[Midterm Q10 B, C] An article in Bioelectromagnetics (“Elect…
[Midterm Q10 B, C] An article in Bioelectromagnetics (“Electromagnetic Effects on Forearm Disuse) describes a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to determine if a common pulsing electromagnetic field (PEMF) treatment could reduce bone loss after forearm disuse due to injury. Eighty injured subjects immobilized with a cast were randomly placed into four groups. A placebo or PEMF transmitter was worn on the injured forearm for 1, 2, or 4 hours per day for 8 weeks. The data below are the percent loss in forearm bone density (BD) after each patient’s treatment – with instructor modifications. Midterm Q10.png a. Suppose that the orthopedic surgeons consider 2.5% loss of bone density significant and historical data yields a bone loss standard deviation of roughly 1.5% in patients of this type. Using these two numbers, comment on the use of 20 replicates per group: too big or too small? Use Design Expert. Respond here with your answer and reason for it. b. If you were seeking 95% power to detect the numbers mentioned in part a of this problem (2.5% / 1.5%), rebuild your Question 10 design and report the required number of replicates. Respond here with a number: “_________ replicates would be enough for approximately 95% power.”
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The nurse is assisting the physician during a thoracentesis for a patient with a right-sided pleural effusion. The patient reports feeling most comfortable in a tripod position.Which position should the nurse place the patient in to best support the procedure?
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A patient diagnosed with pneumonia is prescribed vancomycin for treatment. The order is for vancomycin 1 g IV to be infused over 1 hour every 12 hours. Vancomycin is available in a concentration of 5 mg per mL of IV solution. vanco 5 per ml.jpg At what rate (in mL/hour) should the nurse set the infusion pump for the vancomycin? ANSWER: __________ mL/hr Do not add label. Round to whole number.
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A nurse is caring for a patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving inhaled beta-agonists, corticosteroids, and supplemental oxygen therapy.Which class of medication is contraindicated for this patient due to its potential to worsen respiratory status?
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Michael, a postoperative patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), is receiving oxygen at 2 L/minute via nasal cannula. The patient’s spouse uses the call light to notify the nurse that MIchael “is not breathing well”. The spouse asks the nurse to increase the oxygen intake to help the patient breathe easier. Which response by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
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