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NUR 634 Midterm Exam - Questions, Answers and Feedback A 55-year-old smoker complains of chest pain and gestures with a closed fist over her sternum to describe it. Which of the following diagnoses should you consider because of her gesture? A. Bronchitis B. Costochondritis C. Pericarditis D. Angina pectoris Feedback: The clenched fist of Levine's sign, while not completely specific for ischemic pain, should definitely cause you to consider this etiology. Bronchitis is usually painless, and p...

Test Bank: Anatomy & Physiology The Unity of Form and Function, 10th Edition by Saladin | All Chapters (1-29)|| ISBN 9781265328627 | Newest Version 2024 A+ Chap 01 10e Saladin 1) The study of normal body structures is called_________. A) physiology B) anatomy C) pathology D) microscopy E) biology 2) The study of how the body functions is called_________. A) neuroanatomy B) anatomy C) chemistry D) histology E) physiology 3) Feeling for swollen lymph nodes is an example of auscultat...

• Question 1 Sara is a 38 y/o multipara who is in her 6th–7th month of pregnancy with her fourth child. She has a new onset of vaginal bleeding that is worsened by intercourse. On external physical exam, you note that her uterus is soft and non-tender to palpation. The most likely diagnosis for this condition is: Selected Answer: Placenta previa Answers: Placental abruption Severe preeclampsia Placenta previa None of the above Adela is a 38 y/o overweight female who presents...

Unit 6 - 8: MN 566/ MN566 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade Unit 6 QUESTION The clinician is caring for Diane, a 22yo woman who presents with an injured ankle. Diane asks the clinician if she will need an x-ray. The clinician explains to Diane that an x-ray is not always necessary for an injured ankle and that the decision to obtain radiographs is dependent on the examination and Diane's description of her injury. Which of the following...

Maryville NURS 620 Adult 1 EXAM 1 Common causative organisms of acute bacterial conjunctivitis include all of the following except what? A. Haemophilus influenzae B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa C. Staphylococcus aureus D. Streptococcus pneumoniae - ANSWER B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa What is the easiest way to differentiate between otitis externa and otitis media? A. With otitis media, there is usually tenderness on palpation over the...

Case History - - Identifying Data (name, age, etc.) - Chief Complaint - Present Illness (OPPQRST) - Past History - (SHITM) - Family History - Occupational History - Social History - Review of Systems Vitals - - Temperature - Pulse - Respiration - Blood Pressure - Height - Weight Blood Pressure - How to do Blood Pressure: 1. Patient seated 2. Arm elevated (doctor braces patient's wrist) 3. Empty air from cuff, wrap tight on patient 4. Palpatory systolic (on the way up unti...

Which of the following correctly matches a valve to its function? a. Pulmonary valve—permits one—way blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta b. Tricuspid valve—permits one-way blood flow from the right to the left atrium c. Mitral valve—permits one—way blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle d. Aortic valve—permits one—way blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary trunk correct answer: c A person under stress may have a lowered resistance ...

Exam 1: PRN 1381/ PRN1381 Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update) | Rasmussen Question: Nursing Process Answer: Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Question: The Kardex is ... Answer: a pen and paper flip-file card system used for many years that has important information from the patient summary form and the physician's orders -not a legal document and is discarded when patient is discharged Qu...

PEDIATRICS HESI 2024 LATEST AND UPDATED EXAM. A 6-month-old infant with congestive heart failure (CHF) is receiving digoxin elixir. Which observation by the nurse warrants immediate intervention? Apical heart rate of 60. Sweating across the forehead. Doesn't suck well. Respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. - Apical heart rate of 60. A heart rate of 60 (A) is much lower than normal for a 6-month-old and warrants immediate intervention. The normal heart rate for a 6-month-old is 80 t...

NU 650 Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions When percussing the abdomen in a patient with constipation, which of the following sounds would you expect to find in the LLQ? A. Tympanic B. Dull C. Resonant D. Hyperresonant - Correct Answer B Which of the following represents the proper position for the NP to assess the patient's abdomen? A. Stand at the patient's left side and proceed in a systematic fashion. B. Stand at the patient's left side and assess any problem areas fir...