Nurs 223 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 223 Medical-Surgical Nursing EXAM 2 The student nurse learning about cellular regulation understands that which process occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle? a. Actual division (mitosis) b. Doubling of DNA c. Growing extra membrane d. No reproductive activity ANS: B During the S phase, the cell must double its DNA content through DNA synthesis. Actual division, or mitosis, occurs during the M phase. Growing extra membrane occurs in the G1 phase. During the G0 phase, the ce...

1-3 correct answers The nurse knows that INFANTS (0-12 months) develop rapidly. Infants that are [ 1-3 / 3-6 / 6-12 ] months-old are working to on key milestones: raise their heads, track objects with their eyes, and grip objects with their hands. They cry frequently and smile occasionally. 3-6 correct answers The nurse knows that INFANTS (0-12 months) develop rapidly. Infants that are [ 1-3 / 3-6 / 6-12 ] months-old are working on key milestones: attempting to sit upright, babbling noises an...

The nurse is teaching a client who has been newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism about the function of the thyroid. Which of these does the nurse explain to the client is the role of the thyroid gland? a) The thyroid gland is responsible for increasing the metabolic rate. b) The thyroid gland promotes development of secondary sex characteristics. c) The thyroid gland releases neurotransmitters when the "flight or flight" mechanism is stimulated. d) The thyroid gland is responsible for r...

The nurse is caring for a client who is a strict vegetarian; the client is at greatest risk for the development of: a) Folic acid deficiency anemia b) Blood loss anemia c) Microcytic anemia d) Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia correct answers d) Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia Vitamin B12 is found in all foods of animal origin. Dietary deficiency is rare and usually found only in strict vegetarians who avoid all dairy products as well as meat and fish. The hallmark of vitamin B12 deficiency...

A young adult has been experiencing some extreme fatigue, changes in vision, and unexpected weight loss, leading the health care provider to suspect hyperglycemia. Which clinical manifestations correlate with a diagnosis of diabetes? Select all that apply. A. Frequent thirst B. Excess urination C. Ravenous hunger D. Fruity mouth odor E. Sweat smelling like honey correct answers A, B, C In which situation would an increase of glucagon be expected? A. High anxiety B. Hyperglycemia C. N...

Atrophy correct answers -Shrinkage in cell size (not cell number) -Entire organ can shrink -Physiologic vs. Pathologic --Physiologic can occur with development-thymus (sits over heart, active when you are young, shrivels up when get older) -Pathologic due to decrease in workload, pressure, use, blood supply, nutrition, hormonal stimulation (or removal of hormonal stimulation), nervous system stimulation -Cells contain less endoplasmic reticulum (tissue and protein synthesis) and fewer...

The nurse and nursing student are assessing a client experiencing shock. The nurse teaches the student that which of these findings reflects compensatory sympathetic stimulation in a shock state? a) decrease in the serum creatinine b) overgrowth of the glomerular basement membrane c) increase in thyroid hormone production d) decreased urine output correct answers d) decreased urine output During periods of strong sympathetic stimulation, such as shock, constriction of the afferent ar...

The nurse reviews the laboratory values of a patient receiving furosemide [Lasix]. Which lab result indicates to the nurse that an adverse effect is occurring? A. Decreased glucose B. Decreased uric acid C. Decreased phosphate D. Decreased magnesium correct answers D Furosemide [Lasix] increases urinary excretion of magnesium, posing a risk of magnesium deficiency. Hyperglycemia (increased glucose) and hyperuricemia (increased uric acid) are adverse effects. Furosemide [Lasix] does not ...

True or False. Fluid and electrolyte balance is a single sided processes that is critical for life and homeostasis correct answers TRUE What is homeostasis correct answers steady state of a living system that permits its optimal functioning What are electrolytes correct answers chemicals in the body fluids. Composed of cations and anions Give the total body water content (%) for: infants and children correct answers 70% to 80% Give the total body water content (%) for: adults correct...

When preparing to apply a condom catheter, the nurse would do what first? A. close the door and draw the bedside curtain B. obtain the patient's written informed consent C. clamp the drainage tubing D. offer the patient a urinal correct answers A Which instruction might the nurse give to NAP about applying a condom catheter on a patient? A. "check for breaks in the skin before applying the catheter" B. "determine whether the patient is still having problems with incontinence before ...