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[Show more]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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Add to cartDysrhythmia (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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Add to cartWhich 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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Add to cartMental 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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Add to cartWhich 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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Add to cartAnxiety 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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Add to cartMetabolic 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. 
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Add to cartDescribe 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. 
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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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Add to cartWhile 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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Add to cartPudendal 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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Add to cartCardiovascular 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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Add to cartMood 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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Add to cartStressors 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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Add to cartSeizures 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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Add to cartDiscuss 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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Add to cartExplain 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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Add to cartSleep - 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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Add to cartParkinson'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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Add to cartSeizures 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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Add to cartOpiate 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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Add to cartThromboembolic 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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Add to cartAtherosclerosis 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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Add to cartSinoatrial (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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Add to cartNursing 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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Add to cart3 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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Add to cartSinoatrial (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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Add to cartWhat 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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Add to cartBroca'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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Add to cartDiscuss 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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Add to cartSolvent 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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Add to cartPerioperative 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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Add to cartPsychosis 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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Add to cartDeanna 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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Add to cart3 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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Add to cartFor 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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