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Premature infant 3 weeks before the baby's estimated due date Premature infant physical appearance lanugo covering entire back and face Sole have few creases Scrotum little rugae Post mature infant physical abundant scalp hair Visible creases on palms and soles of feet Minimal fat deposit (thin &elongated body) Nursing care for respiratory function position the neonate: semi prone or side lying Maintain respiratory tract patency Stimulate to remind to breathe - flick the sole of the foot or ...

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13 pages

Written in 2024/2025

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twishfrancis

Nursing care for the well, pregnant woman focuses on preventing illness by promoting an especially healthy lifestyle. When accidents and illness occurs despite these safeguards, nursing care focuses on: • Preventing such disorders from affecting the health of the fetus • Helping a woman regain her health as quickly as possible so she can continue a healthy pregnancy and prepare herself psychologically and physically for labor and birth and the arrival of her newborn • Helping a woman lea...

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72 pages

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twishfrancis

All Combined Ncma Packaged Exams: Questions And Correct Answers

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luzlinkuz

Ncma 219 Exam Questions And Correct Answers....

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18 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

luzlinkuz

NCMA 219 Finals Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2025 (Alterations with Infectious, Inflammatory and Immunologic Responses and Cellular Aberrations) 1. Asthma - Answers -Inflammatory process of the large airways, which results in heightened airway reactivity 2. Asthma - Answers is a CHRONIC inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurring symptoms, airway obstruction, and bronchial hyper responsiveness 3. Allergy - Answers -is the STRONGEST epidemiologic RISK factor f...

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7 pages

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TutorJosh

NCMA 219 FINALS QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS Alterations in Nutrition and Gastrointestinal, Metabolism and Endocrine 1. Hirschsprung's disease -Answer-a. signs and symptoms: no meconium passage in 24 hours b. treatment: surgery; TEMPORARY COLOSTOMY- Providing pre- and postoperative care 2. SIADH -Answer--retain fluid and develop hyponatremia secondary to the inability to excrete dilute urine a. Nursing diagnosis (SIADH) -Answer--fluid volume excess- restrict fluid b. s...

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6 pages

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victoryguide

NCMA 219 (FINALS) TEST PREPARATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS!! Syndrome of inappropriate anti diuretic hormone secretion {SIADH} Primary adrenocortical insufficiency Thyrotoxic crisis Diabetes insipidus -Answer-Syndrome of inappropriate anti diuretic hormone secretion {SIADH} A clinical feature that distinguishes a hypoglycemic reaction from a ketoacidosis reaction is: Diaphoresis Weakness Nausea Blurred vision -Answer-Diaphoresis The nurse caring for patient with juvenile rheumatoi...

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14 pages

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victoryguide

It is a chronic childhood arthritis with no known cause of the arthritis (no cure, manage only). Less than 16 years old. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) These are the PHYSICAL MANAGEMENT of JIA except: A. Occupational therapists B. Exercise, pool exercising, and cycling C. Contact and high impact sports D. Physical therapy E. Range-of-motion F. Nighttime splinting C. Contact and high impact sports. ----- Avoid contact and high impact sports which may exacerbate pain and put stress on the a...

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4 pages

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twishfrancis

Calcium gluconate Your patient with preeclampsia is started on Magnesium Sulfate. The nurse knows to have what medication on standby? Cough, dyspnea, edema, arrhythmias. Clinical signs and symptoms that the pregnant woman with impending cardiac decompensation exhibits include: Bacteria Rheumatic fever can lead to permanent damage to the heart, a condition known as rheumatic heart disease (RHD). What causes rheumatic fever? Class A Mary is a 28-year-old primigravida who has a rheumatic heart d...

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3 pages

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twishfrancis

All of the following can trigger seizure attack, except: Medication compliance overexertion stress Sleep loss Medication compliance Which of the following is incorrect safety measure for patient with ongoing seizure attack? hold client's head on your lap or on a pillow Insert a tongue depressor into client's mouth turn the client on lateral position if possible loosen any clothing around the neck and chest Insert a tongue depressor into client's mouth Which of the following ...

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14 pages

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twishfrancis

Conjunctivitis inflammation of the conjunctiva Enuresis common and troublesome disorder that is defined as intentional or involuntary passage of urine into bed in children who are beyond the age when voluntary bladder should normally have been acquired. Encopresis Is the repeated voluntary passage of feces of normal or near-normal consistency in places not appropriate for that purpose according to the individual's own sociocultural setting. Primary Encopresis Identified by age 4 years when a...

