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After a thyroidectomy, the nurse should monitor for signs of tetany which can be caused by trauma to the parathyroid gland. The signs of tetany include which of the following? check all answers that apply negative Chvostek's sign positive Trousseau's sign photophobia cardiac dysrhythmias - correct answer positive Trousseau's sign photophobia cardiac dysrhythmias All three of these are signs of tetany. A positive Chvostek's sign would also be a sign of tetany, along with car...

Albany State University NURS 2115 Respiratory Study Guide 1. Review A&P of lungs: • Bronchioles lead to alveoli • Alveoli lead to alveolar sacs • Alveoli: functional unit of the lungs o 35% of gas exchange occurs here o Surfactant formation occurs here • Alveolar sacs: last part of the airway o Surrounded by alveoli o 65% of gas exchange occurs here • Lungs: o Right lung: 3 lobes o Left lung: 2 lobes 2. In order to understand the more difficult content, you should have an ...

AIR METHODS CC Paramedic Questions and Answers 2023 ABG - PH 7.35-7.45 mm HG ABG - PaCO2 range 35-45 mm HG ABG - PA02 80-100mm HG ABG - BE -2 - 3 MeQ/L CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what is the normal range? Normal Value: 14-17.5 G /DL CBC: Hemoglobin (Hgb) - what do high and low values indicate? High value = smoking? Low value = anemia or blood loss? CBC: Hematocrit - what is the normal range? Normal value = 41-50% CBC: Hematocrit - what do hi...

HURST REVIEW NCLEX-RN Readiness Exam 1 (Latest UPDATES STUDY) Exam Reviews Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct Grade A HURST REVIEW NCLEX-RN Readiness Exam 1 2. Correct: The rate of IV administration should not exceed 50 mg/min. for adults and 1-3 mg/kg/min (or 50 mg/min, whichever is slower) in pediatric clients because of the risk of severe hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias. So 100 mg can safely be delivered over a period of at least 2 minutes. 1. Incorrect: The rate of IV...

A nurse is assessing a client with a family history of cancer. Which finding requires immediate follow-up? A. The client has gained 10 lb (4.5 kg) over the past year. B. The client reports knee pain upon rising. C. The client reports a feeling of a lump in the throat. D. The client has a blood pressure of 135/80 mmHg and a pulse rate of 70 beats/minute. - C. The client reports a feeling of a lump in the throat. The sensation of a lump in the throat is one of the warning signs of esophagea...

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  ** Why do employees unionize? - Answer: - Unions are "in the business" of representing workers who at some point became so unhappy with their jobs, they sought out external advocates - Could be due to; poor supervision, compensation, fairness/equity, job security, work load, employer policies, & so on ** Why would employees not want to unionize? - Answer: - Union dues - Political and social activities of unions - Strikes - Loyalty to the employer - Conflict - Meri...

Albany State University NURS 2115 Respiratory Study Guide 1. Review A&P of lungs: • Bronchioles lead to alveoli • Alveoli lead to alveolar sacs • Alveoli: functional unit of the lungs o 35% of gas exchange occurs here o Surfactant formation occurs here • Alveolar sacs: last part of the airway o Surrounded by alveoli o 65% of gas exchange occurs here • Lungs: o Right lung: 3 lobes o Left lung: 2 lobes 2. In order to understand the more difficult content, you should have an ...

The nurse is caring for a patient with COPD and pneumonia who has an order for arterial blood gases to be drawn. Which of the following is the minimum length of time the nurse should plan to hold pressure on the puncture site? A. 2 minutes B. 5 minutes C. 10 minutes D. 15 minutes B. 5 minutes Following obtaining an arterial blood gas, the nurse should hold pressure on the puncture site for 5 minutes by the clock to be sure that bleeding has stopped. An artery is an elastic vessel ...

A policy requiring the removal of acrylic nails by all nursing personnel was implemented 6 months ago. Which assessment measure best determines if the intended outcome of the policy is being achieved? a. Number of staff induced injury b. Client satisfaction survey c. Health care-associated infection rate. d. Rate of needle-stick injuries by nurse. Acrylic nails are known to carry loads of bacteria and increase the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Therefore, by banning the w...