Pain and stiffness - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

STUDY GUIDE MSK OA and RA What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis?  Destruction of cartilage and narrowing of the joint space  Most common in females after 55  Fingers, knees, hips and spine most commonly affected joints (most common fingers)  Usually asymmetrical joint pain that develops slowly and accompanies or follows physical activity  Morning stiffness that lasts <1 hour, resumes at end of the day or after activity  Joints are cool with possible crep...

HESI MILESTONE #2 VERSION A AND B LATEST 2023- 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE VERSION A What teaching should a nurse conduct to a mother who was just diagnosed w Engorgement? - ANSWER- sandwich technique :grasp her breast by making a "C" with her thumb and index finger. The thumb stabilizes the top of the breast while the remaining four fingers support her breast from below. Massage or pumping the breast may soften and extend the nipple for easier infa...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ...

BIO 669 Quiz 4- Cardiovascular Latest;(2024/2025) Questions and Answers / 100% Correct/ (78 Q & A) BIO 669 Quiz 4- Cardiovascular Latest;(2024/2025) Questions and Answers / 100% Correct/ (78 Q & A) 1. Which of the following conditions is the most immediately at risk for serious complications? a. Unstable angina b. Prinzmetal angina c. STEMI d. NSTEMI 2. Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buergers disease) is an autoimmune condition that is: a. A result of over activation of ...

1. A A. Dextrose 5% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing dextrose 5% in water could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. B. 0.9% sodium chloride Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing 0.9% sodium chloride could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. C. Dextrose 10% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of dextrose and proteins. To avoid hypoglycemia, t...

1600 ATI PEDIATRICS PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND RATIONALE 1 1. A nurse is collecting data from a 9-month-old infant. Which of the following findings would require further intervention? A. Positive Babinski reflex Rationale: The Babinski reflex disappears after 1 year of age. Therefore, a 9-month-old infant with a positive Babinski reflex is a finding that does not require further intervention. B. Positive Moro reflex Rationale: The Moro reflex disappears approximately at 3-4 months of age. ...

Nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness), photophobia (intolerance of bright light) and headache. - 180. A nurse is assisting with the admission of an adolescent client who is suspected of having bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? 179. A nurse is planning client care for a shift. Which of the following should the nurse plan to delegate to an assistive personnel? - d. Ambulating a client receiving patient-controlled analgesia. 178. A nurse is reinforcing t...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a postpartum client. Which of the following should the nurse explain as the most important reason for staff to wear identification? Reducing the risk of newborn abduction A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who plans to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions? I will feed my baby six to eight times a day A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client diagnosed with oste...

Narcotic administration should be administered carefully in patients with acute pancreatitis related to potential for a. respiratory depression. b. narcotic dependency. c. sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. d. allergic reaction. - Answer- c. sphincter of Oddi dysfunction A patient is admitted to the hospital with left-sided heart failure. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? (Select all that apply.) a. Cough b. Dyspnea c. Bradypnea d. Crackles in lung...

What is your name? Joseph Martinez How can I help you today? (good 1) Oh, boy. My heart’s been pounding over the last 3 days Any other symptoms we should discuss? (good 2) Yeah. I’m tired out and kind of short of breath. Tell me about any current or past medical problems. (good 3) Well I have high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol, but that’s about it. Do you have any recent acute or chronic infections? uh…no Have you had chicken pox, shingles, or rheumatic fever? no What ar...