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TNCC Final Exam Test 2024 Open Book (Updated Questions with Verified Answers) 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 were ...

Exam 3: NSG 121 / NSG121 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: T/F: During increase activity an elderly person is likely to experience elevated heart rate, bounding pulse, and shortness of breath Answer: False The heart has a decreased response to the sympathetic system so none of these things will occur. What you can see is an increase in systolic blood pressure but that's related to stiffening of the arteria...

Well-structured RDF2601 Assignment 2 (ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!). . QUESTION 1: (38) Learning and teaching support materials / resources (LTSM) provide the structure for teaching within which learners explore, experiment, plan and make decisions for themselves, thus enabling them to learn, develop and make good progress. 1.1. Briefly provide the importance of resources and complete the following table to emphasise the structure LTSM...

NUR206 / NUR 206 HESI Exam (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Community Nursing Concepts Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Q Question: a prescription for discharge is written for an elderly female client who has asked to be discharged to her home. the client lives alone and is able to walk to 15 feet with assistance. what action should the nurse implement first? Answer: meet with the case manager to plan a home safety evaluation Question: a nurse is plan...

HESI Gerontology Test Bank {540 Verified Questions with all Correct Answers} Latest Update A frail, elderly client is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which finding is most important for the registered nurse (RN) to report to the healthcare provider? A. Fever and chills B. Confusion and dehydration C. Crackles in the lung fields D. Nausea and vomiting

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen Q: Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? Answer: The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply Q: Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period Answer: 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3 month time period and how it is managed Q: At diabetes ...

Exam 1: NSG552/ NSG 552 (New 2024/2025 Update) Psychopharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION What is NMS? What are s/s? NMS is a life-threatening idiopathic reaction to antipsychotic medications (more common w/ FGAs). It is a medical emergency with 20% mortality rate is untreated! -S/s (*FALTERED*) -Fever Autonomic instability (BP, HR) Leukocytosis Tremor Elevated CK Rigidity Excessive sweating Delirium QUESTION Wha...

TNCC Final Exam Test 2024 Comprehensive Questions And Answers 100%Accuracy (Graded A+). 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 u...

NR601/ NR 601 Midterm Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family | Prep Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: All of the following statements are true about lab values in older adults except Answer: Abnormal findings are often due to physiological aging Q: THe pathophysiology of HF is due to Answer: Inadequate cardiac output to meet the metabolic and O2 demands of the body Q: The volume of air a pat...

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...