NURS 210

NUR 210 Final ExamAmblyopia - correct answer Condition in which the vision in one eye is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together. It is the most common cause of visual impairment in children. Asthenopia - correct answer eye strain Blepharitis - correct answer inflammation of the margin of the eyelid Blindness - correct answer Inability to see; loss of vision Cataract - correct answer Opacity of the crystalline lens of the eye, which obstructs the passage of lig...

NUR 210 Mental HealthLithium Therapeutic Range - correct answer 0.8-1.4 Lithium Patient Teaching - correct answer Drink 8-12 glasses of fluid per day Never stop taking abruptly Maintain sodium in diet avoid OTC drugs Signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity importance of medication adherence Signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity - correct answer Level greater than 1.5 Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe tremors (seizures), tinnitus, weakness Nursing considerations with li...

Nurs 210 - Chapter 30: Perioperative CareA perioperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery for treatment of a ruptured spleen as the result of an automobile crash. For what type of surgery would the nurse prepare this patient? a. Minor, diagnostic b. Minor, elective c. Major, emergency d. Major, palliative - correct answer c. Major, emergency A nurse is preparing a patient for a cesarean section and teaches her the effects of the regional anesthesia she will be receiving. Which e...

Nurs 210 - Chpt 18: EvaluationA student health nurse is counseling a college student who wants to lose 20 lb. The nurse develops a plan to increase the student's activity level and decrease her consumption of the wrong types of foods and excess calories. The nurse plans to evaluate the student's weight loss monthly. When the student arrives for her first "weigh-in," the nurse discovers that instead of the projected weight loss of 5 lb, the student has lost only 1 lb. Which is the BEST nursin...

NURS 210 - Exam 1 Practice Questionswhich factors would help the nurse interpret patient data accurately? select all that apply 1. knowledge of evidence-based practice research 2. attention to detail during the patient interview 3. understanding of the patient's culture and values 4. careful observation of the patient's behavior 5. using past experiences and generalizations - correct answer ANSWER: 1. knowledge of evidence-based practice research 2. attention to detail during the pa...

NURS 210 - Exam 1 QUESTIONSphysiological status - correct answer The medical examination differs from a comprehensive nursing examination in that the medical examination focuses primarily on the client's.. formulation of nursing diagnoses - correct answer the results of a nursing assessment is the comprehensive - correct answer when a client first entered the hospital for an elective surgical procedure, the nurse should perform an assessment termed... continuous - correct answer althou...

NURS 210 - Exam 1health behaviors - correct answer The actions people take to improve their health state, maintain their health or prevent injury or illness living will - correct answer patient's wishes for treatment at end of life durable power of attorney - correct answer has the power to make decisions for patient informed consent - correct answer full disclosure of procedure, witnessed signature health promotion, disease prevention, primary, secondary, tertiary - correct answer ...

NURS 210 - Exam 1health behaviors - correct answer The actions people take to improve their health state, maintain their health or prevent injury or illness living will - correct answer patient's wishes for treatment at end of life durable power of attorney - correct answer has the power to make decisions for patient informed consent - correct answer full disclosure of procedure, witnessed signature health promotion, disease prevention, primary, secondary, tertiary - correct answer ...

Nurs 210 - Metabolism and Energy Balance pt. 2Cholesterol - correct answer Waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells as part of plasma membranes Function of Cholesterol - correct answer Used to synthesize hormones, vitamin D, and bile salts VLDLs - correct answer Very low-density lipoproteins LDLs - correct answer Low density lipoproteins BAD CHOLESTEROL HDLs - correct answer High-density lipoproteins GOOD CHOLESTEROL Function of VLDLs - correct answer Transport triglycerides ...

NURS 210: Neurological Assessmentcerebrum - correct answer Largest portion of the brain that is composed of 4 separate lobes frontal lobe - correct answer Located in the front part of the brain; main purpose is to perform high-level cognitive functions such as reasoning, abstract thinking, and concentration frontal lobe; critical for motor control of speech - correct answer Where is the Broca's area located? What is it responsible for? aphasia - correct answer Damage to the frontal lob...