Elderly death - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TNCC final exam test 2024 open book actual questions and answers graded A+ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival ...

Who is at highest risk of suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER White, elderly men Schizophrenia Single, never married, divorced, recently widowed Previous attempts Adolescents with depression, bullied, or family hx of suicide Who is most likely to succeed at committing suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER Older while males What are some protective factors for suicide? - CORRECT AN-SWER Having children Religion Stronger alliances with medical providers and therapists What is lethality? - COR...

EMT Module 7 Questions with complete solutions You are assisting a woman in the delivery of her infant when you note that a segment of the umbilical cord is sticking out of her birth canal. What is the prehospital treatment of this condition? [Ans: - Instruct the patient not to push. Place the mother in knee-chest position or elevate the hips with pillows, push the baby's head several inches upward into the birth canal, and cover the exposed cord with wet sterile dressings. What describes t...

SCRIBE AMERICA OP FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ * "Patient is a 56 y/o male with CRF first diagnosed 3 years ago in acute exacerbation today. He reports decreased urinary output that has progressively worsened since onset 5 days ago. Creatinine and BUN elevated and worsening compared to last visit 3 weeks ago. Patient recommended emergency dialysis today and warned that he may be at risk for death and other complications if he does not seek further urgent medica...

First line tmt for a previously healthy person who develops CAP? Azirthomycin If you see SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and St. John's wort together? Serotonin syndrome Hype rsensitivity with Phenytoin? 3-8 weeks after treatment can occur (overly sensitive to this medication and have adverse reactions) This would look like a characteristic rash, fever, leukocytosis Carbamazepine can auto-metabolize? YES. This can auto-metabolize so you will end up with lower levels If a patient h...

Test Bank For Phipp’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, Health and Illness Perspectives 8th Edition By Frances Monahan | All Chapters 1-66 |Complete Latest Guide. Chapter 1: Scope of Medical-Surgical Nursing Monahan: Phipps' Medical-Surgical Nursing: Health and Illness Perspectives, 8th Edition Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A current trend in American society that will impact future nursing practice is: 1. More physicians graduating from medical schools 2. Increased need for child day care 3. G...

PATHOLOGY HIGH YIELD NBME ELABORATED QUESTIONS AND REVIEWED ANSWERS 2023/2024 Anticentromere antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER-Scleroderma (CREST) Antidesmoglein (epithelial) antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER-Pemphigus vulgaris (blistering) Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER-Goodpasture's syndrome (glomerulonehpritis and hemoptysis) Antihistone antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER-Drug-induced SLE (hydralazine, isoniazid, phenytoin, procainamide) Anti-IgG antibodies - CORRE...

TABLE OF CONTENTS Unit 1: Concepts of Health and Disease 1: Concepts of Health and Disease 2: Concepts of Altered Health in Children 3: Concepts of Altered Health in Older Adults Unit 2: Cell Function and Growth 4: Cell and Tissue Characteristics 5: Cellular Adaptation, Injury, and Death 6: Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance 7: Genetic and Congenital Disorders 8: Neoplasia Unit 3: Disorders of Integrative Function 9: Stress and Adaptation 10: Alterations in Temperature...

CITI Training, Modules 1-24 (Biomedical Research) Questions and Answers (2023/2024) With Complete Solution. 1. The Belmont Report's principle of respect for persons incorporates at least two ethical convictions: first, that individuals should be treated as autonomous agents, and second, that: A. Persons with diminished autonomy should only participate in no more than minimal risk research. B. Persons with diminished autonomy should be excluded from research. C. Persons with diminished au...

TEST BANK FOR PORTH’S PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 10TH EDITION BY NORRIS 1.At an international nursing conference, many discussions and breakout sessions focused on the World Health Organization (WHO) views on health. Of the following comments made by nurses during a discussion session, which statements would be considered a good representation of the WHO definition? Select all that apply. A)Interests in keeping the elderly population engaged in such activities as book reviews and word games during so...