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NSB236 EXAM Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update
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[Show more]Why is recognising the deteriorating patient important? 
 Failure to rescue/recognise clinical deterioration is associated with increased patient 
mortality 
 - Clinical staff frequently lack the clinical skills to identify and interpret signs and 
symptoms of clinical deterioration 
 - Poor com...
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Add to cartWhy is recognising the deteriorating patient important? 
 Failure to rescue/recognise clinical deterioration is associated with increased patient 
mortality 
 - Clinical staff frequently lack the clinical skills to identify and interpret signs and 
symptoms of clinical deterioration 
 - Poor com...
TBI (traumatic brain injury) 
 Traumatically induced structural injury or physiological disruption of brain function 
as a result of an external force 
 
 (Dynamic loading - car crash organs back and forth and angular loads - punch) 
Symptoms of TBI 
 ▪ ALOC or lost 
 ▪ Amnesia 
 ▪ Neurolo...
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Add to cartTBI (traumatic brain injury) 
 Traumatically induced structural injury or physiological disruption of brain function 
as a result of an external force 
 
 (Dynamic loading - car crash organs back and forth and angular loads - punch) 
Symptoms of TBI 
 ▪ ALOC or lost 
 ▪ Amnesia 
 ▪ Neurolo...
What do the 5 most common reasons an ambo is called relate to 
 hypoxia 
 hypotension 
 aloc 
 tachycardia 
 tachypnoea 
 
 all relate to 
 sepsis (80%) 
 cardiogenic shock 
 arrythmia 
 pulmonary oedema 
What is the formula for oxygen delivery 
 [SaO2 x Hb] + [PaO2] X [SV X HR] 
 
 Arterial o2 cont...
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Add to cartWhat do the 5 most common reasons an ambo is called relate to 
 hypoxia 
 hypotension 
 aloc 
 tachycardia 
 tachypnoea 
 
 all relate to 
 sepsis (80%) 
 cardiogenic shock 
 arrythmia 
 pulmonary oedema 
What is the formula for oxygen delivery 
 [SaO2 x Hb] + [PaO2] X [SV X HR] 
 
 Arterial o2 cont...
What is the biology of cancer? 
 Defective cell proliferation and defective cell differentiation. 
What are the three stages of cancer development? 
 Initiation, promotion and progression. 
What are the characteristics of benign neoplasms? 
 Usually encapsulated, normally differentiated, nil metasta...
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Add to cartWhat is the biology of cancer? 
 Defective cell proliferation and defective cell differentiation. 
What are the three stages of cancer development? 
 Initiation, promotion and progression. 
What are the characteristics of benign neoplasms? 
 Usually encapsulated, normally differentiated, nil metasta...
LOLs 
 beta blockers; used to slow down HR and allow for ventricular filling to ensure 
adequate stroke volume 
PINEs 
 Calcium Channel Blockers; lowers BP by blocking calcium (which causes vessels and 
the heart to contract more strongly). By blocking calcium, calcium channel blockers 
allow blo...
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Add to cartLOLs 
 beta blockers; used to slow down HR and allow for ventricular filling to ensure 
adequate stroke volume 
PINEs 
 Calcium Channel Blockers; lowers BP by blocking calcium (which causes vessels and 
the heart to contract more strongly). By blocking calcium, calcium channel blockers 
allow blo...
What are the signs of the hypovolemic shock ? 
 Decrease BP, increase HR, Cool/clammy skin, pale 
What is the sympathetic nervous system's fight or flight response ? 
 Dilation of pupils, increased respiratory rate and heart rate. 
What is the net effect of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone syste...
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Add to cartWhat are the signs of the hypovolemic shock ? 
 Decrease BP, increase HR, Cool/clammy skin, pale 
What is the sympathetic nervous system's fight or flight response ? 
 Dilation of pupils, increased respiratory rate and heart rate. 
What is the net effect of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone syste...
Situation 
Mr. Johnson Butterworth is a 72-year-old man who was initially admitted 3 days 
ago for the conservative managed of a small bowel obstruction, which has now 
required surgical intervention. Mr Butterworth is being admitted to your ward 
post-operatively and has undergone a left hemicol...
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Add to cartSituation 
Mr. Johnson Butterworth is a 72-year-old man who was initially admitted 3 days 
ago for the conservative managed of a small bowel obstruction, which has now 
required surgical intervention. Mr Butterworth is being admitted to your ward 
post-operatively and has undergone a left hemicol...
Cancer Cell 
 A single transformed cell thet does nkt confirm to regulation of cellular 
differentiation and proliferation. Forms a clone and continues to grow without 
respect to the bodys needs. 
 
 Ability to grow uncontrollably. Invade other tissues. Remain in undifferentiated state. 
Ability...
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Add to cartCancer Cell 
 A single transformed cell thet does nkt confirm to regulation of cellular 
differentiation and proliferation. Forms a clone and continues to grow without 
respect to the bodys needs. 
 
 Ability to grow uncontrollably. Invade other tissues. Remain in undifferentiated state. 
Ability...
The second day after admission with a fractured pelvis, a 64-year-old patient 
suddenly develops confusion. Which action should the nurse take first? 
 Check the oxygen saturation. 
A 42-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with a left 
femur fracture. Which information obtaine...
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Add to cartThe second day after admission with a fractured pelvis, a 64-year-old patient 
suddenly develops confusion. Which action should the nurse take first? 
 Check the oxygen saturation. 
A 42-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with a left 
femur fracture. Which information obtaine...
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