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what is infant mortality rate?  the number of deaths that occur in the first 12 months of life per 1000 births what is perinatal mortality rate?  the number of fetal and neonatal deaths in a given period of time per 1000 live births what is Head Start?  US government funded preschool program for those in poverty to help children get early exposure to school (1966) what is WIC?  Women Infants and Children Established to provide supplemental food and education for families ...

An elderly client is hospitalized for a transurethral prostatectomy. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately? A Hourly urine output of 40-50 mL B Bright red urine with many clots C Dark red urine with few clots D Requests for pain meds every 4 hours  B Bright red urine with many clots Which of the following conditions is most likely related to the development of renal calculi? A Gout B Pancreatitis C Fractured femur 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This wo...

cirrhosis causes  - alcohol - viral hepatitis (HepB, HepC) Too much fat collecting in the liver (nonalcoholic): obese, hyperlipidemia, diabetics Problems with bile duct (carries bile from liver to small intestine): bile stays in liver and damages cells Autoimmune What does the liver do?  Takes substances in our blood and metabolizes and detoxifies them along with storing and producing substances to help with digestion, clotting, and immune health hepatic portal vein  delive...

A patient on a medical unit has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the priority action that the nurse should take? a. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor. b. Check the patient's BP. c. Instruct the patient to avoid high-potassium foods. d. Call the lab and request a redraw of the lab to verify results.  a. Dysrhythmias may occur with an elevated potassium level and are potentially lethal. Monitor the rhythm while contacting physician or calling the rapid response team. ...

A client who has been diagnosed with calculi reports that the pain is intermittent and less colicky. Which of the following nursing actions is most important at this time? A. Report hematuria to the physician B. Strain the urine carefully C. Administer meperidine (Demerol) every 3 hours D. Apply warm compresses to the flank area  B. Strain the urine carefully Intermittent pain that is less colicky indicates that the calculi may be moving along the urinary tract. Fluids should be enc...

What is Truvada a combination of?  tenofovir and emtricitabine Truvada (tenofovir and emtricitabine)  PrE: Pre-exposure prophylaxis Antiretroviral Given to high risk ; decreases risk of HIV infection What is the action of truvada?  inhibits DNA synthesis and terminates DNA chain → attacks nucleus What are side effects of truvada?  - depression - headache - nausea - diarrhea - rash - dizziness - insomnia 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied fo...

atropine, ipratropium, scopolamine, propantheline, glycopyrrolate classification  anticholinergics atropine, ipratropium, scopolamine, propantheline, glycopyrrolate action  inhibits the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter to decrease secretions atropine, ipratropium, scopolamine, propantheline, glycopyrrolate reason for medication  decrease secretions and open airways atropine, ipratropium, scopolamine, propantheline, glycopyrrolate side effects  dry mouth dry eyes ...

Which of the following devices should be used to ensure the appropriate amount of irrigation pressure during a wound irrigation? A. 10 mL syringe with a 19 gauge needle B. 35 mL syringe with a 19 gauge needle C. steady flow of fluid from a height of 12 inches above the wound D. steady but gentle squirt of irrigant through a catheter irrigating system  B. 35 mL syringe with a 19 gauge needle Which of the following are common sites for development of pressure ulcers? (select all that ...

The healthcare provider is teaching a group of senior citizens about risk factors for heart failure. Which of these factors will the healthcare provider include in the teaching? Choose all answers that apply: A History of preeclampsia B Hypertension C Sleep apnea D Obesity E Increased high density lipoproteins (HDL) F High sodium intake  A,B,C,D,F A patient diagnosed with heart failure has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following will the healthcare provide...

A health care provider is providing community education on signs and symptoms of stroke. Which of the following best describe the signs and symptoms of a stroke? A Diaphoresis and jaw pain B Indigestion and shortness of breath C Weakness and edema D Facial droop and slurred speech  D Facial droop and slurred speech A patient with a history of ischemic stroke is receiving warfarin therapy. Which of the following statements indicates the patient has a correct understanding of war...