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A nurse in the ED is performing triage for a group of clients following a MVC. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider assess first? -A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia -A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle -A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement -A client who has abrasions to the face and is requesting medication for severe pain CORRECT ANSWER...

A client is fearful of driving and enters a behavioral therapy program to help him overcome his anxiety. Using systematic desensitization, he is able to drive down a familiar street without experiencing a panic attack. The nurse should recognize that to continue positive results, the client should participate in which of the following? a. Biofeedback b. Therapist modeling c. Frequent pacing d. Positive reinforcement CORRECT ANSWER a. Biofeedback A nurse is counseling a client following...

The American Society of Echocardiography adopted the "leading edge" method of measurement because: A. People were turning up the gain too much. B. The nature of the interaction between ultrasound and anatomical interfaces makes this advisable. C. The advent of gray-scale M mode made this possible. D. It produces the most consistent and reproducible measurements. correct answer: D. In 1978 the American Society of Echocardiography recommended that all echo measurements be taken from the...

Fiscal Policy CORRECT ANSWER spending and taxes exercised by Government Expansionary CORRECT ANSWER increase money supply and amount of money available, too much money leads to inflation, buying bonds Contractionary Monetary Policy CORRECT ANSWER take away money to manage inflation, to take money out of the system, selling bonds Federal Reserve CORRECT ANSWER monetary authority, controls the money supply to increase or decrease, can be the lender of last resort Federal Funds rate COR...

Price Discrimination CORRECT ANSWER Charging different buyers different prices for the same unit or charging the same buyer different prices for each unit or blocks of units First-Degree Price Discrimination CORRECT ANSWER charging the maximum price that each buyer is willing to pay for each unit purchased; buyer's reservation price; 5 for 1st; 4 for 2nd object; 3 for third object etc.; difficult in practice Buyer's Reservation Price CORRECT ANSWER the price charged in first-degree price...

general supervision CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedures, but does not have to be physically present? indirect supervision CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedure and is physically present? direct supervision CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedure, is physically present, and approves the work after completion? unsupervised CORRECT ANSWER Under which supervision do...

3 Basic Economic Questions CORRECT ANSWER What gets produced? How is it produced? Who gets what is produced? Primary Resources CORRECT ANSWER land, labor, capital Capital CORRECT ANSWER Anything that has already been produced that will be used to produce other valuable goods or services over time Factors of Production (factors) CORRECT ANSWER The inputs into the process of production. AKA resources Production CORRECT ANSWER The process that transforms scarce resources into useful...

Prescriptive authority CORRECT ANSWER legal authority granted to advanced practice nurses to prescribe medication; DETERMINED BY STATE LAW Rational Drug Selection CORRECT ANSWER based on individual patient and addresses disease specific information: ONLY A GUIDELINE Drug Selection CORRECT ANSWER includes analysis of cost, guidelines, availability, interactions, side effects, allergies, hepatic and renal function, need for monitoring, special precautions i.e. elderly medication education...

Why have the use of integrative health practices increased CORRECT ANSWER dissatisfaction with conventional health care, desire for greater control of health, desire for cultural and philosophical congruence with personal beliefs, belief in the effectiveness of alternative therapies, individual health status, rising cost of conventional health care Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) CORRECT ANSWER Using research findings to guide nursing practice. It uses statistical data to estimate the risk-bene...

Amalgams, Crowns, Bridges Radiopaque or Radiolucent? CORRECT ANSWER Radiopaque Cements Radiopaque or Radiolucent? CORRECT ANSWER Radiopaque Composites Radiopaque or Radiolucent? CORRECT ANSWER Radiopaque, but not fully, has a milky appearance Carious Lesions Radiopaque or Radiolucent? CORRECT ANSWER Radiolucent Supernumerary teeth, root tips Radiopaque or Radiolucent CORRECT ANSWER Radiolucent?? Unsure Calculus Radiopaque or Radiolucent? CORRECT ANSWER Radiopaque Periapic...