Brainarium

Three type of muscle tissue skeletal, cardiac, smooth skeletal tissue is controlled by voluntary Cardiac and smooth muscles is controlled by Involuntarily In hyaline cartilage, the cells that produce new matrix are called this: Chondroblast Endochondral ossification begins at this time: during fetal development When a fracture is healing, these cells move into the fracture site and tear down the damaged bone: osteoclast transitional epithelium stretches readily and permits distensi...

active transport - CORRECT ANSWER-requires the cell to use energy in the process substances are moved from an area of low concentration to high concentration this is against the direction that substance would normally move this process is completed by using transport proteins, which act like pumps to move substance passive transport - CORRECT ANSWER-does not require energy from the cell substances are moved from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration the diffusion ...

Ambivalence - CORRECT ANSWER-An emotional state of having conflicting, opposite feelings, such as love and hate, for person or object Anorexia nervosa - CORRECT ANSWER-An eating disorder that is characterized by willful starvation and weight loss Apocrine glands - CORRECT ANSWER-Sweat glands in the axillae and pubic region Bulimia - CORRECT ANSWER-An eating disorder characterized by a series of binges followed by purging or self-induced vomitting Depression - CORRECT ANSWER-Prolonged feel...

Which shock is most common in early phase of burn injury? In acute phase? - CORRECT ANSWER-Early: Hypovolemic Acute: Septic Your patient comes in to the ED with deviated trachea, absent breath sounds on left side, respiratory distress and hemodynamic instability. What chest trauma do they have and what will the RN prepare to assist in first? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tension Pneumothorax Needle decompression then Chest tube insertion Your patient was struck by lightening what is priority upon arr...

muscles Urea and creatinine are excreted by the kidneys. Creatinine is a metabolic by product that is produced by the muscles. protein Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) are known to lose protein during these treatments. As a result, they are special diets. Sevelamer (Renagel) The nurse's patient has has chronic kidney disease (CKD) with elevated PHOSPHORUS levels according to the latest labs. Elevated phosphorus can le...

What does Clinical information system include? Monitoring systems, order entry systems, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy systems. What does monitoring system include? Devices that automatically monitor and record biometric measurements, in acute care, critical care, and specialty care. What is an order entry? Allows nurses to order supplies and services from another department. What is a computerized provider order entry (CPOE)? Allows health care providers to directly enter order fo...

Which of the following would help a nurse best describe a finding of hypertrophy on a lab report? a) Change of cell type b) Increased number of cells c) Decreased size of cells d) Increased size of the cell - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased size of the cell Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of the cell. A nurse is caring for a patient with a leg wound. When planning care for the patient, the nurse considers that the injured cells have impaired flow of substances through the cell membrane ...

hCS (human chorionic somatomammotropin) - CORRECT ANSWER-Antagonist of insulin, increase fatty acid circulation and decrease maternal metabolism to promote fetal development. Progesterone - CORRECT ANSWER-maintains pregnancy, maintains endometrium and inhibits uterine contractions hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) - CORRECT ANSWER-Early pregnancy, stimulates estrogen and progesterone by corpus luteum until placenta can function Relaxin - CORRECT ANSWER-Inhibits uterine activity and contr...

Completion of a client's pulmonary function study has yielded the following data: tidal volume, 500 mL; inspiratory reserve, 3100 mL; expiratory reserve, 1200 mL; residual volume, 1200 mL; functional residual capacity, 2400 mL. What is this client's inspiratory capacity? a) 3600 mL b) 2600 mL c) 5500 mL d) More data are needed - CORRECT ANSWER-a) 3600 mL Inspiratory capacity is the sum of inspiratory reserve volume and tidal volume. What does the equation C = ΔV/ΔP stand for? a...

