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- DeepIVeinIThrombosis • DeepIveinIoccludedIbyIaIthrombus • Inflammation, IblockedIvenousIreturn, Icyanosis, Iedema • VirchowItriad-Istasis, Ihypercoagulability, Iendothelial Idysfxn • Causes-IprolongedIrest, IhistoryIofIvaricoseIveins, Itrauma, Iinfection, Icancer, Iobesity, Iimmobility, Iheart Ifailure, IestrogenIhormoneIuse, Ismoking • S/s-Iintense, Isharp, IdeepIcalfIpain; Iwarmth, Iswelling, Iredness, Idependent Icyanosis, ItenderItoIpalpation • WellsIcriteria - VitalsI...

Chapteri1: • IdentifyistepsiofiNursingiProcess:iEvaluation o Reassessmentiofipatient o Haveigoalsibeenimet? • IdentifyitasksiiniNursingiProcess:iDiagnosis o CompilingidataitoidetermineiNANDAidiagnosisiforipatient o Clusteridata, idiscardiirrelevantiinformation • TypesiofiDatabases:iProblemiCentered o Limitediorishort-termiproblem o Concernsioneiproblem, icomplex, ioribodyisystem o Usediiniallisettings Chapteri9: • IdentifyiComponentsiofitheiGeneraliSurvey o Studyiofitheiwhol...

ChapterI21IAbdomen StructureIandIFunctionIAbdominal IOrgans ▪ SolidIViscera-doesn’tIchangeIshape, Iliver, Ispleen, Iovary ▪ HollowIViscera-changesIshape, Istomach, Iintestine, Ibladder ▪ Abdominal IMuscles ▪ Peritoneal ICavity-linesItheIabdomen Visceral IPeritoneum-linesIorgans,IstressedIandIinflamedIwithIappendicitisIandIcholeycistytis ParietalIPeritoneum-entireIwall StructureIandIFunctionIAbdominal IVasculature ▪ Abdominal IAorta-listenIforIbruitIforIaorticIaneurysm.ICause...

InIpreparationIforItheINRI304IHealthIAssessmentIExamI#1IpleaseIutilizeItheIfollowingIstudyIguide ItoIassistIinIorganizingItheIrelevantIconceptsIaccordingly. PleaseIreviewItheIfollowingItopicsIasIfollows: AnatomyIandIFunction: o WhatIsystemIdoes Ithis Ieffect? o WhatIareItheIthreeImostIsignificantIthings IthatItheInurseIMUSTIknow? Pathophysiology: o DiscussItheIpathologyIofIthisItopicIasIitIrelatesIto: ▪ Etiology • Causes,IContributingIFactors ▪ Signs IandISymptoms ▪ Medical It...

ThoraxIandILungs -What IdataIcanIbeIgatheredIonIaIpatient IinIrespiratoryIdistressIfromIgeneral IsurveyIonly? -DoItheyIuseIaccessoryImusclesIwhenIbreathing?IPosition-tripod, IBarrel Ichest, INasal Iflaring, Icolor -StructureIandIFunction: ITheIthorax -ThoracicIcage -Sternum, I12IpairsIofIribs -12IthoracicIvertebrae -MusclesIandIcartilage -ThoracicICavity -Mediastinium -Pleural Icavity -LungI(ApexIandIbase) StructureIandIFunction: IPleural IMembranes -Parietal Ipleura-linesItheIwhol...

1. Describe the function of lymph nodes and explain the technique approach when assessing lymph nodes. • To detect and eliminate foreign substances from the body. The vessels gather the clear, watery fluid (lymph) from the tissue spaces into the circulation. The nodes slowly filter the lymph and engulf pathogens, preventing harmful substances from entering the circulation. • Using a gentle circular motion of your finger pads, palpate the lymph nodes. Beginning with the preauricular l...

CH.12 Structures and functions of skin, hair, nails Skin: 3 layers 1. Epidermis (outer): thin but tough, cell are bound tightly together that form a ruggedprotective barrier. The inner basal layer forms new skin cells. 2. Dermis: is the inner supportive layer consisting of connective tissue, or collagen . This is tough , fibrosis area that enable skin to resist tearing. The sensory receptor, blood vessel,and lymphatics lie in the dermis. 3. Subcutaneous layer: composed of adipose tissue,...

1. A physician tells the nurse that a patient’s vertebra prominens is tender and asks the nurse to reevaluate the area in 1 hour. The area of the body the nurse will assess is: A. Just above the diaphragm. B. Just lateral to the knee cap. C. At the level of the C7 vertebra. D. At the level of the T11 vertebra. 2. A mother brings her 2-month-old daughter in for an examination and says, “My daughter rolled over against the wall, and now I have noticed that she has this spot that is soft...

