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RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_Thermoregulation_ First Semester 2020 – El Centro Thermoregulation What is the regulatory process related to thermoregulation? • Hypothalamic integrator – adjusts body temp based on thermoreceptor feedback Know the principle of homeostasis as it relates to thermoregulation. • Hypothalamus controls body temp set point and signals for mechanisms to adjust - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hypothermia ...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_Functional Ability_First Semester 2020 – El Centro Functional Ability How does a nurse assess a patient’s functional ability? • Objective vs subjective • IMPACT • Functional Independence Measure (FIM) o Minimum data set of 18 self-care items (eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, etc) o Addresses transfers and ability to ambulate and climb stairs o Also communication and social cognition items o Scoring based on 7-point scale -- - - -...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Mobility _ First Semester 2020 – El Centro College Mobility What is the definition of Mobility? • Factors that facilitate or impair movement of the body What are conditions that places one at risk for altered Mobility? • Older population, esp. females What clinical outcomes should the nurse look for related to Mobility? a. Positive i. Independence ii. Physical activity iii. Weight control b. Negative i. Swelling of Les ii. Dyspnea on exe...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Human Development _First Semester 2020 – El Centro Human Development – What is the definition of human development? • Sequence of physical, psychosocial, & cognitive developmental changes that take - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - ushing toy w/ wheels • By 3 years• Difficulty w/ stairs, frequent falls, not building block tower (4+), difficulty manipulating small objects, extreme separation anxiety, can’t copy circle...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Diversity _ First Semester 2020 – El Centro College Diversity What is the definition of diversity? • Unique variations among and between individuals, informed by genetics and cultural background, refined by life experiences and personal choice How does diversity affect nursing care? • One must be aware of a client’s culture, life experiences, and healthcare practices in - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - preferences? • Ask th...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Comfort _ First Semester 2020 – El Centro College Comfort – What is the definition of comfort? • State of physical ease (no pain, discomfort, nor emotional/psychological stress) - Describe how pain is a subjective physical and psychosocial experience. • Pain is what the pt. says it is, so even if they aren’t showing signs of being in pain, we cannot judge that they don’t need medication for what they say they are experiencing. -What is ...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success First Semester 2020 – El Centro College Elimination What is the definition of elimination? • Excretion of waste products from kidneys and intestines What are the different types of incontinence? • Urine incontinence – involuntary loss of urine on a continuous/intermittent basis - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What is bowel training and who should have bowel training? • Bowel Training Program – program that manipulates factors w/in a person’s c...

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EXAM#1 The nurse is caring for some clients with chronic anemia who are on blood transfusion therapy. The nurse notices that one of the clients requires immediate treatment. Which client is the nurse addressing in this situation? Client with itching Client with flushing Client with pruritus Client with wheezing The nurse observes that a client with sickle cell anemia and on a blood transfusion regimen has cardiac dysrhythmias due to iron overdose toxicity. Which medication is most beneficial to ...