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NURS 372 Final Exam Questions & Answers-The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: A. Crackles heard bilaterally on lung bases on auscultation B. Daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing present more than twice weekly C. Waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing D. Dyspnea on exertion with activity E. Reliever (rescue) drug needed more than twice weekly F. Activity limited or stopped by symptoms more than twice weekly - B, C, E, F...

Western Governors University The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: A. Crackles heard bilaterally on lung bases on auscultation B. Daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing present more than twice weekly C. Waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing D. Dyspnea on exertion with activity E. Reliever (rescue) drug needed more than twice weekly F. Activity limited or stopped by symptoms more than twice weekly - CORRECT ANSWER-B, C,...

NURS 372 Final Exam, The Best Tested and Passed Correct Questions and Answers Updated 2024_Western Governors University A hospital is applying for Magnet status. Which component would indicate the hospital is meeting Magnet principles? 1.Client care outcome data is shared only with the executive board 2.Nurses are active participants on major hospital committees 3. Nurse turnover reached 40% 4. The education budget for nursing has been cut to provide for new lab equipment - CORRECT ANSWE...

Western Governors University When does a pregnancy mom begin to feel quickening? - CORRECT ANSWER-16-20 weeks When educating a mom on fetal movement counting, it is important to include that if less than _____ movements occur within 2 hours further assessment is necessary - CORRECT ANSWER-6 Describe the process of screening for gestational diabetes mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER-50g of glucose given to mom & blood glucose measured 1 hr later to see how she tolerated it. Results: -<7.8 mmo...

Western Governors University What is attachment - CORRECT ANSWER-Process by which a parent comes to love and accept a child and a child comes to love and accept a parent Developed and maintained through proximity and interaction Nurses' role in attachment - CORRECT ANSWER-Play important role in facilitating parenteral attachment by heightening parental awareness of the infant's responses and ability to communicate Can help build confidence in parents What is a PPH? - CORRECT ANSWE...

Warning signs of Cancer CAUTION correct answer: C - change in bowel or bladder habits A - a sore that will not heal U - unusual bleeding or discharge T - thickening or lump in breast, testicle, or elsewhere I - indigestion or difficulty swallowing O - obvious change in wart or mole N - nagging cough or hoarseness Use the ABCD RULE correct answer: Asymmetry: Does the mole look the same in all parts or are there differences? Border: Are the borders sharp or ragged? Color: What are th...

What is the newborn period? correct answer: •Birth to day 28 of life What are physiological adaptions with the newborn period? correct answer: -Establishing and maintaining respirations -Adjusting to circulatory changes -Regulating temperature -Nutritional intake and digestion (begin feeding) -Regulating weight What is Apgar scoring? What are the 5 components? correct answer: •Rapid assessment of the newborn's transition to extrauterine at 1 and 5 mins of life; repeat at 10 and...

First period of reactivity correct answer: First 30-60min in life. Increased respiratory rate and heart rate (up to 180 beats per minute), chest wall contraction, grunting, nasal flaring, acrocyanosis (trying to adapt to being out of the womb) Period of decreased responsiveness correct answer: Newborn is tired, quiet period 2-3 hours after birth, sleepy, Heart rate 100-140, Respirations 40-60 no signs of respiratory distress, should be pink might have acrocyanosis Second period of reac...

What are the 3 stages of the newborn transition period correct answer: 1. First period of reactivity 2. Period of decreased responsiveness 3. Second period of reactivity Define neonate correct answer: First 28 days of life How does the newborn present during the first period of reactivity correct answer: Very alert, spontaneous tremors, crying Bowel sounds are audible How long does the first period of reactivity last correct answer: Up to 30 minutes long How does the newborn...

What are the 3 concepts related to family correct answer: Structure Function Process Define the concept of "structure" in terms of the family correct answer: Individuals that comprise the family; interactions with other social systems. Define the concept of "function" in terms of the family correct answer: Large purposes or roles of families; the way families serve or benefit each other Define the concept of "process" in terms of the family correct answer: Family coping ski...