**Advocacy,ipromotioniofiaisafeienvironment,iresearch,iparticipationiinishapingihealthipolicyiandiinipatient iandihealthisystemsimanagement,ianditheieducationiareikeyinursingiroles Trendsiininursing:ievidenceibaseipractice,inursingishortageietc. Changesiinisociety,isuchiasihealthicareireform,ichangingidemographicipatterns,iincreasesinitheimedically iunderservedipopulation,iandiincreasediconsumerism,iaffectitheipracticeiofinursing • Evidence-BasediPracticeiintegratesibesticurrentievidencei...

**Advocacy,ipromotioniofiaisafeienvironment,iresearch,iparticipationiinishapingihealthipolicyiandiinipatient iandihealthisystemsimanagement,ianditheieducationiareikeyinursingiroles Trendsiininursing:ievidenceibaseipractice,inursingishortageietc. Changesiinisociety,isuchiasihealthicareireform,ichangingidemographicipatterns,iincreasesinitheimedically iunderservedipopulation,iandiincreasediconsumerism,iaffectitheipracticeiofinursing • Evidence-BasediPracticeiintegratesibesticurrentievidencei...

Questioni1 Theinurseiisitoiinstructitheiclientiaboutitheilong-itermiconsequencesiofinon-complianceito iprescribedimedication. iWhichieducationistrategyiwouldibeimostiappropriateiforitheinurseitoiuse iniorderitoidevelopitheiaffectiveilearningidomainiofitheiclient? A. Lectureifollowedibyiaisimpleiwrittenitest. B. Roleiplayingiandigroupidiscussion C. Videoipresentationiandihandouts D. Demonstrationiandipractice Questioni2 Ainurseimanageriisiteachingiaigroupiofinursesiaboutitheilevelsiofipr...

Nursing:iprotection,ipromotion,iandioptimizationiofihealthiandiabilities,ipreventioniofiillnessiandiinjury, ialleviationiofisufferingithroughidiagnosisianditreatment,iandiadvocacyiinitheicareiofiindividuals, ifamilies,icommunities,iandipopulations Health:istateioficompleteiphysical,imental,iandisocialiwell-beinginotimerelyitheiabsenceiofidiseaseior infirmity Healthipromotion:iactivitiesisuchiasiroutineiexerciseiandigoodinutritionihelpipatientimaintainiorienhance itheiripresentileveliofihea...

Parkland Formula a) 4ml x % BSA x weight (kg)= volume of fluid that needs to be infused b) ½ of the total volume of fluid in first 8 hours c) Last half in 16 hours MAP Calculation a) MAP= 1/3 * SBP + 2/3 * DBP Treatment for frostbite a) Rewarming the skin a. Rewarm the area using a warm-water bath for 15 to 30 minutes b. Skin may turn soft and look red or purple c. You may be encouraged to gently move the affected area as it rewarms. b) Oral pain medicine a. The rewarming process ca...

1. Alzheimer’s disease is a rapid, reversible brain disease. t/f a. False—slow, progressive, irreversible 2. The patient can eat solid foods for up to 2 hours before their procedure/surgery. t/f a. False—6-8 hours of NPO before a procedure 3. What are the cardinal signs of PD? a. Tremors b. Muscle rigidity c. Shuffling gait/postural instability d. Bradykinesia 4. In the severe stages of PD, the pts arms are affected, shuffling gate and they have a mask-like face. t/f a. False—...

1. Dysmenorrhea – a common complaint with women – what are the non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments. NSAID’s (Motrin, Naproxen, Alive), heating pad, rest, increase calcium, increase fluids, decrease red meat, alcohol, smoking drugs, exercise. 2. Obstetrical issues – pregnancy risks - Know Naegle’s Rule – to establish gestational age ovulation occurs in the middle of the cycle, stress can affect cycle, as well as high exercise, pregnancy, medications, drugs, hormone...

METHODS AND MATERIALS 1. Dependent variable: Urine and plasma values 2. Independent variable: fluid intake 3. Controlled variables: age, gender and weight/ Room temperature 4. Subjects were asked to refrain from alcohol and caffeine for a day before the start of the experiment. Explain why this is important. This is important as caffeine and alcohol could affect the outcome of the experiment especially these products could cause excretion of urine since they are diuretics and effect plasm...

Effect of Substrate Concentration on Enzyme Activity 1. Dependent Variable: Amount of product used (glucose and fructose 2. Independent Variable: Amount of substrate (sucrose) present 3. Controlled Variables: Temperature, incubation time and PH 4. Describe what is measured as an indicator of sucrase activity and why this is an indicator of sucrase activity. Optimal density is measured because it measure the amount of glucose and fructose produced 5. Explain why denatured sucrase was used ...

1. Lithium levels, use, side effects o Lithium is a MOOD STABILIZER o Levels: ▪ 0.4 to 1mEq/L. o Action: ▪ Prevents/decreases incidence of acute manic episodes - May inhibit MOA = Increase activity of brain o Use: ▪ Treat Bipolar Disorder o Side Effects: ▪ Nausea, , Abdominal bloating, Anorexia, Fatigue, and Memory impairment, Polyuria (frequently urinating), Tremor, Hypothyroidism o Teratogenic ▪ Def: Can disturb the development of the embryo/fetus and produce malformatio...