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Function of skin correct answers •Protection •Temperature regulation •Psychosocial •Sensation •Vitamin D production •Immunologic •Absorption •Elimination Immunologic correct answers a breach in the surface of the skin triggers immunologic responses in the skin Risks for skin alterations correct answers Lifestyle variables, Age, Changes in health status, Reduced sensations, Illness, Therapeutic measures The Healing process steps correct answers 1.Hemostasis 2.Infl...

COMFORT - Collaborative Interventions to minimize pain associated with procedures correct answers - administer analgesic 30min-1hr prior to procedure -Monitor medication dosages, not to exceed limit - PT post surgery - encouraging pt to begin moving as soon as procedure is completed IV-PCA - most common therapy (pt is able to receive medication when needed at a controlled interval setting to avoid overdosing) Administration of NSAIDS, Opioids, non-opioids, adjuvants Physiological,...

water soluble vitamins correct answers B and C Fat soluble vitamins correct answers A, D, E, K B12 manifestations correct answers Pale or jaundiced skin , glottis / mouth ulcers , anorexia Vitamin A Manifestation correct answers Dry skin , eyes , nightblindness , infertility , delayed growth acne breakouts, retarded growth Vitamin C manifestations correct answers Dry damaged skin , easy brusing , poor immunity , bleeding gums, toothloss, rough bumpy skin , spoon shaped finger nails. ...

A nurse is calculating the body mass index (BMI) of a 35-year-old male patient who is extremely obese. The patient's height is 5′6″ and his current weight is 325 lb. What would the nurse document as his BMI? S. 50.5 B. 52.4 C. 54.5 D. 55.2 correct answers B. BMI = 52.4 A nurse is evaluating a patient following the administration of an enteral feeding. Which findings are normal and are criteria that indicate patient tolerance to the feeding? Select all that apply. A. Absence of ...

Sensation correct answers ability to perceive stimulation through one's sensory organs (nose, ears, & eyes) -internal & External Internal sensation correct answers feelings of pain, temperature and light external sensation correct answers commonly received and processed through the five senses Touch, vision, hearing, taste, & smell Perception correct answers process by which we receive, organize and interpret sensation Sensory Perception correct answers ability to receive sensory ...

sleep definition correct answers a natural, necessary, involves a shift in physiological and neurologic activity, and is intended to be RESTORATIVE*** sleep exemplars*** correct answers sleep deprivation, sleep apnea, insomnia 10 health benefits of sleep correct answers 1. boosts your immune system 2. improves memory 3. helps keep your figure (metabolism works better) 4. boosts sex drive 5. boosts your fertility 6. helps you live longer 7. prevents diabetes 8. supports growth and de...

thermoregulation correct answers the process of maintaining core body temperature within an optimal physiological range. critical for optimal physiological function hypothalamus correct answers controls body temperature and signals for mechanisms to increase heat production or facilitate heat loss decreased temperature correct answers blood vessels constrict, sweat glands less active, skeletal muscles contract, causing shivering increased temperature correct answers blood vessels dilate...

A patient who takes low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events asks a health care professional about taking ibuprofen (Advil) to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The health care professional should respond with correct answers "Ibuprofen will reduce the anti platelet effects of low-dose aspirin" A patient is about to start taking aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events. You should instruct the patient to watch for and report which of the following adverse effects of aspirin? correct answ...

circadian rhythm correct answers rhythm that completes a full cycle every 24 hours; synonym for diurnal rhythm enuresis correct answers involuntary urination; most often used to refer to a child who involuntary urinates during the night. hypersomnia correct answers condition characterized by excessive sleeping, especially daytime sleeping insomnia correct answers difficulty in falling asleep, intermittent sleep, or early awakening from sleep melatonin correct answers a natural chemic...

J. Pilates on Fitness correct answers Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Out interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind, fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure JP-RTL- p.19 Historical Principles correct answers Whole body movement Breath Balanced muscle development Concentration Control Centering Precision Rhythm ...