Ace prep Exams

antipyretic a substance or procedure that reduces fever apnea temporary or transient cessation of breathing auscultatory gap temporary disappearance of sounds usually heard over the brachial artery, occurring when the cuff pressure is high and is gradually reduced, with the sounds again heard at a lower level of pressure (usually occurring in patients who have hypertension) axillary pertaining to the axilla, the cavity beneath the junction of a forelimb and the body; also called the armpit...

Paleolithic persistence the continuance of gathering and hunting societies in substantial areas of the world despite millennia of agricultural advance igbo Nigeria's third largest group who are mostly Christian. They are located in the southeast part of Nigeria. This group has many conflicts with the Yoruba and at one point they tried to become a independent nation. iroquois A later native group to the eastern woodlands. They blended agriculture and hunting living in common villages const...

Having recently moved into the area, a 56-year-old female is having her initial visit with the primary care provider she selected. The patient denies any chronic or acute illnesses. You measure & record her vital sign data, whats next? The primary reason for assessing this patient's vital signs is to establish a baseline when the patient reports no specific health-related problem. You got it right. Vital signs are assessed for various reasons that include determining the patient's respon...

Which of the following is true regarding assessing a patient's pulse? A. The human pulse is the palpable bounding of the blood flow in a peripheral artery. B. The normal pulse range for a resting adult is 50 to 110 beats/min. C. Three components that the nurse should include when documenting pulse (P) are the rate, rhythm, and depth. D. To calculate the pulse of a patient whose rhythm is irregular, the nurse should count the pulse rate for 30 seconds and multiply by two. A. When a periphe...

You have assessed a 45-year-old patient's vital signs. Which of the following assessment values requires immediate attention? A. An oral temperature of 100° F (37.8° C) B. A blood pressure of 148/88 mm Hg C. A respiratory rate of 30/min D. A radial pulse rate of 45 beats per 30 seconds C. A respiratory rate of 30/min A respiratory rate of 30/min is above the normal range and indicates a respiratory problem that requires immediate attention. An adult breathing at that rate might be expe...

When auscaltating a pt's apical pulse, you listen until you hear the S1 and S2 heart sounds clearly and regularly. S2 is produced when the semilunar valve closes When preparing to use a tympanic thermometer, what step is most important for accuracy?> gently pulling the pinna up and back. When assessing a newly admitted pt, establish an accurate baseline for respirations by... observing the pt's chest movements while appearing to assess his pulse. What could affect your process of taki...

The most important factor in measuring blood pressure accurately is: using a cuff of the appropriate size for the patient When assessing a patient's respiration, it is recommended that the patient: have the head of the bed elevated 45 to 60 degrees. When auscultating a patient's apical pulse, you listen until you hear the S1 and S2 heart sounds clearly and regularly. S2 is produced when the: semilunar valves close To auscultating a patient's apical pulse accurately, you position the bel...

Bactria The ancient region stretching from the Hindu Kush mountain range to the ancient Ganhara region of the Indian subcontinent Barracks Emperors Series of Roman generals who seized the throne between 235 and 284 C.E. Byzantine Long-lasting empire centered at Constantinople; it grew out of the end of the Roman empire and carried legacy of Roman greatness and was the only classical society to survive into the early modern age; it reached its early peak during the reign of Justinian (483-...

Bactria The ancient region stretching from the Hindu Kush mountain range to the ancient Ganhara region of the Indian subcontinent Barracks Emperors Series of Roman generals who seized the throne between 235 and 284 C.E. Byzantine Long-lasting empire centered at Constantinople; it grew out of the end of the Roman empire and carried legacy of Roman greatness and was the only classical society to survive into the early modern age; it reached its early peak during the reign of Justinian (483-...

What were the effects, characteristics, consequences of the original Industrial Revolution? coal and iron became more widely used resources. population increase (birth rate up, death rate increase then plateau). new methods of transportation (ex: steam ships, railroads). More communication (ex: telegram) Living standards decreased. job/worker rights and policies were created. women had more rights and influence. urbanization increased. Huge expansion of middle class. Define Marxism a system...