NURS 372

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...

The nurse instructs an older patient with Parkinsons disease about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective? 1. I will take the medication with my meals. 2. I will sit up on the side of the bed before standing. 3. This medication will cure my Parkinsons disease in time. 4. This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications. correct answer: 2. I will sit up on the side of the bed before standing. The nurse suspects...

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 mmol/L normal -7.8-11 mmol/L fur...

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 ...

NURS 372 exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers, Complete Solution. An older patient describes having to go to the bathroom more frequently at night. What manifestation is this patient experiencing? 1. Fluid overload 2. Increased glycosuria 3. Normal changes of aging 4. Impairment of drug excretion 3. Normal changes of aging An older patient who has been experiencing a fever, nausea, and vomiting has a urine specific gravity below normal. The patient denies being thirsty. What sho...

What is perinatal nursing? correct answer: Caring for clients and families from preconception throughout the childbearing year antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and healthy newborn care What is an important question to ask clients of childbearing capacity? correct answer: is it possible that you could be pregnant or planning to be pregnant? What do we do if someone is not immune to diseases such as Hep B, varicella, and rubella? correct answer: Immunize BEFORE conception What is ...

A system of computerized programs used within healthcare to aid in decision making is known as a. Clinical information systems b. Clinical decision support system c. Electronic health record d. Electronic medical record correct answer: b. Clinical decision support system A nurse supervisor knows a nurse needs more education on CDS when the nurse states: "CDS..." a. Can improve patient outcomes b. Does not impact efficiency c. Prevents errors from occurring d. Improves our patie...

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...

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...