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[Montrer plus]Dysrhythmia (sometimes called arrhythmia) occurs when there is a disturbance of the normal electrical conduction, resulting in an abnormal heart muscle contraction or heart rate. Conduction system or electrical system, of the heart is the anatomic structure that controls the sequence of muscle cont...
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Ajouter au panierDysrhythmia (sometimes called arrhythmia) occurs when there is a disturbance of the normal electrical conduction, resulting in an abnormal heart muscle contraction or heart rate. Conduction system or electrical system, of the heart is the anatomic structure that controls the sequence of muscle cont...
Which method of wound healing is one in which wound edges are not surgically approximated and integumentary continuity is restored by granulation? A. Second-intention healing B. First- intention healing C. Third - intention healing D. Primary intention healing A. Second-intention healing - when woun...
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Ajouter au panierWhich method of wound healing is one in which wound edges are not surgically approximated and integumentary continuity is restored by granulation? A. Second-intention healing B. First- intention healing C. Third - intention healing D. Primary intention healing A. Second-intention healing - when woun...
Mental health issues with aging cognitive disorders-alzheimers/dementia/delirium Depression in the older adult Abuse Community resources Dementia the loss of cognitive functioning--thinking, remembering, and reasoning--and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a persons dai...
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Ajouter au panierMental health issues with aging cognitive disorders-alzheimers/dementia/delirium Depression in the older adult Abuse Community resources Dementia the loss of cognitive functioning--thinking, remembering, and reasoning--and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a persons dai...
Which of the following is an assessment finding characteristic of acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) and not nephrotic syndrome (nephrosis)? positive (ASO) titer A child is brought into the emergency department with suspected appendicitis. What signs and symptoms does the nurse expect to assess? Select...
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Ajouter au panierWhich of the following is an assessment finding characteristic of acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) and not nephrotic syndrome (nephrosis)? positive (ASO) titer A child is brought into the emergency department with suspected appendicitis. What signs and symptoms does the nurse expect to assess? Select...
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that is similar to fear. It's an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or nervousness, and it is caused by the perception of potential or actual danger that threatens a person's security. Anxiety Disorders: Types -Generalized anxiety disorder -Panic disorder -Phobia...
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Ajouter au panierAnxiety is a normal human emotion that is similar to fear. It's an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or nervousness, and it is caused by the perception of potential or actual danger that threatens a person's security. Anxiety Disorders: Types -Generalized anxiety disorder -Panic disorder -Phobia...
Metabolic Syndrome Causative factors that lead to cardiovascular disease. Key characteristics -Presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus -Abdominal obesity -Hypertriglyceridemia -Low high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) -Hypertension Lifestyle is greatest contributor Diabesity or insulin resistance syndrome...
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Ajouter au panierMetabolic Syndrome Causative factors that lead to cardiovascular disease. Key characteristics -Presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus -Abdominal obesity -Hypertriglyceridemia -Low high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) -Hypertension Lifestyle is greatest contributor Diabesity or insulin resistance syndrome...
Describe the influences of Florence Nightingale on the development of contemporary nursing in the United States Nightingale tok 38 nurses to the British Hospital in Scutari, Turkey. Her and the other nurses organized and cleaned the hospital and provided care to the wounded soldiers. -*Founder of m...
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Ajouter au panierDescribe the influences of Florence Nightingale on the development of contemporary nursing in the United States Nightingale tok 38 nurses to the British Hospital in Scutari, Turkey. Her and the other nurses organized and cleaned the hospital and provided care to the wounded soldiers. -*Founder of m...
While caring for a neonate with an imperforate anus, the nurse assesses the neonate's urine output for which of the following? A. Bile B. Blood C. Acetone m D. Meconium Meconium A multigravid client seen in the emergency department complaining of sharp abdominal pain and vaginal spotting is diagn...
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Ajouter au panierWhile caring for a neonate with an imperforate anus, the nurse assesses the neonate's urine output for which of the following? A. Bile B. Blood C. Acetone m D. Meconium Meconium A multigravid client seen in the emergency department complaining of sharp abdominal pain and vaginal spotting is diagn...
Pudendal Block - local anesthetic trans-vaginally injected; "ring of fire" - administered during late second stage of labor (10-20 min. before labor) ADVERSE: vaginal hematoma, abscess Epidural Block - local anesthetic into the epidural space (4-5th lumbar vertebrae) - eliminates all sensation of...
