Ultimate Medicine Study Guide - Questions & Answers

ow is a congenital infection contracted? multiple choice ingested present at the time of birth inhaled transmitted by touch vector-borne
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a client with a history of congestive heart failure has an order to receive 1 unit of packed red blood cells (rbcs). if the nurse hangs the blood at 12:00 pm, by what time must the infusion be completed?
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which amino acid supplement suggests an improved performance during multiple bouts of high-intensity exercise as well as a single bout of exercise lasting greater than 60 seconds?
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a nurse is caring for a pregnant client with heart disease in a labor unit. which intervention is most important in the first 48 hours postpartum?
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if four new drugs were discovered and each of them resulted in the unique physiologic responses indicated below, which drug do you think would hold the most promise as a cure for tetrodotoxin poisoning?
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the surgical cap is worn to: a. keep blood off the specialist's hair. b. keep hair out of the specialist's eyes. c. prevent possible contamination of sterile field. d. help prevent electrostatic sparks.
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a 5-year-old child has been transferred to the pediatric unit after a cardiac catheterization. which intervention has the highest priority in the care of this child immediately following the procedure?
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skipping this morning's workout when you've committed to increasing your fitness is a good example of relapse. group of answer choices true false
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Using household or familiar measurements is a helpful way to determine appropriate portion sizes for various types of food. Match the food with its corresponding household measurement for recommended portion size.Portion size: 1 standard bagel 1 medium apple 1 oz cheese 3 oz chicken breastHousehold measurement: four dice tennis ball bar of soap small yo-yo
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What is the ICD-10 code for small bowel obstruction?
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the relationship between diastolic and systolic blood pressure is an example of an associative relationship. True or False?
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Patient has returned to the physician for a follow up after an injection for shoulder pain due to inflammation. The doctor writes the patient a script for a TEJS Unit (transcutaneous electrical joint stimulation) device system with all accessories. Using your HCPCS coding manual, code for the TEJS unit.
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which of the following is a major reason why newly licensed nurses resign? question 1 options: a) needlestick injuries b) poor pay scales c) lack of advancement opportunities d) unsupportive management
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a group of nurses is reviewing the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. with regard to the effect of this disease on the body, which parts of the body (besides the lungs) are most affected by this disease?
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the nurse has developed a nursing plan for the care of a 6-year-old girl with congenital hydrocephalus whose shunt has become infected. the most important discharge teaching point for this family is:
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a young child in the clinic has watery eyes and reddened conjunctiva. the child keeps the eyes closed a lot, because it hurts to have them open. which problem does the nurse suspect for this client?
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a patient has a serum bilirubin concentration of 3 mg/100 ml. what does the nurse observe when performing a skin assessment on this patient?
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student nurses are spending time in the laboratory learning the proper use of an otoscope. what technique would these students learn for best visualization of the tympanic membrane in an adolescent?
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1. two children in the same family have recurrent, chronic bruising in multiple sites, repeated long-lasting epistaxis, and minor bleeding after dental work. which type of disorder is most likely?
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charles is an 86-year-old man with chronic lower back pain. he asks you what some appropriate treatments might be for his back pain. which would you not expect to be ordered as first-line therapy?
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the nurse educator is teaching a group of nurses about pain control in older adults. what should the nurse include in the presentation regarding older clients reporting pain? select all that apply.
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the nurse is providing immediate postoperative care for a 3-month-old who had a cataract removed. which intervention would be the priority?
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what is best described as - advisory body with multidisciplinary membership whose purpose is to facilitate the discussion and resolution of issues and dilemmas arising in the patient care setting?
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the health-care worker is assisting a client who has a herniated spinal disc. the health-care worker understands that the part of the intervertebral disc that has most likely been damaged is the:
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