Athabasca University (AU ) • Nursing

BUN 10-20 Typical urine output An infant: 500-600 mL/ day A toddler/2-year-old: 500-780 ml/day A 5 to 8-year-old: 600-1200 mL/day A 9 to 14-year-old: mL/ day 15 and up: +1500/day Creatinine 0.6-1.2 mg/dL chief concern of a child with a renal disorders o Burning or cries on urination o Bloody or dark urine o Frequent urination o Abdominal pain o Flank pain o Enuresis o Frequent thirst o Weight gain o Strong urine odor o Increase in abdomen size o Periorbital edema o...

Bronchial asthma the bronchiole is obstructed on expiration, particularly by muscle spasm, edema of the mucosa and thick secretions Pulmonary Embolus collection of particulate matter-solids, liquids, air, (blood clot, infectious mass, emphyema, air embolism) that enters venous circulation and lodges in pulmonary vessels, usually occurs when a blood clot from a VTE in leg or pelvic vein breaks off and travels through the vena cava into the right side of the heart VTE blood clot in the extrem...

What are these risk factors for? C A D Hypertension valvular disease Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic Syndrome Obesity Smoking High Sodium Intake Heart Failure What are the two types of left sided heart failure? Systolic and diastolic heart failure What is ejection fraction? measures the percentage of blood pumped out of the heart with each beat What is cardiac output? the amount of blood the heart pumps in one minute What are these characteristics of? -Heart Failure with a low eject...

What are some risk factors for diabetes mellitus? Baby > 9 lbs, metabolic syndrome, or family history What is a normal A1C, prediabetic A1C, diabetic A1C, and the goal A1C for diabetics? Below 5.6% is nomal 5.6-6.4% is prediabetic 6.5% or greater is diabetic 7-11% is a goal for diabetics What is A1C? The average blood sugar over 3 months What is an oral glucose tolerance test? Measuring the pancreas's response (insulin production) to increase blood glucose by measuring the blood ...

1 What is the most common reason people seek medical care? Pain 2 The ED nurse is responsible for relaying what information when transferring a patient to the next point of care? -situation -pertinent medical history -assessment and diagnostic findings (critical results) -precautions (contact) and safety concerns (fall risk, violence) -interventions in the ED **think IPASSON or SBAR 3 T or F: Nurses can sign off on "standing orders" that are in place for common procedures...

1 The nurse is providing education to help reduce cardiovascular risks for a women's book club. Which statement made by a participant indicates a need for further teaching? a. "We are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than men" b. "We need to walk or do other exercise everyday for 30 minutes" c. "We need to stay away from people who smoke" d. "We should take hormones for menopause to decrease the risk for heart attack" d. "We should take hormones...

You have four rooms to choose from for your older client to be admitted this afternoon. Which room would you choose? a. A brightly lit, blue room with cozy throw rugs b. An orange-carpeted room with soft lighting and yellow walls c. A brightly lit, blue room with an EZ-Glide wax floor d. A fluorescent-lighted room with green walls and a glossy, tiled floor ANS: B Light colors such as red, orange, and yellow are more easily seen by aging eyes. Softer lighting will help reduce some of th...

What is polycystic kidney disease? Genetic Disorder (inherited) No cure The fluid-filled cysts develop in the renal tubule then they separate from the tubule leaving isolated sacs. Then the cysts become large and compress surrounding tissue, destroying underlying renal tubule What are the manifestations of polycystic kidney disease? Hypertension Hematuria Lower back or flank pain Headaches Abdominal pain Increased abdominal girth Enlarged Kidneys What do you monitor for a patient wi...

Where do electrical impulses originate in the heart? ("Pacemaker" of the heart) SA Node Fill in the blank: Auto-rhythmic cells in the _____ node _____________ (depolarize/repolarize). The de/repolarized charge travels through the _________ to the ____ node. The _____ node ________ (quickens/slows) electrical conduction by 0.1 seconds, allowing a break between atrial and ventricular contraction. The electrical charge then continues to the __________, which then splits into the ________...

define the term indigenous people acknowledges the inherent rights and political views of the diverse groups of original peoples with historical and cultural ties to Canada. Define the term Aboriginal. Is a broad term that does not account for the various original peoples (First Nations people, Métis, and Inuit) in the country. does not fully recognize the diversity of indigenous peoples Describe the Inuit population - Most reside in arctic and subarctic regions of northern Canada - Ma...

cardiac catheterization most definitive and most invasive test- includes studies of the right and left side of the heart and the coronary arteries indication for cardiac cath confirm suspected heart disease, determine location and extent of disease, determine best therapeutic option, evaluate effects of treatment patient prep for cardiac cath assess anxiety and fear, hydration pre and post helps minimize contrast induce renal toxicity, assess iodine allergy, supine position post cardiac ca...

In this assignment you review scenarios related to varying aspects of leadership and management where you navigate issues related to the daily operations of the healthcare system. You are invited to apply a problem-solving, decision-making, or conflict resolution tool to assist you in analyzing the scenario.

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In-depth notes from the textbook readings

In-depth notes from the course textbook

Very informative, short-cut of what you need to know for Quiz 1 & Midterm 1