NUR 239

NURS 239 Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

Nurs 239: Unit Two — Practice Questions (Cancer and Immunologic Problems)

Nurs 239 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solution1

NUR 239 - Illinois State University NURS 239 Exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions

When explaining genetic coding to a group of students, the instructor discusses gene activation and deactivation. It was stressed that inactivation of a gene requires which of the following processes? Correct Answer-Methylation of histone amino acid When an infant is born with gene mutations in his cells, the nurse explains to the parents that accidental errors may be a result of: Select all that apply. Correct Answer-Loss of one or more base pairs Substitution of one base pair for another ...

What is normal flora? Correct Answer-*-Normal bacteria in intestines or other places in our bodies that if it travels to another part of the body to where it isn't supposed to it can cause problems. * *-Like E. Coli. Wiping back to front. * *-If you're on an antibiotic it can kill off your normal flora which causes a superinfection.* *-Limit broad spectrum drug use and use narrow as much as possible and use as little amount as possible.* *-Finish all of antibiotics unless there is a proble...

Rights of Psychiatric Clients Correct Answer-they have all rights unless documented evidence proves they are an eminent danger to themselves or others -any restrictions to their rights must be made for verifiable, documented reasons Who makes the decisions to take away a client's rights? Correct Answer--primary RN -treatment team(judge, social worker, psychiatrist) -court Informed consent Correct Answer-permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that wh...

Upon admission assessment, the nurse hears a murmur located at the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line. The client asks, "What does that mean?" The nurse will base her answer on which of the following physiologic principles? Correct Answer-"You have a heart valve that is diseased." A client is diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm that the physician just wants to "watch" for now. When teaching the client about signs/symptoms to watch for, the nurse will base the teaching o...

Dysfunction Correct Answer-a breakdown in normal functioning; impairment in social or work related functioning Ego-syntonic Correct Answer-Behaviours, values, and feelings that align with the needs/goals of the ego and the individual's self-image Ego-dystonic Correct Answer-Behaviours, values, and feelings that conflict with the needs/goals of ego and the individual's self-image Deviant Correct Answer-A person who breaks significant societal or group norms Principles of psychologic...

Stress Correct Answer-Body's non-specific response to any demand made upon it. Any stressor that produces a biological response. Flight or Fight response. Neurotransmitters Correct Answer-Chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons. Dopamine - motivation, thinking Norepinephrine - energy, mood Serotonin - "feel good" Acetylcholine - memory GABA - calming Glutamate - neurogenic destruction Acute Stress Response Correct Answer-"Fight or Flight" 1. A...