NRSG 327 Q&A Exam Bundle

Hostprovides the living conditions to support a microorganism Carriercarries an organism without signs and symptoms - is able to transmit an infection Colonizationthe bug is present, but the host is okay and not sick Infectionthe bug is present and the host is sick Infectious diseaseconsequences...

1. Which drugs will go through a pharmaceutic phase after it is administered? a. Intramuscular cephalosporins b. Intravenous vasopressors c. Oral analgesics d. Subcutaneous antiglycemics C. oral analegiscs The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication and wants to ensure a rapid drug acti...

Core Functions of Public Health - Assessment - policy development - assurance Downstream Method of Intervention Looks at individual and at one disease Midstream Method of Intervention Looks at what organizations are out there to help me achieve my goal (ex. housing conditions, employment and food ...

main drug for cardiogenic shock dopamine MOA of dopamine inotropic and vasopressor increases contractility what is the most important goal of nursing care for pt in shock? manage inadequate tissue perfusion characteristic of cardiogenic shock decreased myocardial contractility presence of inadequ...

What is shock? - A syndrome characterized by decreased tissue perfusion and impaired cellular metabolism that results in an imbalance between the supply and demand for oxygen and nutrients What is a syndrome? - A group of symptoms that occur together What is shock a consequence of? Is shock consid...

what is a characteristic of all forms of shock they all are an imbalance of oxygen supply and demand resulting in decreased tissue perfusion and impaired cellular metabolism what are the three parts of cardiac output that can be effected resulting in shock? Contractility (the pump) Afterload (the p...

What is atherosclerosis? Patho? - abnormal accumulation of lipid substances and fibrous tissue lining arterial wall - injury to vessel wall by risk factors (HTN, tobacco, diabetes, increased cholesterol) - inflammation occurs - macrophages infiltrate injured tissue they ingest fat and become foam ce...

What are the different types of shock? - Hypovolemic shock - Carterm-1diogenic shock - Neurogenic shock - Anaphylactic shock - Septic shock What are the different categories of shock? - Hypovolemic shock = volume problem - Distributive shock = Pipe failure Who is at risk for shock? - Surgery - Com...

Surgical consent The surgeon is responsible for obtaining this. If pt. does not understand the procedure, or has further questions for the surgeon, refer the matter back to surgeon. Informed consent Grounded in autonomy Disclosure Patient has received all information Capacity Patient's ability t...

What 4 factors increase risk of post-of delirium? dementia anaesthesia pain medication older age *_____age >____are at higher risk of post-op delirium increased 65 What are 3 phrases of surgical procedure? preoperative intraoperative postoperative What is something to be aware of for preoperat...

what heart sounds would you hear in stable angina? pericardial friction rub -pericarditis pain relieved when sitting forward call 911 after ____ doses of nitro q5min doesn't relieve angina 3 MI meds (MONA) Morphine sulphate, Oxygen, Nitro, ASA what is the most common complication for STEMI dysrh...

What are the three phases of peri-operative care? - Preoperative - Intraoperative - Postoperative What are signs of blood loss? Increased HR and hypotension What are signs of anaphylaxis? - Increased HR - Hypotension - Bronchospasm - Pulmonary edema - Angioedema What is an "ectomy" Excision/rem...

An older adult patient who underwent bowel resection is recovering from surgery without complication. During the healthcare team's morning rounds, the surgeon informs the patient that the lesion removed was cancerous. Which factor will likely be the patient's most significant obstacle for learning...