NURS 220

Nurs 220 exam question and answer latest update

NURS 220 exam question and answer latest update

Difficulty breathing correct answer: dyspnea Pulse rate less than 60 beats/min correct answer: bradycardia Affects both pulse and blood pressure correct answer: autonomic nervous system Absence of respirations correct answer: apnea Amount of air moving in and out with each breath correct answer: tidal volume Body's thermostat correct answer: hypothalamus Blood pressure greater than 120/80 mm Hg correct answer: hypertension Pulse rate greater than 100 beats/min correc...

Ms. Small has sustained a brain attack (stroke/CVA). The nurse notes that the patient is having difficulty placing her affected leg in the correct position when ambulating. This is most likely due to which of the following? A. Poor directions given to the patient by the physical therapist B. The patient's lack of proprioception C. Impaired blood flow to the affected leg D. The patient's resistance to therapy correct answer: B. The patient's lack of proprioception Mr. Arbor complains...

the nurse is teaching a patient about how to take a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of teaching? correct answer: "I will put the nitroglycerin tablet under my tongue" The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. What are the contraindications for administering medications by the oral route for this patient? correct answer: Vomiting Unconsciousness The nurse is about to administer a new medication to a patient. Which ...

The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following with the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individuals mental health? Not needing others for companionship The ability to effectively manage stress A family history of mental illness Striving for total self reliance correct answer: The ability to effectively manage stress Which of the following statements about mental illness is true select all Mental illn...

in what structure of the pulmonary system does inhaled air come in contact with the blood of the pulmonary circulation? - apex of the lungs - alveolar capillary membrane - cilia in the bronchi - right and left main stem bronchi correct answers - alveolar capillary membrane respiratory function involves, in addition to the respiratory system, which 3 body systems? select all that apply - neurological - endocrine - cardiovascular - musculoskeletal correct answers - neurological - ...

Difficulty breathing correct answer: dyspnea Pulse rate less than 60 beats/min correct answer: bradycardia Affects both pulse and blood pressure correct answer: autonomic nervous system Absence of respirations correct answer: apnea Amount of air moving in and out with each breath correct answer: tidal volume Body's thermostat correct answer: hypothalamus Blood pressure greater than 120/80 mm Hg correct answer: hypertension Pulse rate greater than 100 beats/min correc...

Chain of infection correct answer: 1. Infectious agent 2. Reservoir 3. Portal of exit 4. Mode of transmission 5. Portal of entry 6. Host Nosocomial infection correct answer: Hospital acquired infection. Influenced by therapy received, length of stay, type and number of procedures, and direct contact. Common sites inlcude: wounds, urinary tract, respirator tract, or blood stream. Asepsis correct answer: Absence of pathogenic disease producing microorganisms (medical or surgical). ...