Dependent edema - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1) A client is being treated for hyperthyridism with propylthiouracil (PTU). The LPN/LVN knows that the action of this drug is to: A. decrease the amount of thyroid stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. B. increase the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone circulating inthe blood. C. increase the amount of T4 and decrease the amount of T3 producedby the thyroid. D. inhibit synthesis of T3 and T4 by the thyroid gland. D. PTU is an adjunct therapy used to control hyperthyroidism by in...

NICU RN A v1 Exam Questions and Answers 2024 The amount of air that moves into or out of the lungs with each single breath at rest is called -Answer-Tidal Volume Which of the following is a non-pharmacologic management technique to treat apnea in the preterm infant -Answer-Maintaining the head in neutral position which of the following respiratory disorders occur in term and near-term infants due to delayed clearance of fetal lung fluid? -Answer-Transient Tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) w...

CALAOMS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2023-2024. Name the two systems that comprise the autonomic nervous system: - Answer Parasympathetic and sympathetic The heart is divided into _____ chambers. The upper chambers are called _____ while the lower chambers are called _____. - Answer 4, atria, ventricles Continue the pathway of the blood flow: From the lungs where it picked up oxygen, blood travels through the _____ vein to the _____ atrium, past the _____ valve to the ___...

1) A nurse is reviewing the techniques for transferring a client from a bed to a chair with a group of assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? ANS: Use lower-body strength RATIONALE: The nurse should instruct the AP to use lower-body strength when lifting a client to reduce stress on the back 2) A nurse is participating in a quality improvement study about the effectiveness of client pain management on the unit. Which of the following stra...

The triage nurse is assessing a victim of a stab wound. According to the paramedics, the victim was stabbed by a male attacker. The knife blade is 6 inches (7.2 cm) in length and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in width. The "point of entry" of the stab wound is two inches above and left of the victim's xiphoid process. Which vital organ(s) are at an increased risk of being in the direct path of injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Heart Lungs Diaphragm What way do females stab? - CORRECT ANSWER Downwards W...

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) -...

NURS 6541 Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest 2023/2024 | Graded A+. A 16-year-old girl has enuresis, frequent urination, a white vaginal discharge, and a dark rash around her neck. Her serum glucose level is 250 mg/dL, and her urinalysis is positive for 2+ glucose but is otherwise negative. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Selected Answer: c. Type II diabetes • Question 3 • 1 out of 1 points Mark, age 15, is 5 feet tall andn weighs 85 pounds. You suspect ano...

PHTLS Post test 9th edition Exam 2023 Questions with Answers 1. The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both tem- porarily and permanently, is known as: A. Conization B. Cavitation C. Crepitation D. Contusion: B. Cavitation 2. The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange is: A. Mass of the bodies involved B. Velocity of the bodies involved C. Density of the tissues involved D. Surface area of t...

***Download Test Bank Immediately After the Purchase. Just in case you have trouble downloading, kindly message me, and I will send it to you via Google Doc or email. Thank you*** ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM A 2023/2024 A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to perform an ocular irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. Assess the client's visual acuity prior to irrigation b. Have the client turn their head toward the unaffect...

Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Testbank Hollier Test Bank/StudyGuide AII CHAPTERS IN THIS TEST BANK Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the hearts contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. 2.The nurse clarif...