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Chapter 35 Assessment of Immune Function (26-34 minutes) 1. A woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is being treated aggressively with a chemotherapeutic regimen. As a result of this regimen, she has an inability to fight infection due to the fact that her bone marrow is unable to produce a sufficient amount of what? A) Lymphocytes B) Cytoblasts C) Antibodies D) Capillaries Ans: A Feedback: The white blood cells involved in immunity (including lymphocytes) are produced ...

Chapter 41 28-36 minutes 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster arm cast applied. Immediately postapplication, the nurse should provide what teaching to the patient? A) The cast will feel cool to touch for the first 30 minutes. B) The cast should be wrapped snuggly with a towel until the patient gets home. C) The cast should be supported on a board while drying. D) The cast will only have full strength when dry. Ans: D Feedback: A cast requires approximately 24 t...

Ch. 37 (38) Allergic Disorders 1. A patient with a family history of allergies has suffered an allergic response based on a genetic predisposition. This atopic response is usually mediated by what immunoglobulin? A) Immunoglobulin A B) Immunoglobulin M C) Immunoglobulin G D) Immunoglobulin E Ans: D Feedback: Atopy refers to allergic reactions characterized by the action of IgE antibodies and a genetic predisposition to allergic reactions. 2. An office worker takes a cupcake that conta...

Signs of wound healing -light yellow purulent Light brown hard Red granulation Wound dehiscence? -warm NaCl solution? Cover the wound and any protruding organs with sterile towels or dressings soaked with sterile normal saline solution to decrease the chance of bacteria invasion and drying of the tissues. Do not attempt to reinsert the organs. ● Position the client supine with the hips and knees bent. ● Observe for indications of shock Answer to unknown question about secretio...

Pharmacology Final Exam Review 4. Toxicity of this medication results in yellow-green halos, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain Digoxin 5. Fast-acting insulin that needs to be given once the meal is in the patient’s room Humalog 7. Increased in those taking corticosteroids Glucose 10. Acronym for a condition in which heartburn is the primary symptom GERD 11. The juice that is most appropriate to take with iron tablets as it enhances absorption Orange Juice ...

1. A 30 year old business executive is taking simethicone for excessive flatus associated with diverticulitis. During a client teaching session, the nurse explains the mechanism of action of simethicone by saying: It causes mucus-coated gas bubbles to break into smaller ones 2. Which of the following types of antibiotics are more likely to cause superinfections? Broad-spectrum antibiotics 3. When the nurse is administering a PPI, which actions by the nurse are most correct? Give the PPI o...

Psychiatric Agents – Schizophrenia 1. Schizophrenia typically affects men between ages 15 and 24, and women after age 45. 2. Schizophrenia affects 1-2% of the population, making it a common disorder. 3. There is no one theory on what causes schizophrenia, but it is believed there is a strong genetic component. 4. What are three positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Hallucinations Delusions Disorganized thought Nonsensical speech Bizarre behaviors like clang associations, word salad, n...

The development of the menstrual cycle depends on the maturation of the hypothalamic– pituitary–ovarian (HPO) axis that occurs during puberty. A coordinated sequence of events is required for cyclic menses to occur, beginning with the hypothalamic secretion of gonadotropinreleasing hormone (GnRH). In response to GnRH, the pituitary secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), and the ovaries secrete estrogen, progesterone, activin, and inhibins.1 The endometr...

Week 5 through 10 Notes Women’s Health NSG6430 Presumptive (subjective signs)- Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased urinary frequency, excessive fatigue, breast tenderness, quickening at 18 to 20 weeks Probable (objective signs)- Goodell sign (softening of cervix), Chadwick sign (cervix is blue/purple), Hegar’s sign (softening of lower uterine segment), Uterine enlargement, Braxton Hicks contractions (may be palpated by 28 weeks), Uterine souffle (soft blowing sound due to blood pul...

Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases affecting how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it is an important energy source for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It is also your brain's main source of fuel. The underlying cause of diabetes varies by type. But, no matter what kind of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood. Too much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health problems. Chronic diabetes...