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Maternity and Pediatrics HESI Review 3 Latest Update 2023/2024 (All New Questions Included) Maternity and Pediatrics HESI Review 3 Mother of a preschool-aged child calls school RN to report her child was bitten by a tick while on a school outing last wk. Mother tells RN she removed tick & flushed it down toilet. What action should school RN take? Schedule test for Lyme disease if rash appears. Dr. prescribes phenytoin (Dilantin) for school-aged child diagnosed with tonic-clonic epileps...

MLT Clinical Chemistry Final Test with Correct Answers What is the isoelectric point? - Answer-the pH of a solution where a molecule is neutral Which of the following methodologies measures absorbed light? a. liquid chromatography b. ELISA c. electrophoresis d. spectrophotometry - Answer-spectrophotometry Which of the following is not an amino acid? a. leucine b. serine c. proline d. theriosine - Answer-theriosine There are ___________ non-essential and __________ essential ...

Clinical Chemistry Question and answers already passed Clinical Chemistry 2 - CSMLS What are primary aminoacidurias? - correct answer inborn errors of metabolism inherited enzyme defect Describe phenylketonuria - correct answer PKU; disorder of phenylalanine metabolism defective melanin synthesis results in retardation if not treated - dietary intervention is appropriate therapy Describe cysteinuria - correct answer Defect in proximal tubular cells benign Common properties...

Nurs 221 Pathophysiology midterm 1 Exam Questions With Verified Answers Marfan Syndrome connective tissue disease autosomal dominant cardiac, musculoskeletal, and ophthalmologic systems are most affected cardiac musculoskeletal ophthalmologic What systems are most affected by Marfan Syndrome? long slender fingers excessive height joint laxity What are the predominant characteristics of Marfan Syndrome? Phenylketonuria (PKU) causes the amino acid Phenylalanine to accumul...

A 23 year old woman who has pheylketonuria(PKU) and has not been on a PKU diet since adolescence tells the nurse that she wants to become pregnant. In order to respond appropriately to this client, the nurse must understand...... - High phenylalanine levels impair fetal development -the fetus would be at risk delayed development, mental retardation, poor head growth (microcephaly), poor overall growth, heart defects, and other structural birth defects -the closer to normal levels in the blood ...

MED SURG HESI EXIT EXAM/Latest 2022/Test Bank Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? (ANS- Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to e...

EXAM 1 CMN 571 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 1-2 mths Activities to be observed : Holds head erect and lifts head . Turns from side to back . Regards faces and follows objects through visual field . Drops toys . Becomes alert in response to voice . Activities related by parent : Recognizes parents . Engages in vocalizations . Smiles spontaneously . 3-5 mt Activities to be observed : Grasps cube - first ulnar then later thumb opposition . Reaches for and brings objects...

Index of Tables xiii Preface xvii Contributors xix CHAPTER 1 HOW TO PREPARE FOR NCLEX-PN® • 1 Questions You Might Have about the Examination 2 What Is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing? 2 What Is the Current Test Plan? 2 How Do I Apply to Take the Examination? 3 What Types of Questions Are on the Examination? 4 Do I Have to Know a Lot About Computers to Take the Examination? 4 How Is the Examination Scored? 4 Can I Take a Break? 4 When Will I Know If I Passed? 4 Tips...

HESI PNR 207/ PNR207 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Transition to PN/VN Practice – Capstone Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Fortis Q: A client who is taking an oral dose of a tetracycline complains of gastrointestinal upset. What snack should the nurse instruct the client to take with the tetracycline? Answer: Toasted wheat bread and jelly Q: Following a lumbar puncture, a client voices several complaints. What complaint indicated to the nurse that ...

PKU diet to follow Breast Feeding or PA+ Free Formula. Restricted PA + Intake Throughout Life; No meat, limited fruits & vegetables, limited grains What happens if people with PKU don't follow their diet Short Attention Span Poor short term memory Visual perception problems Poor motor coordination Mood disorders Brain structural changes (reduced grey matter) Safe PKU level 2-6mg/dl PKU nursing Considerations Assist with testing Teach parents about diet and need for follow up blood levels thr...