NUR 335 Q&A Bundle

Describe the continuum of mental health (well-being vs. mental illness) Well-being: Adequate to high level of functioning. May experience stress and discomfort, but do not experience serious impairment in functioning. Mental Illness: Individuals experience alterations in thinking, mood, and behavio...

What are typical characteristics of newborn breathing? Characteristics of newborn breathing include tendency to have a shallow irregular RR and short periodic breathing episodes which is why RR should be recorded for a full minute. Some fine crackles may be heard after birth as infant clears fluid a...

1) A nursing instructor describing the DSM-IV-TR to a group of nursing students. Which of the following would the instructor include as the primary purpose of this classification? a) Provide a commonly understood diagnostic category for clinical practice b) Describe treatment modalities for psychia...

What are preliminary signs of labor? Lightening, increase in level of activity, Braxton Hicks contractions, ripening of cervix What factors dictate the onset of labor? Bloody show (pink), ROM [may have weight loss, increased back ache, more sacral pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea] What is the ...

The principle sign of diabetes Hyperglycemia s/s of diabetes -Polyuria -Polydipsia -Ketonuria -Weight loss Type 1 DM onset -Accounts for 5% of DM cases -As a rule, develops during childhood/adolescence; can develop during adulthood Primary defect in DM1 -Destruction of pancreatic beta cells d/t a...

What structure provides cushioning and warmth for the fetus? A. The placenta B. Embryonic membrane C. Amniotic fluid D. Umbilical cord C. Amniotic fluid Risk factors for infertility include? A. Maternal obesity B. Parental smoking C. Heavy alcohol use D. All of the above D. All of the above Life...

Adverse drug reaction (ADR) any noxious, unintended, and undesired effect that occurs at normal drug doses Types of ADR Mild: drowsiness, nausea, itching, rash, etc. Severe: respiratory depression, neutropenia, hepatocellular injury, anaphlyaxis, hemmorrhage -ADR are most common in the elderly; 6...

What are complications surrounding the placenta? Placenta previa, placental abruption, twin to twin transfusion What are the signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock? -hypotension -tachycardia -oliguria -tachypnea -mental staus changes -cool, pale, clammy skin -slowed capillary refill What is hypov...

Labor & birth Theories why labor begins - dec progesterone - inc prostaglandins [cervix release] - uterine muscle stretches - fetus presses on cervix - release of oxytocin - placenta Birth - coordinated effort - depending on 5 interrelated factors - abnormalities in an y of the 5 can alter or preve...

3 main cardiovascular shunts ductus arteriosus, foramen ovale, and ductus venosus Ductus arteriosus connects pulmonary artery w aorta (normally closes within 15hr of life) Foramen ovale opening between right and left atrium (normally closes within 24-48 hr of life) Ductus venosus connects umbilic...

They create stress for some members. What is a disadvantage of multigenerational families? 1.) Respecting cultural diversity 2.) Promoting health behaviors 3.) Acknowledging ethnic diversity 4.) Acknowledging linguistic diversity Which statements are appropriate for defining cultural competence? G...

When obtaining a reproductive health history from a female patient, the nurse should -limit the time spent on exploration of intimate topics. -avoid asking questions that may embarrass the patient. -use only accepted medical terminology when referring to body parts and functions. -explain the purpos...

Nursing Care During the Prenatal Period: Nursing plan and implementation 1.) Prioritize - Immediate needs, concerns perceived by woman 2.) Community-based nursing care - Value of primary care nurse- Family assumes equal responsibility - Home care = Useful for removing barriers such as lack of local ...

The nurse is caring for an 87-year-old patient. What factor most directly influences this patient's current self-concept? Adjustment to role change, loss of loved ones, and physical energy Older adults experience significant challenges to self-concept, including mental and physical changes associa...