A new resident’s responses to the nursing assistant’s questions are tense. The nursing assistant senses that the resident does not appreciate their presence, even though they are trying to help. Which is the best response from the nursing assistant?

The nursing assistant is conscious of the various regulations and standards that must be met to be compliant with federal regulations. Which agency would the nursing assistant point out is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the facility is meeting the required standards?

A resident has been admitted to the long-term care facility after being cared for at home for several years by their spouse and children. Which action by the nursing assistant will best help the family adjust to these changes?

Save your notes and upload them at the end of this quiz as a file (pdf). Grading for notes:5 pts= thorough notes, follows outline, and clearly paid attention to lecture4 pts= detailed notes but an inaccuracy or important omission here and there3 pts= moderate amount of notes and/or has several inaccuracies/omissions2 pts= a few notes and/or has several inaccuracies/omissions1 pt =limited notes and/or several inaccuracies/omissions and/or has material not part of lecture0 pts= very few to zero notes; does not use outline provided

Bioactive compound taxol extracted from Pacific Yew tree is used to treat?

Primary metabolites are molecules essential for an organism to survive.

A 23-year-old man with type 1 diabetes presents with nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and deep rapid breathing. Laboratory results show glucose 468 mg/dL, arterial pH 7.18, serum bicarbonate 11 mEq/L, anion gap 24, and elevated beta-hydroxybutyrate. Which interpretation best explains this patient’s condition?

A 66-year-old man is admitted with HHS. Initial glucose is 1,040 mg/dL, serum osmolarity is 335 mOsm/L, and sodium is 128 mEq/L. He is hypotensive and tachycardic. Which treatment strategy is most appropriate to initiate first?

A 67-year-old man presents with acute abdominal pain, vomiting, and obstipation. CT imaging confirms small bowel obstruction with a transition point but no evidence of ischemia, perforation, or abscess. He is afebrile and hemodynamically stable. Which management approach regarding antibiotics is most appropriate?

A 72-year-old man with a history of prior abdominal surgery presents with sudden-onset severe abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, tachycardia, and hypotension. On exam, his abdomen is rigid with diffuse rebound tenderness and guarding. Laboratory studies show leukocytosis and metabolic acidosis. Which management decision is most appropriate?