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The abdomen is the largest CAVITY in the body that contains 3 systems: - Answer--digestive -urinary -reproductive system Alimentary canal - Answer-hollow tube from the mouth to the anus Esophagus, stomach, small & large intestine size: - Answer--esophagus: 10'' long, -stomach: is dependent on how much food a person ingests -small: 18-21" -large: 5-5.5' The liver (LARGEST organ/gland in body) - Answer--produces bile -antibody -produces substance for coagulation of blood -aid in pro...

ATI Fundamentals Remediation Exam 2024 A nurse is explaining differences among various agencies that address healthcare. Nurse should note which of following are health care regulatory agencies? (Select all that apply.) A: American Nurses Association (ANA) B: Joint Commission C: State boards of nursing D: National League for Nursing (NLN) E: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -Answer-B, . Joint Commission; C. State Boards of Nursing; E. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Nurse is expla...

While caring for a client with full thickness burns covering 40% of the body, the nurse observes purulent drainage from the wounds. Before reporting the finding, what is the best lab value to evaluate? - CORRECT ANSWER Neutrophil count- The patient is experiencing infection, so a nurse should review the neutrophil count before contacting the HCP. An older woman who experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) has difficulty with visual perception and she only eats half of the food on ...

AEMT DRUG CARDS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 4 Albuterol (Proventil,Ventolin): Bronchodilator, Sympathomimetic IND: COPD/asthma CONTRA:Tachycardia (digitalis), Hypersensitivity INTERACTIONS:Tricyclic anit-depressants potentiate vasculature effects, Betablockers are antagonistic, may potentiate hypokalemia with diuretics Supplied by aerosolization/MDI (Inhalation) Adult D: 2.5mg Dilute .5mL of .5% with 2.5mL saline in nebulizer and give over10-15min MDI: give ...

A bone must be____________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts - Immobilized A common fear of a person with COPD is - Not being able to breathe A fracture that penetrates the skin and Carries high risk of infection is called - Open fracture A patient that has congestive heart failure should be on medication that helps________ their urine output urine output. To help push fluid off the heart to be able to breathe - Increase A person with AIDS that is experiencing Neropathy (numbness tingl...

MED SURG NR 325 UPGRADED EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will the nurse ask? a."Do you have to urinate at night?" b."Do you have blood in your urine?" c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Dysuria is painful urination. When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next action should be to: a...

EXAM 3: CVA | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+ Stroke "Brain Attack" definition Functional abnormality of CNS that occurs when the normal blood supply is interrupted (ischemia). Single most modifiable risk factor for a CVA is? Hypertension CVA is the Third leading cause of death in the USNon- Modifiable Risk Factors of CVA Age (over 55) History of Migraines Gender (male) Family history Race Prior MI Prior CVA History of sickle cell disease ...

AANP FNP EXAM REVIEW 2023 TEST BANK CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. AANP FNP TEST REVIEW ADA screening for DM in Children (Ans- -symptomatic children (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, blurred vision) regardless of risk factors -asymptomatic children after puberty or 10 years of age or older if overweight or obese (>85th percentile). Plus 1 of the following: *T2DM in 1st or 2nd degree relative *high risk racial/ethnic group *signs of insulin resistance (HTN, dyslipidemia, acanthosis nigricans,...

Aspirin - - Anti-platelet, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory & analgesic - Overuse causes - tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - NO children - Reye syndrome - Can be enteric coated - Used to prevent strokes, MI Heparin Antidote - - Protamine sulphate Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) - acetaminophen antidote carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) - - Signs of Parkinson's disease: Shuffled gait, bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity - Serious adverse effect: thoughts of suicide Duo-Nebulizer - - Aerosol trea...

Name 5 common reasons for using Infusion therapy? 1. Maintain fluid balance / correct imbalance 2. Maintain Electrolyte balance / correct imbalance 3. Administer Medications 4. Administer Blood Products 5. Nutrition Name 4 priority concepts associated with Infusion Therapy Fluid Electrolyte balance Tissue Integrity Infection Perfusion What healthcare settings deliver infusion therapy? Hospitals, clinics, Drs. Offices, Homecare, Dialysis Centers, Long Term care facilities IV drugs provide rapi...