NSG 1600 (NSG1600)

PUSHD WITH CNS - Answer What is the mnemonic for S&S of hypoglycemia? Pallor, Unsteady gait, Slurred speech, Headache, Diaphoresis, Weak, Irritable, Trembling/Tachycardia, Hunger, Confusion/Change in LOC, Nervous, Shaking - Answer What are the S&S of hypoglycemia? TTIME - Answer What is the mnemonic for 5 sources of glucose? TPN, Tube feed, IV w/ dextrose (D% with 0.45%, D5W...), Meals/food, Endogenous - Answer What are the 5 sources of glucose? 30-60 minutes - Answer ...

Types of asthma? - Answer 1.) IGE -> allergies that caused asthma 2.) Exercise induced asthma 3.) Irritants -> Like smoking, pollen, pet hair/fur Types of COPD? - Answer Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis -> "Umbrella of COPD" Is COPD reversible or irreversible/nonreversible? - Answer Irreversible/Nonreversible Vulnerable populations: Respiratory - Answer - Old -> decrease muscle tone, naturally have that decline. Though it is normal to have decline it sho...

Which parameter describes the maximum volume of air a client's lungs may contain? A. Vital capacity B. Total lung capacity C. Inspiratory capacity D. Functional residual capacity - Answer B Which parameter describes the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration? A. Vital capacity B. Total lung capacity C. Inspiratory capacity D. Functional residual capacity - Answer A Which parameter describes the maximum volume of air that can be inhaled afte...

Theories concerning the onset of labor. Term Theory: - Answer Progesterone (the keeper of the pregnancy) levels decrease / prostaglandins and estrogen increase and start contractions. Theories concerning the onset of labor. Stretch Theory: - Answer The uterus can only stretch so much, causes the brain to increase Oxytocin level and this starts contractions. Theories concerning the onset of labor. Placental Aging Theory: - Answer 40 weeks (time to go) sends signal to brain for O...

pH - Answer 7.35-7.45 pH less than 7.35 is acidic pH greater than 7.45 is alkalotic CO2 - Answer 35-45 (Respiratory) Less than 35 is alkalotic Greater than 45 is acidic HCO3 - Answer 22-26 mEq/L (Metabolic) Less than 22 is acidic Greater than 26 is alkalotic respiratory acidosis - Answer variable respirations: Retention of CO2. Causes: respiratory depression, inadequate chest expansion, airway obstruction, opioids/anesthetics, electrolyte imbalance. Hallmark is d...

RAAS - Answer results in sodium and water retention, leading to increased fluid and sodium levels *When BP returns to normal the body halts the release of renin Sodium Range - Answer 135-145 mEq/L Sodium Function - Answer Neuro function, Fluid balance, muscle contraction, nerve transmission Hyponatremia S/S - Answer Depressed, dazed, and dumb; increased HR, decreased DTR, increased BP, seizures, thready pulse, confusion, muscle weakness Hyponatremia Focus - Answer neu...

Which type of cast or splint will the nurse expect to see on a child with a fractured femur? 1 Cylinder 2 Hip spica 3 Prefabricated knee 4 Robert Jones - Answer 2 A hip spica cast is now mainly used for femur fractures in children. A cylinder cast is used for knee fractures because it extends from the groin to the malleoli of the ankle. A prefabricated knee splint is a commonly used cast for lower extremity injuries. A Robert Jones dressing is composed of bulky padding materials, spl...

Abruptio placentas Gestational hypertension elevated BP after 20 weeks without proteinuria or other signs of end organ damage Preeclampsia abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache Eclampsia most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy Gestational diabetes pancreas cannot keep up with increased insulin demand Hyperemesis excessive vomiting PUPP pruritic urticarial papules and plaques that create a it...

What are the two primary functions of the ovaries? _____ is a golden fluid first secreted in the breast that contains more minerals and protein but less sugar and fat than mature breast milk. It is rich in maternal antibodies which offers immunity protection for the newborn. Secretion of this substance may continue for a week after childbirth and will gradually convert to mature milk. Which hormone stimulates the production of milk within a few days after childbirth? _______ occurs ...