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Ajouter au panierPudendal Block - local anesthetic trans-vaginally injected; "ring of fire" - administered during late second stage of labor (10-20 min. before labor) ADVERSE: vaginal hematoma, abscess Epidural Block - local anesthetic into the epidural space (4-5th lumbar vertebrae) - eliminates all sensation of...
Cardiovascular disease a collective term used to refer to disorders of the circulatory system (heart, arteries, veins) of the body. *Major cause of premature death in the United States. Cardiovascular Disease - Subdivided according to organ Heart -Coronary artery disease, angina pectoris -Myocardi...
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Ajouter au panierCardiovascular disease a collective term used to refer to disorders of the circulatory system (heart, arteries, veins) of the body. *Major cause of premature death in the United States. Cardiovascular Disease - Subdivided according to organ Heart -Coronary artery disease, angina pectoris -Myocardi...
Mood disorder (affective disorder) When certain symptoms impair a person's ability to function for a time. Mood disorders are characterized by abnormal feelings of depression or euphoria 15-20% The percentage of the U.S. population that will have a diagnosable mood disorder during their lifetime. ...
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Ajouter au panierMood disorder (affective disorder) When certain symptoms impair a person's ability to function for a time. Mood disorders are characterized by abnormal feelings of depression or euphoria 15-20% The percentage of the U.S. population that will have a diagnosable mood disorder during their lifetime. ...
Stressors part of the environment Stressors are tension producing stimuli that have the potential to disrupt system stability What are the 3 forms of stressors? intra-personal, inter-personal, and extra-personal stressors Intra-personal stressors occur within the person. Internal environmental int...
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Ajouter au panierStressors part of the environment Stressors are tension producing stimuli that have the potential to disrupt system stability What are the 3 forms of stressors? intra-personal, inter-personal, and extra-personal stressors Intra-personal stressors occur within the person. Internal environmental int...
Seizures are a symptom of an abnormality in the nerve cells of the brain. A seizure is a brief period of abnormal electrical activity in these nerve centers. Seizures may be convulsive (i.e. accompanied by violent, involuntary muscle contractions) or non-convulsive. Patients may report an aura prior...
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Ajouter au panierSeizures are a symptom of an abnormality in the nerve cells of the brain. A seizure is a brief period of abnormal electrical activity in these nerve centers. Seizures may be convulsive (i.e. accompanied by violent, involuntary muscle contractions) or non-convulsive. Patients may report an aura prior...
Discuss three common gastrointestinal anomalies in infants Esophageal Asresia is caused by a failure of the tissues of the GI tract to separate properly from the respiratory tract early in prenatal life. Imperforate Anus: lower GI tract and anus does not perforate, blind pouches. Pyloric stenosis: o...
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Ajouter au panierDiscuss three common gastrointestinal anomalies in infants Esophageal Asresia is caused by a failure of the tissues of the GI tract to separate properly from the respiratory tract early in prenatal life. Imperforate Anus: lower GI tract and anus does not perforate, blind pouches. Pyloric stenosis: o...
Explain the interdisciplinary nature of pharmacology, giving an example of how knowledge from different sciences impacts the nurse's role in drug administration. Knowledge on anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biology and other sciences are needed in pharmacology, as many different factors can affect ...
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Ajouter au panierExplain the interdisciplinary nature of pharmacology, giving an example of how knowledge from different sciences impacts the nurse's role in drug administration. Knowledge on anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biology and other sciences are needed in pharmacology, as many different factors can affect ...
Sleep - State of unconsciousness from which a person can be aroused by appropriate stimulus - Needed to maintain psychiatric equilibrium and strengthen immune system - Two phases: REM and NREM -REM sleep associated with dreaming -NREM sleep divided into four stages Sedative-Hypnotic Agents - Hypnot...
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Ajouter au panierSleep - State of unconsciousness from which a person can be aroused by appropriate stimulus - Needed to maintain psychiatric equilibrium and strengthen immune system - Two phases: REM and NREM -REM sleep associated with dreaming -NREM sleep divided into four stages Sedative-Hypnotic Agents - Hypnot...
Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive disorder of the central nervous system. It is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's was named after James Parkinson, the English physician who described the "shaking palsy" in 1817. Parkinson's disease...
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Ajouter au panierParkinson's disease is a chronic progressive disorder of the central nervous system. It is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's was named after James Parkinson, the English physician who described the "shaking palsy" in 1817. Parkinson's disease...
