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Sherpath – Tuberculosis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Blood in the urine Renal Tuberculosis Jaundice and abdominal pain Hepatic Tuberculosis Fever and night sweat Pulmonary Tuberculosis Which situation represents the most risk for spread of tuberculosis? Sitting next to an infected person on an airplane An otherwise healthy patient with no history of tuberculosis elicits a significant reaction (Class 2) on a routine tuberculin skin test for employment. The p...

Sherpath – Tuberculosis Practice Questions and Answers Tuberculosis infectious disease that is a primary cause of death worldwide. It usually involves the lungs, but any organ may be infected. It is the leading cause of mortality in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and/or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Match the type of tuberculosis with the patient symptoms. Blood in the urine Renal Tuberculosis Jaundice and abdominal pain Hepatic Tuberculosis Fever...

Antidiabetic Meds Sherpath Exam Questions and Answers  Regular insulin is administered at 0730. At which time would the nurse anticipate the insulin to start acting? 0800 Regular insulin's onset of action is within 30 minutes to 1 hour. Glargine insulin is administered at bedtime (2100). When should the peak of action be expected for this medication? Because it is a basal insulin, is considered "peakless." Glargine has a small plateau but is considered to be "peakless." A nu...

Sherpath - Ischemic Stroke Exam Questions and Answers ischemic stroke occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (ischemia) to a part of the brain. Functions (i.e., movement, sensation, cognition, and emotion) that were controlled by the affected area of the brain are lost or impaired transient ischemic attack an episode of cerebrovascular insufficiency, usually associated with partial occlusion of a cerebral artery by an atherosclerotic plaque or an embolus. The symptoms vary with the s...

Sherpath: Pancreatitis Exam Questions and Answers The caregiver of a patient with suspected pancreatitis asks the nurse why both serum amylase and serum lipase tests are being done if they are both enzymes related to the pancreas. Which explanation by the nurse accurately explains why both are being done? "The serum amylase can be high due to other causes, so we also run the serum lipase." Which statement best describes the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis? Inflammation activates ...

Sherpath: Childhood Disorders and Developmental Disorders Exam Questions and Answers Which assessments can the nurse use to evaluate the intellectual skills of a school-aged child? Select all that apply. Play catch with the child. Give the child a puzzle to solve. Provide a scenario and have the child explain cause/effect relationships. Present a story and then have the child determine the correct order of events. Ask the child to articulate his or her feelings; listen for ton...

Sherpath: HEENT Conditions Questions and Answers The nurse notices edema on the head of the newborn. What initial action should the nurse take? The nurse should educate the parents on the cause of the issue to eliminate fear. The nurse should palpate the head closely to see if the edema crosses the suture lines. The nurse should assess the child for jaundice because of the breakdown of the red blood cells. The nurse should discuss the need of the infant to be placed on the abdomen s...

Crisis Intervention Sherpath Lesson Questions and Answers Place the descriptions of the phases of crisis development in order: 1. Suicidal behavior or violence can result 2. Panic-level anxiety develops 3. Individual is introduced to stressful situation 4. The individuals anxiety level increases 3. Introduced to stressful situation 4. Anxiety level increases 2. Panic-level anxiety develops 1. Suicidal behavior or violence can result A nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the e...

Sherpath- EHR Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Which key element must nurses understand about the electronic health record (EHR)? a. It was developed to create a safe, secure environment for patient data. b. It was developed to complement a paper chart. c. It was developed to help meet government regulations. d. It was developed to be a data storage system. a. It was developed to create a safe, secure environment for patient data. Match the electronic health record benefit with...

Sherpath-Cholelithiasis/Cholecystitis Exam Questions and Answers A patient presents to the emergency department and reports frequent small light-colored stools and fever. On examination, the nurse notes jaundice of the skin and sclera and a white blood cell (WBC) count of 15,000 /μL. An ultrasound examination indicates the patient has a dilated common bile duct with gallstones. What is the priority nursing intervention for this patient? Prepare the patient for ERCP During assessment of a...