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definition of disasterillness or event which has the potential to overwhelm the available resources of a health care facility or community internal disasterbomb blast, active shooter, institutional power outage, fire on premises external disasterhurricane, tornado, flood, mass traffic accident priority when a disaster strikessafety of patients and staff multi-casualty eventcan be managed by a hospital using local resources (multi pt mva, etc) mass casualty eventlocal medical capabilities...

What is hemodynamic monitoring measure of pressure, flow, and oxygenation within the cardiovascular system - assess heart function, fluid balance and effects of drugs on CO What is systemic vascular resistance (SVR) or pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) opposition to blood flow by systemic and pulmonary vasculature (high = tight, low = loose) What determines stroke volume (SV) preload, after load and contractility What needs to be done when using equipment of invasive pressure monitoring it ...

Is insulin a protein-based or steroid-based hormone?Protein-based What is the function of a Trophic hormone?Stimulate the production and secretion of hormones by other glands eg TSH What is SIDAH?Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone. Results in low urinary outpost, weight gain, high specific gravity What is the function of non-trophic hormones?Stimulate cellular growth, metabolism or other body functions eg thyroxine What is Cushing's disease?An excess level of cortisol, reg...

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When to measure vital signs admission, per hospital/unit policy, before and after surgical procedures, before, during, and after medication administration affecting VS, any time patient condition changes, before and after procedures affecting VS, if stable RN may delegate Blood Pressure measures the force exerted by the flow of blood against the arterial walls, measured in mmHg (sphygomanometer and stethoscope), Normal range <120/80 Diastolic ventricles are relaxed systolic ventricles are ...

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A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. She is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by: increased hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capsule. The most common type of renal stone is composed of: calcium The most important factor in renal calculus formation is: urine pH A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with renal calculus that is causing obstruction. Which of the following symptoms would she most likely experience?...

The nurse provides discharge instructions to a patient prescribed cholestyramine (Questran). Which statement by the patient indicates teaching was effective for this drug? A. "I will increase fiber in my diet and drink more fluids." B. "This drug can cause flushing, itching and gastrointestinal upset." C. "I will take Questran 1 hour before my other medications." D. "I will notify my health care provider if I have muscle pain." Answer: A Rational: Cholestyramine can cause constipation;...