NURS 372 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Type of diabetes? A. Insulin Resistant - Insulin deficiency - Insulin secretary defect B. Immune mediated Idiopathic correct answer: A. Type 2 B. Type 1 Gestational diabetes usually occurs around the _____ week correct answer: 20th Classic signs of diabetes 1 correct answer: Polyuria or nocturia Polydypsia Polyphagia Fatigue Blurred vision Unexplained weight loss Type 2 diabetes s/s correct answer: Similar as type 1 Non-specific Fatigue Visual changes Prolonge...

what are some preparations you can do before pregnancy correct answer: maintain healthy body weight, choose a balanced diet, be physically active, avoid harmful influences where does placental development occur correct answer: in the uterus parts of the placenta correct answer: amniotic sac and umbilical cord does the placenta remain in the body during childbirth correct answer: no the fetal and maternal blood vessels are interwoven in the correct answer: placenta how does fe...

Collaboration correct answer: Development of partnerships to achieve best possible outcomes that reflect the particular needs of the patient, family, or community, requiring an understanding of what others have to offer o What do you think is an advantage of team nursing (a mix of RNs, possibly LPNs, and nursing assistive personnel)? correct answer: § The RNs are able to give more time to each patient and focus on their medical/psychological needs, by delegating more minor interventions (c...

What statement made by a nursing student demonstrates an understanding of collaboration? correct answer: "Collaboration with patients has been used by nurses throughout the history of nursing" A nurse working in a free clinic has recognized that health promotion for teenagers who are pregnant is needed. The nurse works to develop a team of health care experts in several disciplines from across the region to work toward improving the nutrition of pregnant teenagers. This is an example of wh...

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 answer: Loss of more than 500mls in ...

Legal family correct answer: relationship through blood ties, adoption, guardianship or marriage Biological family correct answer: genetic biological networks among and between people Sociological family correct answer: groups of people living together with or without legal or biological ties Psychological family correct answer: groups with strong emotional ties Traditional definition correct answer: group of persons united by ties of marriage, blood, or adoption, constituting a...

Which of the following is an example of improving the pt care experience? - Healthcare providers, nurses, and staff in a clinic serving a large immigrant population are only able to speak English - A healthcare system runs a free clinic in a low-income housing community - A primary care clinic decides to decrease it's hours to MWF - A pt with cancer travels 50 miles each way to see her oncologist correct answer: A healthcare system runs a free clinic in a low-income housing community ...

organization that created the triple aim correct answer: non-profit organization: medicare/medicaid purpose of the triple aim correct answer: optimize health for citizens of the US and the world focus of the triple aim correct answer: quality, safety, innovation 3 dimensions of the triple aim correct answer: -population health -experience of care -per capita cost what should the healthcare system focus on? correct answer: designing a high-quality experience for patients wha...

Which of the following statements is correct regarding folic acid? a. Folic acid is recommended once pregnancy is confirmed. b. Folic acid is not required within North America as many foods have additional fortification which is enough during pregnancy. c. Folic acid supplementation during preconception and pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects. d. Folic acid supplementation dosing is standard regardless of risk factors correct answer: c Why is folate or folic acid of particular co...