Nursing

NURS 215 Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

Dopaminergics Correct Answer-Mechanism of Action: - Increasing dopamine (DA) synthesis in the striatum - Undergoes uptake into dopaminergic nerve terminals and converted into dopamine - Carbidopa inhibits decarboxylation of levodopa in the intestine and peripheral tissues Therapeutic Uses: Parkinson disease (PD) Adverse Effects: - Effects are dose dependent - Nausea and vomiting - Dyskinesias - Postural - Hypertension - Psychosis Nursing Implications: Inform patients that ben...

Arterial Disorders Correct Answer-- hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis - arterial disease of the extremities - aneurysms and dissections Dys/Hyperlipidemia Correct Answer-a condition of imbalance of the lipid components (triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol) of the blood. - severe elevations may cause xanthomas or acute arterial blockage what affects dys/hyperlipidemia? Correct Answer-diet, activity level, and liver function HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Correct Answer-g...

Definition of asthma and underlying cause Correct Answer-chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway- cause is immune-mediated airway inflammation S&S of asthma Correct Answer--Sense of breathlessness & tightness in the chest -Wheezing -Dyspnea -Cough Definition of COPD and most common cause Correct Answer--Chronic, progressive, largely irreversible disorder characterized by airflow restrictions and inflammation -Common cause is smoking cigarettes S&S of COPD Correct Answer--chronic...

Ch. 16 1. A client is in the third stage of labor. Which finding would alert the nurse that the placenta is separating? A) uterus becomes globular C) umbilical cord shortens D) mucous plug is expelled B) fetal head at vaginal opening Correct Answer-ANS: A Ch. 16 2. A woman calls the health care facility stating that she is in labor. The nurse would urge the client to come to the facility if the client reports which symptom? A) increased energy level with alternating strong and...

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The nurse knows that health care professional are required to report communicable and infectious diseases. Which of the following illustrate the rationale for reporting? (select all the apply) A. Planning and evaluating control and prevention strategies B. Determining public health priorities C. Ensuring proper medical treatment D. Identifying endemic disease E. Monitoring for common-source outbreaks Cor...

Understanding of the past can lend insight into the customs, values, and future of nursing is a KEY context of what kind of nursing? A. Historical context of nursing B. Thinking like a nurse C. Safe, Effective Nursing Care D. Full-Spectrum Nursing Correct Answer-A Safe, Effective Nursing Care (Thinking, Doing, Caring) is made up of what core concepts? A. Providing goal-directed Client Centered Care B. Collaborating with the Interprofessional healthcare team C. Validating evidence...

True Labor Correct Answer--Regular contraction pattern -Progressive dilation and effacement -Contractions do not stop with rest -Contraction intensity increases with walking -Discomfort felt in the back and Front False Labor Correct Answer--Irregular contractions -Little or no change in contraction interval and duration -Minimal to no cervical change -Contraction not affected by walking -Rest decreases contraction -Discomfort only felt in the front Regular contraction pattern Corr...

General Survey (general look) -what should you check for? (4) Correct Answer-1. appearance (are they clean?) ior (is it appropriate?) they move Emergency Prioritization Correct Answer-1. airway (most important) 2. breathing 3. circulation *4. safety* **if there is a neuro injury, this prioritization still applies Neuro Assessment -What do you check for ? -Levels of Consciousness (4) Correct Answer--alert -oriented (person, time, place) -speech (clear, can swallow without ch...

Roles of a nurse Correct Answer-direct care provider communicator client/family educator client advocate counselor change agent leader manager case manager research consumer Important qualities of a nurse Correct Answer-Critical thinking Caring and compassion detail oriented organizational skills Speaking skills Listening Skills patience competence emotional stability physical stamina