Nur 430 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is shock? correct answer: Shock syndrome is generalized systemic response to inadequate tissue perfusion and circulatory failure. Ineffective tissue perfusion Acute circulatory failure What are the stages in shock syndrome? correct answer: Initial Compensatory Progressive Refractory What are the signs of the initial stage in shock syndrome? correct answer: CO is decreased and tissue perfusion is impaired, ability to deliver oxygen to tissues is impaired, aerobic metabolism ...

NUR 430 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions.

the systematic study of what a person's conduct and action should be in regard to self, other humans and the environment correct answer: ethics what is the most basic and fundamental principle in ethics correct answer: respect moral _________________ questions relevance of morality in practice correct answer: indifference moral _________________ uncertain about what moral principle or values to apply and may even include uncertainty as to what the moral problem is correct answer: ...

Respiratory... correct answer: Pleural Space correct answer: The tiny area between the two layers of the pleura (the thin covering that protects and cushions the lungs) between the lungs and chest cavity. The pleural space is normally filled with a small amount of fluid. Which muscles do you use to breathe at rest? correct answer: diaphragm and external intercostal; passive at rest What muscles do you use to run? correct answer: diaphragm, intercostal, and accessory (scalene, stern...

Avoiding social media pitfalls correct answer: maintain privacy and confidentiality no patient names or photos no derogatory posts no connection with patients sign the social media policy don't access social media at work share educational info enhance your role as a nurse no offensive comments remember that posts aren't private and that BoN can access anything High risk areas correct answer: breaches of: patient privacy confidentiality HIPAA Unprofessional behaviors corr...

What muscles are normally used to breathe at rest? correct answer: Diaphragm and Intercostal Muscles Accessory muscles may be used during high demand exercise or can be a symptoms of a respiratory problem. "Good Lung Down" Principle correct answer: Gravity causes greater blood flow to good lung which increases O2 and tissue perfusion. What are potential complications of oxygen therapy? correct answer: Oxygen Toxicity Carbon Dioxide Retention Absorption Atelectasis Examples of ...

[top/middle/unit staff] influence the organization of care shape climate establish goals intervene correct answer: middle [top/middle/unit staff] influence the philosophy and mission of the organization correct answer: top [top/middle/unit staff] carry goals out plan activities to carry out goals in an efficient manner correct answer: unit staff best mode of care A. total patient care B. functional nursing C. Team nursing D. primary nursing correct answer: none oldes...

NUR 430: Exam 2- Pneumonia, Aspiration Lung Disorders, and Pulmonary Emboli. What is pneumonia? acute inflammation of the lung usually caused by infection that can lead to consolidation What is CAP? community acquired pneumonia 22% of all patients strep pneumon, legionella, klebsiella, haemophilus, staph aureus, mycoplasma pneum, viruses, pseudom What is HAP? hospital acquired pneumonia (includes ventilator acquired- staph & pseudom) must be hospitalized for at least 48 hours P...

clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking] broad and general correct answer: thinking clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking] based on patho, medications (how does this lower the BP) bring in your knowledge and experience correct answer: reasoning clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking] reason about a situation as it unfolds correct answer: reasoning clinical or critical [reasoning/thinking] based on knowledge and experience correct answer: reasoning [reasoning/thinking/s...

NUR 430: Exam 2- Disorders of the Kidneys in the Critical Care Setting. With Complete Solution 2024/2025. The kidney has up to 1 million nephrons. What are they? the functional units of the kidneys What anatomical structures are within the nephrons? glomerulus Bowman's capsule proximal and distal tubules loop of Henle collecting duct What is the function of the glomerulus? it is the filtration system small or medium particles are allowed through but large molecules (blo...