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What is hemodynamic monitoring measure of pressure, flow, and oxygenation within the cardiovascular system - assess heart function, fluid balance and effects of drugs on CO What is systemic vascular resistance (SVR) or pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) opposition to blood flow by systemic and pulmonary vasculature (high = tight, low = loose) What determines stroke volume (SV) preload, after load and contractility What needs to be done when using equipment of invasive pressure monitoring it ...

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16 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Quiz Q: 1. The nurse is taking care of a new admission patient with known schizophrenia who has been having diarrhea for 3 days from a new medication regimen. The patient is restless agitated and has twitching in their face and hands. The patient states "They can't go on like this". Put the following nursing interventions in order or prioritization: a. Assess that the patient is safe and free from imminent danger including suicidal ideation b. Assess patient vital signs, intake and output, an...

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22 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

When to measure vital signs admission, per hospital/unit policy, before and after surgical procedures, before, during, and after medication administration affecting VS, any time patient condition changes, before and after procedures affecting VS, if stable RN may delegate Blood Pressure measures the force exerted by the flow of blood against the arterial walls, measured in mmHg (sphygomanometer and stethoscope), Normal range <120/80 Diastolic ventricles are relaxed systolic ventricles are ...

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8 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

What is treatment for burn pt. With metabolic acidosis? Respiratory acidosis? metabolic- correct fluids; in some cases, give bicarbonate Respiratory- O2- high flow, non rebreather- we DO NOT use bicarb to correct respiratory ________ acidosis can occur with inhalation burns and the extreme version of ARDS Is it more or less life threatening than MA? respiratory acidosis- primarily occurs with inhalation burns More life threatening than MA Cellular hypoxia also causes a loss of _______, which w...

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35 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Abnormal responses to a hormone by target cells include: abnormal receptor activity The most common cause of elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion is: a. autoimmune disease. cancer A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated for syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would be expected in this patient? hyponatraemia A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is ...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

Negative Feedback Loop -Helps turn things on as well as turn them off. Example: Traffic jam. You respond to a message that is already happened and may start or stop things -a mechanism by which a system regulates itself. ie. thermostat furnace example. Also increased glucose and pancreas release of insulin example. Extra glucose is stored in the liver and saved for future use. Major Glands hypothalamus pituitary gland thyroid parathyroids adrenal glands pineal body reproductive glands (which in...

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14 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The nurse is providing care for a neonate diagnosed with apnea of prematurity. The prescription by the health care provider is for caffeine citrate intravenously 5 mg/kg once daily. The infant's weight is 5.4 lb. What is the correct dosage to administer to the patient? _________ Answer: 12.3mg Rational: 5.4 lb ÷ 2.2 = 2.45 kg × 5 mg/kg = 12.27 mg. Because doses are rounded to tenths for neonates, the answer is 12.3 mg. A child is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) to treat attention defic...

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

The nurse provides discharge instructions to a patient prescribed cholestyramine (Questran). Which statement by the patient indicates teaching was effective for this drug? A. "I will increase fiber in my diet and drink more fluids." B. "This drug can cause flushing, itching and gastrointestinal upset." C. "I will take Questran 1 hour before my other medications." D. "I will notify my health care provider if I have muscle pain." Answer: A Rational: Cholestyramine can cause constipation;...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

twishfrancis

definition of disasterillness or event which has the potential to overwhelm the available resources of a health care facility or community internal disasterbomb blast, active shooter, institutional power outage, fire on premises external disasterhurricane, tornado, flood, mass traffic accident priority when a disaster strikessafety of patients and staff multi-casualty eventcan be managed by a hospital using local resources (multi pt mva, etc) mass casualty eventlocal medical capabilities...

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18 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STANFORDGRADESS

Is insulin a protein-based or steroid-based hormone?Protein-based What is the function of a Trophic hormone?Stimulate the production and secretion of hormones by other glands eg TSH What is SIDAH?Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone. Results in low urinary outpost, weight gain, high specific gravity What is the function of non-trophic hormones?Stimulate cellular growth, metabolism or other body functions eg thyroxine What is Cushing's disease?An excess level of cortisol, reg...

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10 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STANFORDGRADESS

A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. She is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by: increased hydrostatic pressure in the glomerular capsule. The most common type of renal stone is composed of: calcium The most important factor in renal calculus formation is: urine pH A 24-year-old female is diagnosed with renal calculus that is causing obstruction. Which of the following symptoms would she most likely experience?...

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

STANFORDGRADESS

NUR 241 - ADH 2 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE/NUR 241 - ADH 2 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE.

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20 pages

Written in 2023/2024

bestnurse

ATI Nutrition Final PROCTORED 2023/2024ATI Nutrition Final PROCTORED 2023/2024

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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WGU pathophysiology D236-Exam Questions and Answers

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12 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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WGU pathophysiology D236-Exam Questions and Answers

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12 pages

Written in 2022/2023

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WGU pathophysiology D236-Exam Questions and Answers

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12 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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