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Brandon Sharp, NKA, Full code, 176lb The patient is a 21 year old male transferred from the Neuro Care unit 8 days ago to the Neuro Rehabilitation facility. He suffered a C5 spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle collision 4 weeks ago. He underwent a spinal fusion for the C5 burst fracture 4 days post injury. He is admitted for comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation to achieve optimal function. He is a first year medical student and he used to work part time at the college in a medical compu...

NUR 430: Exam 2- Pneumonia, Aspiration Lung Disorders, and Pulmonary Emboli. What is pneumonia? acute inflammation of the lung usually caused by infection that can lead to consolidation What is CAP? community acquired pneumonia 22% of all patients strep pneumon, legionella, klebsiella, haemophilus, staph aureus, mycoplasma pneum, viruses, pseudom What is HAP? hospital acquired pneumonia (includes ventilator acquired- staph & pseudom) must be hospitalized for at least 48 hours P...

NUR 430: Exam 2- Disorders of the Kidneys in the Critical Care Setting. With Complete Solution 2024/2025. The kidney has up to 1 million nephrons. What are they? the functional units of the kidneys What anatomical structures are within the nephrons? glomerulus Bowman's capsule proximal and distal tubules loop of Henle collecting duct What is the function of the glomerulus? it is the filtration system small or medium particles are allowed through but large molecules (blo...

the systematic study of what a person's conduct and action should be in regard to self, other humans and the environment correct answer: ethics what is the most basic and fundamental principle in ethics correct answer: respect moral _________________ questions relevance of morality in practice correct answer: indifference moral _________________ uncertain about what moral principle or values to apply and may even include uncertainty as to what the moral problem is correct answer: ...

What is shock? correct answer: Shock syndrome is generalized systemic response to inadequate tissue perfusion and circulatory failure. Ineffective tissue perfusion Acute circulatory failure What are the stages in shock syndrome? correct answer: Initial Compensatory Progressive Refractory What are the signs of the initial stage in shock syndrome? correct answer: CO is decreased and tissue perfusion is impaired, ability to deliver oxygen to tissues is impaired, aerobic metabolism ...

Avoiding social media pitfalls correct answer: maintain privacy and confidentiality no patient names or photos no derogatory posts no connection with patients sign the social media policy don't access social media at work share educational info enhance your role as a nurse no offensive comments remember that posts aren't private and that BoN can access anything High risk areas correct answer: breaches of: patient privacy confidentiality HIPAA Unprofessional behaviors corr...

Which manifestation is not associated with the exudative phase of acute lung injury? A) Increased airway resistance and work of breathing B) Cellular granulation and deposits of collagen in the capillary membrane C) Loss of surfactant, resulting in alveolar collapse D) Development of interstitial edema B) Cellular granulation and deposits of collagen in the capillary membrane All are pathophysiologic manifestations of the exudative phase except cellular granulation and deposits of collag...