NR 325

NR 325 ADULT HEALTH FINAL GUDE.| VERIFIED GUIDE 1. How does the nurse confirm a basal skull fracture when implementing evidence based practice? What is the nurses’ responsibility in each of these diagnosis? Types of skull fractures: linear or depressed, simple, comminuted or compound, open or closed. **Basilar fracture is a a specialized linear fracture involving the base of the skull (breaking of bones at the base of the skull.) Manifestations appear over several hours which includ...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 Endocrine System Function – CORRRECT ANSWERS Produce hormones and secrete them directly into the bloodstream Insulin – CORRRECT ANSWERS Regulator of metabolism and storage of ingested carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (anabolic or storage hormone). Facilitates glucose transport across cell membranes Counterregulatory Hormones – CORRRECT ANSWERS Oppose the effects of insulin, and increase blood glucose levels. They provide a regulated release of glucose for ...

NR 325 Exam 1 To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will the nurse ask? a."Do you have to urinate at night?" b."Do you have blood in your urine?" c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" – CORRECT ANSWERS D. Dysuria is painful urination. When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next action should be to: a. send a urine specimen to the laboratory t...

NR 325 Exam 1 hypothyroidism (labs) - CORRECT ANSWERS high TSH, low T3 and T4 clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS fatigue, wt gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, periorbital edema management of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS low fat, high fiber diet and levothyroxine (synthroid) education levothyroxine/synthroid education - CORRECT ANSWERS -take in morning before breakfast -DO NOT abruptly stop taking or skip a dose -monitor thyroid levels -report tachycardia...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone [GH], cortisol work against the effects of insulin There are several hormones that combat insulin that are known as counterregulatory hormones, what are they? These hormones increase blood glucose levels by (1) stimulating glucose production and release by the liver and (2) decreasing the movement of glucose into the cells. The counterregulatory hormones and insulin work together to maintain blood glucose levels within the normal ...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 E what is tuberculosis? – CORRECT ANSWERS A respiratory infection, person who encounters M Tuberculosis can develop active TB. airborne precautions. Once in the lungs, it likes to be in high o2 flow area so likes to get to and live in the base of the lungs. Forms a "lesion" or "turbucle". Once that happens, it goes to the apex. Once the turbucle forms, fibrotic tissue, scar tissue grows around it eventually long term. who typically gets TB? - CORRECT ANSWERS I...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 M The usual pharmaceutical treatment of diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT ANSWERS Desmopressin A PT on desmopressin will present with what normal side effect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased urine output Patient education for desmopressin should include an immediate referral to the PCP for what s/sx? - CORRECT ANSWERS Nausea, vomitting, GI issues, and hypotension PT education for synthroid should include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Life-long therapy, do not stop meds abruptly, take...

NR-325: Exam 1 Kahoots 2023 You are giving rapid acting insulin, what are your nursing consideration in order? a. Assess the 7 rights of Meds b. Ensure meal tray is at the bedside and that the Pt is going to eat c. Check blood sugar d. Draw up the insulin per order with a second nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Check blood sugar 2. Ensure meal tray is at the bedside and that the Pt is going to eat 3. Assess the 7 rights of Meds 4. Draw up the insulin per order with a second nurse Which l...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 What are some signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism? Whats another name for hypothyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERSHashimotos Everything is low and slow - Weight gain - Cold intolerant - Depressed, fatigue - Bradycardia - Constipation - Hair loss, dry skin What can happen if hypothyroidism progresses - CORRECT ANSWERSMyxedema Patient will need: - Mechanical ventilation - Cardiac monitoring - Monitor temperature What medication would we give to a patient with hypot...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 iSBARR - CORRECT ANSWERS introduction, situation, background, assessment, recommendation, read back What does Phoebe the cat love? - CORRECT ANSWERS belly rubs Potassium normal values - CORRECT ANSWERS 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Treatment for hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS 10 mEQ K+ IV/hour oral replacement- potatoes, avocados treatment for hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS DICK- Dextrose, Insuline (regular), Calcium glucunate, Kayexalate Lasix (not K+ sparing) Hypokalemia EKG chan...