NURS 345 Final Exam Review Questions and Solutions
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Course
NUR 345
Institution
NUR 345
Concussion Amnesia is the hallmark symptom of
Echinacea, garlic, ginger, st. John's-wort, ginseng, kava kava, feverfew Some herbs that should be discontinued at least 2 weeks before surgery are
Droplet precautions Precautions that require a nurse to wear a regular mask, gown and gloves when enter...
NURS 345 Final Exam Review Questions
and Solutions
Concussion ✅Amnesia is the hallmark symptom of
Echinacea, garlic, ginger, st. John's-wort, ginseng, kava kava, feverfew ✅Some herbs
that should be discontinued at least 2 weeks before surgery are
Droplet precautions ✅Precautions that require a nurse to wear a regular mask, gown
and gloves when entering a patient's room are
Pituitary ✅The primary gland of the endocrine system is the
Hypothyroidism ✅This disorder should be considered in an infant presenting with poor
feeding, jaundice, hypotonia, and large tongue
Asthma ✅Infants with eczema are at increased risk for
Biofeedback ✅Type of therapy that involves an electrical machine that recognizes
muscle tension by presenting visual response
Reduced urinary output ✅After a severe burn, the nurse should monitor for this
symptom indicating that fluid has moved to the interstitial space causing massive
edema
Lantus ✅Insulin that lasts for 24 hours and does not have a peak is known as
Egg allergy ✅Children with this allergy should avoid the influenza and MMR vaccine.
Albuterol ✅This is a rescue medication that should be used during an asthma attack.
Acquired ✅Receiving a vaccine or having an illness two examples of this immunity
Elderberry ✅Which herb may be used in pediatrics to boost immunity?
Heat rash ✅Tiny pinpoint reddish papules on infants back are known as a
Polyphagia, polydipsia, polyuria ✅What is the triad of symptoms one would present
with DM type 1?
Vaseline, baby oil ✅What is a cheap treatment for cradle cap?
, Reflux ✅Smaller, more frequent feedings help reduce these episodes in infants.
Fever & wheezing ✅Vaccines should be delayed when the following assessments are
noted in children.
The endocrine system ✅This body system is responsible for growth, maturation, and
reproduction functions.
Alternative therapy ✅This nontraditional therapy is used in place of conventional
medicine
Scabies ✅This parasite will present with complaints of intense itching between the
fingers and the axillae with a reddened linear/macular rash
Lymes disease ✅This tick borne illness often presents with a bullseye type rash
Cyanotic defect ✅Children with this type of heart defect have elevated hemoglobin
levels
Toddler ✅This age group strives for autonomy per Erikson's development
Complementary therapy ✅This nontraditional therapy is used along with conventional
medicine
Hypopituitarism is the deficient secretion of pituitary hormones. This inhibits somatic
growth and development of secondary sex characteristics. ✅Explain hypopituitarism.
Consequences depend on the degree of dysfunction. They can include gonadotropin
deficiency, growth hormone (GH) deficiency, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
deficiency, & corticotropin deficiency. ✅What are the consequences of
hypopituitarism?
▶ Family history
▶ Growth patterns and previous health status
▶ Physical examination
▶ Psychosocial evaluations
▶ Radiographic survey
▶ Endocrine studies ✅What is included in the diagnostic evaluation
Of growth hormone deficiency?
Treatment is directed toward correction of the
Underlying disease process. Replacement with GH is successful in 80% of affected
children. Therapy is ended when growth rates are less than 1 inch per year.
▶ Girls: at 14 years of age
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