NUR 2392 (NUR2392)

MDC3 Exam 1 Review ABCs  A - airway  B - breathing  C – circulation Uterine Leiomyoma  Benign, slow growing solid tumors of the muscle layer of the uterus (fibroids)  Excessive local growth of smooth muscle tissues o Growth may be stimulated by estrogen, progesterone, and growth hormone Assessment: asymptomatic or symptomatic (heavy prolonged vaginal bleeding)**  Assess pelvic pressure, elimination pattern, abdomen size, dyspareunia, infertility  Painful men...

HYPERKALEMIA Role: K+ is responsible for nerve impulse conduc3on & muscle contrac3ons Normal Range 3.5-5.0 mEq/L…………. > 5.0 mEq/L > K+ in ECF Causes: The body “CARED” too much for K+ Cellular movement of K+ from ICF to ECF (3ssue damage, burn, acidosis) Adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) Renal failure Excessive K+ intake Drugs (K+ sparing such as Aldactone, Triamterene, ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs) S/S: “MURDER” Muscle weakness Urine produc3on (lo...

MDC_II_Exam_2_Study_Guide

MCD-1 Final Exam Study Guide Hygiene: Benefits of Bathing: Ø Bathe clients to cleanse body, stimulate circulation, provide relaxation, and enhance healing. Ø Bathe clients whose health problems have exhausted them or limited their mobility Ø Give a complete bath to clients who can tolerate it and whose hygiene needs warrant it. Ø Allow rest periods for clients who become tired. Ø Partial baths are useful when clients cannot tolerate a complete bath, need cleanings of odorous o...

LATEST REVIEW NUR2392, MDCII – Examination Blue Print – Exam 1

Ticket to Class Weeks 1, 2, & 3 Define cellular regulation? Cellular regulation is the genetic and physiologic processes that control cellular growth, replication, differentiation, and function to maintain homeostasis. Define Immunity? protects the body from foreign invaders and non-self-cells Define Mitosis? Mitosis makes one cell divide into two new cells that are identical to each other and to the cell that began mitosis. Define Neoplasia? Any new or continued cell growth not needed...

Med-Surg Nursing

MDC2 Final Exam Blueprint WHAT IS THE MASTER GLAND = pituitary gland CH: 56: Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders Diagnostics for lower GI include____? - Fecal occult blood test - Stool culture - Barium - Colorectal study - CT - Colonoscopy - Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)  Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction vs. a Non-Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction- there is a link and video on this in the course materials if you are still unsure of the difference. ...

Ch. 56 – Care of Patients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders ● Nonmechanical (ileus) vs. mechanical obstruction (intussusception, volvulus, etc.) o Non-mechanical: results from neurological disturbances that affect the muscles. Can be primary or secondary (often based on anesthesia medications). Remember to assess the patient's bowel tones for complications from this! ▪ Paralytic Ileus: the bowel is not impacted by a physical obstruction, but because of a lack of peristal...