Seizures are a symptom of an abnormality in the nerve cells of the brain. A seizure is a brief period of abnormal electrical activity in these nerve centers. Seizures may be convulsive (i.e. accompanied by violent, involuntary muscle contractions) or non-convulsive. Patients may report an aura prior...
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Ajouter au panierSeizures are a symptom of an abnormality in the nerve cells of the brain. A seizure is a brief period of abnormal electrical activity in these nerve centers. Seizures may be convulsive (i.e. accompanied by violent, involuntary muscle contractions) or non-convulsive. Patients may report an aura prior...
Opiate agonists for severe acute pain Salicylates for mild acute pain The nurse is educating a postoperative patient about the use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I'm afraid I'll give myself too much medicin...
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Ajouter au panierOpiate agonists for severe acute pain Salicylates for mild acute pain The nurse is educating a postoperative patient about the use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I'm afraid I'll give myself too much medicin...
Thromboembolic Diseases Abnormal clotting within blood vessels; are major causes of morbidity & morality. Thrombosis Process of formation of a fibrin clot (thrombus) Thrombus A fibrin clot Embolus a small fragment of a thrombus that breaks off and circulates until it becomes trapped in a capillar...
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Ajouter au panierThromboembolic Diseases Abnormal clotting within blood vessels; are major causes of morbidity & morality. Thrombosis Process of formation of a fibrin clot (thrombus) Thrombus A fibrin clot Embolus a small fragment of a thrombus that breaks off and circulates until it becomes trapped in a capillar...
Atherosclerosis The abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within the arterial walls and lumen, referred to as plaque or atheromas; CAD is the most prevalent and the leading cause of death in the US; CAD usually begins with HTN Plaque The buildup of deposits in the arteries r/t ...
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Ajouter au panierAtherosclerosis The abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within the arterial walls and lumen, referred to as plaque or atheromas; CAD is the most prevalent and the leading cause of death in the US; CAD usually begins with HTN Plaque The buildup of deposits in the arteries r/t ...
Sinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular (AV) node the secondary pacemaker of the heart (located in rt. Atrium) Depolarization electrical activation of a cell caused by the influx of sodium into the cell while potassium exits the cell Repolarization return of the cell to resti...
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Ajouter au panierSinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular (AV) node the secondary pacemaker of the heart (located in rt. Atrium) Depolarization electrical activation of a cell caused by the influx of sodium into the cell while potassium exits the cell Repolarization return of the cell to resti...
Nursing focus for Post-Op period reestablishing pt physiologic equilibrium, alleviating pain, preventing complications, self care pt education PACU -located adjacent to the OR suite -pt recovering from/still under anesthesia are placed here -easy access to experienced nurses, anesthesiologist, surg...
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Ajouter au panierNursing focus for Post-Op period reestablishing pt physiologic equilibrium, alleviating pain, preventing complications, self care pt education PACU -located adjacent to the OR suite -pt recovering from/still under anesthesia are placed here -easy access to experienced nurses, anesthesiologist, surg...
3 distinct characteristics of rheumatoid diseases 1) Autoimmunity 2) Inflammation 3) Degradation of Cartilage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology -occurs on same joints on opposite sides of body, starts at small joints (hands, fingers) -Exact Mechanism is UNKNOWN Known: -Immune reaction in SYNOVI...
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Ajouter au panier3 distinct characteristics of rheumatoid diseases 1) Autoimmunity 2) Inflammation 3) Degradation of Cartilage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology -occurs on same joints on opposite sides of body, starts at small joints (hands, fingers) -Exact Mechanism is UNKNOWN Known: -Immune reaction in SYNOVI...
Sinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular (AV) node the secondary pacemaker of the heart Depolarization electrical activation of a cell caused by the influx of sodium into the cell while potassium exits the cell Repolarization return of the cell to resting state, caused by reen...
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Ajouter au panierSinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular (AV) node the secondary pacemaker of the heart Depolarization electrical activation of a cell caused by the influx of sodium into the cell while potassium exits the cell Repolarization return of the cell to resting state, caused by reen...
What is the name for cranial nerve #1? What sense does it give us? Olfactory; Smell. What is expected/unexpected from CN #1? E- able to perceive and identify odor from each nostril. U- loss of smell or inability to discriminate odors (anosmia). What is the name for CN #2? What sense does it give u...
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Ajouter au panierWhat is the name for cranial nerve #1? What sense does it give us? Olfactory; Smell. What is expected/unexpected from CN #1? E- able to perceive and identify odor from each nostril. U- loss of smell or inability to discriminate odors (anosmia). What is the name for CN #2? What sense does it give u...
