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Electron configuration for cations Subtract 1 from exponent of highest n-value orbital (ex. remove from 4s before 3d) Ag+ = [Kr]5s^1 4d^9 Electron configuration for anions Add 1 to closest orbital Cl- = [Ne]3s^2 3p^6 Atomic orbitals s, p, d, f Primary vs secondary structures of proteins Primary - AA chain (linked by peptide bonds) Secondary - stabilized by non-covalent bonds (alpha helices & beta sheets) Most bonds in organic compounds are covalent Properties of water 1. polar...

advocate the protection of human or legal rights and the securing of care for all patients based on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions about their health and lives caregiver The provision of care to patients that combines both the art and the science of nursing in meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, sociocultural, and spiritual needs. As a caregiver, the nurse integrates the roles of communicator, teacher, counselor, leader, researcher, advocate,...

angina could be triggered by ? eating a heavy meal Exp: blood shunted to the GI area which decreases blood availability to the myocardium locations of chest pain? typically felt behind the sternum and may radiate to:neck, jaw, shoulders, and along the inner aspect of the left arm. what is the classic finding of angina? it is relieved with rest or nitroglycerine Pt. education for nitroglycerin? 1. keep in a dark bottle every 6 months under tongue, never swallowed 4. can take ev...

The word derived from two Greek words meaning "a cutting up" is anatomy The study of how the body functions is called physiology The correct sequence of the level of organization is chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism The reference position for all body directional terms is the anatomical position The term most opposite proximal is distal The term most opposite medial is lateral A cut dividing the body into anterior and posterior portion is call...

A client has muscle rigidity with passive range of motion, a tremor that is present at rest and absent while feeding himself, and has slow motor movements. These clinical manifestations are consistent with which disorder? Parkinson's Disease A nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's disease who takes levodopa routinely. He has a temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit, increased muscle rigidity, and a decreased level of consciousness. Which of the following is true?...

Pathophysiology the study of functional or pathologic changes in the body that result from disease processes Pathology the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes associated with disease. Steps for better health Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoke, Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day, Be physically active on a regular basis, Protect yourself and your family from the sun, Follow cancer screening guidelines, Visit your doctor or dentist is you notice any change i...

(18) Symptoms of endocarditis Fever and chills, weight loss, muscle ache (18) Septicemia The toxic condition caused by the multiplication of bacteria in the blood. (18) Microbemia In infection caused by a microorganism entering the circulatory system through lymphatic drainage. (18) Strep throat Causes a rare, inflammatory disease called rheumatic fever (18) Examples of zoonotic diseases Brucellosis, undulant fever, tularemia, rabbit fever (18) Rabbit fever caused by which bacter...

Strategies for reducing fever/hyperthermia treatment -removing all bedding over the patient (with the possible exception of a light sheet, towel, or small drape) -administering acetaminophen as prescribed -giving cool sponge baths and allowing an electric fan to blow over the patient to increase surface cooling -using a hypothermia blanket -frequent temperature monitoring to assess the patient's response to the therapy and to prevent an excessive decrease in temperature and shive...

the stereotyped repetition of words or phrases that may or may not have meaning to the listener verbigeration ideas that are related to one another based on sound or rhyming rather than meaning. Clang associations words invented by the client. Neologisms a combination of jumbled words and phrases that are disconnected or incoherent and make no sense to the listener. A word salad is: Injustice that must be remedied by legal action Which is the central focus of persecutory del...

Physiology The study of body function Nervous system Brain, spinal cord, nerves, sense organs. Controls & coordinates the body. Endocrine system Produce hormones, regulate growth, nutrient utilization, & reproduction. Includes thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands. Cardiovascular system Heart and blood vessels. Pumps blood to all body tissues, bringing nutrients and necessary substances. Skeletal system System of 206 bones and the joints between them. Body's basic framework. M...

What during labor increases the risk of neonate aquiring acute encephalitis? active herpes simplex virus-2 How do you administer meds? starting with the lowest dose and titrating up slowly What is pain is associated with? actual or potential tissue damage When pain stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, what does it result in? - increase in BP - increase in HR - increase in RR Where are catecholamines released from? adrenal medulla Where are steroid hormones (cortisol &...

The antibiotics penicillin and cephalosporin are produced by Fungi Fungi are free-living _______________ organisms Heterotrophic Fungi that help the roots of plants to absorb minerals and water from the soil are Mycorrhizae A dimorphic fungus growing as a mold prefers what temperature? 25 C Conidiospores that bud off from a vase-shaped spore-bearing cell are referred to as Phialospores The mold responsible for the production of penicillin belongs to the subgroup of Ascom...

Hypoxia deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues Auscultation to listen Palpation an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts percussion tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure Piece of equipment is used to perform the Weber test and Rinne test Tuning Fork Weber's test and Rinne's test are performed in order to...

what is the lymphatic system? system of tissues and vessels scattered throughout the body and services almost all regions what are the parts of the lymphatic system? tonsils, thymus, spleen, peyer patch, small intestine, appendix, lymph nodes and vessels functions of the lymphatic system fluid balance, protection, and absorption of fats lymphatic circulation is one-way system that begins in the tissues and ends when the lymph joins the blood lymphatic capillaries walls (endotheliu...

Balance and equilibrium are functions of the ________ nerve. VIII Vestibucochlear The external ear is separated from the middle ear by a disk-shaped structure called the ________________________. tympanic membrane The _______ collects the sound waves and directs vibrations in to the external auditory canal. auricle (pinna) A brown, waxlike substance secreted by ceruminous glands is called? cerumen (ear wax) How wide is the eustacian tube? 1 mm How long is the eustacian tu...

_____________psychology is the discipline that studies the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth of human beings over time. Developmental According to the __________perspective views human development as occurring throughout the individual's lifetime. life span 8/7/25, 7:39 PM Life Span Mid-Term Review (Jersey College) Flashcards | Quizlet the psychoanalytic perspective? Freud According to Freud, which aspect of our personality is present at birth? the id Accor...

Anatomy the study of the structure of an organism Physiology the study of the functions of living organisms and their parts Pathology the scientific study of disease Scientific Method a systematic approach used in scientific study Hypothesis a reasonable guess Experimentation testing the hypothesis Test Group group getting the drug Control Group the group that does not receive the experimental treatment. Levels of Organization chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, o...

List four modifiable risk factors. (general health promotion) weight, smoking, sex practices, diet List three non-modifiable risk factors. (general health promotion) age, genetics, sex What type of assessment should the nurse preform prior to initiating health teaching? cultural assessment Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs --priorities? --what order? physiological integrity safety and security belongingness and affection esteem and self-respect self-actualization -- physiologi...

Along with weight reduction, what vitamins are recommended to help with bone health? Vitamin C Loss of muscle mass can be halted or reversed with which of the following? Strength gaining exercises A 79 year old client has been admitted to a long tern care facility that follows a liberal diet approach. The client has a long history of high cholesterol and desire a low cholesterol diet. How might the nurse respond? Malnutrition is a greater threat than hypercholesteolemia What ...

A client's medication sheet contains a prescription for Sertraline (Zoloft). To ensure safe administration of the med, how should the nurse administer the drug? at the same time each evening 8/7/25, 7:24 PM Mental Health Nursing Exam 1 - Jersey College Flashcards | Quizlet started on phenalzine for the tx of depression. The nurse should instruct the client that which foods are acceptable to consume while taking this medication? SATA -figs -yogurt -crackers -aged cheese -t...