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NUR 340 exam 3 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
signs and symptoms of ptsd 
anxiety, intense fear, flashbacks, irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep 
disturbances 
- Re-experiencing of the trauma 
- Avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma 
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NewNUR 340 exam 3 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
signs and symptoms of ptsd 
anxiety, intense fear, flashbacks, irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep 
disturbances 
- Re-experiencing of the trauma 
- Avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma 
- Persistent symptoms of increased or decreased arousal 
- Alterations in mood 
interventions for ptsd 
- Manage anxiety 
- Increase self-esteem 
- Improve ability to cope 
- Psychoeducation 
- Psychopharmacology 
-active listening, presence, coun...
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NUR 340 EXAM 2 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Nursing Process Purpose 
Promote patient-centered, evidence-based care. 
Nursing Process Characteristics: 
Dynamic, systematic, goal-directed, interpersonal, universally applicable. 
Nursing Process Benefit
NewNUR 340 EXAM 2 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Nursing Process Purpose 
Promote patient-centered, evidence-based care. 
Nursing Process Characteristics: 
Dynamic, systematic, goal-directed, interpersonal, universally applicable. 
Nursing Process Benefits: 
Organized framework, continuity of care, improved communication, 
professional accountability. 
Nursing Process 5 Steps: 
1. Assess - collect, validate, analyze data 
2. Diagnose - identify actual/potential problems 
3. Plan - set measurable...
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Nur 340 exam 2 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
introduction to inflammation -introduction to inflammation 
homeostasis -A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal 
state 
stress -state produced by a change in the environment that is perceive
NewNur 340 exam 2 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
introduction to inflammation -introduction to inflammation 
homeostasis -A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal 
state 
stress -state produced by a change in the environment that is perceived 
as threatening to a person dynamic equilibrium. 
adaption -adjustment to the change so that the person is in equilibrium 
again. 
coping -a compensatory process that has physiologic and psychological 
components. 
stressors of homeos
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NUR 340 EXAM 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
perioperative nursing 
the whole surgical experience 
-from the time the patient decides surgery is best option to follow up time in 
clinical or home setting after surgery has taken place 
3 phases of peri
NewNUR 340 EXAM 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
perioperative nursing 
the whole surgical experience 
-from the time the patient decides surgery is best option to follow up time in 
clinical or home setting after surgery has taken place 
3 phases of perioperative nursing 
1. preoperative 
2. intraoperative 
3. postoperative 
preoperative phase 
begins when the decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made and 
ends with the transfer of the patient onto the OR bed 
-preadmission with ph
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NUR 340 Exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
preoperative phase -begins when the decision to proceed with surgical 
intervention is made 
- labs are reviewed, abnormal values are reported to MD 
- confirm pt ID, procedure to be performed, verify order
NewNUR 340 Exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
preoperative phase -begins when the decision to proceed with surgical 
intervention is made 
- labs are reviewed, abnormal values are reported to MD 
- confirm pt ID, procedure to be performed, verify order, verify prep has been 
completed 
Intraoperative -beings when the pt is transferred onto the OR bed 
- pt confirmed with 2 identifiers (name, DOB), verify procedure + procedure site 
again 
postoperative -begins with the admission of the patien...
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NUR 340 exam 1 questions and answers 
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mental health -a state of well-being in which each individual is able to 
realize their own potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work 
productively, and make a contribution to the community. 
m
NewNUR 340 exam 1 questions and answers 
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mental health -a state of well-being in which each individual is able to 
realize their own potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work 
productively, and make a contribution to the community. 
mental illness -all psychiatric disorders with definable diagnoses that 
cause significant dysfunction in cognition, emotion, and/or behavior 
risk factors for mental illness -inborn vulnerability 
poor social environment 
economic hardship 
poor...
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NUR 340 Exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Goal of pediatric nursing -To promote healthy development of the child 
as a physical, intellectual, and emotional-social being within the context of the 
family and the community 
Scope and standards of pe
NewNUR 340 Exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Goal of pediatric nursing -To promote healthy development of the child 
as a physical, intellectual, and emotional-social being within the context of the 
family and the community 
Scope and standards of pediatric nursing -Society of Pediatric Nurses 
(SPN) 
American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics 
Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) 
Family systems theory -Emphasis is on interactions of family 
members/environment 
Problems do n...
