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N190 Final Exam The different types of assessment techniques? Inspection Palpation Percussion Auscultation Which technique should the nurse use initially for each specific assessment? Inspection Assessment technique to illicit a diaphragmatic excursion? Percussion Technique used to listen to heart sounds? Auscultation Technique used to listen to crepitus who sustained a chest injury? Palpation What is the technique used to assess distended bladder? Direct percu...

What is an expected assessment finding for bacterial pneumonia? – • crackles • harsh cough • elevated temperature • thick secretions Safe practice in administration of blood products – ▪ remain with the patient for the first 15 minutes of the infusion S/S: *Kawasaki disease (KD)* - • "Strawberry" tongue • edema of hands and feet • conjunctivitis without exudate Home Treatment: *Bronchiolitis* - • cool-mist humidity • steamy shower Pharyngitis causes increa...

A 40 year-old female presents with a Pap smear abnormality revealing atypical glandular cells (AGUS). What is the most appropriate intervention? ~~> Colposcopy and endometrial sampling (Colposcopy and endometrial sampling are important to perform in patients with AGUS Pap results because glandular cells are associated with squamous and glandular precursor lesions and carcinoma.) A 75 year-old female with history of coronary artery disease and dyslipidemia presents for routine foll...

EMT Module 6 (50Q-Answered) Latest Updated 2023 45. When arriving at the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer rig, you note that a green cloud is being emitted from the crashed vehicle. The driver is still in the truck; he is conscious but bleeding profusely from the head. After notifying the hazardous materials team, you should: A. park downhill from the scene. B. ask the driver to exit the vehicle. C. position the ambulance upwind. D. quickly gain access to the patient. [Ans: - C. po...

MN 551 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Saved A patient is experiencing impaired circulation secondary to increased systemic arterial pressure. Which of the following statements is the most relevant phenomenon? Question 1 options: Increased preload due to vascular resistance High afterload because of backpressure against the left ventricle Impaired contractility due to aortic resistance Systolic impairment because of arterial stenosis Question 2 (2 points) Saved A nurse practitioner employe...

ARDMS (RVT) Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Supe...

injury to the ulnar collateral ligament, caused by forced thumb abduction, leading to increased laxity of valgus stress of thumb skiers thumb (chronic version is gamekeepers thumb) fx at base of first metacarpal bone bennetts fx (comminuted form is called rolandos fx) what type of pneumonia does pt with underlying pulmonary disease (COPD, bronchiectasis, CF, DM) haemophilus influenzae pneumonia occurs after viral infections and associated with cavitations staph aureu...

The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further evaluation? 1. Heart rate 57 bpm. 2. SpO2 of 94% on room air. 3. Blood pressure 134/82. 4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65. - ANSWER-4 An Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.65 suggests moderate arterial vascular disease in a client who is expe...

ATI PREDICTOR Comprehensive C Test Questions & Answers A nurse is admitting a client who has acute heart failure. Which of the following prescriptions from the provider should the nurse anticipate? CORRECT ANSWER: Administer enalapril 2.5 mg PO twice daily A nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal nicotine patch for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? CORRECT ANSWER: Wear gloves to apply the patch to the client's skin A nurse is providing discharge ins...

Following resection of a medulloblastoma, a school aged child is noted as having irritability, a weight gain of 1.5kg in the absence of edema, UOP of .4ml/kg/hour and the following laboratory results. The most likely diagnosis is: A) adrenal insufficiency B) Cerebral salt wasting C) Diabetes insipidus D) syndrome if inappropriate antidiuretic hormone Sodium 128 mEg/L Potassium 4.0 mEq/L Chloride 103 mEq/L Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L BUN 10mg/dL Creatinine 0.2mg/dL Glucose 102 mg/dL Calc...