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NCSBN – Lesson 7: Reduction of Risk Potential Study Guide Chest Physiotherapy Therapeutic Procedures Chest physiotherapy is an airway clearance technique used by health care providers. • Abdominal & Pursed Lip Breathing o Breathing exercises include abdominal breathing and pursed lip breathing. The client is positioned on their back with their knees bent and hands placed on their abdomen during abdominal breathing. Pursed lip breathing is done by taking a deep breath in through the no...

NCSBN – Lesson 8F: Endocrine System Study Guide Brittle hair, lanugo and amenorrhea are findings associated with anorexia nervosa. The lanugo and amenorrhea are a result of the decreased levels of estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Other physical findings include reduced metabolic rate, constipation, dry skin, hypotension and bradycardia. Dental erosion, due to vomiting, is seen in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa; however, diarrhea is associated with laxative abuse and ...

NCSBN Lesson 3B: Growth & Development Questions with Answers Study Guide Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development Piaget's theory of cognitive development (first published in 1952) includes four distinct stages: sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational and formal operational. All children move through these specific periods at different rates but in the same sequence. A child assimilates and accommodates knowledg...

AAFP Questions with accurate answers, 2022 update. Graded A+ Document Content and Description Below AAFP Questions with accurate answers, 2022 update. Graded A+ A nontoxic afebrile 4 week old child appears with diffuse crackles and conjunctivitis and a prominent cough. On WBC there is promine nt eosinophilia. Most likely etiological agent? - Chlamydia pneumoniae (atypical pneumonia) When do we use finesteride? - Only if PSA is above 1.5ng/mL and when there is evidence of BPH Recommended treatm...

NCSBN –Lesson 8E:Genitourinary System Study Guide Due to an increase in sensitivity to insulin, rapid fetal growth and a reduction in eating associated with “morning sickness,” women with pre-existing diabetes have a higher risk of hypoglycemia and will need decreased amounts of insulin. In the second trimester, the placenta is fully developed and hormone levels being to rise steadily, which increases maternal insulin needs. In the third trimester, insulin is absorbed more slowly and is...

Test Bank for Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 8th Edition by Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell All 58 Chapters Complete Table of Contents Chapter 01: The Evolution of Nursing Chapter 02: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Chapter 03: Documentation Chapter 04: Communication Chapter 05: Nursing Process and Critical Thinking Chapter 06: Cultural and Ethnic Considerations Chapter 07: Asepsis and Infection Control Chapter 08: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility Chapter 09: Hygiene and Care of...

NCSBN – Lesson 7: Reduction of Risk Potential Study Guide Chest Physiotherapy Therapeutic Procedures Chest physiotherapy is an airway clearance technique used by health care providers. • Abdominal & Pursed Lip Breathing o Breathing exercises include abdominal breathing and pursed lip breathing. The client is positioned on their back with their knees bent and hands placed on their abdomen during abdominal breathing. Pursed lip breathing is done by taking a deep breath in through the no...

NCSBN - Lesson 3: Health Promotion & Maintenance Study Guide Lesson 3 – A: Antepartum, Intrapartum, & Postpartum Weight gain during pregnancy is one of the strongest predictors of infant birth weight. Specifically, teens need to increase their intake of protein, vitamins and minerals including iron. Pregnant teens who gain between 26-35 pounds (11.79- 15.87 kg) have the lowest incidence of low-birth-weight babies. During the first trimester, the developmental focus is directed toward ac...

Nursing Informatics Test 1|106 Questions with Verified Answers What is informatics - CORRECT ANSWER •Informatics - computer information systems science •Nursing Informatics - A subspecialty of nursing that focuses on managing information pertaining to nursing •Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) - Focuses on information management, not computers •Information management is an integral part of nursing We are not taking this class to learn about computers and to be IT techs. W...

NCSBN Practice Questions 16-30 Question and Answers 2023 The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client who just had an endotracheal tube (ET) inserted with a connection to a ventilator. Which finding should prompt the nurse to take immediate action to resolve the issue? A. Client is unable to speak B. Mist is visible in the T-Piece of the ventilator circuit C. Pulse oximetry of 86% saturation D. Breath sounds are heard bilaterally C Pulse oximetry should not be lower than 90...