NURS 420 Comprehensive Q&A Bundle

acute renal failure (ARF) ARF is an abrupt, rapid decline in renal function. It is usually caused by trauma, sepsis, poor perfusion, or medications. ARF can cause hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia. Diet therapy for ARF is dependent upon the phase of ARF and its underlyi...

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data should be of most concern to the nurse? a. Urine output is 30 mL/hr. b. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for 8 hours. d. Skin tenting over the sternum is prolo...

Which situation is an example of the overall goal of quality management in todays health care activities? 1. The nurse manager realizes a policy was ineffective in reducing incidents. 2. The administrator walks around making a list of potential problems. 3. The human resources department fires nonpr...

A nurse manager is participating in the health care organizations strategic planning committee. Which factor is the primary driving force and controlling factor in new initiatives this committee might recommend? 1. Cost of care 2. Access to care 3. Availability of care 4. Quality of care 1 A nurse ...

Factors affecting blood flow 1. Preload 2. Afterload 3. Contractility Cardiac output 1. Volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute 2. Product of heart rate and stroke volume 3. Normal is 4-8 L/min Cardiac index 1. More accurate measure of cardiac function 2. Amount of blood ejected...

Eating Disorder - mortality rate is high due to malnutrition - patient with an eating disorder is at a risk for suicide. - Co-morbidities: depression, personality disorders, substance use disorder, and anxiety. Anorexia Nervosa - Persistent energy intake restriction leading to significantly low bod...

Depressive disorder depressive episode with NO manic episodes Bipolar disorder or manic depressive illness depressive episode w/ previous OR current manic episodes Adaptive functions of emotions Social communication Physiological arousal Subjective awareness Psychodynamic defense Fear, joy, anxiet...

Conceptual models of psychiatric treatment models to help clinicians by suggesting reasons for observed behavior, therapeutic treatment strategies, appropriate role enactment Psychoanalytic model There is an unconscious element of mental functioning Uses free association and dream analysis to recon...

Mood disorders Also called affective disorders, are pervasive alterations in emotions that are manifested by depression or mania or both Major depressive disorder Lasts at lease 2 weeks, during which a person experiences a depressed mood or loss of pleasure in nearly all activities Bipolar disorde...

Schizophrenia -Longest institutionalized, serious mental illness (patients learn to live with it) -Anxiety least severe, this is the most severe and poor prognosis -Distorted and bizarre thoughts, perceptions, emotions, movements, and behavior -People manifest in different ways -Categories of sympto...

The biggest concern related to compartment syndrome is? a. Low pressures in the compartment can cause blood pooling and increased clotting b. That the clot will embolize c.High pressures in the compartment from swelling can cause ischemia and necrosis d. Bleeding can occur c.High pressures in the c...

Which statement reflects the most important use of power in nursing? 1. The nurse manager uses power when evaluating staff. 2. The nurse can use power to impact and improve client care. 3. The nurse uses power in relationships with unlicensed personnel. 4. The nurse manager can use power to assist n...

1. Which of the following best defines the word politics? a. A neutral term meaning influence b. The outcome of governmental policies c. A provision of power for making decisions d. The result of legislative action a. A neutral term meaning influence 2. Which of the following activities is complete...

mood disorders (affective disorders) pervasive alterations in emotions manifested by depression or mania or both; interference with life, long-term sadness, agitation or elation; associated with suicide How long is a major depressive Episode? at least 2 weeks When is a mixed episode diagnosed? whe...