Rheumatic fever Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Questions And Answers Rheumatic Fever - ANS-Inflammatory disease caused by exaggerated immune response to group A βhemolytic streptococcus infection Pharyngeal strept - ANS-Infection caused by group A β-hemolytic streptococcus Acute form of rheumatic fever - ANS-Febrile illness characterized by joint, skin, nervous system, and heart inflammation Carditis - ANS-Inflammation of the heart, presenting as a new murmur Polyarthritis - ANS-Art...

TEST BANK FOR WONG'S NURSING CARE OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN 11TH EDITION BY HOCKENBERRY Chapter 26: The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Why are cool-mist vaporizers rather than steam vaporizers recommended in the home treatment of respiratory infections? a. They are safer. b. They are less expensive. c. Respiratory secretions are dried by steam vaporizers. d. A more comfortable environment is produced. ANS: A Cool-mist vaporizers are safer than steam vaporizer...

Which of the following topics may be included in the well-woman evaluation of females age 40 – 64 years?  Reproductive health  General medical status and current impact of past medical history  Psychosocial and occupational concerns  Fitness and nutrition  Risk management: disease, lifestyle, habits, environment  Immunization status How can I help you today? – wellness visit; risks for breast cancer; mother 63 and 1st cousin mothers side dx with breast cancer; want...

NURS 6541 Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest 2023/2024 | Graded A+. A 16-year-old girl has enuresis, frequent urination, a white vaginal discharge, and a dark rash around her neck. Her serum glucose level is 250 mg/dL, and her urinalysis is positive for 2+ glucose but is otherwise negative. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? Selected Answer: c. Type II diabetes • Question 3 • 1 out of 1 points Mark, age 15, is 5 feet tall andn weighs 85 pounds. You suspect ano...

Test Bank for Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care, 4th Edition by FAANP Amelie Hollier DNP, FNP-BC 8272 | All Chapters Covered 1.The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the hearts contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. 2.The nurse clarifies that the master pacemaker of the heart is the: a. left ventricle. b. atrio...

AANP Certification Exam 2023 correctly answered diverticulum can be an infection of - CORRECT ANSWER-both gram - and + bacteria Which diuretic should be used for osteoporosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thiazide diuretics: slows the kidneys excretion of calcium and increases reabsorption Lachman maneuver - CORRECT ANSWER-knee instability tear of ACL Infections of labia and vagina - CORRECT ANSWER-bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis Chlamydia affects - CORRECT ANSWER-cervix, e...

Sclera - the white part of the eye Fats - Triglycerides are synonymous for them landfill - The majority of waste produced in the United States is disposed of using this methods emotional abuse - "You are ugly. You are worthless," explanation - A teaching strategy in which the educator controls the content and pace congential - Illnesses that are present at birth meat - a major source for saturated fat in a diet plaque - leads to gingivitis if left u...

A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis and has current blood glucose level of 250mg/dl. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Administer D5NS by continuous IV infusion A nurse is caring for a child who has epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Apply continuous pressure to the child's nose for at least 10 minutes A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old who has persistent otitis media about p...

DAANCE: ALL MODULES EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2023/2024 LATEST Pulmonary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - CORRECT ANSWER-ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be ...

HESI Critical Thinking Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 (Verified Answers). The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) of a children's medical center. Which client should the nurse assess first? Correct - 3-The child hit by a car should be assessed first because he or she may have lifethreatening injuries that must be assessed and treated promptly. 2. The 8-year-old client diagnosed with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis is complaining of a severe headache. Which i...