Brainarium

What is the difference between a condition assessment and an inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-The assessment is the global approach while the inspection is the physical lab testing and field examination. Define concrete quality. - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability of concrete to sustain loads and environmental conditions. Define compressive strength and how it is tested. - CORRECT ANSWER-It's resistance to axial compression, tested by core crushing, Schmidt hammer or Windsor pin/probe . Comp. str...

Legislation The process of making or enacting a positive law in written form, according to some type of formal procedure by a branch of government constituted to perform this process. Codification The process of compiling, systematising and arranging the laws of a given jurisdiction, of a discrete branch of the law, into an order code. Guilt Criminal Responsibility Civic Usage a well known customary and uninformed practice Residual Powers Clause The powers that are not enumerated o...

the shape of the _____________________ increases susceptibility of aspiration into the right middle and right lower lobes - CORRECT ANSWER-right bronchus conditions leading to O2 affinity for hemoglobin while decreasing O2 saturation - CORRECT ANSWER-fever, acidosis and hypoxia due to decreased perfusion, a decreased V-Q ratio increases risk for? - CORRECT ANSWER-blood clot when oxygen is lower than 60 mmHg with normal arterial PaCO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-hypoxemic respiratory failure tools t...

What role does the FDA have in drug approval? - CORRECT ANSWER-responsible for ensuring that new drugs are safe and effective before approving the drugs and allowing them to be marketed. The FDA reviews research studies (conducted/sponsored by pharmaceutical companies) about proposed new drugs. DOES NOT ACTUALLY TEST THE DRUGS. What are black box warnings? - CORRECT ANSWER-warnings that can cause serious adverse effects that appear on the label, package insert, and any marketing literature...

fetal activity monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-low-tech, inexpensive way to monitor fetal well-being reactive non-stress test (figure 13-4) - CORRECT ANSWER--baseline: 130 -shows accelerations of 15 bpm lasting longer than 15 sec biophysical profile - CORRECT ANSWER-Comprehensive assessment of the fetal wellbeing after 28 weeks 1: fetal breathing movement 2: fetal movement of body and limbs 3:fetal tone extension and flexion of extremities 4:amniotic fluid volume 5: reactive fetal heart rat...

cytoprotectant drugs - CORRECT ANSWER-reduce the adverse effects of cytotoxic drugs, some of which can be severe, debilitating or life-threatening loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-diuretic of choice when rapid effects are required, i.e. pulmonary edema or renal impairment spironolactone - CORRECT ANSWER-K+-sparing, diureticreduces aldosterone-induced retention of sodium and water and impairs vascular function by antagonizing the action of aldosterone at mineralocorticoid receptors reduced ...

hyperpituitarism - CORRECT ANSWER-primary hypersecretion of pituitary hormones trigger for siadh - CORRECT ANSWER-acute brain injury, also traumatic brain injury and subarachnoid hemorrhage; can also be drug-induced or a side effect of surgery level of ADH in DI - CORRECT ANSWER-a lack of secretion of ADH from the posterior pituitary level of ADH in siadh - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive secretion of ADH s/s siadh - CORRECT ANSWER-fatigue, weakness, confusion, and headache; If hyponatremia is s...

cardiac output - ️️what the nurse hopes will improve w/ treatment in patients w/ heart failure s/s systolic failure - ️️-weakness -fatigue -decreased exercised tolerance s/s diastolic failure - ️️-SOB -tachypnea -crackles s/s of decreased tissue perfusion (3/5 correct) - ️️-fatigue -weakness -decreased exercise tolerance (result of systolic failure) -cyanotic -pale -tired -gray -if not perfusion as well, heart and kidneys work together, patient could be using acc...

therapeutic relationship - CORRECT ANSWER-an interaction between two people (usually a caregiver and a care receiver) in which input from both participants contributes to a climate of healing, growth promotion, and/or illness prevention "the stranger" - CORRECT ANSWER-nurse and client are strangers to each other "the resource person" - CORRECT ANSWER-the nurse provides information related to the client's health care "the teacher" - CORRECT ANSWER-the nurse identifies l...

biguanide (metformin) - CORRECT ANSWER--contraindicated in hepatically impaired individuals as it can cause lactic acidosis -wait for normal renal function tests and at least 48 hours after procedure to re-introduce biguanide if radioactive contrast is usde -check liver function tests adverse effects/contraindications fludrocortisone - CORRECT ANSWER--peptic ulcer, acne, bruising, rash, cataracts, MUSCLE WEAKNESS, diaphoresis -contraindicated for: known hypersensitivity or systemic fungal...