Macrolides - CORRECT ANSWER-N.V.D Superinfection Interactions with warfarin QT prolongation Vancomycin - CORRECT ANSWER-Kidney failure (toxicity) Sulfonamides - CORRECT ANSWER-Stevens-Johnson syndrome (blood dycrasias, renal damage, crystalluria) Kernicterus Trimethroprim - CORRECT ANSWER-Hyperkalemia Linezolid - CORRECT ANSWER-myelosuppression Tetracycline - CORRECT ANSWER-Poor absorption with iron, calcium, magnesium, milk products Bone and teeth formation damage and discoloration ...

hepatic first pass - CORRECT ANSWER-if a drug is taken orally, it goes through the GI tract and is metabolized by the liver to make sure it's safe for the body Nitroglycerine should be taken under the tounge ion trapping - CORRECT ANSWER-ionized drug gets trapped on one side of a membrane that divides compartments with different pH values bases ionize in acidic areas only unionized drugs can pass the membrane drugs accumulate on the side that favors their ionization enterohepatic reci...

The nurse is teaching a patient about the reason for the administration of calcium channel blockers. Which info should be included in the teaching plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-This medication will enlarge the blood vessels to lower your blood pressure The nurse is preparing to administer amlodipine. Which assessment finding would require immediate action? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood pressure of 80/60mmHgALREADY HYPOTENSIVE Patient is taking verapamil. Which instruction should the nurse give the patien...

Describe the difference between generic and brand-name medications: - CORRECT ANSWER-- Generic name: - assigned by the US Adopted Names Council - nonproprietary, - less complex than chemical names. Brand-name/trade name medication: - Proprietary named them - Marketed by drug companies - Different in different countries; can have the same trade name but different ingredients Discuss the phases that must take place before a new drug is released by the FDA. What are the limitations to the...

Diphenhydramine contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER-- Children under 2 (only under discretion of provider) - narrow angle glauoma - BPH - GI obstruction - cautious with asthma and hyperthyroidism diphenhydramine side effects - CORRECT ANSWER-- Anticholinergic effects such as dry eyes and mouth, urinary retention, CNS depression and drowsiness - May cause paradoxical excitement in some patients' especially children Nursing implications of diphenhydramine - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor the ef...

Types of injections - CORRECT ANSWER-subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal Gauges For Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-- 25-27 G -26-29 G (Insulin) Needle Length for Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-3/8-5/8 inches Injection sites for Subcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWER-- Out posterior upper arm - scapula -upper dorsal gluteal -Anterior thighs -Abdomen (2 inches away from umbilicus) Angle of injection for subcut. - CORRECT ANSWER-45-90 depending on excess fat Maximum amount of medication able to...

The elderly client, with a history of congestive heart failure, is upset following the death of her husband yesterday. The practitioner observes the client for which of the following? a) Arrhythmias b) Anemia c) Renal failure d) Cerebrovascular accident - CORRECT ANSWER-Arrhythmias For people with limited coping abilities, either because of physical or mental health, the acute stress response may be detrimental. For people with preexisting heart disease the overwhelming sympathetic beha...

What should you have the patient do prior to having a paracentesis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Have them urinate Which lab value is the nurse most concerned with for a patient with pancreatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Amylase SATA: risk factors for acute pancreatitis - CORRECT ANSWER-Trauma Excessive alcohol consumption SATA: Pt. instructions for pancreatic enzymes(pancrealipase) should include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Take with each meal Wipe Lips and rinse mouth after taking Drink a full glass of water afte...

Discuss the 3 interventions necessary for psychotherapeutic management. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for all milieus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Most important outcome for mileus management is safety; psychotherapetic managament- ALL three elements are important for treatment. If any of those are missing, treatment cannot be conducted What is the Tarasoff law? How is this law implemented? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mental health professionals are required to warn others if someone is going to harm h...

may trigger pathologic changes in tissues (damages body) - CORRECT ANSWERnegative stress positive stress aka... - CORRECT ANSWER-eustress negative stress aka... - CORRECT ANSWER-distress adapt to stress by meeting body needs; get positive identity, perform social role functions, balance dependence and independence - CORRECT ANSWER-Roy's Theory help patient adapt to illness or develop positive behaviors - CORRECT ANSWERnurse's role in Roy's theory body's equilibrium - steadines...

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings and having diarrhea after each feeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in an attempt to prevent diarrhea after subsequent feedings? - CORRECT ANSWERReduce the rate of feedings A nurse is providing discharge education to the parents of a preschooler who is prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol) 300 mg every 4 hr as needed. The acetaminophen liquid suspension that has been prescribed provides ...