Ancc Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Karposi Sarcoma - answer-Characteristic purple areas on the nose in an HIV-positive female. A type of cancer that can form in the skin, lymph nodes, or other organs. The skin lesions are usually purple in color. Malodorous single nare - answer-Foreign body Retinal Detachment - answer-the retina separates from the layer underneath. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters, flashes of light, and worsening of the outer part of the visual field. Adolescent with friable nasal t...

Beneficence - answer-The obligation to help the patient--- To remove harm, prevent harm, and promote good ("do no harm"). Acting in the patient's best interest. Compassionate patient care. The core principle in patient advocacy. Nonmaleficence - answer-The obligation to avoid harm. Protecting a patient from Harm. example: a patient wants to be treated with biphosphonates but has a hx of GI bleeding and peptic ulcer disease. The NP does not prescribe biphosphonates. Utilitarian...

d - answer-A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is receiving heparin therapy for treatment of DVT. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate taking if the client's aPTT is 96 seconds?a. Increase the heparin infusion flow rate by 2 mL/hrb. continue to monitor the heparin infusion as prescribedc. request a prothrombin timed. stop the heparin infusion a - answer-A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is 2 days post-op following a heart transplan...

Correct answer: Amblyopia has no effect on childhood development. This statement is not accurate. Amblyopia is detrimental to childhood development. It is also detrimental to education achievement and self-esteem. - answer-Which of the following statements about the complications of amblyopia is not accurate? check all answers that apply It is currently believed that the sensitive period for amblyopia is younger than 10 years of age. The most common reason for failure of amblyopi...

Correct answer: Amblyopia has no effect on childhood development. This statement is not accurate. Amblyopia is detrimental to childhood development. It is also detrimental to education achievement and self-esteem. - answer-Which of the following statements about the complications of amblyopia is not accurate? check all answers that apply It is currently believed that the sensitive period for amblyopia is younger than 10 years of age. The most common reason for failure of amblyopi...

Potent Inhibitors: CYP450 System - answer-Macrolides (erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin) Antifungals (ketoconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole) Cimetidine (Tagamet) Citalopram (Celexa) Protease inhibitors (saquinavir, indinavir, nelfinavir) Grapefruit juice Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs - answer-■Warfarin sodium (Coumadin): monitor INR. ■ Digoxin (Lanoxin): monitor digoxin level, EKG, electrolytes (potassium, magnesium, calcium). ■ Theophylline: monitor blood levels...

Prostate, mammogram, lung, colorectal, and cervical cancer screenings are all listed under which medical coverage: Medicare Part B Medicare Part C Medicare Part A Medicare Part D - answer-Medicare Part B Which of the following populations has the highest rates of serious mental illnesses to include PTSD, MDD, Bipolar Disorder, and schizophrenia? College campuses Low-income urban areas Migrant workers Prisoners - answer-Prisoners The governing body responsible for the approval o...

A patient comes into your office inn a full manic episode. This patient has a diagnosis of Bipolar and Alcohol Use Disorder, moderate. You have a report from the patient's chemical dependency counselor indicating that inpatient chemical dependency counseling is needed. Your patient has been on the fence about inpatient chemical dependency treatment in the past. You assess the patient and find a strong odor of alcohol, auditory and visual hallucinations, flight of ideas, lack of sleep for 3 days...

A patient comes into your office inn a full manic episode. This patient has a diagnosis of Bipolar and Alcohol Use Disorder, moderate. You have a report from the patient's chemical dependency counselor indicating that inpatient chemical dependency counseling is needed. Your patient has been on the fence about inpatient chemical dependency treatment in the past. You assess the patient and find a strong odor of alcohol, auditory and visual hallucinations, flight of ideas, lack of sleep for 3 days...

The Lachman Maneuver is used to detect which of the following? A: Instability of the knee B: Nerve Damage of the knee due to past knee injuries C: Integrity of the patellar tendon D: Tears of the meniscus - answer-instability of the knee A 28-year old multipara who is at 32 weeks gestation presents to your office complaining of a sudden onset of small amounts of bright-red vaginal bleeding. She has had several episodes and appears anxious. On exam, her uterus is soft to palpation. ...