Kps scale - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Final ACHPN Review Exam with Questions and Answers hospice recertification ANSWER after 90 days and 180 days, then every 60 days KPS scale ANSWER decrease in this means illness progression and decreased survival probability 0-100 functional dimensions-- measures ambulation, evidence of disease, and ability to provide self care KPS 30 ANSWER severely disabled; hospitalization indicated; death not imminent KPS 50 ANSWER requires considerable assistance, frequent medical care KPS ...

Final Exam: NR601/ NR 601 Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum Final Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Newly Update QUESTION What is palliative care Answer: specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. QUESTION What is the goal of palliative care Answer: The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the fam...

Reflection - The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface through which it cannot pass. Transmission - the passage of light through an object Interference - the combination of two or more waves that results in a single wave Diffraction - The bending of a wave as it moves around an obstacle or passes through a narrow opening Refraction - Change direction and or speed refractive index - a measure of the light-bending ability of a medium Refractive index equation - 300,000kps/speed kps...

ACHPN Study Set with Questions and Answers scale of performance status based on 5 grades ANSWER ECOG aka Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction ANSWER ECOG score=0 Restricted in physically strenuous activity, but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature; office or house work ANSWER ECOG Score=1 Ambulatory and capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities; up an...

ACHPN Exam 181 Questions with Verified Answers Hiv/aids hospice criteria - CORRECT ANSWER CD4 count < 25 Viral load > 100,000 Weight loss more than 10% in 3 months Pps 50or less Treatment of OIH - CORRECT ANSWER Stop opioids and start ketamine Hospice criteria COPD - CORRECT ANSWER Fev1 after bronchodilator less than 30% O2 sat less than 88% on RA Dyspnea at rest No response to bronchodilator What bronchodilator to treat mild to severe copd - CORRECT ANSWER SABA albute...

CNRN Practice Samples Exam 235 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following tumor types will have a higher incidence in pediatric populations and have a decreased incidence with age? A. Glioblastoma B. Pilocytic astrocytoma C. Central nervous system lymphoma D. Metastatic brain tumor - CORRECT ANSWER B Rationale: Both pilocytic astrocytoma and medulloblastoma brain tumors are more commonly found in the younger population. The incidence of these tumors will decrease with age. Gl...

ACHPN Exam 181 Questions with Verified Answers Hiv/aids hospice criteria - CORRECT ANSWER CD4 count < 25 Viral load > 100,000 Weight loss more than 10% in 3 months Pps 50or less Treatment of OIH - CORRECT ANSWER Stop opioids and start ketamine Hospice criteria COPD - CORRECT ANSWER Fev1 after bronchodilator less than 30% O2 sat less than 88% on RA Dyspnea at rest No response to bronchodilator What bronchodilator to treat mild to severe copd - CORRECT ANSWER SABA albute...

CNRN Practice Samples Which of the following tumor types will have a higher incidence in pediatric populations and have a decreased incidence with age? A. Glioblastoma B. Pilocytic astrocytoma C. Central nervous system lymphoma D. Metastatic brain tumor - Correct answer B Rationale: Both pilocytic astrocytoma and medulloblastoma brain tumors are more commonly found in the younger population. The incidence of these tumors will decrease with age. Glioblastomas are more frequently found in ...

Which of the following tumor types will have a higher incidence in pediatric populations and have a decreased incidence with age? A. Glioblastoma B. Pilocytic astrocytoma C. Central nervous system lymphoma D. Metastatic brain tumor - ANSWER B Rationale: Both pilocytic astrocytoma and medulloblastoma brain tumors are more commonly found in the younger population. The incidence of these tumors will decrease with age. Glioblastomas are more frequently found in young adults. CNS lymphoma and me...

CNRN Practice Samples Exam 235 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following tumor types will have a higher incidence in pediatric populations and have a decreased incidence with age? A. Glioblastoma B. Pilocytic astrocytoma C. Central nervous system lymphoma D. Metastatic brain tumor - CORRECT ANSWER B Rationale: Both pilocytic astrocytoma and medulloblastoma brain tumors are more commonly found in the younger population. The incidence of these tumors will decrease with age. Gl...