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What are the most abundant elements of the human body? - ANSWER--Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen What is radioactive isotope? - ANSWER--Atom whose nucleus undergoes degeneration and in the process gives off radiation All matter is composed of basic substances called - ANSWER--Elements An atom that tells you how many protons an atom has is called: - ANSWER--Atomic Number The number of protons and neutrons is called: - ANSWER--Mass Number What is isotope? - ANSWER--The same element but...

a person with AB- blood should NOT receive blood from which other blood type? - ANSWER--AB+ Which blood type is regarded as the common donor? - ANSWER--Owhat is the only artery in the body to carry oxygen-poor blood ? - ANSWER--pulmonary artery chocolate cysts of the ovaries are attributed to? - ANSWER--endometriosis which is not true of synovial joints? - ANSWER--they are found in the intervertebral discs of the spinal column ligaments connect what to what? - ANSWER--bone to bone what m...

What are the most abundant elements of the human body? - ANSWER--Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen The smallest unit of an element that still retains the chemical and physical properties of the element is called: - ANSWER--Atom Identify the two primary cavities within the ventral cavity. - ANSWER--thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities Subatomic particles are: - ANSWER--Protons (positive), Neutrons (neutral) and Electrons (negative) All matter is composed of basic substances called - AN...

A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. - ANSWER--A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicillin allergy is a wise precauti...

Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - ANSWER--A. nitroglycerin reduces mycocardial oxygen consumption which decreases ischemia and redu...

1 - ANSWER--Which first line medication would the nurse state is used to treat anaphylactic reactions? 1 Epinephrine 2 Norepinephrine 3 Dexamethasone 4 Diphenhydramine 2 - ANSWER--Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure 2 - ANSWER--A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The c...

client who is comatose is admitted after an overdose of baclofen (Lioresal). What nursing action should the practical nurse (PN) implement? - ANSWER--Monitor for signs of respiratory arrest. A client with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prescribed amphetamine (Adderal). Which side effect should the practical nurse (PN) explain is commonly experienced? - ANSWER-- Difficulty sleeping practical nurse (PN) discusses antihypertensive drug therapy with several clients diagnos...

1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D - ANSWER--3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are med...

The nurse reviews the new prescription, phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for a client with depression on the psychiatric unit. Which information is most important for the nurse to assess? - ANSWER--Consumption of any alcohol or tyramine-rich foods. A client experiencing pain from metastatic cancer is prescribed morphine. Which route of administration should the nurse clarify with the healthcare provider prior to administering the medication? - ANSWER-- Oral. Th...

The reason that the nail bed appears pink is the presence of a large number of melanocytes in the underlying dermis - CORRECT ANSWER-FALSE Hair is produced by the hair bulb and is composed primarily of deal keratinized cells - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE the nail is actually a modification of the skin and corresponds to the hooves of animals - CORRECT ANSWER- TRUE The major portion of the skin is comprised of the dermis - CORRECT ANSWER-TRUE Eccrine and apocrine glanlds are the two types of ...