Question 2 of 20 View Policies Current Attempt in Progress Changes that occur with age in the lower portions of the digestive tract include all of the following except diverticular disease. periodontal disease. cirrhosis of the liver. duodenal ulcers.

What is the recommendation for vitamin D set by the American Academy of Pediatrics for both formula-fed and breastfed infants? 10 micrograms per day from birth until this amount is consumed through food sources. 400 milligrams per day from birth until this amount is consumed through food sources. 800 IU per day from birth until this amount is consumed through food sources. Supplementation is not necessary as infant formula and human milk provide enough vitamin D.

While it is acceptable to report codes for uncertain diagnoses when a definitive diagnosis has not been established for inpatient hospitalizations, it is never appropriate to report uncertain diagnosis codes for physician office and outpatient hospital claims Which is an example of an uncertain diagnosis? a. Acute and chronic bronchitis b. Acute asthma, ruled in c. Suspicious for urinary tract infection d. Resolving myocardial infarction O- Icon Key

Question 2 of 5 Which autosomal dominant disease affects the connective tissue of the heart valves, aorta, and joints and causes tall stature? Familial adenomatous polyposis Huntington's disease Marfan's syndrome Cystic fibrosis

The nurse manager in a nursing home should make what changes when making nightly rounds? Open doors Dim hallway lights Increase thermostat temperature Turn off televisions

A client who has been taking phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for symptoms of urethritis and cystitis comes to the clinic because her urine is reddish-orange Which question should the practical nurse ask to determine if the medication has been effective? How much water have you been drinking each day? Does the urine color stain your toilet bowel or undergarments? Have you had any relief from urinary pain burning, or urgency? Did your urine appear cloudy or have a foul odor on voiding?

Which information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with a client who is self-administering insulin injections? Shake the vial of insulin to mix the contents before administration. Store opened vials of insulin in a refrigerator no more than 30 days. Use a different syringe to prepare and inject each type of insulin. Aspirate regular insulin in the syringe first when mixing insulins.

Cardiogenic shock may result from all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. poor contractility. B. increased preload. C. increased afterload. D. heart attack.

Polina has been experiencing ear drainage for several days and is having hearing problems but does not have any pain. She is scheduled to see her doctor later today What will her doctor most likely determine is the cause of her symptoms? deafness ear infection earwax buildup ruptured eardrum

Which supply item can be used to help prevent foaming when adding diluent to powdered medications? Select one: Bevel extractor Filter needle Needle cap Vented needle

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Which prescribed action will the nurse take first when a client is admitted to the emergency department with disseminated intravascular coagulation caused by sepsis? Apply antiembolism stockings Draw blood for culture and sensitivity. Administer vancomycin 1 gram intravenously. Transfer the client to the intensive care unit.

Which action would the nurse take first when caring for a client who has just returned to the intensive care unit after open-heart surgery? Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees. Suction the dient through the endotracheal tube. Check the pulse oximeter for oxygen saturation. Auscultate the client's heart and lung sounds.

An older adult client who underwent total hip replacement exhibits a red, painful area on the calf of the affected leg. Based on these signs and symptoms, which intervention should the nurse perform? Notify the health care provider. Continue to monitor the client. Massage the affected area. Perform a Homan's test.

Which statement by a client demonstrates to the nurse that the client understands the best time to perform a Self-breast exam? "I'll examine my breasts a week after my menstrual period starts." "Breast self-examination should be done every three weeks." "I should examine my breasts at the same time each day." "Every time I shower, I can do a breast examination."

What does the combining form $POLI/O$ mean in the term poliomyelitis? a. gray b. blue c. white d. red

Which finding by the nurse is most important to communicate to the health care provider when assessing a client who has aortic stenosis and is scheduled for aortic valve replacement? Loud systolic murmur Multiple dental caries Heartburn when lying down Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that babies less than 2 years in age: a. avoid all saturated fat sources. b. consume less than $10\% $ of calories per day from saturated fats. c. avoid all sourhes of added sugars. d. are exclusively fed breast milk until at least 12 months. e. consume less than $10\% $ of calories from added sugars.

The technique of experimental ablation (also known as lesioning) involves: A Looking at behavioral changes after intentional damage is done to a part of the brain. B Looking at behavioral changes when electrically stimulating the brain. C Imaging the brain using an MRI scanner. D Measuring how fast a message travels in nerves.

The tubercles formed in primary tuberculosis are caused by an influx of __ neutrophils basophils mononuclear cells polymorphonuclear leukocytes antibodies