Brainarium

hyperpituitarism - CORRECT ANSWER-primary hypersecretion of pituitary hormones trigger for siadh - CORRECT ANSWER-acute brain injury, also traumatic brain injury and subarachnoid hemorrhage; can also be drug-induced or a side effect of surgery level of ADH in DI - CORRECT ANSWER-a lack of secretion of ADH from the posterior pituitary level of ADH in siadh - CORRECT ANSWER-excessive secretion of ADH s/s siadh - CORRECT ANSWER-fatigue, weakness, confusion, and headache; If hyponatremia is s...

cardiac output - ️️what the nurse hopes will improve w/ treatment in patients w/ heart failure s/s systolic failure - ️️-weakness -fatigue -decreased exercised tolerance s/s diastolic failure - ️️-SOB -tachypnea -crackles s/s of decreased tissue perfusion (3/5 correct) - ️️-fatigue -weakness -decreased exercise tolerance (result of systolic failure) -cyanotic -pale -tired -gray -if not perfusion as well, heart and kidneys work together, patient could be using acc...

therapeutic relationship - CORRECT ANSWER-an interaction between two people (usually a caregiver and a care receiver) in which input from both participants contributes to a climate of healing, growth promotion, and/or illness prevention "the stranger" - CORRECT ANSWER-nurse and client are strangers to each other "the resource person" - CORRECT ANSWER-the nurse provides information related to the client's health care "the teacher" - CORRECT ANSWER-the nurse identifies l...

biguanide (metformin) - CORRECT ANSWER--contraindicated in hepatically impaired individuals as it can cause lactic acidosis -wait for normal renal function tests and at least 48 hours after procedure to re-introduce biguanide if radioactive contrast is usde -check liver function tests adverse effects/contraindications fludrocortisone - CORRECT ANSWER--peptic ulcer, acne, bruising, rash, cataracts, MUSCLE WEAKNESS, diaphoresis -contraindicated for: known hypersensitivity or systemic fungal...

drug categories - CORRECT ANSWER-drugs are categorized by action on the body, general therapeutic effect, or the body system affected drug classifications - CORRECT ANSWER-groups of medications that are classified according to their effects on particular body systems, their therapeutic uses, and their chemical characteristics; compared to a recognized prototype FDA - CORRECT ANSWER-responsible for determining if a food or drug is safe and effective enough to be sold to the public role of ...

what happens during s1? - CORRECT ANSWER-mitral/tricuspid (A/V) valves close what happens during s2? - CORRECT ANSWER-aortic/pulmonic (semilunar) valves close what clients would you assess apical-radial pulse for? - CORRECT ANSWER-clients with certain cardiovascular disorders what is the discrepancy between 2 pulse rates called? - CORRECT ANSWER-pulse deficit what range should normal mean arterial pressure be? - CORRECT ANSWER-70-110 How to calculate MAP - CORRECT ANSWER-1/3 (SBP-DBP) w...

What is important to remember when using medications from a glass ample? - CORRECT ANSWER-The ample must be cleaned with an alcohol swab be broken at the neck with a dry sterile gauze. The fluid should be aspirated into a syringe using a filter needle. What is PVR and what does it mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Post void residual, which is urine remaining in the bladder following voiding. The normal range is 50-100mL What size syringe would a nurse need for a SQ injection? - CORRECT ANSWERGenerall...

What precautions for TB - CORRECT ANSWER-airborne What precautions for varicella - CORRECT ANSWER-Airborne What precautions for measles - CORRECT ANSWER-Airborne Airborne precautions - CORRECT ANSWER-Use for illness transmitted by airborne droplets smaller than 5microns Airborne precautions equient - CORRECT ANSWER-N95 respirator mask when entering room How to use face mask - CORRECT ANSWER-Remove mask at doorway For respirator mask, remove it after leaving room and closing door First u...

Adeno- - ️️Gland Aer- - ️️air arth- - ️️joint ankyl- - ️️stiff joint blephar- - ️️eyelid card- - ️️heart cephal- - ️️head cerebro- - ️️brain, especially the cerebrum cerv- - ️️neck, neck of uterus cheil- - ️️lip chir- - ️️hand; also spelled cheirchole- - ️️bile, gall chondr- - ️️cartilage

What is the momentum of a 9-kg bowling ball rolling at 2 m/s? - CORRECT ANSWER- 18 m/s momentum = mass x velocity What impulse occurs when an average force of 10 N is exerted on a cart for 3 s? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 m/s impulse = force x time What is the impulse on a 9-kg ball rolling at 2 m/s when it bumps into a basket and stops? - CORRECT ANSWER-18 kg m/s impulse = mass x velosity A 2-kg blob of play dough moving at 3 m/s slams into a 2-kg blob of play dough at rest. Show how the speed o...

temperament - CORRECT ANSWER-biological predispositions to learn certain cultural practices Attachment - CORRECT ANSWER-special bond that develops between the infant and its primary caregiver cognition - CORRECT ANSWER-all the mental processes we use to transform sensory input into knowledge. Socialization - CORRECT ANSWER-the process by which we learn and internalize the rules and patterns of behavior that are affected by culture. Piaget Stages of Development - CORRECT ANSWER-Sensorim...

