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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck Test Bank , All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th edition by Shelia Videbeck Test Bank , All Chapter Covered 1-24 | Complete Guide A+: UNIT 1 Current Theories and Practice • 1. Foundations of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing • 2. Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology • 3. Psychosocial Theories and Therapy • 4. Treatment Settings and Therapeutic Programs UNIT 2 Building the Nurse–Client Relationship • 5. Therapeutic Relationships • 6. Therapeutic Communication • 7. Client’s Respo...
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ID - Ring Enhancing lesions shown on MRI in a HIV + pt indicates what and what is the treatment? CORRECT ANSWER Toxiplasmosis - fever, hemiparesis, HA, Dementia 
 
GYN - Define Haegars sign, Chadwicks sign, McDonald's sign CORRECT ANSWER Chadwick - bluish discoloration of cervix indicating pregnancy 
McDonald's - Flexibility at uterocervical junction at 7-8 weeks of pregnancy 
Haegar's sign - Softening of the cervix 
 
ENT - Most reliable sign of Acute Otitis Media is what? CORRECT ANSWER Los...
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NUR 155 Exam 3
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Clean wounds are 
uninfected wounds with minimal inflammation 
Clean-contaminated wounds are 
surgical wounds in which the respiratory, alimentary, genital, or urinary tract has 
been entered, such wounds show no evidence of infection 
Contaminated wounds are 
a wound with bacteria present resulting from trauma, a break in sterile technique 
during surgery or spillage of bowel contents or other bacteria-laden material during 
surgery 
Dirty or infected wounds are 
wounds containing dead tissue a...
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NURS661 MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY EXAM 1 (100% Accurately Answered)
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Define and identify symptoms of dystonia correct answers Involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive twisting movements. 
The condition can affect one part of the body- focal dystonia; two or more adjacent parts- segmental; or all parts- general dystonia. 
Cervical dystonia- cause head to twist and turn to one side. 
Eyelids- rapid blinking or involuntary spasms 
Jaw/tongue- slurred speech, drooling, difficulty chewing 
hand/forearm- repetitive activity (writers or musicians dystonia)...
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Maryville Nurs611 Patho Exam 4 Testbank updated 2023 400+ Questions and Answers |Question Bank Nurs 611 pathophysiology
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Maryville Nurs611 Patho Exam 4 
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pathophysiology 
Define diffuse cortical dysfunction. Correct Answer Disease processes 
(encephalitis) may produce diffuse bilateral cortical dysfunction. Results from the 
effects of head rotation-the brain experiences shearing stresses resulting in axonal 
damage ranging from concussion to a severe diffuse axonal injury (DAI) state. 
Several categories of diffuse brain injury exist, mild ...
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QAS Clinical Guidelines & Practice Procedures
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QAS Clinical Guidelines & Practice Procedures 
 
Define Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD) - A patient that poses significant clinical risk 
to themselves and the health care professionals providing treatment or others. 
 
What are some causes of ABD? - 
* mental illness 
* intoxication with drugs and/or alcohol 
* organic illnesses (e.g. hypoglycaemia) 
NOTE: causes are usually multifactoral 
 
What are the 4 general categories of ABD? - 
1. psychiatric disorders 
2. Substance related 
3. Or...
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Ch. 35: Geriatric Emergencies1. Define the term geriatrics. (p 1283) - correct answer the assessment and treatment of disease in someone who is 65 or older 
 
2. Recognize some of the special aspects of the lives of older people. (pp ) - correct answer -respect them, avoid ageism 
-common stereotypes: dementia, hard of hearing, and sedentary lifestyle or immobile 
 
3. Know generational considerations when communicating with a geriatric patient. (pp ) - correct answer 1. identify yourself 
2. be...
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Maryville NURS 623 Exam 4 Download To Score A+
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What is important to note when a patient has traumatic injury 
If taking Blood Thinners 
Define delirium 
Underlying acute cause, abrupt onset, hours to days, reversible, hallucinations, incoherent speech, 
confusion 
Define Dementia 
Various causes, gradual change with mental status, months to years, progressive to irreversible (speech, 
memory, mood, judgment) 
An older adult with delirium would present with what type of behaviors? 
Agitation and restlessness
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PRN NCLEX Cards - Questions, Answers and Rationales
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PRN NCLEX Cards - Questions, Answers and Rationales An elderly client with Alzheimer's disease becomes agitated and combative when a nurse approaches to help with morning care. The most appropriate nursing intervention in this situation would be to: a. Tell the client family that it is time to get dressed. b. Obtain assistance to restrain the client for safety. c. Remain calm and talk quietly to the client. d. Call the doctor and request an order for sedation. Maintaining a calm approach when ...
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HSCO 502 test 3: (Version 2) Latest 2019/20, Liberty University answers complete solutions, Attempt Score 92 Out of 100 Points.
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HSCO 502 TEST 3 Question 1 1. In a study of relationship satisfaction and stability over a 3-year period, which of the following types of partnerships was the most likely to break up? Anxious man with anxious woman. Avoidant man with secure woman. Anxious man with avoidant woman. Avoidant man with ambivalent woman. 2 points Question 2 1. Which of these is the best definition of relativistic thought according to Perry? Every person has a right to his or her own opinion and we should not question ...
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