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What does Maslow believe about the hierarchy of needs? - a person could not meet the needs of love and belonging and self-esteem without meeting basic physiological needs herbal supplements & their usage Ginko Biloba: Depression, memory Ginseng: depression Kava: Depression, anxiety Echinacea: common cold Chamomile: calming and soothing properties. Goldenseal: Stimulates immune system and bile secretion Melatonin: sleep Kava - Herbal Antianxiety Agent and Depression Name the pain scales - 1-10 ...

1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - 1200 mcg 2. What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis - BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32 3. dietary teaching for a patient with chronic renal failure should include choices that are: - Low potassium, low protein, moderate fat 4. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction 5....

1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - 1200 mcg 2. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction 3. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon 4. Your patien...

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - answer1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? – answer Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? – answer Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon Y...

1. A paranoid client presents with bizarre behaviors, neologisms, and thought insertion. Which nursing action should be prioritized to maintain this client's safety? A. Assess for medication noncompliance B. Note escalating behaviors and intervene immediately C. Interpret attempts at communication D. Assess triggers for bizarre, inappropriate behaviors - ANS: B The nurse should note escalating behaviors and intervene immediately to maintain this client's safety. Early intervention...

Disorders of the RBCs - -Erythropoiesis +Production of erythrocytes +Regulated by erythropoietin +Occurs in bone marrow -Disorders typically result from a deficit or defect in the erythrocytes Hematopoiesis - The process of forming blood -Plasma - liquid protein -Leukocytes - white blood cells -Erythrocytes - red blood cells -Thrombocytes - platelets Erythrocytes - -Hemoglobin: oxygen carrying component -Hematocrit: amount of blood volume occupied by erythrocytes Hemostasis - -Stoppa...

1. Innate Defense Barriers – •Nonspecific •Immediate response •Distinguish self from nonself •Do not distinguish between pathogens •Include •Skin and mucous membranes •Chemicals 2. Innate Defense Barriers – •Physical and chemical barriers not completely impenetrable. •Additional bloodborne innate defenses include •Inflammatory response •Pyrogens •Interferons •Complement proteins 3. Inflammatory Response – •Vascular reaction. •Triggered by mast...

 Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is due to multiple factors. Which of the following is a serious potential complication of GERD? Answer Cough Esophageal cancer Heartburn Diarrhea Question Hyperemesis gravidarum causes excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. What can the mother expect to have if hyperemesis gravidarum is left untreated? Answer Electrolyte imbalances and dehydration Dehydration and cold extremities Electrolyte imbalances and polyuria Dehydration a...

1. Type 1 Hypersensitivity - IgE mediated – - Immediate, local response - repeated exposures is necessary to cause this reaction - examples: hay fever, food allergies, anaphylaxis - treatment: epinephrine, antihistamines 2. Type 2 - cytotoxic hypersensitivity reaction – - antigen may be intrinsic or extrinsic - recognition by macrophages triggered antibody production - lysis of cells occur - immediate response - examples: blood transfusions reactions - treatment: ensuring blood co...

1. What is gastritis? - Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated 2. What are the causes of gastritis? - Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria 3. What is GERD? - the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The inflammation occurs from the reflex of highly acidic stomach acid that comes up. 4. What are the causes of GERD? - Any condition or age...

o A state in which all systems are in balance. State of equilibrium. Maintaining internal conditions stable. - Homeostasis o Ability to successfully adapt to challenges. Intricate regulatory processes orchestrated by the brain. - Allostasis: Study of diseases within a population. Epidemiology is the method used to find the causes of health outcomes and diseases in populations. - Epidemiology: o primary: Altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for susceptible person (Example: Immuniza...

1. Explain primary prevention - Preventing"; altering susceptibility or reducing exposure of disease for people 2. Explain secondary prevention - "Screening"; early detection, screening, and management of disease to catch disease early before it spreads 3. Explain tertiary prevention - "Treating" and preventing further complications from a disorder or disease after the person has the condition 4. What are examples of primary prevention? - Vaccinations and Handwashing 5. ...

What is Gastritis/Acute Gastritis? Inflammation of the stomach lining. Causes include ingestion of alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDs; can also be caused by a virus, bacteria, an autoimmune disorder Treatment: Remove the offending agent! Chronic Gastritis *H.Pylori is almost always a factor Causes: Person-to-Person, Fecal/Oral, Reservoir in water sources Complications: PUD, Atrophic Gastritis, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Mucosal Lymphoma, Decreased Acid, and Intrinsic Factor PUD - Peptic Ulcer Di...

1. What is a baby boomer? - A person born in the USA between the years 1946- 1964. 2. What is inappropriate to use to determine if a person is old? - Their age 3. What should be considered when a nurse sets patient goals? - An older adult's functional abilities. Each older adult should be evaluated individually and holistically not by age. 4. What is gerontology? - The study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, economic, and biological aspects of ageing. 5. Who can the RN de...

1. What are the clinical manifestations of appendicitis? right lower abdominal pain, nausea and occasionally diarrhea 2. What is the cause of pseudomembranous colitis? overgrowth of Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) bacteria; overexposure to antibiotics 3. What is the nonpharmacologic treatment for pseudocolitis? fecal transplant, colectomy, antibiotics 4. What is the cause of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)? bacteria spread from person to person; bacteria penetrates the stomach muc...

Monitor heart. Complications of the heart. - Low potassium (Hypokalemia) Epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol. Increase heart rate and increase in blood pressure - Catecholamines - Flight or fight response Plasma protein. It keeps water along with it. Water escapes into interstitial cell space. Swelling. Fluid is in the wrong places. Fluid in the peritoneal cavity. - Function of Albumin - decrease albumin - ascites Sodium and water retention - Function of aldosterone extracellular, inter...

1. Desire to understand and be sensitive to feelings, beliefs and situation. - Empathy 2. This is the expression of value and flexibility to meet the patients' needs based on their unique situation. - Respect 3. Ability to respond truthfully. - Genuineness 4. Ability to respond using specific terms - Concreteness 5. This is used to clarify the message received or decoding the actual meaning. - Confrontation 6. Be aware of cultural preferences related to eye contact, space, and touc...

Nurse should observe most closely for drug toxicity when a client receives med that has what characteristic - Narrow therapeutic index Nurse is conducting DC teaching about anti-anxiety drug diazepam (valium) - Evaluate the ingredients of all over-the-counter drugs for alcohol content Nursing instruction most important for patient on Zyloprim - Increase fluid intake Client getting Tofranil (Imipramine) - Give medication at night Magnesium antidote - Calcium gluconate Patient with hyperthyroi...

1. The nurse is caring for a surgical patient, when the family member asks what perioperative nursing means. How should the nurse respond? a. Perioperative nursing occurs in preadmission testing. b. Perioperative nursing occurs primarily in the postanesthesia care unit. c. Perioperative nursing includes activities before, during, and after surgery. d. Perioperative nursing includes activities only during the surgical procedure. ANS: C Perioperative nursing care occurs before, during, and ...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient in preadmission testing. The patient has been assigned a physical status classification by the American Society of Anesthesiologists of ASA III. Which assessment will support this classification? a. Normal, healthy patient b. Denial of any major illnesses or conditions c. Poorly controlled hypertension with implanted pacemaker d. Moribund patient not expected to survive without the operation - c 2. The nurse is completing a medication history for the s...