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nur 340 exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
The terms community, aggregate, and population are interchangeable. 
false 
Which variables are characteristics of an aggregate? (Select all that apply.) 
Which is the best description of an aggregate? 
A g
Newnur 340 exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
The terms community, aggregate, and population are interchangeable. 
false 
Which variables are characteristics of an aggregate? (Select all that apply.) 
Which is the best description of an aggregate? 
A group of individuals who are loosely connected with one another 
To what historic public health achievements have community and public 
health nurses contributed? (Select all that apply.) 
A community and public health nurse has been assigned to ...
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NUR 340 Exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
True/false: Chronological and developmental ages of children are always the 
same. -False. While they are very important influencers in their care, 
they are not always the same. 
What are the 2 main thrust
NewNUR 340 Exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
True/false: Chronological and developmental ages of children are always the 
same. -False. While they are very important influencers in their care, 
they are not always the same. 
What are the 2 main thrusts of healthcare of children? -1. Prevention of 
illness 
2. Maintenance of health 
How much do infants sleep per day for the first 3 months of life? -20 
hours per day 
In the first 3 months of life, infants get feed about q___ h -3 
At what age...
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NUR 340 EXAM 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
clinical nurse specialist 
expert in a specialized area of practice 
nurse entrepreneur 
manages a clinic or health related business 
nurse educator 
teaches in educational
NewNUR 340 EXAM 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
clinical nurse specialist 
expert in a specialized area of practice 
nurse entrepreneur 
manages a clinic or health related business 
nurse educator 
teaches in educational
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NUR 340 exam #1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Benzodiazepines MOA 
potentiate GABA 
Benzodiazepines special considerations 
Habit forming 
Respiratory Depression 
Life-threatening withdrawal 
Stimulants MOA 
block reuptake of norepinephrine and dopami
NewNUR 340 exam #1 questions and answers 
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Benzodiazepines MOA 
potentiate GABA 
Benzodiazepines special considerations 
Habit forming 
Respiratory Depression 
Life-threatening withdrawal 
Stimulants MOA 
block reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine 
Benzodiazepines indication 
anxiety + sleep 
Stimulants indication 
ADHD 
Stimulants special consid
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NUR 340 Endocrine Disorders questions and 
answers Graded A+ 
Phenylketonuria (PKU) definition -absence of the enzyme phenylalanine 
hydroxylase --> results in an inability to metabolize phenylalaine 
how is PKU diagnosed -newborn screening (heelstick)
NewNUR 340 Endocrine Disorders questions and 
answers Graded A+ 
Phenylketonuria (PKU) definition -absence of the enzyme phenylalanine 
hydroxylase --> results in an inability to metabolize phenylalaine 
how is PKU diagnosed -newborn screening (heelstick) 
how do you manage PKU --breast feeding or phenylanlanine-free 
formula (for the rest of life) 
-no intake of meat, limited fruits and vegetables, limited grains 
clinical manifestatio
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Nur 340 chapter 10 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Which of the following nursing care tasks is acceptable for a graduate nurse to 
delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel 1. (UAP)? 
A) Assisting a client with ambulation 
3 multiple choice options 
N
NewNur 340 chapter 10 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Which of the following nursing care tasks is acceptable for a graduate nurse to 
delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel 1. (UAP)? 
A) Assisting a client with ambulation 
3 multiple choice options 
Nurses with varying levels of experience possess leadership skills. A graduate 
nurse walks out of the nurse manager's office after a meeting. The graduate 
nurse reflects on the positive and negative feedback that she received from the 
manag...
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NUR 340 Chapter 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Clinical nurse specialist 
A nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is an expert in 
a specialized area of nursing; carries out direct patient care, consultation, 
teaching of patien
NewNUR 340 Chapter 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Clinical nurse specialist 
A nurse with an advanced degree, education, or experience who is an expert in 
a specialized area of nursing; carries out direct patient care, consultation, 
teaching of patients, families, staff, research 
Nurse educator 
A nurse with an advanced degree who teaches in educational or clinical 
settings, teaches theoretical knowledge, conducts research 
Nurse Practitioner 
A nurse with an advanced degree, certified for...