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4 pages

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twishfrancis

High risk newborn a newborn regardless of gestational age or birth, who has a greater than average chance of morbidity or mortality, usually because of conditions beyond the normal events related to birth and the adjustment to extrauterine life. Basic nursing actions in high-risk newborns 1. Detect early 2. Keep newborn warm 3. Provide immediate supportive care 4. Report/refer promptly Always keep newborn dry -to prevent hypothermia -if the baby experience hypothermia, he/she needs energy to b...

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18 pages

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twishfrancis

d. cold clammy skin, decreased urine output, and dizziness (rationale: this is due to the release of RAAS, SNS, and ADH) What are the early manifestations of hypovolemic shock? a. hypotension, tachycardia, tachypnea b. hypertension, bradycardia, bradypnea c. hot/warm skin, increased urine output, and blurred vision d. cold clammy skin, decreased urine output, and dizziness B and D (rationale: the position should be left side lying to prevent vena cava syndrome; vaginal examination should be omi...

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10 pages

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twishfrancis

Fluid is distributed in three body compartments: (a) intracellular (within cells), 35% to 40% of body weight (b) interstitial (surrounding cells and bloodstream), 20% of body weight. (c) intravascular (blood plasma), 5% of body weight. Extracellular fluid (ECF) fluid outside the cells; includes intravascular and interstitial fluids Metabolic acidosis Abnormal condition of high hydrogen ion concentration in the extracellular fluid caused by either a primary increase in hydrogen ions or a decrea...

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5 pages

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twishfrancis

MAGNESIUM SULFATE ADMINISTRATION Principle of Medication Administration - Always assess a client's health status and obtain a medication history prior to giving any medication. The extent of the assessment depends on the client's illness or current condition, the intended drug, and the route of administration. Right Medication - The medication given was the medication ordered. - 3 times of reading the medication - The first time you check the drug is when you received it from pharmacy - The s...

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20 pages

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twishfrancis

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND PREGNANCY● 5% maternal deaths during pregnancy. (VCCVP) ○ Valve damage (Rheumatic Fever or Kawasaki Disease) ○ Congenital anomalies (Atrial Septic Defect or Uncorrected Coarctation of the Aorta) ○ Coronary Arter Disease ○ Variscosities for Primigravida ○ Peripatrum Heart DiseaseCadiovascular diseases that causes difficulty during pregnancy: ● Blood volume and cardiac output increases approximately 30%. ● Half of increase happens by 8 wks and...

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13 pages

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twishfrancis

Genetic Disorders disorders that can be passed from one generation to the next Genetics study of the way such disorders occur Cytogenetics study of chromosomes by light microscopy and the method by which chromosomal aberrations are identified Genes basic units of heredity that determine both the physical and cognitive characteristics of people Deoxyribonucleic Acid DNA meaning 46 Chromosomes In humans, each cell, contains how many chromosomes Alleles two genes Female XX Male XY Phenotyp...

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7 pages

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twishfrancis

Nurse must consider all dimension of nursing aspect of care. Nurse should be equipped with basic knowledge, as well as the principles behinds the nursing care on blood transfusion. The nurse purpose of your initial nursing interview is to: a. record pertinent information in the client chart for health team to read b. understand her lifestyle, health needs and possible problems to develop a plan of care c. make nursing diagnoses for identified health problems B. understand her lifestyle, health...

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4 pages

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twishfrancis

Newborn screening simple procedure to find out if a baby has congenital metabolic disorder that may lead to mental retardation and even death if left untreated. Congenital Hypothyroidism condition caused by congenital absence or atrophy of the thyroid gland. Phenylketonuria (PKU) an inborn error of metabolism inherited as an autosomal recessive trait is caused by a deficiency or absence of the enzyme needed to metabolize the essential amino acid phenylalanine. Galactosemia a rare autosomal re...

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3 pages

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twishfrancis

Genetics -study of the way such disorders occur Cytogenetics -study of chromosomes by light microscopy and the method by which chromosomal aberrations are identified -used slide to visualize the chromosomes Genes -basic unit of heredity -made up of DNA -DNA= the are interwined with one another to be able to create chromosomes -DNA= basis of heredity -RNA= synthesizes protein for cellular growth, supports DNA growth and heredity Human composed of 46 CHROMOSOMES -22 pairs of autosomes (homolous...

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27 pages

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twishfrancis

ENTERAL FEEDING Alternative feeding methods that ensure adequate nutrition include enteral (through the GI system) methods. Enteral nutrition (EN), also referred to as total enteral nutrition (TEN), is provided when the client cannot ingest foods or the upper GI tract is impaired and the transport of food to the small intestine is interrupted. Enteral feedings are administered through nasogastric and small-bore feeding tubes, or through gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes. ENTERIC DEVICE Enteral...

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4 pages

Written in 2024/2025

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twishfrancis