NUR 2102

A patient tells the nurse that she has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day for 20 years. The nurse records this as how many pack-years? a. 10 b. 20 c. 40 d. 60 - Ans c. 40 Two packs of cigarettes × 20 years = 40 pack-years. This incorrect calculation was made by dividing 20 years by 2 packs. Option B is correct if the patient smoked 1 pack per day for 20 years. Option D is correct if the patient smoked 3 packs per day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for 30 years.

NUR 2102 Abdomen and Gastrointestinal Assessment Questions and Answers GI Assessment - ANSWER ø GI symptoms common, sending people of all ages in search of relief ø Diagnosis depends heavily on accurate and thorough history taking ø It is essential to delineate the sequence of patient symptoms ø Mastery of the abdominal assessment to provide quality health care ø GI symptoms one of the #1 reasons for ED visits ø Patient Hx is important ø Must ensure order of Hx is correct ...

In teaching a patient about breast self-examination, why does the nurse emphasize palpation of the axillary areas? a. Because deep muscles in that area can mask changes b. Because some patients avoid this area because of tenderness c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flows through this area d. Because supporting ligaments in this area may present as tissue changes - Ans c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flows through this area

BSMCON NUR 2102 - TEST 1 FINAL EXAM

CBC - ANS Complete Blood Test; measures WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, PLT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, & RDW WBC - ANS White Blood Cells; Attack & destroy microoganisms, protect body against infection, react against foreign bodies or tissues; Increased WBC count indicates an infection WBC Normal Values - ANS Adult & Child >2 years: 5,000-10,000 / mm^3 Child less than or equal to 2 years: 6200-17,000 / mm^3 Newborn: 9000-30,000 / mm^3

Factors associated with increased risk of melanoma - ANS 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 - ANS Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20- 40 and yearly for over 40 Mostly skin self-exam starting at age 20

NUR 2102: Abdomen and Gastrointestinal Assessment 2023. GI Assessment - ø GI symptoms common, sending people of all ages in search of relief ø Diagnosis depends heavily on accurate and thorough history taking ø It is essential to delineate the sequence of patient symptoms ø Mastery of the abdominal assessment to provide quality health care ø GI symptoms one of the #1 reasons for ED visits ø Patient Hx is important ø Must ensure order of Hx is correct Gastrointestinal Tract - Seri...

NUR 2102 Abdomen and Gastrointestinal Assessment (2023 Graded) the cecum and appendix 2. the colon (ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid) 3. the rectum 4. the anus ø Aids in the absorption of water and electrolyte, serves as a fecal reservoir and aids in the defecation process * intestinal bacteria that aid in the absorption of vitamins Liver and Gallbladder - ø located in the right epigastric region ø contains two lobes that: > filter bacteria and toxins from the blood...

NUR 2102: Abdomen and Gastrointestinal Assessment Test 2023 Graded. Spleen* ø Not normally palpable ø DO NOT palpate if enlarged, tender or bruising noted in area- may rupture Abdominal Quadrants - Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) - ø Liver ø Gallbladder ø Duodenum ø Head of Pancreas ø Right kidney and adrenal ø Hepatic flexure of colon ø Part of ascending and transverse colon Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) - ø Stomach ø Spleen ø Left lobe of liver ø Body of pancreas ø Left ki...

NUR 2102: Abdomen and Gastrointestinal Assessment GI Assessment - ø GI symptoms common, sending people of all ages in search of relief ø Diagnosis depends heavily on accurate and thorough history taking ø It is essential to delineate the sequence of patient symptoms ø Mastery of the abdominal assessment to provide quality health care ø GI symptoms one of the #1 reasons for ED visits ø Patient Hx is important ø Must ensure order of Hx is correct Gastrointestinal Tract - ...