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the nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of heart failure who suddenly complains about shortness of breath and dyspnea. the nurse should take which immediate action - elevate the head of the patients bed early sign of hypovolemic shock - increased pulse rate What should you consider when selecting an answer or determining the order of priority - using ABCs A-airway B-breathing C-circulation (exception: CPR. then remember CAB- compression, airway, breathing) use maslow hierarc...

The nurse assesses a patient with shortness of breath for evidence of long-standing hypoxemia by inspecting: A. Chest excursion B. Spinal curvatures C. The respiratory pattern D. The fingernail and its base D. The fingernail and its base Clubbing, a sign of long-standing hypoxemia, is evidenced by an increase in the angle between the base of the nail and the fingernail to 180 degrees or more, usually accompanied by an increase in the depth, bulk, and sponginess of the end of the finger. ...

JBL Module 4 Exam Questions and Answers / Verified Answers 2023/2024 Most treatments provided in the prehospital setting are intended to _________. A. address the patient's symptoms B. correct the patient's underlying problem C. reduce the need for transport to the hospital D. confirm the patient's diagnosis (Answer: - A. address the patient's symptoms The BEST way to prevent infection from whooping cough is to: A. ask all patients if they have recently traveled abroad. B. ...

Aquifer Pediatrics 2023 Updated Exam Questions And Answers Tobacco Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Low birth weight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANS- Facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, CNS dysfunction, cognitive/behavioral issues Heroine Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Fetal growth restriction, fetal death, placental abruption, preterm labor, intrauterine meconium Cocaine/Stimulant Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Uteroplacental insufficiency, low birth weight SGA Infant - ANS- <10th perc...

Aquifer Pediatrics 2023 Updated Exam Questions And Answers Tobacco Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Low birth weight Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - ANS- Facial abnormalities, growth deficiency, CNS dysfunction, cognitive/behavioral issues Heroine Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Fetal growth restriction, fetal death, placental abruption, preterm labor, intrauterine meconium Cocaine/Stimulant Effects in Pregnancy - ANS- Uteroplacental insufficiency, low birth weight SGA Infant - ANS- <10th perc...

MDC4 Final Exam WITH CORRECT ANSWERS What does triaging do? - CORRECT ANSWERS *acts as gatekeeper* helps prioritize patient care based on illness and severity level According to triage, what patients would be seen firtst - CORRECT ANSWERS highest acuity patients will receive quickest intervention (Most ill/severe will get seen first) What is a good model for triaging patients? - CORRECT ANSWERS ABCs Is hospital triaging the same as mass casualty triaging? - CORRECT ANSWER...

Which structured analytic technique aims to make analytic arguments, assumptions, or intelligence gaps more transparent? - diagnostic Which of the following is the first step in the intelligence cycle? - Planning and direction Self-driving cars, GPS networks, Apple watches, and satellites all have what in common? - Heavy reliance on software Which of the following is a best practice for the start of a writing product when adhering to BLUF - Bottom Line Up Front - writing? - Make it a summa...

NSG 526 exam 3 NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ ABCs of psychological first aid A (ar-----------), B (be-------), and C (co--------) - CORRECT ANSWER-ABCs of psychological first aid A (arousal), B (behavior), and C (cognition) ----------- identification- BPD is a defense mechanism by which people with BPD protect their fragile self-image. For example, when overwhelmed by anxiety or anger at being disregarded by another...

NSG222/ NSG 222 Exam 5: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Nursing Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: medications that help improve blood flow to vital organs Answer: - Dopamine - Dobutamine - Epinephrine Q: nursing management for shock Answer: - monitor ABCs - vascular access (peripheral, central line) - restore fluid volume (LR, NS) - administer meds Q: treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in pediatric patients Answer: - adm...

CPR and First aid Questions and Answers 2023 how to recognize an emergency look for unusual noises, sights, odors, appearances and behaviors example: screams, breaking glass, crashing metal safety do not risk your own _________________ in orer to rescue or provide first aid to another person Good Samaritan Laws state laws that help protect healthcare professionals and ordinary citizens from liability while giving emergency care to accident victims. You are protected if y...