Nursing

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who has hypovolemia due to vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse should expect which of the following findings? (select all that apply) Correct Answer-Tachycardia Syncope Decreased skin turgor A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral tube feedings due to dysphagia. Which of the following bed positions should the nurse use for safe care of this client? Correct Answer-Semi-Fowler's A nurse is caring for a client who...

Common Bloodwork Lab Tests Correct Answer- Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Cholesterol CK-MB/CK Index C-reactive protein Homocysteine Myoglobin Troponin Common Diagnostic Studies Correct Answer- Arteriography/Venography Carotid Artery Scan/Carotid Doppler U/S Cardiac Catheterization/Angiogram Cardiac Stress Test Echocardiography Electrocardiography (ECG) Holter Monitoring & Telemetry MIBI Scan

1. A woman's obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One was born at 39 weeks of gestation, twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another child was born at 35 weeks of gestation. What is her gravidity and parity using the GTPAL system? a. 3-1-1-1-3 b. 4-1-2-0-4 c. 3-0-3-0-3 d. 4-2-1-0-3 Correct Answer-ANS: B The correct calculation of this woman's gravidity and parity is 4-1-2-0-4. The...

Ch. 22 1. Mrs. Carter is admitted to the labor and birth unit. The lab results of her cervical culture for group B streptococcal were positive. What priority intervention will be initiated? A) Preparation for cesarean section to prevent exposure of the baby. B) Observation of the baby in newborn intensive care unit for 72 hours. C) Ampicillin or cefazolin intravenous is given before delivery. D) Culture of mother and baby within 24 hours after birth. Correct Answer-ANS: C Ch. 22 2...

What is fetal lie? Types of fetal lie? Correct Answer-The relationship of the spine of the mother to the spine of the fetus. It can be longitudinal, transverse (perpendicular/shoulder presentation), or oblique. What is fetal attitude? What are the 4 types of fetal attitude? Correct Answer-relation of fetal body parts to one another Vertex (flexed), military, brow, face. Flexion is normal Fetal position naming is by fetal ____ to mother's posterior/anterior + left or right Correct Answe...

Expressive Aphagia Correct Answer-motor aphasia *Broca's area* understands what is said *Nursing Interventions:* - speak slowly and clearly - do not tx pt like a child - do not shout at pt - do not anticipate responses and needs - use pics, gestures, objects - ask yes/no questions - may sing better than speak Receptive Aphagia Correct Answer-sensory aphagia *temporal lobe* word salad

What are the Greek root words in pharmacology? Correct Answer-pharmakon- medicine logos- study "the study of medicine" How many drugs are currently available? Correct Answer-more than 10,000 What are some factors that would cause drugs to elicit different responses on the body? Correct Answer--age -sex -body mass -health status -genetics What are the categories of individualized characteristics each drug has? Correct Answer--THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS: What do you need the drug to...

beta blockers Correct Answer-reduce oxygen demand beta 1 blocker Correct Answer-decreases work of the heart by decreased rate (SA node) and contractility block receptors beta 2 blocker Correct Answer-bronchoconstriction occurs diabetes Correct Answer-beta blockers not favorable anymore because of ______ beta 2 affects liver and gluconeogenesis thiazide Correct Answer-first line of HTN treatment calcium channel blockers Correct Answer-interfere with ions being released, which...

What's the EASIEST route to administer medication? Correct Answer-Oral What are the types of parenteral routes? Correct Answer-Intradermal (ID) Subcutaneous Topical Eye instillation Vaginal instillation Rectal instiallation What are all the routes for administering medication? Correct Answer-Oral Parenteral Topical

How does hormonal birth control work? 1. Hormones stop ovulation and thicken cervical mucus. 2. It releases copper into the womb to alter cervical mucus. 3. It severs the fallopian tubes to prevent an egg from entering the uterus. 4. It is used to track ovulation to determine the best times to avoid intercourse. Correct Answer-1. Hormones stop ovulation and thicken cervical mucus. Which condition is a risk of hormonal birth control? 1. Constipation 2. Hair loss 3. Stroke 4. Bleedi...