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Final Exam: NUR2513/ NUR 2513 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Maternal-Child Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A - Rasmussen Q: The nurse in labor and delivery is monitoring a client at 38 weeks gestation who presents for a nonstress test (NST). In performing a nonstress test, the nurse will observe for and document which of the following? (SATA) a. Accelerations in the fetal heart rate b. Amount of amniotic fluid c. Fetal tone d. Decelerations in the fetal heart rate e. Var...

The apex of the heart is located - 5th intercostal space Which layer of the heart allows it to act as a pump? - Myocardium What is the apex of the heart? - The tip of the heart, pointing down towards the left 5th intercostal space. Which layer of the heart wall contains the epicardium? - Pericardium What surrounds the heart? - Pericardium What is related to the mitral valve (tricuspid valve)? - Bicuspid valve Which of the following contains oxygenated blood? - Left Atrium, Pulmonary veins...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c correct answera) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breath...

Causes of secondary HTN CORRECT ANSWER *renal artery stenosis* → most common cause of 2° HTN endocrine causes: hyperaldosteronism, thyroid or parathyroid disease, Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly medications: *oral contraceptives* → most common 2° cause of HTN, decongestants, estrogen, appetite suppressants, chronic steroids, TCAs, NSAIDs coarctation of the aorta cocaine OSA Stage I HTN CORRECT ANSWER 140-159 / 90-99 Stage II HTN CORRECT ...

Exam 3/ Final Exam: PRN 1409/ PRN1409 Client-Centered Care III Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| Updated 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Reasons for keeping blood pressure under control - ANSWER -less of a chance for stroke, heart attack, loss of vision or kidney disease -chronic HTN causes damage to the organs Normal blood pressure range - ANSWER -under 120/80 Causes for second...

After leaving the left ventricle, blood enters which of the following structures? Select one: a. Superior vena cava b. Aorta c. Inferior vena cava d. Pulmonary artery Aorta Which of the following joints is between the metacarpals and phalanxes? Select one: a. Condyloid b. Pivot c. Saddle d. Hinge Condyloid According to continuing education requirements, which of the following is true? Select one: a. Accumulate 2 units of approved continuing education each yea...

Which of the following correctly matches a valve to its function? a. Pulmonary valve—permits one—way blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta b. Tricuspid valve—permits one-way blood flow from the right to the left atrium c. Mitral valve—permits one—way blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle d. Aortic valve—permits one—way blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary trunk correct answer: c A person under stress may have a lowered resistance ...

BIO 117 HONDROS EXAM 3 Graded A 2024 The apex of the heart is located - ANS 5th intercostal space Which layer of the heart allows it to act as a pump? - ANS Myocardium What is the apex of the heart? - ANS The tip of the heart, pointing down towards the left 5th intercostal space. Which layer of the heart wall contains the epicardium? - ANS Pericardium What surrounds the heart? - ANS Pericardium What is related to the mitral valve (tricuspid valve)? - ANS Bicuspid valve W...

The T-wave on a cardiac monitor tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? - Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea - Epiglottis Which of the following structures is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position - Tongue Blood is pumped to the lungs from the heart through which of the following vess...

Subjective data CORRECT ANSWERS: What the patient told you. Objective data CORRECT ANSWERS: What the nurse can measure Which of the following are nursing interventions for wound irrigation? CORRECT ANSWERS: Keep syringe 1 inch above the wound. Clean from least contaminated to most contaminated site. Clean area around the skin with antiseptic swabs first. Which brain controls the basic vital functions? CORRECT ANSWERS: Medulla Oblongata in the brainstem Which hormone acts on kidne...