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NUR 333 FINAL EXAM questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
A new nurse Is caring for a hospitalized obese patient who is homeless. This is 
the first time the patient has been admitted to the hospital, and the patient is 
scheduled for surgery. Which of the fol
NewNUR 333 FINAL EXAM questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
A new nurse Is caring for a hospitalized obese patient who is homeless. This is 
the first time the patient has been admitted to the hospital, and the patient is 
scheduled for surgery. Which of the following is a universal skill that will help 
the nurse work effectively with this patient? 
1. The nurse shifts her focus to understanding the patient by asking her, 
"Describe for me the course of your illness." 
2. The nurse tells the pat...
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NUR 308 Chapter 44 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
A patient is taking oral acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, to 
decrease intraocular pressure. When providing drug education, what will the 
nurse advise the patient to anticipate? 
A. Incre
NewNUR 308 Chapter 44 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
A patient is taking oral acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, to 
decrease intraocular pressure. When providing drug education, what will the 
nurse advise the patient to anticipate? 
A. Increased weight 
B. Light sensitivity 
C. Burning or stinging of the eyes 
D. Increased urine output -D. Increased urine output 
The camp nurse is reviewing the shopping list of supplies needed for the 
upcoming camping season. Which product will th...
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NUR 304 Final Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Which statements about stressors are accurate? Select all that apply. 
A. Stressors can be different, depending on the situation. 
B. Stressors impact each person the same way. 
C. Stressors change thro
NewNUR 304 Final Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
Which statements about stressors are accurate? Select all that apply. 
A. Stressors can be different, depending on the situation. 
B. Stressors impact each person the same way. 
C. Stressors change throughout the life span. 
D. Stressors are measurable for each person. 
E. Stressors always impact physiological health. 
A. Stressors can be different, depending on the situation. 
C. Stressors change throughout the life span. 
Martha is stressed ...
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NUR 298 Final questions and answers Graded 
A+ 
What electrolyte imbalance is caused by burns? 
↑ K 
↓ Na 
priority for burns 
-Air way 
-Fluid resuscitation 
-high protein diet later on 
Assessing fluid balance for burn victims 
-cap refill 
-BP 
-HR 
-U
NewNUR 298 Final questions and answers Graded 
A+ 
What electrolyte imbalance is caused by burns? 
↑ K 
↓ Na 
priority for burns 
-Air way 
-Fluid resuscitation 
-high protein diet later on 
Assessing fluid balance for burn victims 
-cap refill 
-BP 
-HR 
-Urine output 
-turgor 
-edema 
What % do adults and k
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NUR 235 Faces of Aging America questions 
and answers Graded A+ 
Young old 
65-74 years old 
Middle old 
75-84 years old 
Old old 
85-99 years old 
Elite old 
100+ years old 
Ageism 
prejudice or discrimination against older people; based on stereotypes,
NewNUR 235 Faces of Aging America questions 
and answers Graded A+ 
Young old 
65-74 years old 
Middle old 
75-84 years old 
Old old 
85-99 years old 
Elite old 
100+ years old 
Ageism 
prejudice or discrimination against older people; based on stereotypes, 
simplified and often untrue beleifs that reinforce society's negative image of 
older people; the negative images are so pervasive that many older individuals 
believe them 
a bias that discriminates, stigmatizes, and disadvantages older ind...
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NUR 233 Exam 1 questions and answers 
Graded A+ 
herapeutic communication 
The ability to form patient-centered relationships is fundamental and essential 
to effective nursing care 
-Crucial to the formation of patient-centered therapeutic relationships
NewNUR 233 Exam 1 questions and answers 
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herapeutic communication 
The ability to form patient-centered relationships is fundamental and essential 
to effective nursing care 
-Crucial to the formation of patient-centered therapeutic relationships 
Factors affecting communication 
Personal factors: 
Psychiatric disorders-