Broca's aphasia unable to create sentences Wernicke's aphasia speech is meaningless; unaware Glasgow Coma Scale measurement eye opening, motor response, verbal response 3 to 15. 7 or lower means coma Used in ED, scene of accident, or on the floor Perform every hour (-2 call doctor) EEG befor...
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Ajouter au panierBroca's aphasia unable to create sentences Wernicke's aphasia speech is meaningless; unaware Glasgow Coma Scale measurement eye opening, motor response, verbal response 3 to 15. 7 or lower means coma Used in ED, scene of accident, or on the floor Perform every hour (-2 call doctor) EEG befor...
Discuss basic anatomy and physiology of blood, bone marrow and blood cells -blood: produced in bone marrow, liver, spleen (hematopoiesis)/made of plasma, cells, albumin, globulin, fibrinogen, electrolytes, waste products and nutrients -bone marrow: within are stem cells which differentiate into mye...
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Ajouter au panierDiscuss basic anatomy and physiology of blood, bone marrow and blood cells -blood: produced in bone marrow, liver, spleen (hematopoiesis)/made of plasma, cells, albumin, globulin, fibrinogen, electrolytes, waste products and nutrients -bone marrow: within are stem cells which differentiate into mye...
Solvent Solution (fluid) Solute Particles dissolved in fluid Approximately _____% of typical adult body weight is fluid (water and electrolytes) 60 Fluid varies with Age, body fat, gender Intracellular fluid fluid within cells (70%) Extracellular fluid Fluid outside cells, 30%, includes intrava...
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Ajouter au panierSolvent Solution (fluid) Solute Particles dissolved in fluid Approximately _____% of typical adult body weight is fluid (water and electrolytes) 60 Fluid varies with Age, body fat, gender Intracellular fluid fluid within cells (70%) Extracellular fluid Fluid outside cells, 30%, includes intrava...
Perioperative phase -period of time that constitutes the Surgical experience -consists of three phases 1) preoperative Phase 2) intraoperative Phase 3) postoperative Phase Preoperative phase period of time from when the decision for surgical interventions is made to when the patient is transferred...
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Ajouter au panierPerioperative phase -period of time that constitutes the Surgical experience -consists of three phases 1) preoperative Phase 2) intraoperative Phase 3) postoperative Phase Preoperative phase period of time from when the decision for surgical interventions is made to when the patient is transferred...
Psychosis No exact definition; term used as a clinical descriptor applied to someone who is out of touch with reality. Characteristics of Psychosis -Being out of touch with reality -Perceptual deficits like hallucinations, delusions -Deterioration in social functioning Psychotic symptoms -Can be a...
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Ajouter au panierPsychosis No exact definition; term used as a clinical descriptor applied to someone who is out of touch with reality. Characteristics of Psychosis -Being out of touch with reality -Perceptual deficits like hallucinations, delusions -Deterioration in social functioning Psychotic symptoms -Can be a...
Deanna RN knows that Mr. Mason needs to quit smoking to improve his health. What factors should she take into consideration that could affect Mr. Mason's willingness to engage in health promotion activities? Select all that apply. A. Socioeconomic status B. Access to resources C. Other chronic illn...
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Ajouter au panierDeanna RN knows that Mr. Mason needs to quit smoking to improve his health. What factors should she take into consideration that could affect Mr. Mason's willingness to engage in health promotion activities? Select all that apply. A. Socioeconomic status B. Access to resources C. Other chronic illn...
3 Phases of Surgery Preoperative, post operative, intraoperative Characteristics of calcium deficiency muscle cramps, hypotension, decreased Cardiac output, neuro changes, dysphagia Characteristics of calcium excess hypertension, EKG changes, muscle/ joint pain, nausea, thirst, dehydration, consti...
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Ajouter au panier3 Phases of Surgery Preoperative, post operative, intraoperative Characteristics of calcium deficiency muscle cramps, hypotension, decreased Cardiac output, neuro changes, dysphagia Characteristics of calcium excess hypertension, EKG changes, muscle/ joint pain, nausea, thirst, dehydration, consti...
For both outpatients and inpatients scheduled for diagnostic procedures of the cardiovascular system, the nurse performs a thorough initial assessment to establish accurate baseline data. Which of the following data is necessary to collect if the patient is experiencing chest pain? A. Pulse rate in ...
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