Nsg 3023 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE Areas Covered CHAPTER 18 Know the difference between, diffusion, osmosis, filtration and active transport (TB Q#1) Be able to describe and give rationale with examples of isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic fluids(TB Q#2, #3) Be able to describe the mechanism behind thirst(TB Q#4) Describe insensible water loss and the effects on particular organs (TB Q#5) Be able to describe the mechanism in which fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained or regulated p...

NSG3023 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam #1 Study Guide. Questions With Correct Answers

NSG 3023 Chapter 30 QUIZ Chapter 30: Oxygenation Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which term should the nurse use to best describe the movement of air in and out of the patient’s lungs? a. Ventilation b. Diffusion c. Respiration d. Perfusion ANS: A The primary functions of the lungs include ventilation, the movement of air in and out of the lungs, and diffusion, the movement of gases between air spaces and the bloodstream. Respiration is t...

NSG 3023 Chapter 17 QUIZ Chapter 17: Administering Medications Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A registered nurse for more than 15 years was concerned when she learned that her hospital was going to let unlicensed nursing assistants start IVs on patients. The nurse knew this was in violation of the scope of nursing practice in her state. Which of the following organizations defines the scope of nursing’s professional functions and responsibilit...

NSG 3023 Chapter 31 QUIZ Chapter 31: Sleep Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A college student who is working in northern Alaska during the summer reports that he or she has an increase in difficulty sleeping since moving north. During a pre-employment physical, the patient asks the health care provider what could be causing this. The health care provider suspects the sleep disturbance is most likely because of which factor? a. Stress of the new j...

NSG 3023 Chapter 28 QUIZ Chapter 28: Safety Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The patient has recently moved into a newly renovated home in the inner city. The patient is being seen in the clinic for complaints of ongoing headaches, nausea, dizziness and fatigue. The symptoms started shortly after moving into the new home. As the nurse gathers information, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to ask the patient? a. “Have yo...

NSG 3023 Chapter 31 QUIZ Chapter 31: Sleep Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A college student who is working in northern Alaska during the summer reports that he or she has an increase in difficulty sleeping since moving north. During a pre-employment physical, the patient asks the health care provider what could be causing this. The health care provider suspects the sleep disturbance is most likely because of which factor? a. Stress of the new j...

NSG 3023 Chapter 32 QUIZ Chapter 32: Pain Management Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient is admitted to the trauma unit with the diagnosis of spinal cord injury resulting from an ATV accident. The health care provider has diagnosed the patient as a paraplegic. Which of the following is one of the most important topics for patient teaching to prevent further injury to the patient? a. Reminding him that he can be injured and not feel pain be...

NSG 3023 CHAPTER 37 QUIZ Chapter 37: Skin Integrity and Wound Care Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. An elderly patient is admitted to the hospital for a bowel obstruction. The patient is immobile and the nurse notices that there is a reddened area on the right heel. When the nurse presses on the area it does not turn lighter in color. How should the nurse document the tissue condition? a. Reactive hyperemia b. Blanchable hyperemia c. Nonblancha...