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Nur 145 Test 1 (Med Surg - Some Surgery, Fluid, Lab, And Electrolytes) Questions With Accurate Solutions.
Nur 145 Test 1 (Med Surg - Some Surgery, Fluid, Lab, And Electrolytes) Questions With Accurate Solutions.
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Nur 145 Leukemia Study Guide Practice
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NUR 145 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
NUR 145 Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
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NUR 145 Chapter 25 Assessment of Cardiovascular Function Questions and Answers
For both outpatients and inpatients scheduled for diagnostic procedures of the cardiovascular system, the nurse performs a thorough initial assessment to establish accurate baseline data. Which of the following data is necessary to collect if the patient is experiencing chest pain? A. Pulse rate in upper extremities B. Blood pressure in the left arm C. Description of the pain D. Sound of the apical pulses description of the pain A history of its location, frequency, and duration is necessary. ...
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NUR 145 Test 1Questions and Correct Answers
3 Phases of Surgery Preoperative, post operative, intraoperative Characteristics of calcium deficiency muscle cramps, hypotension, decreased Cardiac output, neuro changes, dysphagia Characteristics of calcium excess hypertension, EKG changes, muscle/ joint pain, nausea, thirst, dehydration, constipation Normal Calcium level 9.0-10.5 mg/dL Normal Potassium level 3.5- 5 Excessive Potassium level characteristics cardiac dysrhythmias, death, twitching, muscle weakness Lower Potassium Levels ch...
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NUR-145 Exam 3 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
Deanna RN knows that Mr. Mason needs to quit smoking to improve his health. What factors should she take into consideration that could affect Mr. Mason's willingness to engage in health promotion activities? Select all that apply. A. Socioeconomic status B. Access to resources C. Other chronic illnesses D. Mental and physical health E. Cognitive status G. Age H. Gender A, B, C, D, E, F, G Hannah is conducting a home visit with an older adult couple. She assesses that the lighting in the home i...
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NUR 145 Pharmacology Ch. 18 (Psychosis) Review Questions and Correct Answers
Psychosis No exact definition; term used as a clinical descriptor applied to someone who is out of touch with reality. Characteristics of Psychosis -Being out of touch with reality -Perceptual deficits like hallucinations, delusions -Deterioration in social functioning Psychotic symptoms -Can be associated with illnesses like dementia -Common in mood disorders -Can be caused by many drugs May require several months of observation and testing before a final diagnosis is made. Schizophrenia is...
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NUR 145 Module A- Surgery Review Questions and Correct Answers
Perioperative phase -period of time that constitutes the Surgical experience -consists of three phases 1) preoperative Phase 2) intraoperative Phase 3) postoperative Phase Preoperative phase period of time from when the decision for surgical interventions is made to when the patient is transferred to the OR table Intraoperative phase period of time that begins with transfer of the patient to the OR area and continues until the patient is admitted to the postanesthsia care unit (PACU) Postope...
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NUR 145- Fluid and Electrolytes Review Questions and Correct Answers
Solvent Solution (fluid) Solute Particles dissolved in fluid Approximately _____% of typical adult body weight is fluid (water and electrolytes) 60 Fluid varies with Age, body fat, gender Intracellular fluid fluid within cells (70%) Extracellular fluid Fluid outside cells, 30%, includes intravascular and interstitial fluids Extracellular fluid- intravascular (fluid within blood vessels) Plasma, blood cells, erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes Extracellular fluid- interstitial (fluid th...
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NUR 145 Module B- Cellular Integrity Review Questions and Correct Answer
Discuss basic anatomy and physiology of blood, bone marrow and blood cells -blood: produced in bone marrow, liver, spleen (hematopoiesis)/made of plasma, cells, albumin, globulin, fibrinogen, electrolytes, waste products and nutrients -bone marrow: within are stem cells which differentiate into myeloid/lymphoid cells -blood cells: wbc (leukocyte), neutrophil, monocyte, eosinophil, basophil, lymphocyte,t lymphocyte, b lymphocyte, plasma cell, rbc (erythrocyte), platelet (thrombocyte) Hematopoe...
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NUR 145 Final Exam Questions and Complete Solutions
Broca's aphasia unable to create sentences Wernicke's aphasia speech is meaningless; unaware Glasgow Coma Scale measurement eye opening, motor response, verbal response 3 to 15. 7 or lower means coma Used in ED, scene of accident, or on the floor Perform every hour (-2 call doctor) EEG before: Clean hair no crap No sedatives EAT Continuous monitoring - tell fam After: Pt. Can't drive themselves Wash hair Lumbar puncture before: Explain Place pt in fetal position After: Vitals and neu...
