Rnsg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RNSG 1324 Exam 4A nurse at a clinic is collecting data about pain from a client who reports severe abdominal pain. The nurse ask the client whether he has nausea and has been vomiting. Which of the following pain characteristics is the nurse attempting to determine? A.) Presence of associated manifestations B.) Location of the pain C.) Pain Quality D.) Aggravating and Relieving Factors - correct answer A.) Presence of associated manifestations Rationale: The nurse should attempt to ide...

RNSG 2432 Exam 1Pleural effusion a collection of excess fluid in the pleural space caused by: CHF, liver disease, renal disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia, TB, lung cancer Transudative pleural effusion non-inflammatory; fluid is going from one area to another due to increased capillary pressure or decreased plasma albumin/protein example: CHF, liver disease Exudative pleural effusion inflammatory; capillaries become more permeable in visceral pleura due to infectiou...

RNSG 1137 FinalSecondary Health Promotion - correct answer screening for early detection of disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment *Screenings* -Regular check-ups/exams -Meds and caring for wounds? (According to the book) components of critical thinking (9) - correct answer -Identify the priorities that will determine the nurse's plan of patient-centered care. -Gather pertinent data from the patient's chart and assessments to determine why certain developments have occurred...

RNSG 2138 Midterm Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers

RNSG 2213 Exam 2A patient has been diagnosed as having mania. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely prescribe: Lithium Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe and potentially fatal syndrome that is indicated by a rash and flu-like symptoms. It sometimes is caused by which medication? Lamotrigine (lamictal) A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New medications are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin Zyprexa (olanzapine). The addition of o...

RNSG 2539 FinalSAFE Questions S A F E - correct answer Stress/Safety Afraid/Abused Friends/Family Emergency plan SAFE Questions - S (3) - correct answer Stress/Safety -What stress do you experience in your relationships? -Do you feel safe in your relationships? -Should I be concerned for your safety? SAFE Questions - A (6) - correct answer Afraid/Abused -Have there been situations in your relationships where you have felt afraid? -Has your partner ever threatened or abused y...

RNSG 2213 Exam 2A patient has been diagnosed as having mania. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely prescribe: Lithium Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe and potentially fatal syndrome that is indicated by a rash and flu-like symptoms. It sometimes is caused by which medication? Lamotrigine (lamictal) A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New medications are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin Zyprexa (olanzapine). The addition of o...

RNSG 1227 Exam 1self-awareness Being conscious of the internal aspects of one's nature, such as personality traits, beliefs, emotions, attitudes, and perceptions, and appreciating how your patterns affect other people. journal writing a safe way to bring out thoughts and feelings in order to work through them on paper Following a stressful day on the clinical unit, a nursing student gets in the car and starts to cry. What coping mechanism does this exemplify? a. distraction b....

RNSG 1430 Thermoregulation, comfort, mobilityFill in the blank: The initial symptoms of malignant hyperthermia are related to _______ and _______ activity. Cardiovascular old evaporation young skin-to-skin musculoskeletal cardiovascular musculoskeletal The nurse is assisting a client to ambulate following knee surgery. What is a key concern when assisting clients with activity? safety

RNSG 1533 Exam 1What are complications of IVFs? - correct answer Isotonic Solution: CAUTION- Can cause FVE and hyperchloremic acidosis if used in excess volumes. Hypotonic Solution: CAUTION- Can cause cardiovascular collapse & increase intracranial pressure (cells blow up-hemolysis). Hypertonic Solution: CAUTION- Give SLOWLY, it can cause FVE & pulmonary edema. Cells will begin to shrink and die. General IV complications and their treatments/preventive measures: - Fluid overload: Diste...