Brainarium

What is the nurses role while caring for a patient undergoing genetic testing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain and assess family history (assess risk of certain diseases, establish pattern of inheritance, ID family members at risk and calculate risk) Assess patients understanding of genetic info and factors r/t health risks Refer for risk assessment when a hereditary disease or disorder is suspected Determine if genetic testing has been performed and if other family members are effected educate p...

burn injury - CORRECT ANSWER--results in tissue loss or damage -can be caused by thermal, electrical, chemical or radiation sources -tissue damage is caused by enzyme malfunction and denaturation of proteins -prolonged exposure or higher temperatures can lead to cell necrosis and a process known as protein coagulation zones of injury - CORRECT ANSWER-3 zones -zone of coagulation -zone of stasis -zone of hyperemia zone of coagulation - CORRECT ANSWER--central zone -site of most severe d...

What is thrombocytopenia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased platelets below average range (150,000 - 450,000). What is the main complication of thrombocytopenia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk for hemorrhage. What are two common types of thrombocytopenia? - CORRECT ANSWER-DIC and HIT. What is the bleeding phase? - CORRECT ANSWER-Excessive bleeding due to inability to form clots. What is the medical management for excessive bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWERTreatment of underlying disorder and other disorders. ...

Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER-•Microorganisms or agents that cause disease Pathologic - CORRECT ANSWER-•Something caused by disease process Pathogenesis - CORRECT ANSWER-•Description of how a particular disease progresses Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-•Change from normal; symptoms occur with a pathologic state present Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-•State of normalcy •Optimal parameters Disorder - CORRECT ANSWER-disruption to regular bodily structure and function. Syndrome - CORRECT A...

Which is of the following is NOT synovial ? - CORRECT ANSWER-covered by a serous membrane Which best describe the sarcoplasmic reticulum? - CORRECT ANSWER-storage for the release site for calcium ion What is rigor mortis? - CORRECT ANSWER-stiffening of muscles after death, when you die sarcoplasmic release calcium in sarcolemma Bipolar - CORRECT ANSWER-Neurons that have one axon,one dendrite, with the soma between are What is the layer of muscle starting from superficial to deep? - CORRE...

Too much secretion of adrenal cortex hormones can lead to ____. Cushing's syndrome [ANSWER] The ____ gland stimulates the release of calcium and phosphate ions into the blood when calcium levels become too low. Parathyroid [ANSWER] Excessive thirst is called ____. polydipsia [ANSWER] The release of ____ by the liver stimulates the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose. glucagon [ANSWER] T/F? The exocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete hormone directly into the bloodstre...

Portal of entry gastrointestinal tract - CORRECT ANSWER-Clostridium difficile is a bacteria that causes diarrhea illness. Polio is a virus that causes polio. Giardia lamblia is a protozoan that causes giardia. Portal of entry genitourinary tract - CORRECT ANSWER-Treponema pallidum is the bacteria that causes syphilis. Herpes Simplex 2 is a virus that causes genital herpes. Candida albicans is a fungus that causes vaginitis. Portals of Entry - CORRECT ANSWER-conjunctiva, nose, mouth, skin...

Alkanes contain single bonds. IUPAC name of an alkane compound Constitutional isomers same molecular formula, different connectivity Isomers Same atoms but different arrangement.Stereo isomers Isomers with the same structural formula but a different arrangement in space around a double bond. Enantomers a pair of non superimposable mirror-image molecules: mirror-image isomers. Diastereomers stereoisomers that are not mirror images difference between isomers Alkane property Low affinity co...

skin breakdown -CORRECT ANSWER- Changes or damage to intact skin- normal skin and skin layers skin breakdown assessment -CORRECT ANSWER- Inspect pressure points for skin breakdown. With fever, skin may be warm and moist. Is the patient continent? Answer to this will alert the nurse to check for skin breakdown With immobility and impaired nutrition comes the risk of skin breakdown. Decreased turgor increases risk for injury and skin breakdown. Proper body mechanics for a nurse -CORR...

Where does glycolysis take place? - CORRECT ANSWER-cytoplasm Glycolysis: What goes in? (Reactants?) - CORRECT ANSWER-Glucose Gylcolysis: What comes out? (How many ATP, and what are the products?) - CORRECT ANSWER- 2 ATP. pyruvate Where does the Krebs Cycle take place in the cell? - CORRECT ANSWER-mitochondrial matrix Krebs Cycle / Acetic acid cycle What goes in? (Reactants?) - CORRECT ANSWER-acetyl coenzyme A Krebs Cycle / Acetic acid cycle What comes out (products) - CORRECT ANSWER-3 NA...

