often a result of trauma to the brain or spinal cord, but other major causes include tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation and infection. Can be t...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

ALU 301: Chapter 11: Neurological Disorders Exam with Complete SolutionsALU 301: Chapter 11: Neurological Disorders Exam with Complete SolutionsALU 301: Chapter 11: Neurological Disorders Exam with Complete Solutions Paralysis - ANSWER-A loss of muscle function of one or more muscle groups. Often a result of trauma to the brain or spinal cord, but other major causes include tumors, vascular insult, motor neuron or demyelinating diseases, inflammation and infection. Can be temporary, intermitt...

Potter et al: Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is using the population health promotion model to develop actions for improving health. After asking, “On what should we take action?”; “How should we take action?”; and “Why should we take action?” the nurse will ask which of the following questions? a. “With whom should we act?” b. “When should we take action?” c. “Which government should take action?” d. “Where should we...

CPSI Exam Self Study for Preparation for CPSI Exam 2024/2025 Priority 1 One that could cause an injury which would result in death, brain damage, permanent paralysis, loss of vision or a limb, or the destruction of an organ. Four major causes of Priority 1 Falls to hard underlying surfaces; entanglement of clothing, strings, or ropes; head entrapment in equipment openings; and impact by moving or tipped apparatus Methods Used to Determine Shock Absorbency 200g maximum and 1000 HIC maximum ...

Spinal cord disorders; AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA... (Spinal Cord Injury At T-6 Or Higher) Triggered by sustained stimuli at T-6 or below from: Restrictive Clothing Full Bladder or UTI Pressure Areas Fecal Impaction LEVEL OF INJURY ABOVE WAIST Vasodilation Above higher BP-Severe & Rapid Flushed Face • Headache Distended Neck Veins lower Heart Rate higher Sweating -Level of Injury-t Vasoconstriction Below Pale Cool No Sweating Signs of spinal injury after an accident may include...

Congenital abnormalities correct answers birth defects caused by genetics Teratogen correct answers substance that causes malformation during pregnancy Congenital heart defects correct answers cyanotic defects, ventricular special defect(VSD), atrial septal defect (ASD), coarctation of the aorta, patent ductus arteriosus, cyanotic defects, tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, tricuspid atresia Acyanotic defects correct answers no mixing of poor oxygenated blood wit...