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Nursing, 23(3), 187-188. The word theory is a diverse notion that is hardly explained in the research. The author describes and explains the theory in this article as a representation of a portion of reality that is critical to a complex phenomenon. Furthermore, the author also states that theories should not be thought of as correct or incorrect in delivering information on how to deal with certain conditions (Connelly, 2014). However, the theoretical framework tends to structure the resea...

NURS 307 Pediatrics ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Growth and Development

1. The nurse is reviewing risk factors for the development of congenital heart defects with a client that wants to conceive. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as a maternal risk factor? a. Placenta Previa b. Late prenatal care c. Preeclampsia d. Maternal infection with Rubella 2. The nurse is caring for a patient with Rheumatic Fever. The nurse anticipates which of the following laboratory values? a. Decreased Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate b. Decreased C - rea...

1. Two days after delivery, a postpartum client prepares for discharge. What should the nurse teach her about lochia flow? The color of the lochia changes from a bright red to white after four days Numerous large clots are normal for the next three to four days Saturation of the perineal pad with blood is expected when getting up from the bed Lochia should last for about 3 weeks, changing color every few days 2. A nurse monitors fetal well-being by means of an external monitor. At the peak...

1. Medical Conditions: Priority Action for a Client Who is Having a Seizure A. Airway breathing circulation (ABC) framework -The ABC framework identifies, in order, the three basic needs for sustaining life -An open airway is necessary for breathing, so it is the highest priority -Breathing is necessary for oxygenation of the blood to occur -Circulation is necessary for oxygenated blood to reach the body’s tissues -The severity of manifestations should also be considered when determining...

1. Medical Conditions: Priority Action for a Client Who is Having a Seizure A. Airway breathing circulation (ABC) framework -The ABC framework identifies, in order, the three basic needs for sustaining life -An open airway is necessary for breathing, so it is the highest priority -Breathing is necessary for oxygenation of the blood to occur -Circulation is necessary for oxygenated blood to reach the body’s tissues -The severity of manifestations should also be considered when determining...

MATERNAL NEWBORN ATI PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1. A nurse is assisting with an amniotomy for a client who is in active labor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Assess the fetal heart rate before and after the procedure b. Monitor the client’s temperature every 4 hours after procedure c. Medicate the client for pain 30 min prior to the procedure d. Perform cervical assessments every 2 hr after the procedure Rationale: A. The nurse should assess the fetal heart rate for th...

The nurse is assessing a new mother's efforts to bond with her newly born infant. Identify three (3) factors that can impact effective bonding between mother and infant? • A client’s emotional and physical condition (unwanted pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, history of depression, difficult pregnancy and birth) • The newborn’s physical condition (prematurity, congenital anomalies) after birth can affect the family’s bonding process. • Culture, age, and socioeconomic level ar...

Acrocyanosis: bluish color of hands and feed Acupressure: treatment method that involves massage of points along body’s energy pathways Acupuncture: treatment that involves therapeutic stimulation along body’s energy pathways with needles Apgar scoring: assignment of numbers to an assessment of a newborn @ 1 and 5 minutes after birth Areola: pigmented tissue around the nipple Asphyxia: inadequate O2 that causes unconsciousness, without intervention, death Atony: lack of muscle tone B...

- Acrocyanosis: bluish color of hands and feed - Acupressure: treatment method that involves massage of points along body’s energy pathways - Acupuncture: treatment that involves therapeutic stimulation along body’s energy pathways with needles - Apgar scoring: assignment of numbers to an assessment of a newborn @ 1 and 5 minutes after birth - Areola: pigmented tissue around the nipple - Asphyxia: inadequate O2 that causes unconsciousness, without intervention, death - Atony: lack of...

1) Know the major activating and inhibiting neurotransmitters for the CNS Activating: ACh, Dopamine, NE, Epinephrine, Serotonin, Histamine Inhibit: GABA, Glycine 2) Know the major neurotransmitters for the gut ACh, Serotonin, Dopamine 3) Know the major neurotransmitters for the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems Sympathetic: NE (primary) Para: ACh ACh 4) Know the major neurotransmitter that mediates skeletal muscle activity ACh 5) Know the mechanism of action and side effec...

Chapter 2: Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology 1. A patient’s nutritional intake and lab work reflects hypoalbuminemia. This is critical to prescribing because: A. Distribution of drugs to target tissue may be affected 2. Drugs that have a significant first-pass effect: C. Are rapidly metabolized by the liver and may have little if any desired action 3. The route of excretion of a volatile drug will likely be: B. The lungs 4. Medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera) is prescribed IM to...

1. Because children younger than 5 years are egocentric, the nurse should do which when communicating with them? a. Focus communication on the child. b. Use easy analogies when possible. c. Explain experiences of others to the child. d. Assure the child that communication is private - A 2. The nurse is having difficulty communicating with a hospitalized 6-year-old child. Which technique should be most helpful? a. Recommend that the child keep a diary. b. Provide supplies for the child to ...

1. How can the nurse minimize an infant's risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity? Give oxygen to all premature infants due to their underdeveloped lungs 2. A 16-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric medical-surgical unit with a hemoglobin of 6.2g/dL and a heart rate of 125 bpm. While assessing the patient which of the following should be the nurse's priority assessment? Signs of cardiac decompensation 3. A newborn is suspected of having cystic fibrosis. As the newborn is...

1. Parenting styles • Dictatorial or authoritarian: nursing care o Parents try to control the child’s behaviors and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations ▪ Ex: The child is never allowed to watch television on school nights • Permissive: o Parents exert little or no control over the child’s behaviors, and consult the child when making decisions ▪ Ex: The child assists with deciding whether he will watch television • Democratic or authoritative: o P...

The nurse is assessing a new mother's efforts to bond with her newly born infant. Identify three (3) factors that can impact effective bonding between mother and infant? 1. Holds the infant face-to-face (en face position) maintaining eye contact 2. Identifies the infant’s unique characteristics and relates them to those of other family members 3. Provides physical care for the infant, such as feeding and diapering A nurse is providing community education regarding risk factors for ...

2017 RN ATI Capstone Content Review Thompson_P_2 ▶ ▶ Maternal Newborn and Women's Health Pre-assignment Quiz

Advertising revenue model - Provides users with information on services and products and provides an opportunity for suppliers to advertise Affiliate revenue model - Companies receive a referral fee for directing business to an affiliate Appraisal cost - The cost associated with uncovering defects Automated order entry systems - A method using telephone models to send digital orders to suppliers. Backwards integration - Owning or controlling sources of raw materials and components. Benchmar...

Total Quality Management (TQM) Philosophy – 1. customer focus 2. continuous improvement 3. employee empowerment 4. use of quality tools 5. product design 6. process management 7. managing supplier quality Process Capability Index (Cpk) - Basic function of Six Sigma. Measures the process potential and performance of processes. The higher the range of Cpk, the improved is the ability of the process to complete its necessities. Six Sigma - A disciplined, data-driven approach and methodolo...

1) The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? 1. Provide the client with a walker. 2. Remove the telemetry equipment. 3. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. Correct Answer: 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2) A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, wh...