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Functions of the Abdomen - Answer - Abdomen is a complex and challenging region of the body that communicates with many different systems. - Contains many vital organs -Use a systematic approach - It's critical for nurses to assess and actively listen to the patient's self report about abdominal complaints. -Abdomen depends on muscles for support and protection A and P of the Abdomen - Answer - Abdomen is the largest cavity in the body. - Primary site for digestive organs and con...

subjective data - Answer things a person tells you about that you cannot observe through your senses; symptoms objective data - Answer information that is seen, heard, felt, or smelled by an observer; signs Two types of peritoneum lining - Answer parietal and visceral peritoneum Four pairs of abdominal muscles - Answer external abdominal oblique, rectus abdominis, internal abdominal oblique, transverse abdominis two types of viscera organs - Answer solid viscera, hollo...

What is tachycardia? - Answer Heart rate above 100 bpm What is bradycardia? - Answer Heart rate below 60 bpm What is tachypnea? - Answer Respiratory rate above 20 bpm What is bradypnea? - Answer Respiratory rate below 12 bpm What is apnea? - Answer Absence of respirations What is normal blood pressure? - Answer < 120 SBP and < 80 DBP What is elevated blood pressure? - Answer SBP 120-129 and DBP < 80 What is Stage 1 hypertension? - Answer SBP ...

during the 6 weeks uterus returning to pre-pregnant state - Answer what is the involution process oxytocin - Answer which hormone is released by the pituitary gland and promotes uterine contractions the fundus - Answer What is the top of the uterus called should be centered and firm, and round - Answer How should the uterus feel when assessed breastfeeding, if had large baby, multi-fetal pregnancy, or increased number of pregnancies - Answer What is the severity of the...

Following the birth of her baby, a woman expresses concern about the weight she gained during pregnancy and how quickly she can lose it now that the baby is born. The nurse, in describing the expected pattern of weight loss, should begin by telling this woman that: - Answer The expected weight loss immediately following delivery is 11 to 13 lbs Prepregnant weight is usually achieved by 2 to 3 months after birth, not within the 6-week postpartum period. Weight loss from diuresis, diaphoresi...

five levels of consciousness - Answer alertness, lethargy, obtunded, stupor, coma What describes this: Speak to patient in a normal tone of voice. Patient opens the eyes, looks at you, and responds fully and appropriately to stimuli. - Answer alertness What describes this: Speak to patient in a loud voice, call the patient's name and say something like, "How are you?". Patients are drowsy, but open their eyes and look at you, respond to questions, and then fall asleep. - Answer ...

Primary reason for a narcotic before a surgery - Answer To decrease the amount of Anesthesia needed effect narcotic analgesic has on Respirations - Answer Decreased rate and Depth NSAID Should be administered with what - Answer With food or milk Legal responsibilities as a nurse concerning and not informed consent - Answer Witness the client/patient signature Long-term use of non-salicylates Can cause - Answer Hepatotoxicity Post operative patient use a incentive sp...

1. During a marathon, a runner had to drop out after 16 miles because of severe muscle spasms. Which type of pain is the runner experiencing? - Answer Somatic pain A young man has been taken to the emergency department because of a suspected overdose of morphine tablets. The nurse prepares to administer which drug? - Answer Naloxone (Narcan) 3. An anticonvulsant drug has been ordered as part of a patient's pain management program. The nurse explains to the patient that the purpose o...

The nurse is aware that the ethical principle of "Do no harm" is known by which name? Autonomy Beneficence Confidentiality Nonmaleficence - Answer nonmaleficence Which is the correct definition of "placebo"? An investigational drug used in a new drug study An inert substance that is not a drug A legend drug that requires a prescription A substance that is not approved as a drug but is used as an herbal product - Answer An inert substance that is not a...

Otitis media: Symptoms - Answer pain, fever, malaise, pressure, sensation of fullness in the ears, or hearing loss., Otitis media: If untreated, - Answer If untreated, tinnitus, nausea, vertigo, or mastoiditis may occur. A 2-year-old child is seen in the pediatrician's office with a bacterial middle ear infection. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the child? - Answer Amoxicillin Otic Antibiotics - Answer Neomycin and polymyxin B plus hydrocorti...

An adult patient has been taking oral prednisone for the treatment of an acute dermatological condition. When teaching this patient about this course of treatment, what teaching point should the nurse emphasize? - Answer The importance of gradually reducing rather than abruptly stopping the drug A group of nursing students are learning about the factors that underlie recent increases in the incidence and prevalence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. What factor is known to contribute ...

CHANGES THAT HAPPEN DURING PREGNANCY - Answer CHANGES IN THE KIDNEY, LIVER, GI TRACT WHAT HAPPENS TO THE KIDNEYS DURING THE THIRD TRIMESTER? - Answer RENAL BLOOD FLOW IS DOUBLED CAUSING LARGE INCREASE IN GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE--> ACCELERATED CLEARANCE OF DRUGS ARE ELIMINATED BY GLOMERULAR FILTRATION WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LIVER DURING THE 3RD TRIMESTER? - Answer HEPATIC METABOLISM INCREASES DURING PREGNANCY FOR SOME DRUGS EX: ANTI-SEIZURE MEDS, PHENYTOIN, AND VALPORIC ACID ...

Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: 1. Increases peripheral vasoconstriction 2. Decreases detrusor muscle contractility 3. Lowers supine blood pressure more than standing pressure 4. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck - Answer 4. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck To reduce potential adverse effects, patients taking a peripherally acting alp...

sympathetic - Answer -Fight or Flight -Adrenergic Nuerons -For situations that require alertness and energy -Increases caardiac output, increase RR, released store energy, dilates pupils -In emergencies lowers needs from things like digestion and urination Parasympathetic - Answer -rest and digest -Cholinergic neurons - Used in regular situations (restores and conserves) -slows down heartbeat, decreased RR, stimulates digestion, stores weight Drugs affecting the Sympatheti...

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A patient presents for evaluation of a sharp, aching chest pain which increases with breathing. Which anatomic area would you localize the symptom to? A) Musculoskeletal B) Reproductive C) Urinary D) Endocrine - Answer A) Musculoskeletal Chest pain may be due to a musculoskeletal condition, such as costochondritis or intercostal muscle cramp. This would be worsened by motion of the chest wall. Pleuritic chest pain is also a sharp chest pain which increases with a deep breath. This t...

An elderly patient is admitted to the hospital. While performing a skin assessment, the nurse discovers bruises in various stages of healing all over the patient's body. Why is it important for the nurse to promptly document and report these findings? a.The patient may have been abused. b.The patient is elderly. c.The patient may have peripheral vascular disease. d.The patient may have a cognitive deficit. - Answer a. The patient may have been abused When the nurse observes the pati...

Which elevated lab value may be protective of the development of atherosclerosis? - Answer High-density lipoproteins HDL's Provides one-way flow of blood from the left ventricle into the aorta - Answer Aortic valve Transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the right lung. - Answer Right pulmonary artery Transports oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the systemic circulation. - Answer Aorta (aortic arch) Conveys deoxygenated blood from the head and...

How are confidence intervals interpreted? - Answer For differences between 2 continuous variables: if CI includes 0 then there is no difference between variables. For odds ratio and relative risks: if CI includes 1 then there is no difference in risk What is clinical significance? - Answer A narrower CI means more precision and lower p-value. If the results are not statistically significant but may be clinically relevant, then the population sample size should be increased. What is ...