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Which of the following terms represents a medical condition in which there is a sliding of part of the stomach into the chest cavity through a hole in the diaphragm? 

Which of the following medical conditions results in a burning sensation in the epigastric area that is commonly referred to as “heartburn”? 

Bottleneck is best described as:

Evolution gives organisms what they need to thrive in the environment.

A pattern of dispersal of individuals across a given area is 

Ecological system encompassing a biological community and physical environment associated with it.

Explain and organism that does not completely fit the model of being r-selected or K-selected (1pt) and explain why (2pts). 

The perinatal nurse is providing care to a 32-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks’ gestation. Her blood pressure is 170/100 mm Hg, reflexes are +3, urine is 2+ for protein, and the client is complaining of a headache. An intravenous solution of magnesium sulfate is begun with an hourly dose of 2 g. Which laboratory value would the nurse prioritize as most important to monitor while caring for this client?

The nurse is reviewing the following laboratory results for a woman with a placental abruption. Client Results Reference Range Hemoglobin 7.4 g/dl Hemoglobin: 11.5-15.2 g/dL Hematocrit 30% Hematocrit: 35.2%-43.8% Platelets: 90,000/µL Platelets: 150,000-45,000/µL Prothrombin Time (PT): 23 seconds Prothrombin Time (PT): 10-13 seconds Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT): 72 seconds Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT): 25-35 seconds Fibrinogen: 85 mg/dL Fibrinogen: 200-400 mg/dL The nurse suspects the client has Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC). Which intervention would the nurse perform first?

    Patient:  Krista W. Reynolds Allergies:  Penicillin, Ampicillin MRN:  00549143 Admission Weight:  144 lbs. DOB:  01/14/2002 Diagnosis:  Ectopic Pregnancy, Syphilis Provider Orders:   1)  Prep patient for exploratory laparotomy with possible salpingectomy, dilation and curretage.   2)  Type and crossmatch for 2 Units PRBCs. 3)  NPO 4)  Morphine Sulfate 2 mg IV now. 5)  Ampicillin 1 g in 50 mL D5W over 45 minutes STAT and then every 8 hours.   The nurse receives the information above on a new client with updated orders.  Identify the correct infusion rate (mL/hr) for the IV Ampicillin.