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A patient with anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. The nurse would expect the patient's laboratory findings to include: A) normal red blood cell (RBC) indices correct answer: D) a hemoglobin (HB) of 8.6 g/L Which menu choice indicates that the patient understands the nurse's teaching about best dietary choices for iron-deficiency anemia? correct answer: B) Omelet and whole wheat toast A patient who is receiving methotrexate develops a megalobl...

What are risk factors for traumatic injury? correct answers 1. Age 2. Gender 3. Alcohol What age group and gender are at the highest risk? correct answers 1-42 years old (number one cause of death is injury) and men are at higher risk than females Patients are more likely to _______ if they get to a ________ quickly correct answers Survive; high level trauma What is the scope of practice for EMTs vs. paramedics? correct answers EMTs can do BLS while Paramedics can do ACLS Which tra...

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comprehensive assessment correct answer: An assessment that includes a complete health history and physical assessment; Usually brand new patients focused assessment correct answer: assessment conducted to assess a specific problem; focuses on pertinent history and body regions HIPAA correct answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The nursing process correct answer: Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Assessment (ADPIE) correct answer:...

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A patient with anemia is experiencing increased fatigue and occasional palpitations at rest. The nurse would expect the patient's laboratory findings to include: A) normal red blood cell (RBC) indices correct answers D) a hemoglobin (HB) of 8.6 g/L Which menu choice indicates that the patient understands the nurse's teaching about best dietary choices for iron-deficiency anemia? correct answers B) Omelet and whole wheat toast A patient who is receiving methotrexate develops a megaloblas...

During the assessment, which part of the hand is best for detecting vibration? a. fingertips b. index finger and thumb in opposition c. dorsum of the hand d. ulnar surface of the hand correct answers d. ulnar surface of the hand When performing indirect percussion, the stationary finger is struck: a. at the ulnar surface b. at the middle joint c. at the distal interphalanageal joint d. wherever it is in contact with the skin correct answers c. at the distal interphalangeal joint ...

Nur 216 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions An older adult patient who has a speech impairment exhibits facial expressions and gesture to suggest being in moderate pain, but the patient is unable to fully express feelings. Which approach should the nurse take to assess the patient's condition accurately? A. Use an interpreter B.Speak Slowly C.Use a whiteboard or picture board D. Use sign language - ANSWER Use a whiteboard or picture board A patient is being admitted fo...

Brown pigmentation indicates correct answers venous insufficiency Shiny and translucent skin without hair indicates correct answers arterial insufficiency skin tugor locations correct answers adults-forearm or sternum infant- abdomen pallor correct answers -loss of color: best noted in face, conjunctivae, nail beds, palms -indication of anemia or lack of blood flow cyanosis correct answers Location- nail beds, sclera, MM Changes for light skin tones best located in sclera Change...