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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pharmacology & Need to Know Medications Page 3-13 Fundamentals & Delegation Page 14-17 Ethical Principals & Law Page 18-20 Integumentary Page 21-23 Respiratory Disorders & Nursing Considerations Page 24-32 Disorders of the Heart & Circulation Page 33- 44 Musculoskeletal Disorders Page 45-47 Diabetes & Insulin Page 48 Contact Precautions & Infectious Disease Page 49-53 Renal Disorders & Nursing Considerations Page 54-58 GI Disorders Page 59-60 Spinal Cord Injuries P...

4. A nurse is using the SBAR communication tool for reporting a client's condition to the provider. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the "S" portion of the tool? The client was medicated with morphine 2 mg IV 1 hr ago. This information provides medical information that is pertinent to the client's condition and is part of the background portion (B) of the SBAR communication tool. The client needs a change in pain medication prescription. MY ...

Question 1 A c. What document should be in guiding the care of this client? A) Client Self Determination Act B) Physician's treatment orders C) Advance Directives. D) Clinical Pathway protocols Review Information: The correct answer is: C) Advance Directives. This document specifies the client's wishes Question 2 You are the of a health care team that consists of one licensed practical/vocational nurse, one nursing assistant , a nursing student and yourself. To whom...

LEVEL OF PREVENTION  PRIMARY o Goal: preventing the health problem, the most cost-effective form of healthcare o Example: immunizations, counseling about safety, injury and disease prevention  SECONDARY o Goal: detecting disease in early, asymptomatic, or preclinical state to minimize its impact o Example: screening tests, such as BP check, mammography, colonoscopy, ASA in hx MI  TERTIARY o Goal: minimizing negative disease induced outcomes o Example: in established disease, ad...

LEVEL OF PREVENTION  PRIMARY o Goal: preventing the health problem, the most cost-effective form of healthcare o Example: immunizations, counseling about safety, injury and disease prevention  SECONDARY o Goal: detecting disease in early, asymptomatic, or preclinical state to minimize its impact o Example: screening tests, such as BP check, mammography, colonoscopy, ASA in hx MI  TERTIARY o Goal: minimizing negative disease induced outcomes o Example: in established disease, ad...

True or False: 1. A virus is considered a microorganism. False. Viruses are not living and as such are not considered microorganisms. Viruses can, however, be classified as microbes, a more general term that includes microorganisms and viruses. 2. What is the smallest biological unit of life? A cell. 3. At a generalized level, all cells are comprised of what? Macromolecules* *A student may also answer: Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids and Polysaccharides but they must answer with...

1. Know the causes of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The proposed causes of AAA include atherosclerosis, inflammation, mycotic infection, inheritable connective tissue disorders (Marfan syndrome, type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), and trauma. Traditionally, atherosclerosis has been considered the most common cause of AAA. However, aneurysm formation is associated with atherosclerosis in only 25% of cases. 2. Why is CT imaging limited in women? Single-photon emission CT imaging is technical...

1. What is acute coronary syndrome? - sudden reduced blood flow to the heart 2. Acute coronary syndrome risk factors - -Atherosclerosis-Age-Genetics-Smoking-High-fat diet-Elevated cholesterol-Sedentary lifestyle-Obesity-Hypertension-Diabetes-Women-Elevated Troponin-ST elevation on 2 contiguous leads to ECG 3. Acute coronary syndrome s/s - Chest pain SOB Diaphoresis Nausea Dizziness Epigastric pain

Table of Contents PART I: THE MOLECULAR DESIGN OF LIFE Section 1: Biochemistry Chapter 1: Biochemistry and the Unity of Life Chapter 2: Water, Weak Bonds and the Generation of Order Out of Chaos Section 2: Protein Composition and Structure Chapter 3: Amino Acids Chapter 4: Protein Three-Dimensional Structure Chapter 5: Techniques in Protein Biochemistry Section 3: Basic Concepts and Kinetics of Enzymes Chapter 6: Basic Concepts of Enzyme Action Chapter 7: Kinetics and Regulation Ch...

1. A nurse is conducting an admission interview with a client. Which of the following pieces of assessment information should the nurse collect during the introductory phase of the interview? A. Clients level of comfort and ability to participate in the interview -The nurse should assess the client’s level of comfort and establish a rapport during the introductory or orientation phase. The nurse should engage in active listening and present a relaxed attitude to place the client at ease and ...