Diaphragms Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

566 Final Exam Study Guide Week 5 Prevention of osteoporosis with hormone replacement therapy (p. 433) Hormone therapy (HT) reduces postmenopausal bone loss & thereby decreases the risk for osteoporosis & related fractures. Unfortunately, when HT is stopped, bone mass rapidly decreases by approximately 12%. Hence to maintain bone health, HT must continue lifelong. As a result, the risk for harm is increased. Accordingly, alternative treatments are preferred. Effective alternatives to HT include...

A 20-year-old college student presents for his annual physical examination. He recently became sexually active and is inquiring about the best means of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Of the following, which would be the most effective means of prevention? a. Early withdrawal b. Male condoms c. Spermicides d. Diaphragms e. Cervical caps - ....ANSWER...b. Male condoms A 21-year-old college student presents to the student health clinic for a full physical examina...

Spinal cord disorders; AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA... (Spinal Cord Injury At T-6 Or Higher) Triggered by sustained stimuli at T-6 or below from: Restrictive Clothing Full Bladder or UTI Pressure Areas Fecal Impaction LEVEL OF INJURY ABOVE WAIST Vasodilation Above higher BP-Severe & Rapid Flushed Face • Headache Distended Neck Veins lower Heart Rate higher Sweating -Level of Injury-t Vasoconstriction Below Pale Cool No Sweating Signs of spinal injury after an accident may include...

e - correct answer Impulse turbines: Choose one answer. a. are only used with low pressure steam b. require large thrust bearings c. were invented by Parsons d. have large pressure drops across the huckets e. have blades with the same steam inlet and outlet angles d - correct answer The stationary passages of a reaction turbine are called the: Choose one answer. a. Shaft b. Rotor c. Shroud ring d. Fixed blades e. Diaphragms c - correct answer The great majority of...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER - Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

OB Maternal Newborn ATI Exam Study Guide Video #1: Contraception & Infertility Diaphragms: client must be refitted for a diaphragm for the following conditions: 1. It’s been 2 years since she has been fitted 2. Gained more than 15 pounds (7kg) 3. Had a full-term pregnancy 4. Had a second term abortion o When you use a diaphragm, you need to use spermicide with every act of coitus (withdrawal of penis from vagina prior to ejaculation). Every time you withdrawal, instill more spermicide. ...

Pneumonia: CORRECT ANSWER-- Collection and/or consolidation of sputum as a result of a bacterial or viral agent entering the lung on inhalation. - Presents with fever, dyspnea, chills, cyanosis, rhonchi and rales - CXR: scattered infiltrates - CBC: Increased WBC if bacterial, decrease WBC if viral - Interventions: O2 therapy first, suctioning and other bronchial hygiene efforts. - Antibiotics: Penicillin for gram positive organisms, Gentamycin, or other 'mycin antibiotics for gram negati...

1. The nurse and the student nurse are caring for two different patients on the medical-surgical unit. One patient is in airborne precautions, and one is in contact precautions. The nurse explains to the student different interventions for care. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.) a. Dispose of supplies to prevent the spread of microorganisms. b. Wash hands before entering and leaving both of the patients’ rooms. Be consistent in n...

CXR of Emphysema Answer - diminished marking - flattened diaphragms -hyperlucency - increased AP diameter treat Emphysema Answer - in emergency treat with 100% FiO2 d/t impending hypoxic state - otherwise low flow O2 at home using oxygen conserving devices - bronchodilation meds via MDI or nebs - corticosteroids Emphysema ABG Answer compensated respiratory acidosis CHF/ Pulmonary Edema CXR Answer -batwing/butterfly pattern, fluffy infiltrates CHF clinical evidence Answer -...

RRT Clin Sims- Lindsey Jones Latest Update Graded A+ Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity.) LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III : Chest X-ray—flattened diaphragms, hyperlucency,...

Types of barrier methods - Answer condoms, diaphragms A client must be fitted every ___ years for a diaphragm. - Answer 2 Reasons clients will have to be refitted for diaphragm: - Answer -Every 2 years -Gained 15 pounds (7 kg) -had full term pregnancy -had 2nd term abortion What must be used in addition will diaphragms? - Answer spermicide A diaphragm must remain in place for ___ hours after intercourse. - Answer 6 True or False: Spermicide must be used with diaphragm...