NURSING 113 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Enuresis is described as correct answers The involentary passing of urine after control should have already been established Between what age do most children gain bladder control? correct answers 2-5 years old A child around the age of 5 to 6 is experiencing day time "accidents" of wetting their pants. This child is experiencing _____________? correct answers Diurnal Enuresis A 7 year old child is frequently wetting the bed at night. This child is experiencing _______________? correc...

body temperature correct answers reflects balance between heat produced and heat loss from body, measured in degrees, 2 kinds: surface and core core temperature correct answers temperature of deep tissues of body, such as abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity, remains relatively constant, normal is a range of temperatures surface temperature correct answers temperature of skin, subcutaneous tissue & fat; by contrast, rises and falls in response to environment heat balance correct answers w...

Gain entry via mucocutaneous surfaces. Begins to multiply causing cell destruction and vesicle formation. Painful red vesicles 2-14 days after exposure Small painful blisters filled with clear fluid correct answers Genital Herpes Pathophysiology May have no symptoms First outbreak is accompanied by flu-like symptoms- fever and body aches Urinary retention Dysuria Vaginal discharge Urethral discharge men Refional lymphadenopathy correct answers Genital Herpes symptoms Presumptive di...

Normal WBC correct answers 3.8 - 10.6 How to put on PPE correct answers Hand hygiene, Gown then mask followed by gloves How to remove PPE correct answers Gloves, gown, then mask followed by hand hygiene Norm for Psychosocial Assessment correct answers Behavior is appropriate for situation. Initiates conversation. Makes eye contact. Ask appropriate questions about hospitalization, procedures/treatments & illness in a reasonable manner. Anxiety level does not interfere with ability to fol...

Nursing 113-exam 2 Acid-Base Balance ØRefers to the homeostasis of the hydrogen ion (H-) concentration in the plasma high amount of hydrogen ions is considered an acid low amount of hydrogen ions is considered an alkaline or base Buffer Systems: Hydrogen ion concentration is determined by the ratio of carbonic acid to bicarbonate For homeostasis, we need the ratio to be 1 part carbonic acid to 20 parts bicarbonate 10= basic Normal pH is between 7.35-7.45 pH <7.35 is acid pH...

Exam 2 Nursing 113 FVE (Fluid Volume Excess) HYPERVOLEMIA Fluid intake or retention exceeds the body's fluid needs Also called overhydration, fluid overload, circulatory overload. Involves retention of both water and electrolytes (especially sodium). There is usually an increase in the serum sodium which causes water retention. FVE Causes Overhydration with IV fluids Kidney damage Heart failure Long-term use of corticosteroids Excessive sodium ingestion Syndrome of inappropriate antid...

Nursing 113 Exam 2 Enuresis is described as The involentary passing of urine after control should have already been established Between what age do most children gain bladder control? 2-5 years old A child around the age of 5 to 6 is experiencing day time "accidents" of wetting their pants. This child is experiencing _____________? Diurnal Enuresis A 7 year old child is frequently wetting the bed at night. This child is experiencing _______________? Nocturnal Enuresis A female child i...

Nursing 113 Exam 2 Sensory Reception is the process of receiving data about the external or internal environment through the senses. The senses by which individuals maintain contact with the external environment are: vision (visual), hearing (auditory), smell (olfactory), taste (gustatory), and touch (tactile). Sterognosis is the sense that perceives the solidity of objects and their size, shape, and texture. Ex -- putting a paperclip in someone's hand when their eyes are closed and they...

Nursing 113 Exam 2 Enuresis is described as The involentary passing of urine after control should have already been established Between what age do most children gain bladder control? 2-5 years old A child around the age of 5 to 6 is experiencing day time "accidents" of wetting their pants. This child is experiencing _____________? Diurnal Enuresis A 7 year old child is frequently wetting the bed at night. This child is experiencing _______________? Nocturnal Enuresis A female child i...

Exam 2 Nursing 113 FVE (Fluid Volume Excess) HYPERVOLEMIA Fluid intake or retention exceeds the body's fluid needs Also called overhydration, fluid overload, circulatory overload. Involves retention of both water and electrolytes (especially sodium). There is usually an increase in the serum sodium which causes water retention. FVE Causes Overhydration with IV fluids Kidney damage Heart failure Long-term use of corticosteroids Excessive sodium ingestion Syndrome of inappropriate antid...