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SCOFF questionnaire Basic yet reliable set of five questions that help assess whether an eating disorder exists. Do you make yourself Sick because you feel uncomfortably full? Do you worry that you have lost Control over how much you eat? Have you recently lost more than One stone (14 lbs) in a 3-month period? Do you believe yourself to be Fat when others say you are too thin? Would you say that Food dominates your life? Scientific Method The process of formulating explanations about t...

Most of the cell membrane's specific functions are controlled by: Proteins Alcoholic Fermentation is a form of: Anaerobic Respiration Phagocytosis is a form of: Endocytosis What is a pyruvate? Pyruvate is an important chemical compound in biochemistry. It is the output of the metabolism of glucose known as glycolysis. One molecule of glucose breaks down into two molecules of pyruvate, which are then used to provide further energy, in one of two ways. What are the small spherical bodies ...

A facility which takes care of patients who do not require skilled nursing: 1.Continuing Care Retirement Facilities 2.Skilled Nursing Facility 3.Intermediate Care Facilities 4.Assisted Living Facilities 3.Intermediate Care Facilities A medication that is used to treat pain: 1.Analgesic 2.Antiseptic 3.Anticoagulant 4.Antibiotic 1.Analgesic Which of the following is not an appropriate method to control wandering: 1.Restricting the wanderer to bed with physical restraints 2.Lo...

A line authority position is characterized by Decision making vested in the supervisor An example of line authority is Administrator Major schools of thought regarding source of authority are formal and subordinate acceptance The scope of authority in the operation of the nursing facility is greatest at which level Ownership Ultimate authority in a private corporate nursing facility is with the Board of directors Managerial authority is power to command, issue orders or exact action b...

Gerontologists Categories - How is Young-Old Defined? 65 to 74 years old Gerontologists Categories - How is Old-Old Defined? 75 to 84 years old Gerontologists Categories - How is Oldest-Old Defined? Over 85 + years old The morning meal must be served within how many hours after the previous meal? 14 Hours, if the required evening snack is substantial and the resident approves 16 hours may elapse A full time social worker is required if the facility has more than how many beds? 120 Beds ...

Objectives Assess patients who present with acute heart failure Define general acute heart failure classification categories Outline treatment strategies for acute heart failure management Define fluid overload; list treatment options and management strategies Manage patients on vasodilators and inotropes Describe the impact of treatment(s) on outcomes Heart Failure Definition - Physiologic state where the cardiac output is insufficient for the body's needs OR: - The heart is unable t...

A man complaining of heartburn that radiates to his jaw A client is reporting significant fatigue and not feeling well. The Health care provider decides to do additional testing for acute leukemia based on which "cluster of symptoms"? Pallor and bleeding from the gums, not related to brushing the teeth Brainpower Read More The charge nurse is considering the best assignment for an agency RN who is assigned to the oncology unit for the day. which assignment would be the most appropriate fo...

Chariot's Triad RUQ pain, fever, jaundice (indicates cholangitis) Reynold's pentad RUQ pain, fever, jaundice, AMS, hypotension (indicates worsening cholangitis) Brainpower Read More Murphy's sign pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis Psoas sign RLQ pain with extension of right thigh/hip indicative of appendicitis Kehr's sign Left shoulder pain caused by irritation of the undersurface of the diaphragm by blood leaking from a ruptured spleen....

the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal Tenderness C. Muscle Tetany D. Oliguria A. Nasal congestion why? removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by transsphernoidal approach through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. A client with cancer is a, admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values revel Hgb 12.6...

A patient with myasthenia gravis is admitted to the hospital with respiratory insufficiency and severe weakness. When is a diagnosis of cholinergic crisis made? a. The patient's respiration is impaired because of muscle weakness. b. Administration of edrophonium (Tensilon) increases muscle weakness. c. Administration of edrophonium (Tensilon) results in improved muscle contractility. d. EMG reveals decreased response to repeated stimulation of muscles. b. The reduction of the acetylcho...