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[Show more]D. Encourage the mother to verbalize her disappointment. The nurse is caring for a woman who gave birth to a daughter yesterdaybut greatly desired a son. Today she seems withdrawn, staying in bed and staring at a wall. What is the most appropriate intervention? 
A. Monitor this normal response after...
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A. Monitor this normal response after...
Puerperium Post partum, after the birth of the baby until the reproductive organs return to their normal nonpregnant state 
Uterine involution going from larger size (melon size back down to pear size and back down into pelvic cavity)...process of uterus contracting and shrinking back down in size, ...
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Add to cartPuerperium Post partum, after the birth of the baby until the reproductive organs return to their normal nonpregnant state 
Uterine involution going from larger size (melon size back down to pear size and back down into pelvic cavity)...process of uterus contracting and shrinking back down in size, ...
Mechanism/manifestation of congenital infections -transplacental -IUGR -LBW -congenital malformations -fetal loss -still birth 
(anomalies/loss/syndromes) 
Mechanism/manifestation of perinatal infections -exposure to ano-genital secretions/blood -meningitis -septicemia -pneumonia -PTL (?) 
(illnesse...
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Add to cartMechanism/manifestation of congenital infections -transplacental -IUGR -LBW -congenital malformations -fetal loss -still birth 
(anomalies/loss/syndromes) 
Mechanism/manifestation of perinatal infections -exposure to ano-genital secretions/blood -meningitis -septicemia -pneumonia -PTL (?) 
(illnesse...
Kyphosis is a late sign of: 
A) Rheumatoid arthritis B) Osteopenia C) Osteoporosis D) Osteoarthritis C) Osteoporosis 
Kyphosis is a curvature of the spine that causes a rounding of the back, which leads to a slouching posture. Severe thinning of the bones (osteoporosis) contributes to this curvature...
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Add to cartKyphosis is a late sign of: 
A) Rheumatoid arthritis B) Osteopenia C) Osteoporosis D) Osteoarthritis C) Osteoporosis 
Kyphosis is a curvature of the spine that causes a rounding of the back, which leads to a slouching posture. Severe thinning of the bones (osteoporosis) contributes to this curvature...
Hyperuricemia causes crystals to precipitate in the synovial fluid. An older adult male patient has begun treatment for gout after an extensive diagnostic workup. The nurse who is contributing to the patient's care should understand that gout is a result of what pathophysiological process? 
Excess ...
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Add to cartHyperuricemia causes crystals to precipitate in the synovial fluid. An older adult male patient has begun treatment for gout after an extensive diagnostic workup. The nurse who is contributing to the patient's care should understand that gout is a result of what pathophysiological process? 
Excess ...
Initial Prenatal Subjective Assessment First prenatal visit: like it to be around 10-12 weeks or so ideally, but may not be coming in until much later...If come in later may need to add in other things. Current pregnancy: when LMP was, helps determine due date. Also want to know subjective s/s if an...
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Add to cartInitial Prenatal Subjective Assessment First prenatal visit: like it to be around 10-12 weeks or so ideally, but may not be coming in until much later...If come in later may need to add in other things. Current pregnancy: when LMP was, helps determine due date. Also want to know subjective s/s if an...
What do you need to know about the burn? What kind of burn is it? (Type) How severe is the burn? (Depth) How big is the burn? (%TBS) 
Types of burns thermal -Flame, Scald, Contact, Hypothermic chemical electrical radiation 
initial first aid for burns Stop the burning process!!! Remove from hot liqu...
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Add to cartWhat do you need to know about the burn? What kind of burn is it? (Type) How severe is the burn? (Depth) How big is the burn? (%TBS) 
Types of burns thermal -Flame, Scald, Contact, Hypothermic chemical electrical radiation 
initial first aid for burns Stop the burning process!!! Remove from hot liqu...
Cardiomyopathy subacute or chronic disease of the heart muscle 
Cardiomyopathy complications •multiorgan dysfunction •decreased cardiac output 
Cardiomyopathy diagnostics •medical history •echocardiogram •mri •radionuclide imaging •cardiac catheterization (with angiocardiography) •en...
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Add to cartCardiomyopathy subacute or chronic disease of the heart muscle 
Cardiomyopathy complications •multiorgan dysfunction •decreased cardiac output 
Cardiomyopathy diagnostics •medical history •echocardiogram •mri •radionuclide imaging •cardiac catheterization (with angiocardiography) •en...
