Nursing

After the patient gets a DNC (procedure that removes tissue from inside your uterus) , what do we need to educate to the patient to report and look out for? - Increased bleeding, take temperature, infections, can resume sexual activity after bleeding stops, should report any foul smells, brown green discharge, cant use tampons until bleeding stops, still at increased risk for pregnancy. How many calories should pregnant women increase by the 2nd trimester? - 340 calories by the 2nd trimes...

Bioterrorism - Types of injuries associated with earthquakes: Skull fractures, spinal cord injuries, hypothermia, wound infection, exacerbation of pulmonary diseases such as asthma, and crush injuries. Anthrax: routes of transmission, medical management Anthrax: most likely to be used for bioterrorism Encapsulated, inactive form of bacteria, usually found in wildlife & livestock Symptoms: fever, chills, muscle ache, chest discomfort, dyspnea, shock Incubation 1-6 days Skin contact, GI inges...

A 78 year old male had a total left hip replacement and returned to the PACU at 1415. What would be the initial assessment? - Circulation of the lungs A adult client has AKI and must undergo hemodialysis. Of the following medications, which one should the nurse withhold? - Hydralazine (vasodilator) Access sites assessments - + thrill, bruit; distal pulses; s/s infection angina - chest pain caused by temporary imbalance btwn coronary arteries ability to supply blood to the heart AV fistula -...

18. Which of the following best guides the decision to provide spinal immobilization? a. History and complaint b. Obvious signs of associated injury c. Avoid due to possible pressure sores d. Mechanism alone - Which of the following best guides the decision to provide spinal immobilization? a. History and complaint b. Obvious signs of associated injury c. Avoid due to possible pressure sores *d. Mechanism alone* A 23-year-old male construction worker fell approximately 30 feet from a roof. ...

A 20 year old female was ejected from her vehicle during a high speed roll-over motor vehicle collision. She has significant bleeding from a large laceration. Your initial assessment reveals a GCS score of 7, systolic blood pressure of 70 mm Hg and pupils that are equal but respond sluggishly to light. After establishing two large bore IV lines, you should titrate the infusion rate to achieve a target blood pressure of at least - 90 mm Hg. A patient struck in the back of the head with a b...

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1 Big Box - 0.20 sec 1 Small Box - 0.04 sec 1st Degree AV Block - Regular Rate: 60-100 P Wave: Present, upright PR interval: >0.20 sec CONSISTENTLY LONG QRS: <0.12 sec Husband stays late till 9 consistently 2nd Degree AV Block Type I Mobitz, Wenckebach - IRREGULAR Rate: 60-100 P wave: Present, upright PR Interval: Progressively longer until drop (PR interval longer and longer until drop) QRS: <0.12 sec Husband stays late till 9, t

Alllergies - An immune response to a foreign agent that is not a pathogen Alveoli - Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange takes place Anatomical position - Standard positioning of the body as standing; feet together, arms to the side; with head, eyes, and palms of hands forward Arteries - Vessels that carry blood away from the heart toward other body parts Asthma - A lung disease characterized by inflamed, narrowed airways and difficu

A roleplay or debate would be a good controlled practice activity - False Cooler - Bring the class back together to review the outcomes of the activities and summarize the learning points. A quick activity to end the class on a positive note, plus any reminders about the next class/homework Guided Discovery - A method of introducing new language by helping students to discover the rules to unlo

A common vehicle for the transmission of microbes is _____. - Water An example of transmission by direct contact is _____. - Sexual contact An example of transmission by indirect contact is _____. - Sneezing Bacteria that grom in pairs - Diplococci Bacteria that grow as clusters - Staphylococci Bioterrorism is: Not a concern in the United States The use of chemicals to cause illness The use of biological agents for terrorist purposes Easily detected and treate