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TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - that the patient is going to the ri...

A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer documentation of this client's concerns should the nurse enter? correct answer: Describe having a "body-wracking dry cough" of 6 weeks duration. A 75-year-old client with a recent history of a cerebrovas...

WGU D115 Final Exam: Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam| Actual Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Already Graded A Q: A healthcare professional advise patient to exercise because it has A probable impact on reducing what cancer Answer: colon Q: Conductive hearing loss involves the Answer: Middle ear Q: A potential complication of Streptococcus Pharyngitis That leads to contralateral uvular deviation Asymmetrical tonsillar Muffled...

ATCN 2020 Chapter 3 Shock Exam 2024 What is the first step in managing shock in trauma patients? -Answer-The first step in managing shock in trauma patients is to recognize it. Define Shock -Answer-An abnormality of the circulatory system that results in inadequate oxygen perfusion and tissue oxygenation. List the second step in managing shock -Answer-Is to identify the probable cause of shock and adjust treatment accordingly. List the four type of shock? -Answer-Cardiogenic Shock Obstru...

Exam 3: NUR209/ NUR 209 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: A nurse obtains a health history from a patient who has a 35-pack year smoking history. The patient reports hoarseness and tightness in the throat and difficulty swallowing. Which question is important for the nurse to ask?- Answer: "how much alcohol do you drink in an average week" Q: Which action should the nurse take first when ...

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Test Bank for CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2024 by Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee 13.Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who is being fitted for a hearing aid? 1. Keep the appliance turned on at all times. 2. Store the hearing aid in a warm, moist place. 3. Batteries last for at least 1 month. 4. Clean ear molds at least once a week. ANS: 4 The nurse should instruct the client to turn off the appliance when not in use; store in a...

AACN AGACNP boards Questions and answers 2023/2024 Pericarditis - correct answer Often present w/ friction rub, sharp CP w/ inspiration, low-grade fever, muffled heart tones, hypotension. Tx w/ colchicine. Pulmonary edema - correct answer Pink/frothy sputum. Tachypnea, dyspnea, b/l wheeze. CXR shows alveolar infiltrates, kerley B lines, and pleural effusions. Cardiac tamponade - correct answer Becks Triad= muffled tones, JVD, HoTN. Narrow pulse pressure. Low C.O., low BP, tachy...

FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) Exam – Questions And Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANS Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On the physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to...

FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) Exam Questions Guide with Verified Answers | Latest 2023/2024 What is the single most important indicator in critical illness? tachypnea Beck's Triad hypotension, JVD, muffled heart sounds - a/w cardiac tamponade What is the thyromental distance? It is the distance in finger breadths between the anterior prominence of the thyroid cartilage (adam's apple) and the tip of the mandible (chin). It is an estimate of the length of the mandible an...