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Nur 145 Exam 1 Study Guide with Questions and Correct Answers
What is the name for cranial nerve #1? What sense does it give us? Olfactory; Smell. What is expected/unexpected from CN #1? E- able to perceive and identify odor from each nostril. U- loss of smell or inability to discriminate odors (anosmia). What is the name for CN #2? What sense does it give us? Optic; vision. What is expected from CN #2? 20/20 vision w/ or w/o lenses, in each eye, and a full visual field. What are the names for CN #3, 4, 6, and what do they give us the ability to do? Oc...
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NUR 145 Module C- Perfusion Test Questions and Correct Answers
Sinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular (AV) node the secondary pacemaker of the heart Depolarization electrical activation of a cell caused by the influx of sodium into the cell while potassium exits the cell Repolarization return of the cell to resting state, caused by reentry of potassium into the cell while sodium exits the cell. Refractory periods 1) effective (absolute) refractory period: the cell is completely unresposive to any electrical stimulus; it is incapabl...
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NUR 145 Module D- Mobility Review Questions and Correct Answers
3 distinct characteristics of rheumatoid diseases 1) Autoimmunity 2) Inflammation 3) Degradation of Cartilage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology -occurs on same joints on opposite sides of body, starts at small joints (hands, fingers) -Exact Mechanism is UNKNOWN Known: -Immune reaction in SYNOVIAL tissue leads to breakdown of Collagen -Swelling & Proliferation of the Synovial membranes with Pannus Formation -Leads to: Cartilage Destruction & Bone Erosion -Loss of articular surface and motion...
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NUR 145 Module A Practice Questions and Correct Answers
Nursing focus for Post-Op period reestablishing pt physiologic equilibrium, alleviating pain, preventing complications, self care pt education PACU -located adjacent to the OR suite -pt recovering from/still under anesthesia are placed here -easy access to experienced nurses, anesthesiologist, surgeons, advanced hemodynamic and pulmonary monitoring and support, special equipment, and meds Phases of PACU Phase I: IMMEDIATE recovery phase, intensive nurse care is provided Phase II: pt is prepare...
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NUR 145 Module C Perfusion Review Questions and Correct Answers
Sinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular (AV) node the secondary pacemaker of the heart (located in rt. Atrium) Depolarization electrical activation of a cell caused by the influx of sodium into the cell while potassium exits the cell Repolarization return of the cell to resting state, caused by reentry of potassium into the cell while sodium exits the cell. Refractory periods (pause) 1) effective (absolute) refractory period: the cell is completely unresposive to any ele...
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Test 3 NUR 145 Questions and 100% Correct Answers
Atherosclerosis The abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within the arterial walls and lumen, referred to as plaque or atheromas; CAD is the most prevalent and the leading cause of death in the US; CAD usually begins with HTN Plaque The buildup of deposits in the arteries r/t CAD; This causes blockages which reduce blood flow; The area of the artery affected cannot dilate because the wall is less elastic, which increases the risk of spasm, embolism, and thrombosis; When th...
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NUR 145 Pharmacology CH. 27 (Thromboembolic Diseases) Questions and Correct Answers
Thromboembolic Diseases Abnormal clotting within blood vessels; are major causes of morbidity & morality. Thrombosis Process of formation of a fibrin clot (thrombus) Thrombus A fibrin clot Embolus a small fragment of a thrombus that breaks off and circulates until it becomes trapped in a capillary, causing ischemia or infarction to the area distal to the obstruction. Major causes of thrombus formation are: immobilization with venous stasis, trauma to lower limbs, certain illnesses (e.g. hear...
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NUR 145 Ch. 2- Drugs Used for Pain Management Questions and Correct Answers
Opiate agonists for severe acute pain Salicylates for mild acute pain The nurse is educating a postoperative patient about the use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I'm afraid I'll give myself too much medicine and become addicted to it." B. "I can only receive the medication every 10 minutes." C. "I'll let the nurse know if my pain doesn't improve." D. "I'll be sure to push the button to give mys...
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NUR 145 Pharmacology Ch. 19 (Seizures) Questions and Correct Answers
Seizures are a symptom of an abnormality in the nerve cells of the brain. A seizure is a brief period of abnormal electrical activity in these nerve centers. Seizures may be convulsive (i.e. accompanied by violent, involuntary muscle contractions) or non-convulsive. Patients may report an aura prior to having a seizure. Seizure Disorders - Symptoms of an abnormality in the nerve centers of the brain - Chronic and recurrent seizures point to epilepsy 2 broad categories of seizure disorders: Gen...
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