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NUR 163 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS;
100% CORRECT; GRADE A

a patient is nervous & breathing quickly while a procedure
what is the best action by the nurse - correct
answer- tell me where you like to travel.
-distraction


ABG: pH: 7.47 CO2: 50 CO3: 24 - correct answer-
respiratory alkalosis


Activation of the anterior pituitary gland - correct
answer- Causes the release the ACTH which causes
release of aldosterone and cortisol


Activation of the posterior pituitary gland - correct
answer- Causes release of ADH increasing water
retention

,Activation of the sympathetic nervous system -
correct answer- Causes the release of
catecholamines (epi, norepi, dopamine)


Agility - correct answer- The ability to move
quickly and smoothly, decreases with age.


alcoholism - correct answer- causes
hypomagnesiema (will have deficits)


Arterial blood gas (ABGs) - correct answer- pH:
7.35-7.45PaCO2: 35-45 mmHg ,<- respiratory
oppositePaO2: 80-100 mmHg SAO2: 95-100%HCO3: 22.26
mEq/L <- metabolic (bicarbonate)


Avoidance problem solving method - correct
answer- Decrease contact with the stressor


Behavioral response to stress - correct answer-
- Withdrawing from others, substance abuse,
aggression,over eating, and suicide

, - Chronic stress --> mental health disorders, anxiety, and
depression


Calcium Normal lab value: Adult - correct answer-
8.5-10 mg/dL


Cardiovascular consequences of immobility - correct
answer- Reduced cardiac capacity, decreased
cardiac output, othostatic hypotension, venous stasis, DVT


Cardiovascular signs of strss - correct answer-
Racing/ pounding heart, increased pulse, increased BP,
cold/ clammy hands and feet, increased blood glucose


caregiver strain - correct answer- a term used
to describe the burdens in the caregivers' day to day lives
that can be attributed to the need to provide care or
assistance to someone else
- give positive feed back

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