Nurs 372 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

NURS 372 Exam 5 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution 2024/2025. Exam prep. stomatitis Inflammation of the oral cavity causing painful, inflamed ulcerations Primary - aphothos, herpes simplex, stomatitis, traumatic ulcers Secondary - opportunistic viruses, fungi, or bacteria, immunocompromise, chemotherapy drugs stomatitis s/s History - recent infections, nutrition changes, oral hygiene habits, trauma, stress S/s - dry, painful mouth, white plaque-like lesions appear wit...

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...

NURS 372 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION. Causes of Cancer 1. Age (increased risk for people over 65) 2. Gender (more cancers deaths in men than women per year) 3. Geographic location 4. Genetics (accounts for 15% of cancers. Cancers with familial relationships include breast, colon, lung, ovarian, and prostate) 5. Immune disturbance (viruses increase risk: Epstein-Barr, herpes, papillomavirus, hep B, cytomegalovirus (CMV)) 6. Chemical agents (exposure to ca...

What is the postpartum period? correct answer: •Referred to as the fourth trimester •Lasts approximately 6 weeks after birth (recovery period) •Interval between the birth and the return of the reproductive organs to normal nonpregnant state •Approach to care after birth is wellness orientated focus = promotion of well-being What are first degree perineal lacerations? correct answer: •Lacerations extends through the skin and structures superficial to muscles. don't need sutur...

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...

Describe WHO and UNICEF global recommendations. correct answer: 1. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months - no formula, after 6m - need to incorporate formula 2. Continued breastfeeding for a minimum of 2 years and beyond Natural age of weaning is in toddlerhood Increased duration of breastfeeding provide long-term benefits for child and breastfeeding individuals - bonding - immune protection - alternative source of nutrition - greater decrease in risk for breast cancer, hyp...

Why do we focus on quality and safety? Why? correct answer: - To decrease medical errors - Medical errors create burden >Financial >Physical >Emotional Financial burdens correct answer: - Healthcare systems not reimbursed for something that occurred from medical error - Lawsuit payouts - Pt may have to take time off work to attend appointments/recover Physical burdens correct answer: - Wrong surgical site (wrong leg amputated) Emotional burdens correct answer: - Rol...

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...

NURS 372 Exam 6, With Complete Solution 2024/2025. HIV Disease characterized by impaired immunity Contracted by sexual contact, parenterally, and perinatally HIV s/s Few symptoms at first but can increase as the disease progresses. Flu-like symptoms, lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), weakness, night sweats, fever, weight loss, rashes Opportunistic infections (thrush), malignancies, endocrine complications, cardiovascular complications AIDS dementia complex AIDS wasting syndrome ...