Nur 412 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cardiac biomarkers definition When cells are injured they release their contents, including enzymes and other proteins, into circulation. These are useful in the diagnosis of ACS Cardiac-specific troponin heart muscle protein released into circulation after injury or infarction Two types of cardiac specific troponin _troponin T (cTnT) -Troponin I (cTnI) When do cardiac specific troponin levels rise? Myocardial infarction or injury -Detectible within hours (avg of 4-6), peak within 10-24 and c...

1. When should the rescuer initially ensure that the scene is safe? a. When the rescuer first sees a potential victim b. After the rescuer activates the emergency response system c. As emergency medical services arrive on the scene d. After an AED that is attached to the victim delivers a shock - A 2. As soon as an AED becomes available, which of the following is the first step the rescuer should perform to operate the AED? a. Place the AED pads on the chest b. Deliver 2 rescue breaths ...

Which of the following are characteristics commonly found in blue zones? (Select all that apply.) A sense of purpose Regular physical activity Right tribe Mindful eating Which of the following statements about chronic physical health conditions is FALSE? Reporting of chronic physical health problems is mandatory Which of the following chronic illnesses results in the greatest mortality in the U.S.? heart disease The community health nurse is conducting screening for hearing defects at a local...

ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN NUR 412 PROCTORED TESTBANK 2022/2023 EXAM REVIEW Questions & Answers Study Guide A+ Grade | 100% SOLVED A nurse is caring for a client who has oligohydramnios. What fetal anomalies should the nurse expect? a. renal agenesis b. atrial septal defect c. spina bifida d. hydrocephalus Correct Answer: a. renal agenesis A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 wks gestation and has a suspected pelvic fracture due to blunt abd trauma. What findings should the nurse expe...

Defining Disability any physical, mental, cognitive, emotional sensory, or developmental issue (or some combination of these) that may interfere with someone's ability to participate equally in the society in which they live complex phenomenon three dimensions 1. impairment 2. activity limitations 3. participation restriction ableism bias and prejudice against people with disabilities the belief that disability makes one in some ways lesser, less deserving of respect, equal treatment, and equa...

A nurse is assessing a community's openness to change. Which of the following variables indicate that the community is ready? correct answers High socioeconomic status in the community as a whole Which of the following best describes community-based nursing? correct answers A practice in which care is provided for individuals and families Which of the following is responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy during the 20th century? correct answers Sanitation and other populat...

ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN NUR 412 PROCTORED TESTBANK 2022/2023 EXAM REVIEW Questions & Answers Study Guide A+ Grade | 100% SOLVED A nurse is caring for a client who has oligohydramnios. What fetal anomalies should the nurse expect? a. renal agenesis b. atrial septal defect c. spina bifida d. hydrocephalus Correct Answer: a. renal agenesis A nurse is assessing a client who is at 37 wks gestation and has a suspected pelvic fracture due to blunt abd trauma. What findings should the nurse expe...

Which of the following actions best represents public health nursing? a. Caring for clients in their home following their outpatient surgery b. Administering follow-up care for pediatric clients at an outpatient clinic c. Providing care to children and their families at the school clinic d. Assessing the effectiveness of the high school health clinic correct answers d. Assessing the effectiveness of the high school health clinic The nurse often has to make resource allocation decisio...

a nurse is working toward an objective to "increase at least 90% the proportion of all pregnant women who receive first trimester prenatal care." during which of the following phases of the nursing process would determination of the objective occur? a) planning phase b) assessment phase c) evaluation phase d) implementation phase correct answers planning phase which of the following is responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy during the 20th century? a) technology incre...

A two year old toddler who weighs 30 pounds is diagnosed with otitis media (middle ear infection.) The physician ordered the antibiotic amoxicillin 20 mg/kg PO q8h. The label reads 125 mg in 5 mL. How many milliliters will you administer? A. 20 mL B. 5 mL C. 1.75 mL D. 10.9 mL correct answers D. 10.9 mL Prescriber's order: Lanoxin (digoxin) 0.1 mg IM daily. The label reads 0.1 mg/mL injection. What is the dose in micrograms? A. 0.1 mcg B. 0.01 mcg C. 0.001 mcg D. 0.0001 mcg correct a...