A 30-year-old woman who is in the first trimester of pregnancy has presented to her primary care provider with a 4-day history of a reddened, itchy left eye that is crusted with purulent exudate. The clinician suspects a bacterial, rather than viral, etiology. How will the client's pregnancy affect...
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Add to cartA 30-year-old woman who is in the first trimester of pregnancy has presented to her primary care provider with a 4-day history of a reddened, itchy left eye that is crusted with purulent exudate. The clinician suspects a bacterial, rather than viral, etiology. How will the client's pregnancy affect...
Beta blockers "olols" Metoprolol Propranolol Carvedilol 
Pharmacodynamics of beta blockers -prevent beta-adrenergic receptors from being stimulated -decrease the oxygen demands of heart and decrease angina -causes blockade in myocardium/electrical conduction Decrease hr Vasodilator -reduces releas...
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Add to cartBeta blockers "olols" Metoprolol Propranolol Carvedilol 
Pharmacodynamics of beta blockers -prevent beta-adrenergic receptors from being stimulated -decrease the oxygen demands of heart and decrease angina -causes blockade in myocardium/electrical conduction Decrease hr Vasodilator -reduces releas...
1. What labs will you test before initiating antithyroid medication? Baseline CBC and LFTs 
(Dunphy Chapter 57) this is to make sure that someone is healthy before starting medication. Rare but serious side effects of antithyroid medications include agranulocytosis and liver damage. 
What diet would...
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Add to cart1. What labs will you test before initiating antithyroid medication? Baseline CBC and LFTs 
(Dunphy Chapter 57) this is to make sure that someone is healthy before starting medication. Rare but serious side effects of antithyroid medications include agranulocytosis and liver damage. 
What diet would...
What is a myocardial infarction? - medical emergency - myocardial tissue abruptly and severely deprived of oxygen - results in irreversible death of myocardial cells - require immediate revascularization of blocked coronary artery 
What are the three zones of myocardial infarction? 1. zone of necros...
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Add to cartWhat is a myocardial infarction? - medical emergency - myocardial tissue abruptly and severely deprived of oxygen - results in irreversible death of myocardial cells - require immediate revascularization of blocked coronary artery 
What are the three zones of myocardial infarction? 1. zone of necros...
In today's health care environment, there is often more contact between the client and the nurse than between the client and the health care provider. What does this put the nurse in the best position to do? assess the therapeutic effect of drug therapy 
A nurse is assigned to care for a client in ...
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Add to cartIn today's health care environment, there is often more contact between the client and the nurse than between the client and the health care provider. What does this put the nurse in the best position to do? assess the therapeutic effect of drug therapy 
A nurse is assigned to care for a client in ...
What is peritonitis? Life threatening infection/inflammation of the visceral and parietal peritoneum 
What part of the stomach is sterile? Peritoneum 
What are secondary causes of peritonitis (4)? Secondary- clear source of infection 
Peritoneal dialysis Appendicitis Perforation/ruptured diverticula...
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Add to cartWhat is peritonitis? Life threatening infection/inflammation of the visceral and parietal peritoneum 
What part of the stomach is sterile? Peritoneum 
What are secondary causes of peritonitis (4)? Secondary- clear source of infection 
Peritoneal dialysis Appendicitis Perforation/ruptured diverticula...
What is pulmonary edema? Fluid buildup in the alveoli in the lungs and causes edema 
What is pleural effusion? Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity 
What is included in the upper respiratory system? Nares, sinuses, turbinates, pharynx and larynx 
What is included in the lower respiratory syst...
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Add to cartWhat is pulmonary edema? Fluid buildup in the alveoli in the lungs and causes edema 
What is pleural effusion? Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity 
What is included in the upper respiratory system? Nares, sinuses, turbinates, pharynx and larynx 
What is included in the lower respiratory syst...
Kidney Functions: AWETBED o Acid-base balance o Water removal o Erythropoiesis o Toxin removal o BP control o Electrolyte balance o Vitamin D Activation 
Renal System - · Diagnostics (4) o Creatinine: 0.6-1.2 o BUN: 10-20 o GFR: >90 o Imaging: CT, KUB x-ray, bladder scans 
Chronic Kidney Disease...
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Add to cartKidney Functions: AWETBED o Acid-base balance o Water removal o Erythropoiesis o Toxin removal o BP control o Electrolyte balance o Vitamin D Activation 
Renal System - · Diagnostics (4) o Creatinine: 0.6-1.2 o BUN: 10-20 o GFR: >90 o Imaging: CT, KUB x-ray, bladder scans 
Chronic Kidney Disease...
