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The combination of all reactions (catablic + anabolic) within a cell is termed - Metabolism "Anabolism" is also termed - Biosynthesis _______________ is any process that results in synthesis of cell molecules and structures. - Anabolism What is the opposite of catabolism? - Anabolism ______________ refers to the decomposition of complex organic compounds during cellular metabolism. - Catabolism An enzyme acts a _________________ that alters the rate of a reaction without being changed ...

True or False: The primary targets of microbial control are microorganisms that cause infection or spoilage. - true True or False: There are several degrees of sterility, based on the destruction of endospores. - false A process that completely removes or destroys all viable microorganisms, including viruses, from an object or habitat is referred to as ____________. - sterilization Disinfectants are normally used on inanimate objects because - the high concentration needed are harmful to ...

___________ are essential chemical substances that must be consumed for normal cellular metabolism and growth. - Nutrients __________ is the acquisition of chemical substances by organisms for use as an energy source or as building blocks of cellular structures. - Nutrition Identify all of the general macronutrients found in a cell. - Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon An inorganic nutrient is a molecule that contains atoms other than ________. - Carbon and Hydrogen An organism whose energy sources...

"Virus" is latin for ___________. - poison Identify the different environments in which some viruses can replicate. - Animal cells, bacterial cells, and human cells a(n) ________________ is a microscopic, acellular agent composed of nucleic acid surrounded by protein coat. - virus Identify any benefits of viruses to people. - - Some viruses control insect pests - Some viruses can be modifies to deliver genetic cures via gene therapy - Some viruses control food pathogens The sum total o...

What does triaging do? - *acts as gatekeeper* helps prioritize patient care based on illness and severity level According to triage, what patients would be seen firtst - highest acuity patients will receive quickest intervention (Most ill/severe will get seen first) What is a good model for triaging patients? - ABCs Is hospital triaging the same as mass casualty triaging? - NO Which triage situation uses tags? - mass casualties what are the categories of triage? - - emergent - urgent -...

what are the assessment findings in pneumothorax? - ● Sudden dyspnea ● Chest pain ● Feeling of doom/anxiety ● JVD ● Tachy ● Chest petechiae ● ECG changes ● Abnormal heart sounds what are the s/s of flail chest - - paradoxical chest movement - dyspnea - cyanosis - tachycardia - hypotension how does the patient usually present with flail chest - - anxious - short of breath - in pain what are interventions for flail chest - - humidified oxygen - pain management - p...

What is the 2nd most common malignancy in women and 2nd leading cause of death in women? - Breast cancer How does breast cancer start? - From the epithelial lining of the ducts or the epithelium of the lobules 99% of breast cancers occur in what gender? - women breast cancer is slightly more common in what race of women? - white breast cancer in men is similar across? - all ethnic groups Risk factors for breast cancer? - -post menopause (increasing in age after 60) -Estrogen (HRT: hormon...

What does triaging do? - *acts as gatekeeper* helps prioritize patient care based on illness and severity level According to triage, what patients would be seen firtst - highest acuity patients will receive quickest intervention (Most ill/severe will get seen first) What is a good model for triaging patients? - ABCs Is hospital triaging the same as mass casualty triaging? - NO Which triage situation uses tags? - mass casualties what are the categories of triage? - - emergent - urgent -...

Transmission of tuberculosis occurs: A. ONLY in household contacts of a person with active TB B. By sharing household utensils with someone with TB C. By sharing airspace with someone with positive pulmonary TB disease D. Only during aerosolizing procedures - c What happens with radiation therapy for neck cancer? A. Hoarseness that gets better with time B. No side effects C. Does not cause a dry mouth D. Throat will not be directly affected - a What are possible signs / symptoms of nos...

S/S of left sided heart failure - COUGHING pulmonary edema crackles Daily - How often does a patient weight themselves with heart failure? Echocardiogram - Diagnostic test for heart failure Helps diagnose valve disease and see how they fxn BNP - Blood test used for heart failure Respiratory status assessment - HF pt. what do we want to make sure we do? Causes or Risk factors of HF - lifestyle/diet smoking hypertension diabetes Rheumatic fever - What predisposes you to mitral stenosis...

