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TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer 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 were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, ...

Exam 2: NSG550 / NSG 550 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: A comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders that records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate, and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study. Answer: Polysomnography Q: Indications for polysomnography Answer: -Sleep apnea -Periodic limb movement disorder sometimes associa...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 4 Review: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Reverse isolation Precaution used for individuals who are immune-compro- mised to protect THEM from harmful organisms that may be brought in from outside. Transplant patients are placed on this (along with others). Everyone who enters room wears gown, gloves & mask. All equipment entering room needs to be disinfected. Q: precautions with HIV/AIDs patients Ans...

HESI Exam: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: *A patient is admitted to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. The nursing intervention that should be implemented first is Answer: measurement of vital signs Question: The nurse identifies a need for additional teaching when a patient with acute infectious diarrhea states, Answer: "I may use over-the-count...

Final Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Exam Review| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: How is acute otitis media diagnosed? Answer: clinical presentation objective findings on physical exam (otoscopy) combined with the patient's history and presenting signs and symptoms Q: Management of acute otitis media Answer: -the goal of treatment is to control pain and to treat the infectious process with antibiotics -Adults w...

Exam 2: NUR166/ NUR 166 (Latest 2023/2024) Concepts of Family-Centered Nursing for the Practical Nurse Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A - Hondros Q: Signs and symptoms of impending labor Answer: Contractions water breaking membranes mucous plug bloody show Q: Technique to palpate postpartum uterus Answer: Hand at pelvic bone and hand on umbilicus should be firm Q: What position to put mom in with prolapse cord Answer: Trendelenbur...

Exam 3: NSG121 / NSG 121 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: List 3 ways blood flow is regular through the venous system Answer: 1. Valves in the veins 2. Skeletal muscles contraction 3. Respirations Q: Conduction system of the heart: Answer: 1. SA Node 2. Atria Contract 3. Bundle of His 4. Bundle Branches 5. Purkinje Fibers 6. Ventricles Contract Q: What 3 things drain into the left lymphatic duct? Answ...

Exam 3: NUR253 / NUR 253 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: illness anxiety disorder Answer: Characterized by extreme worry & fear about the possibility of having a disease. Which leads to frequent scanning of body for signs of illness **hypochondriac** Q: Factitious disorder Answer: (previously known as Munchausen syndrome) consciously pretend to be ill to get emotional needs met & attai...

Exam 2: NR324/ NR 324 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | Weeks 4-6 Covered| 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Q: erythrocytosis too many red blood cells Q: leukocytopenia Answer: deficiency of white blood cells Q: leukocytosis Answer: too many white blood cells Q: thrombocytopenia Answer: not enough platelets Q: thrombocytosis Answer: too many platelets Q: assessments t...

Final Exam: NR228/ NR 228 Nutrition, Health & Wellness Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Latest 2023/2024| Already Graded A -Chamberlain Q: The nurse is assessing the results of a client's total blood cholesterol. which component of the cholesterol panel aids in reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease? A. Triglycerides, B. low density lipoprotein (LDL), C. High density lipoprotein (HDL) D. Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) Answer: C Q: The nurse educator is discussin...