Nur 226 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Friction - resistance when one object is moving across another one Shear - when two forces that are opposite from each other produce pressure the first thing when thinking about body mechanics - assess pts weight and how much pt can assist in moving what are some other tips for body mechanics (13) - 1. wide base of support 2. avoid bend/twisting beds 4. lift with legs (squat) 5. keep objects close 6. use both hands 7. dont reach on tiptoes 8. push, slide, pull heavy objects 9. mai...

atorvastatin (prototype), pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pitavastatin - HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors Hyperlipidemia MOA: Inhibits HMG-CoA enzyme, which reduces cholesterol synthesis Adverse Reactions: Myopathy (weakness/cramps), Rhabdomyolysis, Hepatotoxicity *atorvastatin- take any time of the day *pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pitavastatin- take at night cholestyramine (prototype) - Bile-Acid Sequestrants Hyperlipidemia MOA: Binds bile acids and is excreted throug...

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What test will the nurse perform by firmly stroking the medial aspect of the knee 3 times and tapping the lateral aspect of the knee? - Bulge sign -- To assess swelling in the suprapatellar pouch, the nurse will check for the bulge sign, which confirms the presence of small amounts of fluid as the nurse tries to move the fluid from one side of the joint to the other. To detect large amounts of fluid in the patellar region, ___________ of the patella is used. - ballottement

What are the 2 types of hypertension? - -primary -secondary What is the range for NORMAL blood pressure? - less than 120 and less than 80 What is the range for ELEVATED blood pressure? - 120-129 and less than 80 What is the range for HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) Stage 1? - 130- 139 or 80-89 What is the range for HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) Stage 2? - 140 or higher or 90 or higher What is the range for HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS blood pressure? - higher than 180 and/or higher tha...

What is Pathophysiology - is the study of what happens when the normal anatomy and physiology go wrong, causing disorder and disease process of the human body. What 4 things does pathophysiology include? - Etiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment Implications What is etiology - study of causes or reasons for phenomena. Includes Idiopathic conditions that have an unknown origin or cause. What is pathogenesis? - development or evolution of disease from initial stimulus ...

NUR 2260 Adult II Exam 1- Cardiac Latest Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+ CARDIAC ASSESSMENT: • Pulse pressure(PP)- this is the difference between the systolic BP and the diastolic BP. A normal pulse pressure is 1/3 the systolic measurement. o A widened pulse pressure with an elevated SBP occurs with exercise, arteriosclerosis, severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis, and increased intracranial pressure.  A high ...

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When the nurse is auscultating the carotid artery for bruits, which of these statements reflects the correct technique? A. While listening with the bell of the stethoscope, the patient is asked to take a deep breath and hold it. B. While auscultating one side with the bell of the stethoscope, the carotid artery is palpated on the other side to check pulsations. C. While lightly applying the bell of the stethoscope over the carotid artery and listening, the patient is asked to take a breath, exha...

NUR 2260 Issues & Trends Roles Exam 1 Latest Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+ Multigenerational staffing- • Many are older nurses 45-50 • 8% are younger than 30 Evidence Based Practice • EBP bridges the gap between what we perceive we are doing and what is actually being done. • Demonstrating competence is what employers want, consumers need, & practitioners must do. • Patients receive care b...