If not dissolved in water then, use prefix to indicate the number of atoms for each element - CORRECT ANSWER-compound contains a hydrogen bond but does not dissolve in water Ionic compound - CORRECT ANSWER-contains a metal cation with a nonmetal anion Molecular compound or acid - CORRECT ANSWER-contains two nonmetals H2S (aq) - CORRECT ANSWER-hydrosulfuric acid, since it is in water name it as an acid H2S - CORRECT ANSWER-dihydrogen sulfide Nitrite - CORRECT ANSWER-NO2- Nitrate - CORREC...

How do autotrophs and heterotrophs differ in gaining energy and carbon? - CORRECT ANSWER-Heterotroph: energy-consuming other cells; carbon-consuming other cells. Autotroph: energy-sun Carbon-CO2 Why were the first bacteria probably heterotrophs? - CORRECT ANSWER-The process is easy. No pigments, no electron transport needed. As long as their is "food" to consume What was the condition on earth around 3500 mya - CORRECT ANSWER-No O2 There was H2O, H2, NH3, and H4 but no simplex organ...

What's the largest organ in the body? - CORRECT ANSWER-skin - accounts for 7 percent body weight Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer) - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep to the dermis; not technically part of the skin; made of adipose tissue; helps insulate Dermis - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep to the epidermis Muscle - CORRECT ANSWER-lies deep to the skin What is needed to make calcium - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin D Epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER-is primarily stratified squamous, it is the first line of defense. What ...

What radiologic modality uses contrast media and sophisticated computer software to visualize blood vessels (angiograms)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac Cath Lab What modality combines the technology of both Nuclear Medicine and Computerized Tomography to create cross-sectional (sliced) images of the anatomy? - CORRECT ANSWER-PET Scans What is the radiographic study of breast tissue called? - CORRECT ANSWERMammogram (?) What modality uses a sensitive scanner to dected radiation emitted from the ...

The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with an irregular heartbeat how to check the pulse rate. The infant's pulse is very high and irregular. What will the nurse have to do in order to teach these parents how to monitor their infant's pulse rate? - CORRECT ANSWER-a) The parents should be encouraged to get a neighbor or family member to help them check their infant's pulse. b) The parents will have to be taught how to use a stethoscope so that they can listen to and count ...

A gerontologic nurse is inspecting the genitalia of an older adult male client. Which assessment findings are of the most concern? Select all that apply. Decreased penis size Scant amount of pubic hair Less firmness of the testes Scant yellow discharge Bulge to the left inguinal area - CORRECT ANSWER-Bulge to the left inguinal area Scant yellow discharge A community nurse is participating in a health promotion fair and has been asked by a middle-aged woman about the necessity of breast ...

You suspect your patient has an infection. Identify assessment data consistent with an infection. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. WBC 11,500/mm3 B. Temp 102.4F C. Neutrophils 60% D. Negative culture of sputum A. WBC 11,500/mm3 B. Temp 102.4F Match the following safety goals to their solutions according to the "2024 National Patient Safety Goals" developed by the Joint Commission. MATCH A. Use alarm Safety B. Identify patients correctly C. Prevent mistakes in surgery D. Prevent infect...

Since nursing is a caring profession, Maylie does not need to be concerned about budgets and rising costs when it comes to caring for her patients. A. True B. False - CORRECT ANSWER-B. False Trevor is assigned to the immunization station at the health drive where he is responsible for administering vaccines to the children. Immunizations are an example of _________________ and _____________ prevention. - CORRECT ANSWER-This is an example of "primary" and "illness" prevention. ...

Mild alcohol withdrawal symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-Restlessness, irritable, anxiety, disturbed sleep, nightmares, cravings Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-Heavy sweating, fever, hallucinations, delusions, seizures, confusion, LOC Moderate alcohol withdrawal symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-Poor concentration, memory and judgement, tremor, tachycardia, high BP, anorexia, nausea Anxiety risk factors - CORRECT ANSWERGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD) n - CORRECT ANSWER-Persistent ...