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Vastus lateralis IM injection: length of needle, amount of solution (AnsLength of needle: 1 - 1.5" dependent on size of client Amount of solution 1-3 mL (may be as much as 5mL) Vastus lateralis IM injection: location (AnsClient Position: supine or sitting One hand against greater trochanter One hand against lateral femoral condyle Ventrogluteal IM injection: length of needle, amount of solution (AnsLength of needle: 1.5 - 2 Amount of solution: up to 3 mL Ventrogluteal IM injection:...

main elements of a profession (Ans- - systematic body of knowledge - higher education required - providing a service - autonomy, responsibility, and accountability - code of ethics - professional organizations and activities image of nursing pre-Nightingale (Ans- monks gave care, women gave care in home image of nursing at time of Nightingale (Ans- nursing schools only for women image of nursing post-Nightingale (Ans- no more white-capped womenthe way a profession appears to the pub...

when thinking about nonmaleficence, what are some questions to ask pt. (Answould the proposed action cause harm or make the patient worse what negative outcomes are possible with and without the proposed action when thinking about justice, what are some questions to ask pt. (Answhat scarce resources are involved in patient care what are the larger social concerns when thinking about virtue, what are some questions to ask pt. (Ansdoes the proposed action uphold the nurse's professiona...

corticosteroid side effects (Ansimpaired wound healing fragile skin hirsutism moon face osteoporosis hyperglycemia peptic ulcer disease complications (Ansbleeding, perforation, pyloric obstruction gastric ulcer (Ans- 30-60 mins after meal eating makes it worseduodenal ulcer (Ans- 1-3 hours after meal eating relieves pain MDI (Ansdon't put in mouth can use spacer hold breath 10-15 seconds before breathing out slowly lithium (Ansgive with food or milk phenytoin (Ans- 10-...

The elder is admitted to the hospital with complaints of left-sided weakness & difficulty speaking. Which of the following assessments contains the data that nest represents a nursing assessment? (Ans – Elder is unable to communicate basic needs & cannot perform hygiene measures with left hand. Which of the following pt data would be considered subjective data (all that apply). (Ans – -A pt describes his pain as an 8 on the pain assessment scale. -A pt feels nauseated after eating ...

what does HIPAA stand for (Ans- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability 2017 LSBN Disciplinary Actions: Respondent's license is suspended for a minimum of __ months with opportunity to request license reinstatement after completion of stipulations; upon completion of stipulations, license will be reinstated with probation for a minimum of__ years with stipulations. (Ans- 6 , 3 EBP stands for (Ans- evidence based practice a nurse who says "We have always done it that way!...

How does the cardiovascular system affect breathing/oxygenation? (Ans- Pulmonary and peripheral circulation Hemoglobin to CARRY oxygen on RBCs How does the neurological system affect breathing/oxygenation? (Ans- Respiratory center in brain stem How does the musculoskeletal system affect breathing/oxygenation? (Ans- Expand chest cavity: diaphragm; intercostals Pulmonary System Conditions that Impair gas exchange (Ans- Structural Abnormalities Airway Inflammation and Obstruct...

Excelsior College – NUR 211 LifeSpan1 – Final Exam Study and Practice Material (Comprehensive Nursing Review 2025) Introduction: This document contains the complete final exam content for Excelsior College’s NUR 211 LifeSpan1 course, including multiple-choice questions and scenario-based nursing case studies. It covers key areas of nursing practice across the lifespan, such as respiratory disorders, oncology, hematologic conditions, developmental theories, pediatric and geriatric car...

Primordial Prevention - Answer Initiatives that prevent conditions that would enable risk factors to develop How do we set up our society, convenience stores away from schools? Conditions to improve diet and exercise E.g. more walkable city, harm reduction Primary Prevention - Answer Impact of specific risk factors is lessened E.g. diabetes - soda tax, made water a drink of choice. It is upstream Secondary Prevention - Answer Early identification of disease and conditions and ...

Health - Answer A dynamic process with multiple assumptions that evolve over time and vary with professional perspectives. Indigenous perspective of health - Answer A balance of body, mind, emotion, and spirit. Involves family and community, and often nature. Health promotion - Answer The process of enabling people to increase control over, and improve, their health. Empowerment is key. Population health promotion - Answer Taking action on the interrelated conditions that af...