Which of the following is true of implicit bias in health care? a. It does not influence patient health outcomes. b. It improves the use of empathy. c. It is associated with disparities in treatment recommendations. d. It is rarely exhibited by providers. c. It is associated with disparities in trea...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is true of implicit bias in health care? a. It does not influence patient health outcomes. b. It improves the use of empathy. c. It is associated with disparities in treatment recommendations. d. It is rarely exhibited by providers. c. It is associated with disparities in trea...
Retractions are observed in all the following areas except the: Supraventricular area hilar area. intercostal area costal marginal area. hilar area. 
A 3 year-old presents with a history of fever and cough over the past 24 hours. Findings on exam reveal: temperature of 102°F, apical heart rate of 1...
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Add to cartRetractions are observed in all the following areas except the: Supraventricular area hilar area. intercostal area costal marginal area. hilar area. 
A 3 year-old presents with a history of fever and cough over the past 24 hours. Findings on exam reveal: temperature of 102°F, apical heart rate of 1...
Diabetes: a metabolic disorder affecting insulin production and insulin resistance 
Type I DM: -an autoimmune disease with an acute onset -most prominent in children, teens, and adults <30 -*beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed*, causing an inability to produce a sufficient amount of insulin ...
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Add to cartDiabetes: a metabolic disorder affecting insulin production and insulin resistance 
Type I DM: -an autoimmune disease with an acute onset -most prominent in children, teens, and adults <30 -*beta cells in the pancreas are destroyed*, causing an inability to produce a sufficient amount of insulin ...
Which of the following is an example of subjective data that may be collected during a health assessment? a. Height and weight b. A patient's recall of his or her past health conditions c. Results from an abdominal CT scan d. Complete blood count b. A patient's recall of his or her past health con...
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Aneurysm Forms in the middle layer of a weakened artery, then pushes on outer layer AAA is the most common HTN is the biggest risk factor CT scan is the best way to diagnose 
Interventions → monitor BP, maintain BP If size is less than 5 cm, monitor it and HTN management, if bigger than 5 cm or it...
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Add to cartAneurysm Forms in the middle layer of a weakened artery, then pushes on outer layer AAA is the most common HTN is the biggest risk factor CT scan is the best way to diagnose 
Interventions → monitor BP, maintain BP If size is less than 5 cm, monitor it and HTN management, if bigger than 5 cm or it...
The nurse is assessing an older client for any potential hematologic health problem. Which assessment finding is the most significant and would be reported to the primary health care provider? a. Poor skin turgor on both forearms b. Multiple petechiae and large bruises c. Dry, flaky skin on arms and...
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Add to cartThe nurse is assessing an older client for any potential hematologic health problem. Which assessment finding is the most significant and would be reported to the primary health care provider? a. Poor skin turgor on both forearms b. Multiple petechiae and large bruises c. Dry, flaky skin on arms and...
Purpose of the hematologic system -blood formation -transport of O2, CO2, metabolites, nutrients and hormones -involved in immune reactions -hemostasis -acid-base balance -fluid balance -temperature regulation 
components of the hematologic system -blood (solids-RBCs, WBCs, thrombocytes and liquid-p...
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Add to cartPurpose of the hematologic system -blood formation -transport of O2, CO2, metabolites, nutrients and hormones -involved in immune reactions -hemostasis -acid-base balance -fluid balance -temperature regulation 
components of the hematologic system -blood (solids-RBCs, WBCs, thrombocytes and liquid-p...
RN role responsible for broadly, monitoring fetal status (baby's HR, etc), monitoring maternal status (complications in labor, what they are, what they look like, what to do, correcting them), monitoring labor progression (don't want to be in labor for long, want it to progress, make sure it isn'...
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Add to cartRN role responsible for broadly, monitoring fetal status (baby's HR, etc), monitoring maternal status (complications in labor, what they are, what they look like, what to do, correcting them), monitoring labor progression (don't want to be in labor for long, want it to progress, make sure it isn'...
The internal os is contained within what? a. The uterus b. The vagina c. The ovaries d. The clitoris a. The uterus 
Nicotine can contribute to which of the following? a. Urinary problems b. Sexual dysfunction c. Allergic vaginitis d. Amenorrhea a. Urinary problems 
Which of the following findings wo...
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Add to cartThe internal os is contained within what? a. The uterus b. The vagina c. The ovaries d. The clitoris a. The uterus 
Nicotine can contribute to which of the following? a. Urinary problems b. Sexual dysfunction c. Allergic vaginitis d. Amenorrhea a. Urinary problems 
Which of the following findings wo...
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