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fund test
ch. 10 and 11
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Undergraduate 1
02/17/2009

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body temp is regulated by
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the hypothalmus
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the core body temp remains
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relatively constant
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if body temp exceeds 105
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normal body cells may be damaged
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death can occur if temp falls below
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93.2
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oral temp is not obtained on a
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comatose pt
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what type of fever never returns to normal
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remittent
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when using a tympanic thermometer for a child the nurse shuld
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tug the ear pinna down and back
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to ensure the best reception of sound place the earpieces
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pointing toward the face
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lung sounds are ausculated by using
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the diapragm of the stethoscope
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expansion adn contraction of an artery area caused by
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the ejection of blood from the lt ventricle
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pulse faster than 100beats per min is
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tachycardia
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bradycardia can result from
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unrelieved pain
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what is the best site to find a quick pulse
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the carotid site
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internal respiration is the
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exchange of gas at the alveolar level
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the differnce between radial and apical pulses is called
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pulse deficit
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rate of respiration is controlled by
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the medulla oblongata
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the pt who is using ancillary muscles to breatj is exhibiting
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dyspnea
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the most common reaction to hospitalization is
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fear of the unknown
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what is one of the most important aspects of admission
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greating the pt by name
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admission assessment is prepared by the
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RN
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when does discharge planning begin
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shortly after admission
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what services can assist w/ meeting medical financial obligations
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social services
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if the doctor cant convince the pt to stay the pt must sign
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an against medical advice form
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the older adult may demonstrate depression as a result of
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separation anxiety when he or she enters the hospital
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valuables should be locekd
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in the hospital safe
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interagency transfer is
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when a pt moves from one health care agency to another
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it is essential that the pt be fully aware of the discharge instruction
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prior to being discharged
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