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What are clinical considerations for bile acid sequestrants/resins? - ANSWER -take before meals -take other medications 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking bile sequestrants (will block absorption) -increase bulk and fluid in diet for constipation prevention -mix with 60 mL- 180 mL of water, juices, or pulpy fruits -drink IMMEDIATELY to avoid GI irritation

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23 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

KenAli

Four steps in the pain process - Ans 1) Transmission occurs- stimuli turns into electrical energy via a nociceptor 2) Transduction- Movement of neurons through the nervous system and to the spinal cord 3) Modulation- the first order neurons meet up with 2nd order neurons 4) Perception- 2nd order neurons meet up with 3rd order neurons and the brain releases a cerebral cortical response that allows individual to experience the pain What are the categories of pain? - Ans Nociceptive, Neuropat...

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17 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

KenAli

ospice care - ANSWER provides services for patients who are at the end of life. Many people do not know about this option for care and depend on you to explain hospice services and care philosophy to them. Patients who meet the criteria for hospice care generally have less than 6 months to live. Hospice care focuses exclusively on palliative care interventions to relieve the symptoms and burdens of illness or treatment and help patients live as fully as possible until death. Nurses base hos...

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85 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

KenAli

Fissure (secondary) Dry or moist linear, painful, cleavage in cutaneous surface, results from drying and long- standing inflammation/thickening/loss of elasticity of integument (May appear in chronic dermatoses and calluses of the hand and feet aka Athlete's foot) - ANSWER Name this lesion primary? or secondary? or vascular? describe Erosion (secondary) slightly moist, depressed vesicular lesions, part or all of the epidermis has been lost or denuded, healing occurs without subsequent ...

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15 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

KenAli

Pupillary Light Reflex Test - ANSWER This is a visual reflex test. It tests the subcortical response to bright light on the retina. Normal result is symmetrical constriction of both pupils. Direct eye- the eye receiving the light stimulation. Consensual eye- the simultaneous constriction of the other eye Accommodation test - ANSWER This is a visual reflex test that evaluates the adaption of the eye for near vision. Part of the PERRLA evaluation.

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18 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

KenAli

components of health assessment - ANSWER Components of health assessment- health history (subjective), physical exam (objective)- includes lab and dx tests, and documentation Noticing, Interpreting, Responding, Reflecting Requires accurate assessment data Influenced by: Experience, Knowledge, Attitude, perspectives; Nurse's Knowledge, Experience, Ethical Perspective, Knowing the Patient - ANSWER Clinical Judgment

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48 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

KenAli

name the various family unit types - ANSWER nuclear, single-parent, alternative, extended, skip-generation Identify some health risk factors - ANSWER GALE Genetic and physiological factors: ex. Being overweight affects physical functioning of the body Age: increases susceptibility to certain diseases Lifestyle: contains factors that have positive or negative effects on health, such as smoking, drinking, and using drugs

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18 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

KenAli

What is increased HCT indicative of? - ANSWER dehydration, polycythemia vera, low oxygen tension (i.e. smoking, CHD) What is decreased HCT indicative of? - ANSWER anemia, blood loss, hemolysis, leukemia, malnutrition Platelets/Thrombocytes normal range (same for child, adult, and elderly) - ANSWER 150,000-400,000/mm3

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11 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

KenAli

BSMCON NUR 2102 EXAMS BUNDLE Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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BSMCON NUR 2102 EXAMS BUNDLE Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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Melanoma Risk Factors - ANSWER Too much exposure to UV radiation Moles Fair skin, freckling, red, or blonde hair Positive family history of melanoma History of immunosuppressive treatment Older age Male gender Past history of melanoma Screening Recommendations for Melanoma - ANSWER Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20-40 and yearly for over 40 Monthly skin self-exam starting at age 20

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130 pages

Written in 2023/2024

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Mobility is... - ANSWER is the freedom and independence in purposeful movement. refers to adapting to and having self aof the environment. Functional musculoskeletal and nervous systems are essential. Joint Mobility - ANSWER Range of motion (ROM) = the maximum movement possible for the joint ROM varies and is determined by: genetic makeup, developmental patterns, presence of absence of disease, and physical activity

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What is the definition of Critical thinking? - ANSWER -A continuous process characterized by: 1) open-mindedness 2) continual inquiry, 3) perseverance combined with the willingness to look at each unique patient situation and determine which assumptions are true and relevant. 4) Recognizing that an issue exists, analyzing information, evaluating information, and making conclusions A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of blood. She follows the procedure for checking the patient's na...

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38 pages

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Addresses the needs of healthy clients to promote health and prevent disease with specific protections; decreases the risk of exposure of an individual or a community to disease. - ANSWER Primary prevention Examples of Primary Prevention - ANSWER Immunization programs Child car seat education Nutrition and fitness activities Health ed. in schools

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47 pages

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Name the 13 different cranial lymph nodes discussed in class - ANSWER Preauricular Postauricular (mastoid) Occipital Parotid Retropharyngeal (tonsillar) Submandibular Submental Sublingual Anterior superficial cervical Posterior superficial cervical Facial Sternomastoid Supraclavicular

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An approach to developing a plan of care using the ANA's Standards of Practice are based on the nursing process, which is: - ANSWER 1) Assessment 2) Diagnosis 3) Outcome Identification 4) Planning 5) Implementation 6) Evaluation The five core competencies identified by the Institute of Medicine which are essential for all health care professionals to demonstrate are: - ANSWER 1) Provide patient-centered care 2) Work in interdisciplinary teams 3) Use evidence-based practice 4) Apply q...

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health - ANSWER a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity wellness - ANSWER dynamic state of health in which an individual progresses toward a higher level of functioning, achieving an optimum balance between internal and external environments illness - ANSWER abnormal process in which any aspect of a person's functioning is diminished or impaired compared with that person's previous condition; the personal, interpersonal,...

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Early signs of melanoma - ANSWER A- asymmetry B- border C- color D- diameter E- elevation F- feeling Primary function of the skin - ANSWER Protection Perception Temperature regulation Secondary functions of the skin - ANSWER Communication Synthesis of vitamin D Body image Identification Prevents penetration Wound repair Absorption/excretion

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13 pages

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What dos CBC stand for? - ANSWER complete blood count Components of CBC - ANSWER -WBC -RBC -HGB -HCT -MCV -MCH -MCHC -RDW -PLT What does HGB stand for? - ANSWER hemoglobin

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BSMCON EXAM PACKAGE DEAL WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.

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