Nr 533 -Week 4: Staffing Budgets/FTEs/ Variance Analysis
Assignment Guidelines with Scoring Rubric 2024 latest
edition
What characteristic of the pleura allows fluids that accumulate in the lungs to cross into
the pleural and result in pleural effusion? What is the most common symptom of pleural
effusion?
increased surface tension
- dyspnea, cough, pleuritic chest pain
Which lung is more susceptible to aspiration and why?
right, because its bronchiole is straighter
What is the correct term for a "collapsed lung"?
pneumothorax
What occurs in the lung tissue of a person with pulmonary fibrosis?
marked loss of lung compliance
p. 1172
What is pulmonary edema and what is the most common cause?
excess water in lungs
- left sided heart failure
p. 1173/4
Asthma
A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty,
coughing, and wheezing.
Cystic fibrosis
A genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive
systems.
Laryngotracheobronchitis
inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (the acute form is called croup)
,Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
chronic lung condition that affect newborns on vents or preemies, had RDS, lung
immaturity, severe resp/lung infections. Vent presses and damages epithelium, alveolar
walls become fibrotic, lungs develop atelectasis and collapse. s/s: tachycardia,
tachypnea, increased work of breathing (retractions/nasal flaring) pallor, cyanosis,
restlessness. Rx: O2, diuretics, bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories, increase cal
formulas and hydration. Nursing: rest periods, monitor fluid overload, pulm edema,
frequent resp assessment
Epiglottitis
A disease in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged and may cause an
upper airway obstruction.
Bronchiolitis
Inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in children younger than 2 years and
is often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Carbohydrates -
- monosaccharides and disaccharides
Proteins -
- amino acids and peptides
Fats -
- fatty acids and monoglycerides
How much calcium can be absorbed daily?
600mg
Name the parts of the colon.
1. ascending colon: right side
2. transverse colon: across abdomen
3. descending colon: left side
4. sigmoid colon: LLQ
How does the liver facilitate digestion?
- by producing bile acids which are conjugated into bile salts and these are needed to
process fats.
What is the function of the gallbladder?
, stores and concentrates bile
What is the function of the pancreas?
Secretes inslin and glucagon hormones and makes pancreatic juices, digestive
enzymes
Anorexia
lack or loss of appetite
Hematemesis
Very large amounts of blood in the vomit
Hematochezia
passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum
Melena
black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood
Occult bleeding
Blood in the feces or vomit that is not visible upon gross inspection but is detected in
tests used to screen for colon cancer.
Dysphagia
condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
What are some common causes of GERD?
- hiatial hernia, delayed gastric emptying
What is an ileus?
lack of peristalsis, obstruction in the intestines
Which type of surgical procedure puts patients at risk for dumping syndrome?
- gastric bypass
diverticula
small bulges at weak spots in the colon wall
diverticulosis
abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon
diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticula
What is the most common site for diverticula to occur?
- sigmoid colon
Assignment Guidelines with Scoring Rubric 2024 latest
edition
What characteristic of the pleura allows fluids that accumulate in the lungs to cross into
the pleural and result in pleural effusion? What is the most common symptom of pleural
effusion?
increased surface tension
- dyspnea, cough, pleuritic chest pain
Which lung is more susceptible to aspiration and why?
right, because its bronchiole is straighter
What is the correct term for a "collapsed lung"?
pneumothorax
What occurs in the lung tissue of a person with pulmonary fibrosis?
marked loss of lung compliance
p. 1172
What is pulmonary edema and what is the most common cause?
excess water in lungs
- left sided heart failure
p. 1173/4
Asthma
A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty,
coughing, and wheezing.
Cystic fibrosis
A genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive
systems.
Laryngotracheobronchitis
inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (the acute form is called croup)
,Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
chronic lung condition that affect newborns on vents or preemies, had RDS, lung
immaturity, severe resp/lung infections. Vent presses and damages epithelium, alveolar
walls become fibrotic, lungs develop atelectasis and collapse. s/s: tachycardia,
tachypnea, increased work of breathing (retractions/nasal flaring) pallor, cyanosis,
restlessness. Rx: O2, diuretics, bronchodilators, anti-inflammatories, increase cal
formulas and hydration. Nursing: rest periods, monitor fluid overload, pulm edema,
frequent resp assessment
Epiglottitis
A disease in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed and enlarged and may cause an
upper airway obstruction.
Bronchiolitis
Inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in children younger than 2 years and
is often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Carbohydrates -
- monosaccharides and disaccharides
Proteins -
- amino acids and peptides
Fats -
- fatty acids and monoglycerides
How much calcium can be absorbed daily?
600mg
Name the parts of the colon.
1. ascending colon: right side
2. transverse colon: across abdomen
3. descending colon: left side
4. sigmoid colon: LLQ
How does the liver facilitate digestion?
- by producing bile acids which are conjugated into bile salts and these are needed to
process fats.
What is the function of the gallbladder?
, stores and concentrates bile
What is the function of the pancreas?
Secretes inslin and glucagon hormones and makes pancreatic juices, digestive
enzymes
Anorexia
lack or loss of appetite
Hematemesis
Very large amounts of blood in the vomit
Hematochezia
passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum
Melena
black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood
Occult bleeding
Blood in the feces or vomit that is not visible upon gross inspection but is detected in
tests used to screen for colon cancer.
Dysphagia
condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
What are some common causes of GERD?
- hiatial hernia, delayed gastric emptying
What is an ileus?
lack of peristalsis, obstruction in the intestines
Which type of surgical procedure puts patients at risk for dumping syndrome?
- gastric bypass
diverticula
small bulges at weak spots in the colon wall
diverticulosis
abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon
diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticula
What is the most common site for diverticula to occur?
- sigmoid colon
