Nursing MISC

Gero Exam 1 - chap 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1. In 2010, the revised Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice was published. The nurse would use these standards to: ANS: D The current publishing of the Standards and Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice in 2010 incorporates the input of gerontologic nurses from across the United States. It was not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within acute care settings, define concepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practic...

● Ovarian Cycle: the maturation of the ova consisting of 1. Follicular Phase - (from the 1st day of menstruation to 12-14 days) LH & FSH cause graafian follicle to mature producing Estrogen 2. Ovulatory Phase - (begins when estrogen levels peak until oocyte released from graafian follicle) = OVULATION ^LH 3. Luteal Phase - (begins after ovulation and lasts 14 days) ^ estrogen & progesterone If pregnant, know that the corpus luteum secretes estrogen & progesterone until placenta mat...

Fundamentals Summer 2018 Exam #4 Material Chapter 21 – IV Therapy and IV Medication Administration Intravenous Therapy o Administration of fluids, electrolytes, medications or nutrients via venous route. o IV Therapy Is Used To: o Expand intravascular volume o Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance o Correct an underlying imbalance in fluids or electrolytes o Correct or prevent nutritional imbalances  TPN o Provide IV medication therapy Types of Solutions o Solutions are c...

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1. A nurse has conducted a literature review in an effort to identify the effect of handwashing on the incidence of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections in acute care settings. An article presented findings at a level of significance of <0.01. This indicates that A) the control group and the experimental group were more than 99% similar. B) the findings of the study have less than 1% chance of being attributable to chance. C) the effects of the intervention were nearly zero. D) the...

A student is observing a cell under the microscope. It is observed to have supercoiled DNA with histones. Which of the following would also be observed by the student? a. A single circular chromosome b. A nucleus c. Free-floating nuclear material d. No organelles ANS: B The cell described is a eukaryotic cell, so it has histones and a supercoiled DNA within its nucleus; thus, the nucleus should be observed. A single circular chromosome called a prokaryote contains free-floating nuclear ...

1. Which understanding is the basis for the nursing actions focused on minimizing mental health promotion of families with chronically mentally ill members? a. Family members are at an increased risk for mental illness. b. The mental health care system is not prepared to deal with family crises. c. Family members are seldom prepared to cope with a chronically ill individual. d. The chronically mentally ill receive care best when delivered in a formal setting. ANS: A When families live wit...

NURSING MISC - Assignment 1_ Prioritization and Introduction to Leadership. Experience Overview 32 minutes 100.0% Activity Scores 100.0/100 points Bedside Shift Report 25.0/25 points Interprofessional Communication 35.0/35 points Prioritizing Individual Patient Needs 20.0/20 points Prioritizing Delivery of Care 20.0/20 points Bedside Shift Report Score: 25.0 out of 25 Time: 0600 Ben: Hi, Mr. Haddad, it's Ben again. This is my replacement for ...

NURSING MISCWomen’s Health NursingCigarette smoking21st Century Maternity and WomenCommunity CareAssessment and Health Promotion ChapterReproductive System ConcernsViolence Against WomenSexually Transmitted and Other InfectionsContraception and AbortionInfertilityStructural Disorders and Neoplasms of the Reproductive SystemConception and Fetal DevelopmentAnatomy and Physiology of PregnancyMaternal and Fetal NutritionFetal Assessment During LaborNursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth...

A client requires chemotherapy and radiation. The client agrees to the treatment on the condition that he receives constant nursing support due to his anxiety. What should the nurse do? a. Work within the normal staffing parameters. b. Suggest the client consider hiring a private nurse. c. Provide the extra care requested by the client. d. Advocate for effective care for the client. * 2. According to the CNO Practice Standard: Professional Standards Revised 2002, which one of the followi...