NSG 122 Fundamentals of Nursing

Institutional review boards determine whether research studies involving human subjects will: a. be published. b. add to the body of nursing knowledge. c. cause harm. d. receive funding. ️ ANS: C The institutional review board (also called the human subjects committee) examines research proposals to ensure that the ethical rights of those individuals participating in the research study are protected. This board makes sure that persons who participate in research are assured that their...

Sensible Fluid Loss ️ can be measured and include fluid lost during urination, defecation, and wounds. Insensible Fluid Loss ️ cannot be measured or seen and include fluid lost from evaporation through the skin and as water vapor from the lungs during respiration 3 Body Regulation of Fluid Intake ️ 1. Hypothalamus (controls thirst) 2. Kidneys (control Na retention & urine output) 3. Metabolic Oxidation (fluid from food breakdown) Intracellular Fluid ️ Fluid within cells (ICF) Ex...

4 Exercise Effects on the Body ️ 1. Increased demand for oxygen to muscles 2. Systolic BP Increases 3. Respiratory Rate Increases 4. Heart Rate Increases 4 Things to Know About Body and Mobility Changes in the Patient ️ 1. Encourage self-care behaviors 2. Sensitivity to feelings about body and mobility 3. Be supportive and expect frustration 4. Encourage patient to correct behavior that may worsen progress 4 Things to Know When Getting Mobility & Exercise History ️ 1. Endurance ...

4 Exercise Effects on the Body ️ 1. Increased demand for oxygen to muscles 2. Systolic BP Increases 3. Respiratory Rate Increases 4. Heart Rate Increases 4 Things to Know About Body and Mobility Changes in the Patient ️ 1. Encourage self-care behaviors 2. Sensitivity to feelings about body and mobility 3. Be supportive and expect frustration 4. Encourage patient to correct behavior that may worsen progress 4 Things to Know When Getting Mobility & Exercise History ️ 1. Endurance ...