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Signs Things you can see or measure symptoms Subjective information (The patient must tell you) Pack years Packs per day multiplied by the number of years. Advanced directives are? documents that provide instructions incase the patient is unable to. These instructions should be notarized and copies given to the family and physician. If a patient has a DNI order you can still? Provide non invasive ventilation ( BiPAP) A durable power of attorney allows? A ...

Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version. The best definition of the term prognosis is the a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. ANS: C 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign...

ATI Nutrition Retake Exam | Questions and Answers| Latest 2023/2024 1. A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn who has gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A) Place the newborn in a side-lying position if vomiting B) Provide a small feeding just before bedtime C) Dilute formula with 1 tablespoon of water D) Position the newborn at a 20-degree angle after feeding ~ Answer: A) Place the newborn in a side-lying p...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

minimum urine output for adult 0.5mL/kg/hr ADH (antidiuretic hormone) - water retainer - vasoconstrictor (also called Vasopressin) - produced by hypothalamus - store and released from posterior pituitary ADH pathway - hypothalamus senses low blood volumed and increased serum osmolality - signal pituitary to release ADH - ADH causes kidney to retain water - water retention increases blood volume and decreases serum osmolality ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) -...

Module 6: Problem Set Question 1 Define or describe: (a) Amorphous solid (k) Molality (b) Colligative property (l) Molarity (c) Colloid (m) Nonelectrolyte (d) Condensation (n) Phase (e) Critical point (o) Strong electrolyte (f) Critical pressure (p) Sublimation (g) Crystalline solid (q) Surface tension (h) Electrolyte (r) Triple point (i) Fluid (s) Vapor pressure (j) Ionization (t) Weak electrolyte Answer: (a) Amorphous solids are ones in which the particles are arrang...

Exam 1: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: Which electrolyte will be deficient if patient presents with Tetany, the Chvostek's sign, or Trousseau's sign? (Stored in bones!) Answer: Calcium Q: What is Tetany? Answer: Involuntary contraction of muscles, symptoms include numb- ness around the mouth, muscle cramps, and paresthesias affecting the hands and feet, due to ...

continuous bladder irrigation - Answer- 3 way lumen -inflating the balloon w 30ml -instillation -outflow continuous irrigation may be used w/ what? - Answer- TURP The amount of fluid recovered in the drainage bag must equal... - Answer- amount of fluid instilled (secondary hemorrhage may occur from over-distention) what should an RN do if pt c/o pain w/ continuous irrigation? - Answer- exam tubing. irrigate drainage system w/ fluid (50ml) if indicated: clear obstruction con...

I Biological and non-biological substances both need oxygen for their existence. II The human body consists only of biological substances. I is correct and II is incorrect Characteristics of life include: growth and metabolism Examples of synthetic substances are: plastics and silicones Examples of organic biological substances are: carbohydrates and fats Examples of mineral substances are: paraffins and petroleum Matter is everything that: occupies space and has weight The ...

Exam 4: NSG3100/ NSG 3100 (2024/ 2025 Update) Fundamental I Review| Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Potassium function maintains fluid and electrolyte balance Q: Potassium source Answer: all whole foods: meats, milk, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes Q: Potassium ranges Answer: 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Q: Hypokalemia Answer: deficient potassium in the blood Q: Hypokalemia causes Answer: vomiting, gastric...