A 48-year-old woman tells the nurse, “I missed my period last month. Am I in menopause?” The nurse knows that at which point is a woman considered to be menopausal?
A health care provider at a long term care facility provides…
A health care provider at a long term care facility provides care for an 85 year-old man who has had recent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Which statement best identifies future complications associated with TIAs?
The clinician knows which statement listed below is accurate…
The clinician knows which statement listed below is accurate regarding the functions and nature of cytokines relative to a variety of pathologies?
The cardiovascular technologist evaluates the ECG of a clien…
The cardiovascular technologist evaluates the ECG of a client who has developed hypokalemia secondary to diuretic use. Which manifestation of hypokalemia does the clinician anticipate on the ECG?
A client who has a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease asks h…
A client who has a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease asks his physician why it is that their immune system does not attack all of the cells that make up his body. Which of the following aspects of pathogen recognition in the innate immune system listed below would underlie the physician’s response?
A client overheard the provider discussing the case and ment…
A client overheard the provider discussing the case and mentioning a “mutation in the TP53 gene.” The client asks the clinician, “What does that mean?” Which response is the most appropriate for this client?
The clinician is caring for a client with left-sided heart f…
The clinician is caring for a client with left-sided heart failure causing chronic activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). What is the clinician’s priority assessment?
A baseball player was hit in the head with a bat during prac…
A baseball player was hit in the head with a bat during practice. In the emergency department, the physician tells the family that he has a “coup” injury. How will the physician explain this to the family so they can understand?
The health care provider is caring for a group of postoperat…
The health care provider is caring for a group of postoperative clients. Who should the health care provider prioritize as having the greatest risk for infection at the surgical site?
Which client has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) that is…
Which client has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) that is critically low and the standard of care would recommend placement on neutropenic precautions?