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Preload refers to: a. The volume of blood entering the left side of the heart b. The volume of blood entering the right side of the heart c. The pressure in the venous system that the heart must overcome to pump the blood d. The pressure in the arterial system that the heart must overcome to pump the blood - correct answer- b. Preload is the volume of blood that enters the right side of the heart. This volume stretches the fibers in the heart prior to contraction. Preload is common...

Which of the following statements made by a patient would lead the nurse to conclude that the patient understands risk factors for pulmonary embolism? While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs every hour. Resuming

The major physiologic insult which occurs in a near drowning victim is which of the following? a. hypothermia b. pneumonia c. dysrhythmia d. hypoxemia Correct Answer: Hypoxemia rationale: The central clinical event in all near drowning victims is hypoxia caused by laryngospasm and asphyxia. A 40 yr old male involved in a house fire presents to the emergency department with dyspnea, sooty sputum, and a brassy cough. He is conscious, and 100% oxygen via non-rebreather reservoir mask is be...

4 Hallmark signs of a bowel obstruction - Correct Answer-1) abdominal pain 2) Abdominal distention 3) vomiting 4) Marked constipation. *Note: bowel sounds assessment is not completely reliable Treatment of superficial gastritis - Correct Answer-a combination of treatments: If H. pylori is the cause then antimicrobial therapy is initiated with an H2 receptor antagonist such as ranitidine. 90% effectiveness is found with ranitidine, flagyl, and amoxicillin.

A female patient with critical limb ischemia has had peripheral artery bypass surgery to improve her circulation. What care should the nurse provide on postoperative day 1? A) Keep the patient on bed rest. B) Assist the patient with walking several times. C) Have the patient sit in the chair several times. D) Place the patient on her side with knees flexed. - CORRECT ANSWERS B) Assist the patient with walking several times.

A client admitted voluntarily for treatment of an anxiety disorder demands to be released from the hospital. Which of the following actions should the nurse take immediately? 1. Contact the client's HCP 2. Call the client's family to arrange for transportation. 3. Attempt to persuade the client to stay for "only a few more days." 4. Tell the client that leaving would likely result in an involuntary commitment. - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Contact the client's HCP When reviewing t...

The nurse is preparing to administer oxygen to a client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is at risk for carbon dioxide narcosis. The nurse should check to see that the oxygen flow rate is prescribed at which rate? A. 2 to 3 liters per minute B. 4 to 5 liters per minute C. 6 to 8 liters per minute D. 8 to 10 liters per minute - CORRECT ANSWERS A In carbon dioxide narcosis, the central chemoreceptors lose their sensitivity to increased levels of carbo...

AHIP 2025

Ms. Moore plans to retire when she turns 65 in a few months. She is in excellent health and will have considerable income when she retires. She is concerned that her income will make it impossible for her to qualify for Medicare. What could you tell her to address her concern? Medicare is a program for people age 65 or older and those under age 65 with certain disabilities, end-stage renal disease, and Lou Gehrig’s disease so she will be eligible for Medicare. 2. Mrs. Chen will be 65...

Mrs. Shields is covered by Original Medicare. She sustained a hip fracture and is being successfully treated for that condition. However, she and her physicians feel that after her lengthy hospital stay, she will need a month or two of nursing and rehabilitative care. What should you tell them about Original Medicare's coverage of care in a skilled nursing facility?: Medicare will cover Mrs. Shield's skilled nursing services provided during the first 20 days of her stay, after w...