Ultimate Medicine Study Guide - Questions & Answers

a jaundiced neonate must have heel sticks to assess bilirubin levels. which assessment findings would indicate that the neonate is in pain? select all that apply.
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janice understands that demographic trends have a significant impact on the health priorities of global health organizations. which of the following trends is currently creating the greatest underlying pressure on the global community?
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you are planning a party for a group of college students. some of the students follow the dietary practices of the jewish, islamic, and mormon religions. which of the following menu items would be acceptable to everyone at the party?
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through her own dietary analysis, sarah realized she needs more polyunsaturated fatty acids. which of the following foods is the best source of polyunsaturated fatty acids?
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Which of the following symptoms would alert a health care provider to a possible diagnosis of schizophrenia in a young adult male?A. Excessive sleeping with disturbing dreamsB. Hearing voices telling him to hurt his roommateC. Withdrawal from college because of failing gradesD. Chaotic and dysfunctional relationships with his family and peers
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Which type of hemolytic anemia is categorized as inherited disorder?Sickle cell anemia
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A nurse is teaching a patient about the effects of medication on sleep. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?"Barbiturates increase REM sleep."
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true/false. the african black has been harvested to near extinction; it is prized for its horn and its supposed medicinal properties.
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the health care provider has ordered a patient controlled analgesia (pca) pump for a client. which assessment finding would cause the nurse to question the order?
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a nurse is working at a community prenatal drop-in clinic. which actions best reflect the principles of family nursing within this clinic? select all that apply.
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the nurse is taking a history for a client who is being seen for chronic unrelieved back pain. which assessment question helps the nurse assess duration of pain?
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a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a child who has sustained a fracture. documentation reveals a bowing deformity. the nurse interprets this fracture as:
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a patient is in cardiac arrest. the underlying cause is thought to be opioid toxicity. which statement accurately describes the use of naloxone for this patient?
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question at position 6 you are assessing an 8 year old's vital signs. which pulse rate would you identify as normal? (hint: pulse rates have ranges of normality)
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linda is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. which nonpharmacological pain relief measures could be effective in treating her pain? select all that apply.
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a patient begins therapy with a first-generation antipsychotic medication. what teaching should a nurse provide related to the drug's strong dopaminergic effect?
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a relative of yours is considering cutting back on smoking. according to the health beliefs model, what are the primary factors that will impact their decision?
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a pediatric client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (ivp) of the kidney this afternoon. which situation would require immediate attention by the nurse?
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which direct care intervention will the nurse perform when noticing a patient with terminal illness replies in a
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a feeling of usefulness predicts a longer and more healthful life. group of answer choices true false
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in addition to a clinical diagnosis, which additional category is used in diagnosing aphthous ulcers?
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the nurse is concerned that an older client has poor nutritional status. what did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? select all that apply
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the nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with end-stage kidney disease (eskd) with metabolic acidosis. what would the nurse expect to administer if ordered?
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the nurse is educating the parents of a premature newborn diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity. which comment will be part of the information provided?
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