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NCSBN – Lesson 8F: Endocrine System Study Guide Brittle hair, lanugo and amenorrhea are findings associated with anorexia nervosa. The lanugo and amenorrhea are a result of the decreased levels of estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Other physical findings include reduced metabolic rate, constipation, dry skin, hypotension and bradycardia. Dental erosion, due to vomiting, is seen in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa; however, diarrhea is associated with laxative abuse and ...

NCSBN –Lesson 8E:Genitourinary System Study Guide Due to an increase in sensitivity to insulin, rapid fetal growth and a reduction in eating associated with “morning sickness,” women with pre-existing diabetes have a higher risk of hypoglycemia and will need decreased amounts of insulin. In the second trimester, the placenta is fully developed and hormone levels being to rise steadily, which increases maternal insulin needs. In the third trimester, insulin is absorbed more slowly and is...

NCSBN – Lesson 8D: Gastrointestinal System Study Guide Confusion and irritability are signs of renal encephalopathy secondary to elevated levels of BUN and creatinine in the blood. The other options do not explain the client's behavior. Potassium levels are generally high in renal failure. Side effects of calcium depletion manifest as abdominal and muscle cramping and hyperactive reflexes. Metabolic acidosis, not alkalosis, is seen in renal failure. Eating before sleeping enhances regurgi...

NCSBN–Lesson 8B:Respiratory System Study Guide Upper Respiratory System Disorders The upper respiratory system consists of the nose, mouth, pharynx and larynx. It allows air flow into and out of the lungs as it warms, humidifies and filters inspired air.This section will review upperrespiratorydisorderssuchasrhinitis,sinusitis,pharyngitis,tonsillitis,peritonsillarabscess, laryngitis, vocal cord paralysis, upper respiratory tract infections and croup syndromes. Rhinitis–UpperRespiratoryS...

NCSBN – Lesson 8A: Cardiovascular System Study Guide Leukocytes or White Blood Cells (WBCs) Leukocyte levels increase with infections or inflammation. Leukocyte Type Granulocyte Increases in Response to Infection by bacteria or fungus Neutrophil Leukocyte Type Agranulocyte Increases in Response to Viral infection or tumor Lymphocyte Leukocyte Type Granulocyte Increases in Response to Inflammation from allergies Eosinophil Leukocyte Type Granulocyte Increases in Respo...

NCSBN – Lesson 7: Reduction of Risk Potential Study Guide Chest Physiotherapy Therapeutic Procedures Chest physiotherapy is an airway clearance technique used by health care providers. • Abdominal & Pursed Lip Breathing o Breathing exercises include abdominal breathing and pursed lip breathing. The client is positioned on their back with their knees bent and hands placed on their abdomen during abdominal breathing. Pursed lip breathing is done by taking a deep breath in through the no...

NCSBN – Lesson 4: Psychosocial Integrity Study Guide Concepts of Mental Health Diagnosing & Treating Mental Illness • Neuroimaging through positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allow researchers and diagnosticians to study the brain. • The major neurotransmitters of the brain include norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). • As a result of a better understanding of neurotransmitters and the...

NCSBN – Lesson 2: Safety and Infection Control Study Guide Safety The goal of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project is to prepare future nurses who will have the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to minimize the risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. This includes knowing what knowledge and actions help promote fire, electrical and radiation safety. • Fire Safety o Location of fire alarms ...

NCSBN: Lesson 1: Management of Care Questions with Answers Pre-quiz: 1. An elderly client is admitted to a home care agency following hospitalization for exacerbation of heart failure. The client lives alone, has difficulty completing activities of daily living (ADLs) and is unable to drive. Reorder the steps in the case management process by dragging and dropping the options below a. Case management is a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and eval...