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Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - ANSWER Insulin A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - ANSWER assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - ANSWER introduce yourself and start an assessment a 42-year-old man...

Exam 1 - NR324 / NR 324 (Latest 2024 / 2025) : Adult Health I - Chamberlain What is wrong with the body during DKA? - ANSWER It is too acidic Do people with COPD and other chronic respiratory illnesses hyper or hypoventilate? - ANSWER HYPOventilate What organs are the two regulators of acid in our body? - ANSWER ...

ATI MED SURG CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST COMPLETE 2023 (Already RATED A+) A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse administer an IV medication to a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following observations requires intervention by the charge nurse? A solution of 5 mL heparin 1,000 units/mL has been prepared. 59. A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure whose telemetry reading displays a flattening of the T wave. Which...

Exam 3: BIO322 / BIO 322 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Applied Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: what is wrong with type I DM patients? Answer: their insulin is little to none, so glucose is unable to be brought into the cells but builds up in the blood. it is autoimmune beta cell dysfunction. can cause hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia Question: hyperglyemia signs Answer: blood glucose of 300mg or more, 6.5% or more hemog...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers Cause of Diabetes High BG due to: -Decreased Insulin secretion -Decreased Insulin sensitivity Chronic______________can lead to damage throughout the body including organ damage Hyperglycemia Insulin is produced by Beta cells in Pancreas Functions of Insulin Moves glucose into body cells to be used as energy -Moves BG in muscle cells -Helps stores BG as Glycogen in liver cells -Helps stores BG as Fat in Adipose (fat) cel...

USMLE Step 3 High Yield Facts questions and answers 2023What is the genetic inheritance pattern of Hemophilia A? X-linked recessive: women born to fathers with X linked recessive disorder will be carriers. Males are 50% carriers if born to an affected mother. What is tx of Lewy body dementia? Dopamine agonist therapy (PD) & AchE inhibitors (Alzeihmer's) - watch for dopamine agonist therapy causing complex visual hallucinations. A patient treated for LTBI and now has positive PPD...

USMLE STEP 3 PT. 2 EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS what is the best initial thing to do in a patient with a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - correct answer aggressive volume resuscitation - they are generally severely volume depleted then IV insulin *avoid management of hyperkalemia because these guys usually have a total body potassium deficit what can occur in patients with poorly controlled diabetes - correct answer hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) or DKA describe H...

Med-Surg Hesi PN Final 2023. During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the client? A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam. B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain. C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if ...

15 year old patient with DMI reports increased BG in AM. The ACNP determines hyperglycemia is d/t dawn phenomenon? What should you do to his tx regimen? - Increase the insulin dosage at bedtime 23 yo female presents with DKA. Abg pH 7.3, glucose 520, BP 90/65, HR 120, and she is confused. Which of the following are not included in the initial management of DKA? a. isotonic fluids b. insulin infusion c. sodium bicarbonate d. supportive care - c. sodium bicarbonate Only indicated for DKA i...

Exam 2: NUR2392/ NUR 2392 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Multidimensional Care II Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct- Rasmussen Q: S/S of metabolic alkalosis? Answer: • CNS changes • increased heart rate • normal or low BP Q: Priority nursing inteventions for treating metabolic alkalosis? Answer: Treat the cause - if d/t emesis - give anti nausea medication. Q: What medication would the nurse expect to see ordered for the patient ex...