NUR 257 Final Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Complete Package with All Solutions

A patient is not have daily bowel movements and has begun taking a laxative for this problem. What should the nurse educate the patient about regarding laxative use? A. When taking the laxatives, plenty of fluid should be taken as well. B. The laxatives should be taken no more than 3 times a wee...

What is an acute illness? Correct Answer Dz that have a rapid onset & short duration Ex: Colds, flu, acute gastroenteritis What is a chronic illness? Correct Answer Dz that are prolonged, do not resolve spontaneously, & are rarely cured What are characteristics of acute illness? Correct An...

What is the problem w/ PDA? Correct Answer -Patent Ductus Arterioles (artery connecting aorta and pulmonary artery) -Increased pulmonary blood flow, blood doesn't get to rest of body well -Does not close at birth (usually does) -Wide pulse pressure What would be the expected goal/outcome if P...

Why do younger children have an increased risk for respiratory infections? Correct Answer smaller airway diameter, shorter respiratory tract, short and open eustachian tube Nursing diagnoses for respiratory infections Correct Answer ineffective breathing pattern, ineffective airway clearance, ris...

What are the three layers of the heart and where are they located? Correct Answer Epicardium=outer protective layer Myocardium= the muscle tissues of the heart Endocardium=thin inner layer What valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle? Correct Answer Tricuspid Valve What...

What are some examples of primary prevention? Correct Answer Immunizations Safety Classes Health Education What is primary prevention? Correct Answer Maximizing health and wellness through strategies that are set in place before illness or injury is present What are some examples of secondar...

Insidious Low-grade fever Cough Night sweats Fatigue Weight loss Hemoptysis Correct Answer tuberculosis main symptoms generalized tiredness/weakness weight loss fever loss of appettie Correct Answer tuberculosis main symptoms of the central nervous system coughing pleurisy coughing ...

What is the body's specific protective response to invading foreign body agents or organisms? Correct Answer Immunity Where are B cells produced? Correct Answer bone marrow Where are T cells produced? Correct Answer thymus These guys come through like pac man and engulf and destroy foreign...