What does Maslow believe about the hierarchy of needs? - a person could not meet the needs of love and belonging and self-esteem without meeting basic physiological needs . herbal supplements & their usage - Ginko Biloba: Depression, memory Ginseng: depression Kava: Depression, anxiety Echinacea: common cold Chamomile: calming and soothing properties. Goldenseal: Stimulates immune system and bile secretion Melatonin: sleep Kava - Herbal Antianxiety Agent and Depression Name the pain sc...

What does Maslow believe about the hierarchy of needs? - a person could not meet the needs of love and belonging and self-esteem without meeting basic physiological needs . herbal supplements & their usage - Ginko Biloba: Depression, memory Ginseng: depression Kava: Depression, anxiety Echinacea: common cold Chamomile: calming and soothing properties. Goldenseal: Stimulates immune system and bile secretion Melatonin: sleep Kava - Herbal Antianxiety Agent and Depression Name the pain sc...

What factors affect mobility? - Developmental age, nutritional status, lifestyle choices, stress, environment, and diseases. What are some diseases that affect mobility? - Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, and bone tumors. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis and some clinical manifestations? Most frequent in? - It is systemic autoimmune disease causing chronic inflammation of the joints and connective tissue. C/S: Causes...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted to the ED with burns to the lower legs and hands. During the initial management, what is the priority nursing care? A. Assess and treat pain. B. Evaluate airway and circulation. C. Place two IV catheters and initiate fluid resuscitation. D. Use the rule of nines to estimate percent of body surface area burned. - B. Evaluate airway and circulation. It has been 12 hours since a patient has been admitted for burns to the face and neck with a...

What is your first step when interpreting ABGs? - look at pH What acid-base imbalance would you expect to see in an asthmatic patient? - Respiratory acidosis Common causes of Respiratory Acidosis - *COPD* *asthma* *muscle weakness* ▪ inadequate chest expansion ▪ pneumonia ▪ pulmonary edema ▪ sleep apnea ▪ respiratory depression r/t: drugs, alcohol, anesthesia, electrolyte imbalance ▪ high ICP S/S of Respiratory Acidosis (acidosis has similar s/s no matter if met. or resp...

Ways to prevent Osteoporosis - Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine Increase Vitamin D and Calcium At least 5 min. of sun exposure Weight bearing exercise 3-5 times a wk The person takes on the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture - Assimilation Providing for a client's basic care and comfort needs while taking consideration the values, beliefs and definitions of health and illness of each individual within our diverse society. - culturally competent care Assuming the...

What does triaging do? - *acts as gatekeeper* helps prioritize patient care based on illness and severity level According to triage, what patients would be seen firtst - highest acuity patients will receive quickest intervention (Most ill/severe will get seen first) What is a good model for triaging patients? - ABCs Is hospital triaging the same as mass casualty triaging? - NO Which triage situation uses tags? - mass casualties what are the categories of triage? - - emergent - urgent -...

First phase of stage one of labor - Latent phase. Cervical dilation is 0-3 cm, contractions are mild to moderate, every 5 to 30 minutes for 30-45 seconds. Mother is talkative and eager Second phase of stage one of labor - active phase, cervical dilation is 4-7 cm, contractions are moderate to strong every 3-5 minutes lasting 40-70 seconds, cervical dilation and effacement is rapid, mother feels helpless, restless, and anxious Third phase of stage one of labor - -Transitional phase, cervical...

Which treatment for frostbite is appropriate? Vigerously rubbing the skin Moist heat Dry heat Tightly wrapping skin to retain warmth - Moist heat Which choice is the best treatment for heat exhaustion Have the pt lie down in the bleachers Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with water Offer an umbrella or a hat for shade Give him a cold soda to drink - Move pt to a shady area and wet his clothes with water When assessing a pt in the ER, what is the priority? Hemorrhage Mobili...

Migraine signs/symptoms - Episodic, head pain lasting from 4 to 72 hours Steady ache to violent throbbing Unilateral, worse with activity Aura Photophobia, phonophobia, osmophobia education about propranolol - take daily at the same time Multiple Sclerosis treatment - immunomodulators and immosuppressants. commonly given as injections so rotate injection sites clinical manifestations of meningitis - nuchal rigidity (stiff neck), positive kernigs, brudzinskis sign, treatment for severe ...