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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 ...

A nurse is encouraging an older adult client to invest in a pedometer to track the amount of walking she does each day and to challenge herself to increase her activity level gradually each day. when explaining the benefits of walking the nurse should include which of the following information? A. walking at 4miles/hr burns about 4 to 7 calories/min B. A single calorie fuels about 25 steps of walking C. A single calorie files climbing on flight of stairs - CORRECT ANSWER-B. A single calor...

Three Types of Businesses - CORRECT ANSWER-sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation Sole Proprietorship - CORRECT ANSWER-business owned by one person Partnership - CORRECT ANSWER-business owned by two or more people associated as partners Corporation - CORRECT ANSWER-separate legal entity for which evidence of ownership is provided by shares of stock Types of Financial Statements - CORRECT ANSWER-income statement, statement of retained earnings, balance sheet, statement of cash flow...

Respiratory alkalosis treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-rebreather Metabolic acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER-low HCO3, low PH, normal CO2 or low Metabolic acidosis physical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWER-tachypnea, Metabolic acidosis can be caused by - CORRECT ANSWER-DKA, CKD, K sparing diuretics Metabolic acidosis labs - CORRECT ANSWER-high BUN/CR, low GFR Metabolic alkalosis - CORRECT ANSWER-high HCO3, High PH, normal CO2 or high Metabolic alkalosis physical manifestations - CORRECT ANSWER-hypovent...

What drugs fall into the aminoglycoside drug class? -CORRECT ANSWER- gentamicin, streptomycin, amikacin, neomycin, trobramicin What are the most common side effects and adverse effects of aminoglycosides (symptoms associated)? - -CORRECT ANSWER- ototoxicity: ringing in the ears - anemia: fatigue, feeling cold, dizziness, pallor - thrombocytopenia: excessive bruising, petechiae, excessive bleeding - nephrotoxicity: oliguria, edema, hypertension What is oliguria? -CORRECT ANSWER--Less than 5...

Glycolysis - CORRECT ANSWER-the breakdown of glucose by enzymes, releasing energy and pyruvic acid. Glycolysis location - CORRECT ANSWER-cytoplasm ATP yield - CORRECT ANSWER-net gain of ATP Oxidative Phosphorylation - CORRECT ANSWER-The production of ATP using energy derived from the redox reactions of an electron transport chain; the third major stage of cellular respiration. location of oxidative phosphorylation - CORRECT ANSWER-inner mitochondrial membrane Why does fermentation of gl...

Clinical judgment • a process; consists of recognizing and analyzing the cues, prioritizing hypotheses, generating solutions, taking actions and evaluating outcomes critical thinking • involves collecting and analyzing information and carefully considering options for action problem solving • considers an issue and attempts to find a satisfactory solution ABC • airway, breathing, circulation Mendel's hierarchy of needs • self-actualization • esteem • love and belong...

What is primary objective data? Give an example. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nurse reports seeing, feeling, smelling, or hearing. (DO NOT taste). Ex. "I can see redness and swelling of her right lower extremity." What is secondary objective data? Give an example. - CORRECT ANSWER-Anyone, other than the nurse, reports seeing, feeling, smelling, or hearing. (DO NOT taste). Ex. AP states, "Her urine smells odorous." What is a comprehensive assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Consists of a complete ...

Cobblestone street [ANSWER] Crohn's disease often has this type of appearance, which is due to thickening of the epithelial wall. Helicobacter Pylori [ANSWER] A bacterium that often is found in patients with GERD and stomach ulcers Ascites [ANSWER] A sign or symptom of liver disease where fluid buildups in abdomen Osteopenia [ANSWER] Thinning of the trabecular matrix that occurs right before onset of osteoporosis Gastroparesis [ANSWER] Delayed stomach opening that can cause GERD Rh...