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acute kidney injury (AKI)  rapid loss of renal function due to damage to the kidneys; formerly called acute renal failure acute nephritic syndrome  type of kidney disease with glomerular inflammation acute tubular necrosis (ATN)  type of acute kidney injury in which there is damage to the kidney tubules anuria  total urine output less than 50 mL in 24 hours arteriovenous fistula  type of vascular access for dialysis which is created by surgically connecting an artery ...

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for a low-sodium diet to manage hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I can snack on fresh fruit B. I can continue to eat lunchment sandwiches C. I can have cottage cheese with my meals D. Canned soup is a good lunch option  A. I can snack on fresh fruit The other options have too much sodium A nurse is caring for an adult male client who is under...

what is health education  learning experiences designed to promote behaviors that facilitate health what is the purpose of health education  to meet nursing standards support informed decision making and self care promote adherence to the therapeutic regimen how do you meet nursing standards  teaching, as a function of nursing, is included in all state nurse practice acts and in the ANA scope and standards of practice. every contact a nurse has with the healthcare consumer, wh...

What is an RSO?  Radiation Safety Officer Who assigns the RSO?  The Company What does the RSO do?  Updates and maintains the Radiation Safety Program What does ALARA stand for?  As Low As Reasonably Achievable What is the reason for safety and compliance violations?  Ineffective senior management. What is the ALARA philosophy?  Regulations establish standards for protection against radiation hazards. Procedures and engineering controls are based upon sound radiatio...

Nuclear Medicine demonstrates:  function Nuclear Medicine is under the radiology umbrella because:  radiation is used Types of radiation used for conventional radiography  Alpha, Beta, Particulate, Ionizing Types of radiation used for nuclear medicine  Gamma Rays, Nonparticulate Source of radiation for conventional radiography  x-ray tube Source of radiation for nuclear medicine  patient Equipment used for conventional radiography  x-ray tube and image receptor ...

How do nuclear gauges work? Why does so much care need to be taken when using them?  Nuclear gauges use the interaction of radiation with matter to measure the density and moisture of material. Radiation sources within each gauge transmit radiation through the test material. Detectors contained in the gauge measure the radiation that is scattered by the test material or that passes through it. By calculating the percentage of radiation that reaches the detectors, the gauge can determ...

Acute radiation exposures are best described as:  Large doses over a short period of time Radioactive decay is:  Radiation The hazard class for the gauge is:  7 When transporting a gauge you can safely secure, block and brace it in the front seat.  F If you arrive back at the office and the gauge is missing from the back of the pick-up truck you should:  Immediately contact the RSO and regulatory agency Elements that have the same number of protons and neutrons are con...

RSO stands for  Radiation Safety Officer What is a RSO's duties  To have security and control of radioactive materials. Completeness and accuracy of all information by the regulatory agency. Knowledge about contents, license and its conditions. The need to commit adequate money and resources. Selecting an individual to serve as the RSO. What is ALARA  The philosophy to achieve occupational and public doses that are As Low As Reasonably Achievable. It minimizes exposure to...

Roentgen  1cc in Air  External  X & Gamma rays  GM Survey Meters SI Unit for Roentgen  Coulombs/kilogram  3880 REM (R)  To Man  External & Internal  X, Gamma, Alpha, Beta  Radiation Badges  Rem=Rad x QF SI unit for REM(R)  Sievert (Sv)  1 Sv=100Rem RAD  Deposited in 1 unit of mass or matter Absorbed Dose Internal 2 0 2 4 /2025 | © copyright | This work may not be copied for profit gain Excel! 1 | P a g e | G r a d e A + | 2 0 24 /...

What tool is central to the information gathering process required of phenomenologic-based research?  In-depth interviews Which form of sociolinguistic inquiry seeks to understand the rules, mechanisms, and structure of conversations and texts?  Discourse analysis Which term is used to describe the way the members of a culture envision their world?  Emic perspective What type of research focuses on the effects of gender domination and discrimination on women?  Feminist ...