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LAB ACTIVITY 2 Directional Terms 1With your partner, complete the sentences using the appropriate directional term from Table 1.2. Refer to the anatomical terms in Table 1.1 and Appendix A as needed. a. The sternum is _anterior to the vertebrae. b. The nose is medial and Intermediate to the eyes. c. The heart is medial to the lungs. d. The wrist is distal to the arm. e. The right lung and right kidney are Ipsilateral . f. The skin is Superficial to the bones.

1. Define the different branches of anatomy of physiology (1.1) a. Embryology- Study of the first 8 weeks of development after fertilization of a human egg b. Developmental Biology- development of an individual from fertilization to death c. Cell Biology- study of cells and their functions d. Histology- study of tissues e. Gross Anatomy- Structures that can be examined without a microscope f. Systemic Anatomy- Specific systems of the body g. Regional Anatomy- Specific regions of the body ...

1. A nurse has conducted a literature review in an effort to identify the effect of handwashing on the incidence of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections in acute care settings. An article presented findings at a level of significance of <0.01. This indicates that A) The control group and the experimental group were more than 99% similar. B) The findings of the study have less than 1% chance of being attributable to chance. C) The effects of the intervention were nearly zer...

• Principles of assessment= IPPA o Inspection—concentrated watching, comparing for symmetry o Palpation—slow and systematic touch to confirm points noted during inspection (light or deep) ▪ Can assess for: texture, temp, moisture, organ size/location, swelling, vibration/pulsation, rigidity/spasticity, crepitation, lumps/bumps, pain/tenderness ▪ Fingertips= texture and temp ▪ Grasping= organs and masses ▪ Dorsa of hands= temperature (more sensitive) ▪ Base of finger (metac...

This table is to assist the student in preparing for the exam. This is not an exhaustive list. The student is responsible for all assigned readings, power point presentations, and handouts. Reminder: There will be 50 questions on the exam. The exam will start exactly at 10:00. If you come in late, you will only have the remainder of the exam time to complete the exam.

1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal tenderness C. Muscle tetany D. Oliguria Answer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are not correct because they are not directly associated with the pituitary ...

1. What are the only vaccines a pregnant woman can get? Tdap and Flu 2. Know how to calculate a due date using Naegale rule? The answer will list due dates 3. What is true about HPV? 90% have unknown symptoms and most clear up in 2 yrs 4. Know Chadwick’s sign? Bluish tint to cervix 5. What’s the latest age a child needs to be set up with a dentist? BOOK The child’s first dental visit should occur before the child’s first birthday (12 months old) or within 6 months of the first tooth ...

Which FSH value is consistent with complete cessation of ovarian function?" A. Less than 10 B. 10-25 C. 25-35 D. Greater than 40 Diabetes is one of the leading causes of which disease: A chronic lung disease B kidney failure C disability D cardiac death.

: Nursing Process and Documentation • Principles of assessment= IPPA o Inspection—concentrated watching, comparing for symmetry o Palpation—slow and systematic touch to confirm points noted during inspection (light or deep) ▪ Can assess for: texture, temp, moisture, organ size/location, swelling, vibration/pulsation, rigidity/spasticity, crepitation, lumps/bumps, pain/tenderness ▪ Fingertips= texture and temp ▪ Grasping= organs and masses ▪ Dorsa of hands= temperature (more ...

1. A child with pertussis is receiving azithromycin IV. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this child’s plan of care? a) Assess for abdominal pain and vomiting b) Obtain vital signs at onset of fluid overload c) Monitor vital signs for facial swelling and urticaria d) Change IV site dressing q 3 days and prn 2. A nine-week-old infant is scheduled for a cleft lip repair. Which information is most important for the nurse to convey to the surgeon before transpor...

5. A nurse is reviewing the medication administration for a client who is experiencing adverse effects of chlorpromazine. The nurse should administer benztropine to relieve which of the following adverse effects? a. Acute dystonia i. The nurse should administer benztropine, an anticholinergic agent, to relieve acute dystonia, which is an extrapyramidal adverse effect of chlorpromazine 6. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is experiencing delirium. Which of the following intervent...

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for combined oral contraceptives about potential adverse effects of the medication. For which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider? Shortness of breath The nurse should instruct the client to notify the provider immediately of any shortness of breath. Shortness of breath and chest pain can indicate a pulmonary embolus or myocardial infarction. Also, the nurse should instruct the client to n...

3- After placement of a left subclavian central venous catheter (CVC), the nurse receives report of the X- ray findings that indicate the CVC tip is in the client's superior vena cava. Which action should the nurse implement? Remove the catheter and apply direct pressure for 5 minutes. Initiate intravenous fluids as prescribed. Secure the catheter using aseptic technique. Notify the healthcare provider of the need to reposition the catheter. 4- While caring for a client's postoperative dre...

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (eyes) o Increase lutein (carotenoid found in vit A) foods - kale, spinach, collards, mustard greens o Increase antioxidants, vit E & B12 • Anorexia nervosa o Weight pt. DAILY @ the same time o Stay w/ pt. during and 1hr after meal (prevent vomit) o RN sched meals o Privileges based on direct wt. gain • Atorvastatin o Lipitor (tx high cholesterol) o Okay to take w/ OJ, coffee, milk o Contraindicated w/ grapefruit juice (clinical signs...

Precautions & Room Assignments Precautions & Room Assignments: Universal Standard Precautions: - Wash Hands - Wear Gloves - Gowns for splashes - Masks and Eye protection for splashes and droplets - Don’t recap needles - Mouthpiece or ambu bag for resuscitation - Refrain from giving care if you have skin lesion Droplet Precaution: - Respiratory Precaution - Wear a mask - Used for: • Sepsis • Scarlet Fever • Strep • Fifth Disease (Parvo B19) • Pertussis • Pneumonia...

1. A nurse is collecting date from a school-age child. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of physical abuse? a) Multiple dental caries b) Malnutrition c) Recurrent urinary tract infections d) Bruises at various stages of healing (The nurse should recognize that bruises at various stages of healing are a clinical manifestation of physical abuse.) 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent who has an inflamed nonperforated appendix and...

old women stay home- palpate, alert social worker, evaluate Male foot on fire pain- onset of symptoms High pressure alarm- man biting endotrachel tube Aortic aneurysm repair- use Doppler 4 clients, assess first?- 39 pregnant primi Women 12 weeks, first?- cultural practices Primary prevention program- vitamin supplements Anxiety support group 3rd time- tell the group, “I need help”

1. The nurse is has just admitted a client with severe depression. From which focus should the nurse identify a priority nursing diagnosis? A) Nutrition B) Elimination C) Activity D) Safety The correct answer is D: Safety

1. The nurse is caring for a pre-adolescent client in skeletal Dunlop traction. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this child? A) Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment. B) Be sure the traction weights touch the end of the bed. C) Adjust the head and foot of the bed for the child's comfort D) Release the traction for 15-20 minutes every 6 hours PRN. The correct answer is A: Make certain the child is maintained in correct body alignment.

1. The nurse knows that which statement by the mother indicates that the mother Understands safety precautions with her four month-old infant and her 4 year-old child? A) "I strap the infant car seat on the front seat to face backwards." B) "I place my infant in the middle of the living room floor on a blanket to play with my 4 year old while I make supper in the kitchen." C) "My sleeping baby lies so cute in the crib with the little buttocks stuck up in the air While the four year ol...