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Parts of the medical history include: - answer 1. chief complaint 2. history of present illness (HPI) 3. past, family and social history (PFSH) 4. review of systems (ROS) Define chief complaint - answer what brings the patient in to see the physician Define history of present illness (HPI) - answer explanation of the chief complaint to determine: 1. onset of illness 2. associated symptoms 3. what the patient has done to treat the illness Define past medical history - answer 1. all heal...

A medical assistant is performing spirometry testing for a patient who has shortness of breath. Which of the following results of the spirometry test indicates a successful maneuver? - CORRECT ANSWER A fast and steady flow with no variability A medical assistant is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? - CORRECT ANSWER "I'll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There will be a small stick in your arm." A me...

A nurse is caring for a client who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The client asks the nurse, "Should I tell my partner that I am HIV positive?" Which of the following statements should the nurse give? a. "This is your decision alone." b. "I would if I were you." c. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner." d. 'Your provider is required by law to notify your partner." - ANSWER c. "It sounds like you are unsure what to say to your partner." Rationale...

When blood is removed from the body, the blood clots and the liquid part is called - correct answer Serum If veins in the arms cannot be used for venipuncture, the alternative veins can be found in the - correct answer Dorsal side of hands and wrists The instrument used to speed the removal of serum by spinning the blood is called a - correct answer Centrifuge Before performing a venipuncture, a clean pair of gloves should be put on the presence of the patient because it is a reassuring -...

A patient had abdominal surgery and states that after coughing it feels like his guts has spilled out. What should the nurse do first? Visualize the abdominal area A patient has been taking Kenalog (corticosteroid) with increase redness... Schedule an appointment A patient hd a BDP. What warrants further intervention? Positive gastro occult emesis A patient who has been taking B12 says he's fatigue. What lab to monitor? CBC A patient with Parkinson is walking. .... ? Confirm that it...

A patient had abdominal surgery and states that after coughing it feels like his guts has spilled out. What should the nurse do first? Visualize the abdominal area A patient has been taking Kenalog (corticosteroid) with increase redness... Schedule an appointment A patient hd a BDP. What warrants further intervention? Positive gastro occult emesis A patient who has been taking B12 says he's fatigue. What lab to monitor? CBC A patient with Parkinson is walking. .... ? Confirm that it...

A nurse is caring for a client who has nephrotic syndrome and has been taking prednisone for 3 days. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as an adverse effect of prednisone? A: sore throat Glucocorticoids depress the immune system and increase the client's risk for infection. The nurse should recognize a sore throat as an indication of infection and report this finding to the provider. A nurse is planning education about cyclosporine for a client who ha...

A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol (Haldol) 2 mg PO q12h. The amount available is haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to nearest whole number) 2 mg X 1 tab = 2 tablets 1 mg 2. A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg PO Daily. The amount available is furosemide oral solution 40 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number). 80 mg X 5 mL = 10 mL 40 mg 3. The label reads hepar...

A. - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take temperature once a day. B. Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. C. Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. D. Wash dishes in warm water. A. - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious s...

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) which is commonly used for muscle strains and aches. Which should the nurse recognize as a serious side effect of ibuprofen? A: Nephrotoxicity. B: Xerostomia. C: Hallucination. D: Convulsions. - ANSWER A: Nephrotoxicity Rationale: Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation. NSAIDs have nephrotoxic effects and should be avoided in patients with kidney disease. The emergency...