NURSING 1211C (NURSING1211C)

Study Guide Test #3 1. Know the manifestations of hypocalcemia.  Tetany (intermittent muscular spasms, caused by malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium). Chvostek sign (contraction of the facial muscles from a light tap over the facial nerve in front of the ear), Trousseau sign (a carpopedal spasm by inflating a blood pressure cuff, downward turn of the wrist). Seizures, mental changes such as depression, impaired memory, confusion, delirium and ha...

1. Know the manifestations of hypocalcemia.  Tetany (intermittent muscular spasms, caused by malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium). Chvostek sign (contraction of the facial muscles from a light tap over the facial nerve in front of the ear), Trousseau sign (a carpopedal spasm by inflating a blood pressure cuff, downward turn of the wrist). Seizures, mental changes such as depression, impaired memory, confusion, delirium and hallucinations, dyspnea...

Chapter 35 Assessment of Immune Function (26-34 minutes) 1. A woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is being treated aggressively with a chemotherapeutic regimen. As a result of this regimen, she has an inability to fight infection due to the fact that her bone marrow is unable to produce a sufficient amount of what? A) Lymphocytes B) Cytoblasts C) Antibodies D) Capillaries Ans: A Feedback: The white blood cells involved in immunity (including lymphocytes) are produced ...

Chapter 41 28-36 minutes 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster arm cast applied. Immediately postapplication, the nurse should provide what teaching to the patient? A) The cast will feel cool to touch for the first 30 minutes. B) The cast should be wrapped snuggly with a towel until the patient gets home. C) The cast should be supported on a board while drying. D) The cast will only have full strength when dry. Ans: D Feedback: A cast requires approximately 24 t...

Ch. 37 (38) Allergic Disorders 1. A patient with a family history of allergies has suffered an allergic response based on a genetic predisposition. This atopic response is usually mediated by what immunoglobulin? A) Immunoglobulin A B) Immunoglobulin M C) Immunoglobulin G D) Immunoglobulin E Ans: D Feedback: Atopy refers to allergic reactions characterized by the action of IgE antibodies and a genetic predisposition to allergic reactions. 2. An office worker takes a cupcake that conta...

Signs of wound healing -light yellow purulent Light brown hard Red granulation Wound dehiscence? -warm NaCl solution? Cover the wound and any protruding organs with sterile towels or dressings soaked with sterile normal saline solution to decrease the chance of bacteria invasion and drying of the tissues. Do not attempt to reinsert the organs. ● Position the client supine with the hips and knees bent. ● Observe for indications of shock Answer to unknown question about secretio...

Pharmacology Final Exam Review 4. Toxicity of this medication results in yellow-green halos, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain Digoxin 5. Fast-acting insulin that needs to be given once the meal is in the patient’s room Humalog 7. Increased in those taking corticosteroids Glucose 10. Acronym for a condition in which heartburn is the primary symptom GERD 11. The juice that is most appropriate to take with iron tablets as it enhances absorption Orange Juice ...

1. A 30 year old business executive is taking simethicone for excessive flatus associated with diverticulitis. During a client teaching session, the nurse explains the mechanism of action of simethicone by saying: It causes mucus-coated gas bubbles to break into smaller ones 2. Which of the following types of antibiotics are more likely to cause superinfections? Broad-spectrum antibiotics 3. When the nurse is administering a PPI, which actions by the nurse are most correct? Give the PPI o...

Psychiatric Agents – Schizophrenia 1. Schizophrenia typically affects men between ages 15 and 24, and women after age 45. 2. Schizophrenia affects 1-2% of the population, making it a common disorder. 3. There is no one theory on what causes schizophrenia, but it is believed there is a strong genetic component. 4. What are three positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Hallucinations Delusions Disorganized thought Nonsensical speech Bizarre behaviors like clang associations, word salad, n...

ATI Maternal Proctored Exam 1. A charge nurse is teaching a group of staff nurses about fetal monitoring during labor. Which of the following findings should the charge nurse instruct the staff nurses to report to the provider? C. Absent early deceleration of fetal heart rate 2. A nurse is assisting the provider to administer a dinoprostone insert labor for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Place the client in semi-lower position for 1hr after administr...