Chamberlian School of Nursing

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modifiable risk factors of perfusion Smoking, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Stress, Psychosocial factors, Obesity, Sedentary lifestyle, Heavy alcohol consumption, High sodium diet Non-modifiable risk factors of perfusion Family history, Age, Genetics, Cultural and ethnic considerations Criteria for diagnosis of hypertension Average of 90 mm Hg or higher of two or more diastolic readings on at least two subsequent visits, or an average higher than 140 mm Hg of two or mor...

before beginning the NB assessment know what? moms health hx prenatal hx intrapartal (L&D) apgar hx get an overall impression appearance: get a sense of how the baby looks, color, symmetry, respiratory, effort, cry, tone, awareness, if they have 3 cord vessels vrs 2 cord vessels in utero babies develop in a cephalocaudal - "head to toe" body parts near head are more developed first-top to bottom proximodistal- center to extremities (inside out)

Four main study designs? Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Method, and Outcomes Quantitative Research? Descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, and experimental How do we measure variables in a quantitative study? Surveys, questionnaires, and scales

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Tasks related to personal care and daily functioning, such as bathing, dressing, and eating Bathing Assisting residents with cleaning their bodies using lukewarm water and mild soap to relax muscles, improve blood circulation, and enhance well-being Choosing clothing and dressing Assisting residents in selecting appropriate clothing and helping them get dressed

An assistive personnel tells the charge nurse that her assignment is too demanding. She angrily tells the nurse to reassign one of her tasks to another AP. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to resolve the conflict? Ask the AP to discuss the issue in a private area A nurse supervises assistive personnel (AP) to obtain supplies for a client who is on seizure precautions. Which of the following materials should the AP place in the client's room? Oral Suction Equipment A c...

NGN: What assessment findings are consistent with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or peritonitis? Temperature (100F) Weight (-9.7 lbs) Albumin level (2.4) WBC (14) Bowel pattern (freq. loose stools) Abdominal pain location (RLQ) Heart rate (105) Temperature: Crohn's, UC & peritonitis. -Elevation can occur with all three due to inflammation and infection

What is ADPIE Assessment Diagnosis Plan Implementation Evaluation What is Health Promotion process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health (WHO)

An 18-month-old has an appointment for a good check. Which approach should the nurse use to conduct the assessment? A) have the parent hold the toddler during the physical B) assess ears and mouth first C) carry out the head-to-toe assessment, toddles will always be defiant D) Assess fine motor function by letting the child jump, run, and walk around the room A) have the parent hold the toddler during the physical A young mother asks for advice about handling her 2 year old's negative be...

Adolescence: A client's diagnosis of CF was made 13 years ago, and he has since been hospitalized several times. On the latest admission, the client has labored respirations, fatigue, malnutrition, and failure to thrive. Which nursing actions are most important initially? A. Placing the client on bed rest and ordering a blood gas analysis B. Ordering a high-calorie, high-protein, low-fat, vitamin-enriched diet and pancreatic granules C. Applying an oximeter and initiating respiratory thera...

The Emergency room nurse is concerned about what findings when a 5-month-old infant is assessed. A. Anterior Fontanel is closed B. Child rolls from side to side C. Child is able to lift head D. Rooting reflex has disappeared A. Anterior Fontanel is Closed The parents of a 3-month-old are instructed to have all family members and caregivers have their tdap and dtap booster vaccines to prevent the potentially fatal illness. A. Rubella B. Mumps C. Measles D. Pertussis D. Pertussis

Opioids Strong pain-relieving drugs that can cause respiratory depression. Nursing Interventions Actions taken by nurses to provide patient care and promote health. Vitamins Essential nutrients that can be fat-soluble or water-soluble

A nurse is instructing a patient who is taking an oral contraceptive about danger signs to report to her provider. The nurse determines the client understands the teaching when the client states the need to report which of the following? C. Shortness of Breath Most side effects associated with combined oral contraceptives are due to: estrogen Suppose Dana, 17 years old, chooses to use a COC as her family planning method. What is a danger sign of COC's you would ask her to report? D. Sev...

aquathermia pad electrical heating or cooling device Cellulitis Infection of skin cells Contraindications factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment

Which of the following heart rates is abnormal for a 6-month infant? A. 90bpm B. 170bpm C. 150bpm D. 80bpm B. (170bpm) is correct. The reference range for infants is 80-150 bpm (per the growth and development table). Which of the following assessment findings is concerning for a 9-month-old? A. Cannot walk independently. B. Cannot pull to stand. C. Cannot ride a tricycle. D. Cannot sit unsupported. D. (Cannot sit unsupported) is correct. -By 8 months, infants should be able to sit u...

Ethical Decision Making -when making choices about ethical issues based on the standards of right vs wrong -It requires a systematic framework for addressing the complex and often controversial moral questions Bioethical Standards -The study of healthcare ethics Telehealth -Wide range of health services that are delivered by telecommunications that are delivered by telecommunications -Is needed to help fill the nursing shortage allowing nurses to see more patients quicker -used to deliv...

Nursing informatics specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice Levels of Nursing Informatics Practice Generalist and Informatics Nurse Specialist Informatics Nurse Specialist Completed graduate-level education in informatics or a related field

Afebrile The state of being without fever. Diastole The time during which ventricles are at rest. Diastolic Pressure The measurement of the pressure exerted by the blood on the artery walls while the heart ventricles are not contracting

Derm review Color and integrity of skin, signs of infection (bacterial and fungal), look for eruptions (eczema, psoriasis, could limit the child's movements, or flexor surfaces can limit knee motion), dimples, sinuses, or hairy tufts - spina bifida. Vasc review Color - digits for appropriate color. Cap fill time to the extremities. Comparative temperature - running your hands on the backs of both legs. Chilblains Localized erythema with subq swelling from cold exposure usually involving...

The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year-old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses A client with acute pancreatitis is admitted ...