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PMA Exam Study Guide 1 Latest Update Already Passed The following is WITHIN the scope of practice of a Pilates teacher 1. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs. 2. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely participating in a Pilates exercise program. 3. Coach, provide general info, and direct clients to seek medical attention when necessary. 4. Receive exercise guidelines and clearance from medical practitioners, when appropriate, to ensure clie...

List five things you need to do prior to beginning the assessment. correct answers 1. Review the client chart 2. Gather needed supplies 3. Announces presence to client 4. Ensures client privacy 5. Performs hand hygiene What techniques are used for a skin assessment? correct answers Inspection and palpation What do you inspect during a skin assessment? correct answers Color, texture, moisture, and integrity What do you palpate for during a skin assessment? correct answers Texture, ...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt...

Obstetrics/ Maternity Practice Exam 103 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse is preparing a client with a term pregnancy who is in active labor for an amniotomy. What equipment should the nurse have available at the client's bedside? (Select all that apply.) A. litmus paper B. fetal scalp electrode C. a sterile glove D. an amniotic hook E. sterile vaginal speculum F. a doppler - CORRECT ANSWER C. A sterile glove D. An amniotic hook F. A doppler A single sterile glove, an a...

Test Bank for Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th Edition, by Giddens Concept 01: Development Giddens: Concepts for Nursing Practice, 4th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse manager of a pediatric clinic could confirm that the new nurse recognized the purpose of the HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile when the new nurse responds that it is used to assess for needs related to a. anticipatory guidance. b. low-risk adolescents. c. physical development. d. sexual development. ANS:...

Test Bank Prioritization Delegation and Assignment 4th Edition LaCharity Table of Contents Chapter 1. Pain ........................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2. Cancer ....................................................................................................................... 9 Chapter 3. Immunologic Problems ............................................................................................ ...

TEST BANK for Dulcan's Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 3rd Edition ISBN 978-1-61537-327-7 Verified Answers From Publisher Contents Questions C H A P T E R 1 Assessing Infants and Toddlers 1 C H A P T E R 2 Assessing the Preschool-Age Child 2 C H A P T E R 3 Assessing the Elementary School–Age Child 4 C H A P T E R 4 Assessing Adolescents 5 C H A P T E R 5 Classification of Psychiatric Disorders 7 C H A P T E R 6 The Process of Assessment and Diagnosis 9 C H A P T ...

What advice can nurses/midwives give patients to promote and maintain positive mental health and wellbeing? Work through stressful situations Promoting sleep Promoting exercise Promoting healthy eating habits Setting realistic goals How do nurses/midwives minimise stigma in relation to mental illness? By treating patients with respect, autonomy and dignity By educating ourselves, our patients and their families How does stigma impact patients with a mental disorder? Less likely ...

Varcarolis‘ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition Halter: Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition A+ Varcarolis‘ Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition UNIT I: FOUNDATIONS IN THEORY 1. Mental Health and Mental Illness 2. Theories and Therapies 3. Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology UNIT II: FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE 4. Treatment Settings 5. Cultura...

TEST BANK Varcarolis's Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Cheryl L. Pollard, and Sonya L. Jakubec 3rd Edition extra per year? Table of Contents Chapter 01 Mental Health and Mental Illness 1 Chapter 02 Historical Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 13 Chapter 03 Overview of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Care Within Various Settings 19 Chapter 04 Relevant Theories and Therapies for Nursing Practice 32 Chapter 05 Understanding Responses to Stress 47 Chapter 06 The ...