A of ABCs airway [ANSWER] B of ABCs breathing [ANSWER] C of ABCs cardiac [ANSWER] roles of RN direct care provider, communicator, educator, patient advocate, counselor, change agent, leader, manager, case manager, research consumer [ANSWER] nurse can do without Dr's orders turn PT, provide comfort, raise head of bed, grooming/bathing, ice packs/heating pads, patient education, assistance in ADLs (activities of daily living), preventing falls, promote hydration and nourishment [ANS...

Osteoporosis most common degenerative disease of bone, occurs with aging [ANSWER] Osteoclast activity greater than osteoblast activity Osteoarthritis [ANSWER] degenerative joint disease with aging Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) [ANSWER] discs between vertebrae become compressed or misaligned. arthopathy [ANSWER] joint disorder artritis [ANSWER] inflammation of joint osteophytes [ANSWER] form at margin of cartilage loss, hallmark of OA osteopenia [ANSWER] thinning of trabecular mat...

How can a nurse increase family adaptation after an infant is born? - CORRECT ANSWER-Encourage SIBLINGS to be involved and to look at/touch the baby, Provide FATHERS demonstrations - esp. if it is their first time, Encourage parents to discuss role expectations + form mutual agreements, If infant is in the NICU encouraging pumping and frequent visits If a parent expresses concerns about their inadequacy, respond with - CORRECT ANSWER-"Tell me more about..." Showing disinterest in le...

What are the reactants and products of Acetyl CoA formation? - CORRECT ANSWERReactants: PYRUVATE, products: Acetyl CoA, NADH, CO2 Identify the location of Citric Acid (Kreb's Cycle). - CORRECT ANSWER-Citric Acid (Kreb's Cycle) - MITOCHONDRIA What are the reactants and products of Citric Acid (Kreb's Cycle)? What is the ATP yield? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reactants: Acetyl CoA, products: CO2, NADH, FADH2, 2 ATP Identify the components of aerobic respiration (equation) - CORRECT ANSWERC6H12...

Anhedonia - CORRECT ANSWER-a diminished ability to experience pleasure Anosognosia - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient's inability to realize that he or she is ill, which is caused by the illness itself. Catatonia - CORRECT ANSWER-a state of unresponsiveness to one's outside environment, usually including muscle rigidity, staring, and inability to communicate Circumstantiality - CORRECT ANSWER-Speech that is delayed in reaching the point and contains excessive or irrelevant details Think ...

Ethical guidelines have been published detailing ethical standards regarding human and nonhuman animal research participants. - CORRECT ANSWER-American Psychological Association (APA) The Peripheral Nervous System is subdivided into 2 systems. The Somatic and what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Autonomic The goals of psychology are to describe, explain, predict, and change what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Behavior and Mental Processes. This contemporary approach to psychology views the brain and nervous system ...

What is anatomy and physiology? [ANSWER] anatomy is the study of structure and physiology is the study of function What is Pathology? [ANSWER] The study of the disease of the body How is the human body organized? [ANSWER] cells, tissues, organs, organ systems Supine [ANSWER] lying face up Prone [ANSWER] lying face down Superior/ Cranial [ANSWER] Above or Higher up Inferior [ANSWER] Below or Lower Down Caudal [ANSWER] Below or lower down- toward the tail bone from higher up Medial...

What is a good item that is low in sodium (Na) and saturated fats? -CORRECT ANSWERSkinless Chicken Breast Increased ____________ results in a more forceful contraction and __________ cardiac output. -CORRECT ANSWER-Increased preload results in a more forceful contraction and increases cardiac output. A __________ in cardiac contractility results in lower ______________ and subsequent cardiac output. -CORRECT ANSWER-A reduction in cardiac contractility results in lower preload and subsequen...

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse - CORRECT ANSWER-1 year of training in basic nursing skills can perform many of the same tasks that RNs perform with some exceptions tasks LPNs cannot perform - CORRECT ANSWER-initial assessments, initial education, analysis of data, create a plan of care, administer blood products (certain IV meds, TPN (IV food supplement), IV push, chemotherapy medication) UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) - CORRECT ANSWER-Trained in a supportive role usually by the hosp...

acute -CORRECT ANSWER-New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic AIDS -CORRECT ANSWER-A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles. Airborne precautions -CORRECT ANSWER-Methods of infection control that must be used for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei. alternating pressure mattress -CORRECT ANSWER-Mattress for ...