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Chapter 08: 1. When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is: a. Palpation. b. Inspection. c. Percussion. d. Auscultation. B The skills requisite for the physical examination are inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. The skills are performed one at a time and in this order (with the exception of the abdominal assessment, during which auscultation takes place before palpation and percussion). The assessment of each body system beg...

If you are doing a cardiovascular assessment and you are hearing a bruit/swooshing sounds in the patients carotid artery, what does this mean? -Narrow vessel (Most likely filled with plaque buildup) If you are doing a Snellen eye exam from 20 feet away what are you testing? -Farsided eye sight What are 4 things that the skin does? -Prevention of penetration, temperature regulation, absorbs Vitamin D and wound repair (repairs itself) What cannot the skin do? -Prevent the loss of fluids W...

1. The mouse controls the movement of a symbol on the screen called a(n) __________. 1 (a) icon 2 (b) pointer 3 (c) kiosk 4 (d) chip Correct Answer: 2 Page: DC2002 5 Graphic: 2. Computer hardware includes all of the following except __________. 1 (a) input and output devices 2 (b) a system unit 3 (c) storage and communications devices 4 (d) application programs Correct Answer: 4 Page: DC2002 5 Graphic: 3. All of the following are commonly used output devices except __________. 1 (...

1) Which one of the following is not considered an alternative fuel? (a) Electric (b) Hydrogen (c) Coal (d) Compressed Natural Gas 2) Under the Sustainable Procurement Program, ALL computers and monitors must have ENERGY STAR features enabled (a) True (b) False 3) Which of the following is NOT a benefit of DoD's Sustainable Procurement Program? (a) Increased use of fossil fuels (b) Reduced use of natural resources (c) Improved worker health (d) Reduced energy and water consumption

EMERGENCY CARE - Main reasons people seek emergency care include: Pain (main reason), Abdominal Pain, Chest pain, h/a, Difficulty breathing, fever, Injury (especially in elderly population) - EMTs can provide basic life support interventions such as AEDs, O2 - Paramedics can provide advanced life support interventions such as cardiac monitoring, advanced airway management (intubation) IV access - Staff and pt safety are major concerns in ER/ED setting a. Staff: Disease transmission and ph...

265 Exam 4 Study Guide Labs  Hbg 12-18  Hct 37-52%  WBC 5-10  RBC 4.2-6.1  PLT 150-400  PT 11-12.5 sec (1.5-2.5x normal on Coumadin = 16.5-31.25 sec)  INR 0.9-1.2 sec (Therapeutic level 2-3x normal = 1.8-3.6 sec)  PTT 60-70 sec (1.5-2.5x normal on Heparin = 90-175)  Na 135-145  K+ 3.5-5  Creatinine 0.5-1.2  BUN 10-20  Albumin 3.5-5  Mg 1.5-2.5  Ca 9-10.5  Cl 98-106  Phosphorus 2-4.5  Specific Gravity 1.005-1.030 Discoid lu...

NUR 265 EXAM ONE STUDY GUIDE  Nephrotic Syndrome: o NS is a condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. o Immunological Kidney disorder o This causes massive loss of protein in the urine, edema formation, and decreased plasma albumin levels.  Proteinuria- severe protein loss more than 3.5 g in 24- hour urine sample. o Key features:  Massive proteinuria >3.5g / 24hrs  Hy...

NUR 265 EXAM 1 Study Questions • The 2 major functions of the kidneys are to secrete erythropoietin and renin, which stimulate red blood cell production and blood pressure respectively, and to make urine. • The number one objective sign of anemia is increased heart rate. • The number one subjective sign of anemia is fatigue. • The only difference between acute renal failure and chronic renal failure is that acute renal failure is reversible. • Kidney failure is defined by how m...

NUR 265 Exam 3 Study Questions ► What is the normal arterial blood gas (ABG) range for the partial pressure of oxygen (PO2)? o 80-100 mmHg o What if it’s higher than 100? What if it’s lower than 80?  Higher = too much oxygenation … lower = hypoxia ► What is the normal arterial blood gas (ABG) range for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2)? o 35-45 mmHg o What if it’s lower than 35? What is it’s higher than 45?  Decreased = Respiratory alkalosis … increas...

NCLEX: Respiratory, Neuro, GI, Ortho Cardio GI, Endocrine, Integumentary Integumentary NCLEX A client with dermatitis has been prescribed a topical corticosteroid for use on the affected areas, and the nurse has reinforced instructions about the use of this medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? I will apply a bandage over the site after applying the medication. Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the hand. The ...