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Is a process of learning a different culture to adapt to a new or changing environment. - ANSWER Acculturation. It is a subjective perspective of the person's heritage and a sense of belonging to a group - ANSWER Ethnic identity Include meditation, relaxation techniques, imagery, music therapy, massage, touch, laughter, humor, & spiritual measures (prayer). - ANSWER Low-risk therapies: Because of their health & dietary practices, Native Americans, Latino Americans, Hispanic Americans, & ...

The name selected by the original manufacturer based on the chemical structure of the drug is the: A) chemical name B) drug name C) generic name D) trade name - ANSWER C) generic nam The interaction of one drug increased by the presence of a second drug is known as: A) potentiation B) addictive effect C) antagonism D) synergism - ANSWER A) potentiation When two drugs given together have an effect equal to the sum of their respective effects, the interaction is known as: A) potentia...

The nurse checks the postoperative client for signs of infection. Which observations are indicative of a potential infection? Select all that apply. 1.Slight redness along the incision 2.The presence of purulent drainage 3.A temperature of 98.8° F (37.1° C) 4.The client states that he feels cold. 5.The client states that the incision itches. 6.Tender firmness palpable around the incision - ANS 2.The presence of purulent drainage 6.Tender firmness palpable around the incision Rationale...

The nurse checks the postoperative client for signs of infection. Which observations are indicative of a potential infection? Select all that apply. 1.Slight redness along the incision 2.The presence of purulent drainage 3.A temperature of 98.8° F (37.1° C) 4.The client states that he feels cold. 5.The client states that the incision itches. 6.Tender firmness palpable around the incision - ANS 2.The presence of purulent drainage 6.Tender firmness palpable around the incision Rationale...

Alteplase (t-PA) - ANSWER *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - ANSWER *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), primary prevention of cardiovascular dis...

The health care provider prescribes ibuprofen (children's Motrin) 5 mg per kg for a child who weighs 13 pounds. How many milligrams (mg) should the nurse administer to the child? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using one decimal place. - ANSWERS 143 A client with sickle cell anemia is being treated for sickle cell crisis. The health care provider prescribes morphine sulfate 2 mg. The concentration of the vial is 10 mg/mL of solution. How many milliliters of solution should the nurse ...

For a patient prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), the nurse should closely monitor which laboratory test value? A. Sodium B. Glucose C. Calcium D. Chloride - ANSWER B. Glucose Correct Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are associated with adverse metabolic effects of hyperglycemia; therefore, close monitoring of blood glucose levels are needed. Other metabolic disturbances include hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia. The nurse is providing education to a patient prescribed spi...

Sodium (NA) - ANSWER 135-145 meq Potassium (K) - ANSWER 3.5-5 meq Calcium (Ca) - ANSWER 9.0-10 mg/dl Magnesium (Mg) - ANSWER 1.3-2.1 mg/dl Phosphorus (PO) - ANSWER 3.0-4.5 Glucose (fasting) - ANSWER 70-105 pH - ANSWER 7.35-7.45, over 90 years 7.25-7.45 Pa CO2 - ANSWER 35-45 mmHg Pa O2 - ANSWER >80-100mm Hg HCO3 (bicarb) - ANSWER 21-26 meq Cl (chloride) - ANSWER 98-106 meq RBC's males - ANSWER 4.7-6.1 million RBC's females - ANSWER 4.2-5.4 million HGB - ANSWER males: 14-18 fem...

The modern word for plumber is derived from the Latin word for - CORRECT ANS A person who works with lead LEED applies to all areas of the profession, except - CORRECT ANS Renovation Water that comes from laundry and bathtubs and reused in known as - CORRECT ANS Graywater Suggested national plumbing standards are called - CORRECT ANS Model codes You are offered a job by another contractor before you have fulfilled your current obligations. The professional response is to - CORRECT ANS A...

Manny is purchasing a Commercial Property policy with a Business Income form included. Manny can select from any of the following as a method to provide coverage, while avoiding the coinsurance requirement, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANS The maximum monthly limit of indemnity optional coverage The traditional definition of actual cash value (ACV) is: - CORRECT ANS Replacement cost minus depreciation Sam and Dan are working to clean out the gutters around the roof on Sam's house. Sam and Dan are s...