QUESTION Describe what information is included in the body of a research paper Compare findings of the CDC mission statement between Africa and U.S. states Discuss relationship of tuberculosis disease with related co-morbidities including HIV and STIs infections Discuss reasons for non-compliance with treatment in patients diagnosed with TB Describe types of factors associated with the spread of TB (environment, nutrition, education, family structure, jobs, […]

QUESTION 6-year-old female, weighing 39.6 lbs. with a history of Sickle Cell Disease. She has presented to the ED in sickle cell crisis and has a history of UTIs. Vital signs: Temp 101.8, B/P 131/79, HR 108, PaO2 87% room air, RR 51. ANSWER Sickle Cell Crisis in a 6-Year-Old Female: A Complex Medical Emergency Introduction Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder […]

QUESTION You have been a phlebotomist for 10 years. You are working in the ICU today and you are waiting for the nurse to come a draw from the patients PICC line. You have all the needed supplies. Are you able to collect the sample from the PICC line to help the nurse out since she is running behind? ANSWER The Role of a Phlebotomist […]

QUESTION Patient Overview 4-year-old male admitted yesterday from the clinic with a diagnosis of Nephrotic Syndrome. Vital signs: Temperature 99.0, HR 88, BP 104/76, RR 22, PaO2 95%. He presented yesterday with his parents reporting a gradual increase in pain and “swelling” around his eyes and ankles, and now his stomach is getting “bigger”. Paul has little to no appetite. Current weight is 56 pounds […]

QUESTION A nurse is caring for a newborn immediately after delivery. The baby’s skin is still wet from amniotic fluid. The nurse understands that the baby is at risk for which type of heat loss if not dried promptly? ANSWER Understanding Neonatal Heat Loss Risk: Importance of Prompt Drying Introduction In the critical moments following a newborn’s delivery, ensuring the infant’s health and well-being is […]