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A nurse teaches a client who has pruritus. Which statement by the client shows a need to review the information? a. "I will shower daily using a super-fatted soap." b. "I can try taking a bath with colloidal oatmeal." c. "I will pat my skin dry instead of rubbing it with a towel." d. "I will be careful to keep my nails filed smoothly." ANS: D The client with pruritus should shower only every other day, although super-fatted soap is an appropriate choice. Colloidal oatmeal baths a...

A young Hispanic woman brings her baby into the clinic for immunizations. What type of disease-prevention strategy is this? a) Primary prevention b) Secondary prevention c) Tertiary prevention d) Nursing prevention Primary prevention Four broad goals describe the role of a professional nurse. What is one of these goals? a) To advocate for individuals, families, communities, and populations b) To counsel about human responses to health or illness c) To prescribe medication d) To dia...

A . After completing an initial assessment of a patient, the nurse has charted that his respirations are eupneic and his pulse is 58 beats per minute. These types of data would be: A. objective B. reflective C. subjective D. Introspective C A patient tells the nurse that he is very nervous, is nauseated, and feels hot. These types of data would be: A. Objective B. Reflective C. subjective D. Introspective A The patients record, laboratory studies, objective data, and subjective dat...

The heart is found in what cavity? thoracic Which layer of the heart is found on the inside? Endocardium The heart is positioned in-between what? The lungs Which layer of the heart is the thickest and is made of cardiac muscle? Myocardium The base of the heart is located at the... at the 2nd rib What fluid can be found between the visceral and parietal pericardium? Serous fluid What are the layers of the heart? endocardium, myocardium, epicardium and pericardium The pulmonary arter...

The apex of the heart is located 5th intercostal space Which layer of the heart allows it to act as a pump? Myocardium What is the apex of the heart? The tip of the heart, pointing down towards the left 5th intercostal space. Which layer of the heart wall contains the epicardium? Pericardium What surrounds the heart? Pericardium What is related to the mitral valve (tricuspid valve)? Bicuspid valve Which of the following contains oxygenated blood? Left Atrium, Pulmonary veins, Aorta ...

Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? Size and length of catheter Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask 11 L/min MCC of shock in trauma pt Hypovolemia due to ...

A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient to the operating room, while initiating fluid th...

crisis _____ begins with a precipitating event such as a marriage, retirement, graduation, move, pregnancy or unpredictable event such as a natural disaster, accident, death of a loved one, being a victim of a crime or other trauma a. Crisis b. Assault c. Adjustment d. Syndrome Psychiatric crisis The four domains of crisis include developmental crisis, traumatic event crisis, existential crisis, and _____ crisis a. Psychological crisis b. Physiological crisis c. Psychiatric crisis d...

Cell division in which the nucleus divides into nuclei containing the same number of chromosomes Mitosis The resting phase of mitosis. Cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division; consists of G1, S, and G2 phases Interphase Cells that have left the cycle and cease dividing for a long time (or permanently) G Zero (G0) Phase The first gap, or growth phase, of the cell cycle, consisting of the portion of interphase before DNA synthesis begins. G1 Phase The synthesis...

Stars hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires - Macbeth (Act 1 Scene 4) Macbeth wants to hide his dark feelings he wants his secret yearning for the throne to remain covered in darkness, especially the fact that he would be willing to do anything, including murdering Duncan, the rightful king, to achieve his ambition. "Stars hide your fires" is personification. The stars are being asked to give Macbeth darkness, so no one can see his "black and deep desires." Calling h...