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A nursing instructor is teaching about specific phobias. Which student statement indicates to the instructor that learning has occurred? 1. "These clients recognize their fear as excessive and frequently seek treatment." 2. "These clients have a panic level of fear that is overwhelming and unreasonable." 3. "These clients experience symptoms that mirror a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)." 4. "These clients experience the symptoms of tachycardia, dysphagia, and diaphoresis." correct an...

symptoms that exists but should not be there correct answer: positive symptoms What are the positive symptoms? correct answer: -hallucinations -delusions -disorganized speech perceptual experiences that occur without actual external sensory stimuli, can include all 5 sense correct answer: hallucinations hallucinations that are telling the patient to hurt themselves or others correct answer: command hallucinations belief that one has exceptional powers, wealth, skills, influence...

What are some typical features of an experiment? correct answer: randomizing subjects into groups collecting data conducting statistical analysis ______ research is a formal, objective, rigorous, systematic process for generating numerical information about the world. correct answer: Quantitative research Who had the wonderful idea of running classic experimental designs to test the effectiveness of treatments? Bonus: He is also noted for adding structure to the steps of quantitative r...

NUR 403 Exam #2 Questions With Complete Solutions

How many chambers does the heart have? correct answer: four How many valves does the heart have? correct answer: 4 valves The two atrioventricular (AV) valves (tricuspid and mitral) separate the correct answer: atria and the ventricles The semilunar valves are the __________ in the right side correct answer: pulmomic valve The semilunar valves are the ________ in the left side of the heart correct answer: aortic valve The cardiovascular system consists of: correct answer: he...

Hemodynamics concerns which 2 systems? correct answer: 1. cardiovascular 2. pulmonary What are hemodynamics? correct answer: The forces that circulate blood through the body What is hemodynamic monitoring? correct answer: Measurement of pressure, flow, and oxygenation of blood within the cardiovascular system What are the 3 reasons that we do hemodynamic monitoring? correct answer: 1. To allow for early detection, identification, treatment 2. To evaluate response to treatment 3. ...

What modifiable risk factors are associated with Coronary Artery Disease? correct answer: Diet (unhealthy food) Lifestyle (activity) Obesity (weight) Smoking Blood Pressure (Hypertension) What non-modifiable risk factors are associated with Coronary Artery Disease? correct answer: Gender (most commonly males) Race Advanced Age Family Hx Left Coronary Artery (LCA) correct answer: Comes off the ascending aorta and branches into two main branches - the left circumflex (left main) &...

what is heart failure correct answer: inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body; where the ventricles are unable to fill or eject blood what causes heart failure correct answer: any condition that impairs the ability of the ventricles; ischemia in the ventricles etc Describe class one heart failure correct answer: normal daily activities do not initiate symptoms Describe class 2 heart failure correct answer: normal activities initiate onset of symptom...

Pulmonary Assessment correct answer: - history - physical exam - breath sounds and their meaning Breath sounds correct answer: - Rales/Crackles (fluid) - Rhonchi (congestion) - Wheezes (airway) - Pleural Rub (irritated pleural space) - Diminished - Absence Diagnostics: ABG correct answer: - pH: 7.35-7.45 (acid/base evaluator) - PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg - HCO3: 22-26 mm Hg (metabolic evaluator) - PaO2: 80-100 mm Hg (more accurate than SaO2) - SaO2: 92-100% Steps for interpretin...

Freud Freud- psychoanalysis, believed that the forces both within and outside the personality were responsible for mental illness. Plato Recognized life as a dynamic balance maintained by the soul. Rational soul resides in the head irrational soul is found in the heart and abdomen Dix Dix- Surveyed asylum sand jails for 20 years and presented her findings to anyone who would listen, raised enough money for 30 mental health care facilities. Pinel Pinel- Liberated patient from...

A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to the parents of an infant. which of the following conditions should the nurse identify as the leading cause of death among this age group? A. congenital anomalies B. respiratory distress C. low birth weight D. sudden infant death syndrome correct answer: A A nurse is assessing a 15 month old toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider A. The toddler cannot build a tower of six to seven cubes B. th...

A nurse is teaching a group of guardians about influenza. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "Amantadine will prevent the illness." B. "Rimantadine is administered intramuscularly." C. "Zanamivir can be given to children 1 year and older." D. "Oseltamivir should be given within 48 hours of onset of manifestations." correct answer: D Oseltamivir decreases flu manifestations in clients who have findings for less than 48 hours A nurs...

Define Public Health correct answer: what we as a society do collectively to assure the conditions in which people can be healthy (IOM) Define Population correct answer: a collection of individuals who have one or more personal or environmental characteristics in common Define Population based care (population focused practice) correct answer: emphasizes on the promotion of health, prevention of disease/disability, and the creation of conditions in which people can be healthy Populat...

An example of an acquired immune response correct answer: vaccine Most common alarm in body correct answer: Fever 3 Stages of adaptation correct answer: Alarm Resistance Exhaustion What happens during an inflammatory response* correct answer: vasodilation becomes red, hard, mast cells are swarming there Pyorogens* do what correct answer: cause fever -virus/bacteria that has set off the alarm system The allergic response are what kind of cells correct answer: Mast cells ...

One advantage of centralized scheduling is A. better use of resources B. lack of cost containment C. decreased use of resources D. increase in cost correct answer: Guess What is the average number of patients cared for per day for the reporting period called? A. nursing hours per patient B. the average daily census C. the average length of stay D. direct care hours correct answer: Guess Which of the following requires knowledge of patient acuity, nursing productivity, nursing com...

The nurse has delegated a male patient's perineal care to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which statement made by the NAP requires the nurse's follow-up? a) "I will check to see if he cleans himself well." b) "I will let you know if I see any redness or drainage." c) "I will be sure to use hot, soapy water to be sure he's clean." correct answer: c) "I will be sure to use hot, soapy water to be sure he's clean." This is an inappropriate statement since warm, not hot, w...

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