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NSG 3600 : NSG 3600 Package Deal: NSG 3600 Unit 1:NSG 3600 Unit 2:NSG 3600 Pediatrics Exam 2:NSG 3600 Pediatric Exam 3 : NSG 3600 Test 4:

A patient with COPD has ABGs: pH 7.31, PaCO₂ 58 mm Hg, HCO₃ 30 mEq/L. How should ⁻ the nurse interprets these results? a. Metabolic alkalosis with compensation. b. Respiratory acidosis with compensation. c. Respiratory alkalosis uncompensated. d. Metabolic acidosis uncompensated. 2 A patient with a potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is most at risk for which complication? a. Ventricular dysrhythmias. b. Seizures. c. Cerebral edema. d. Respiratory depression. 3Which electrolyte abnorm...

Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation, pp. 164-191 o Rehab Goals: goal of rehabilitation nursing is to assist the patient to attain and maintain optimum health as defined by the patient o Rehab Team: Dynamic Process, Communication, Collaboration, Understanding roles, Education levels Team Members: Patient/family, Nurse, Physicians & NP’s, Physiatrists, Therapists (OT, PT, Recreational, Speech), Social workers, Psychologist, Spiritual advisory o Activities of daily living (ADLs): s...

Diabetes: o A group of diseases characterized by hyperglycemia caused by defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both o Affects nearly 25.8 million people in the United States; one third of the cases are undiagnosed o Prevalence is increasing o Minority populations and older adults are disproportionately affected • Risk Factors o Type 1: (AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE – CANNOT PRODUCE INSULIN) earlyonset, familial, genetic predisposition, possible immunologic or environmental (viral or to...

Alterations in Neurological Function Ch. 65: Assessment of Neurologic Function, pp. Health History: stable or progressive symptom-free periods as well as fluctuations in symptoms • Common Symptoms: o Pain (acute or chronic) o seizures (may be first obvious sign of brain lesion) o dizziness and vertigo (about 50% of patients with dizziness have vertigo) o visual disturbances (lesions of eye itself = cataract, lesions along pathway = tumor, lesions in visual cortex = stroke) o muscle wea...

Complications of fractures – fat emboli: s/s shortness of breath, petechiae, tachycardia, temp elevated, rapid respirations, hypoxia – compartment syndrome: assess pulses, sensation, temperature, edema, numbness/tingling (this will be first indicator), pallor, pain (distal to the fracture), paralysis – infection: monitor closely in compound/open fracture, scratching under the cast – osteomyelitis: deep bone infection (usually staph), SEVERE, IV antibiotics and hydration long term, c...

Determine the role of the nurse in the care of children with iron deficiency anemia and sickle cell anemia. iron deficiency anemia Microcytic, hypo-chromic anemia caused by inadequate supply of iron (LOW IRON = LOW HGB) Premature infants @ higher risk b/c of decreased fetal iron supply Factors r/t iron deficiency anemia: o Stopping breast feeding too early o Giving formula non-iron-fortified o Prolonging bottle feeding o Drinking more than 2 cups of cow’s milk a day (12 mo +) Importan...

Understand the prominent features or s/s of a child with Down’s syndrome. Extra chromosome (47 instead of 46) Poor muscle tone Hyper flexibility of the joints Short, broad hands w/ a single crease across the palm on one or both hands Broad feet w/ increase space btwn 1st and 2nd toes Slanting eyes w/ folds of skin at inner folds (epicanthic folds) Flat bridge of the nose Short, low-set ears Small head and protruding tongue Small oral cavity and airway (Snores) Short, high-pitched c...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: • Attention Deficit Disorder (distractibility) with hyperactive component. Very common. • Signs & Symptoms: Inattention along with behaviors displaying hyperactivity & impulsivity. Characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & behaviors. • Diagnosis: Evaluation by multi-disciplinary team: medical & developmental histories, physical exam, vision & hearing assessment, & detailed neurologic evaluation. Psychologic testing ident...

• Pituitary o Located on the inferior aspect of the brain and is divided into anterior and posterior lobes. The gland is controlled by the hypothalamus, which is an adjacent area of the brain o Gland that secretes hormones that influence growth, metabolism and regeneration o Releases ACTH which stimulates the adrenal to release cortisol o Pituitary signals releases ACTH (adrenocorticotropin hormone) signals adrenal glands to release Cortisol (-) fdbck system • Anterior Pituita...