What congenital heart defects are associated with intrauterine exposure to rubella? (Select all that apply.)
As a nurse instructor, what information do you expect the st…
As a nurse instructor, what information do you expect the student to learn about alveoli? (Select all that apply.)
The rule of nines is an assessment tool that covers the exte…
The rule of nines is an assessment tool that covers the extent of burns on the body and includes:
A nursing student asks the professor why hemophilia A is see…
A nursing student asks the professor why hemophilia A is seen mostly in men. The professor explains that hemophilia A is considered to be what type of inherited disorder?
A 32-year-old male arrives to the emergency room with rapidl…
A 32-year-old male arrives to the emergency room with rapidly spreading hives on his trunk and extremities. The patient is having mild respiratory distress. He was stung by several bees 20 minutes prior to arrival. After initial assessment of his airway, breathing, and circulation the nurse practitioner orders fluid resuscitation and a medication for the patient. Which medication should the patient be given to treat anaphylaxis?
A patient was admitted to the medical ICU status post T4 spi…
A patient was admitted to the medical ICU status post T4 spinal cord injury (SCI) as a result of a motor vehicle crash (MVA). A family member runs out of the room to get help for the patient. You enter the room and note the following on assessment: HR 35 BPM, BP 200/94, arm hairs standing straight up, disorientation, stated blurred vision and a pounding headache. You suspect that the patient:
A 52-year black male presents for a routine health screen. R…
A 52-year black male presents for a routine health screen. Recently, he has been making attempts to lose weight and eat healthier, but has noticed his blood pressure being elevated at the gym. Your records show that he was seen two weeks ago at your affiliated urgent care site and had a blood pressure reading of 144/88. Today in the office you measure a blood pressure of 150/100. His physical exam findings are unremarkable, he has no additional complaints, and he takes no medications. Recent blood work is also negative for any evidence of diabetes or kidney disease. Which of the following is the next best step in management?
The activation of the sympathetic nervous system after a maj…
The activation of the sympathetic nervous system after a major burn results in:
An 84 year-old male nursing home resident presents to the ER…
An 84 year-old male nursing home resident presents to the ER with fever and altered mental status. EMS reports he was last seen as “normal” by nursing home staff approximately 5 hours ago. His vitals reveal a heart rate of 120, respiratory rate of 18, BP of 82/50, MAP 54 and temperature of 102.2°F exhibiting altered mental status. Physical exam reveals an ill-appearing man with localized expiratory wheezing heard over the left lower lobe, and chest x-ray confirms a localized area of consolidation with increased interstitial markings in the left lower lobe. Lab results are significant for a white blood cell count of 24,000. Based on this patient’s presentation, he can best be diagnosed with which of the following?
Undiagnosed pneumonias can lead to:
Undiagnosed pneumonias can lead to: