NURS 210

NURS 210 - Physical AssessmentThe nurse is conducting a class on a priority setting for a group of new graduate nurses. Which is an example of a first-level priority problems? a. Patient with postoperative pain b. newly diagnosed patient with diabetes who needs diabetic teaching c. individual with a small laceration on the sole of the foot d. individual with shortness of breath and respiratory distress - correct answer D The nurse is performing a general survey. Which action is a compon...

NURS 210: Respiratory AssessmentWhat are the functions of the respiratory system? - correct answer 1 - Absorption of oxygen 2 - Gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) 3 - Maintains the acid-base balance of our arterial blood 4 - Heat exchange (we inhale cold air and exhale warm air) What components make up the upper respiratory tract? - correct answer 1 - Nose 2 - Pharynx 3 - Larynx What components make up the lower respiratory tract? - correct answer 1 - Trachea 2 - Bronchi (l...

NURS 210 - test questions T/F Can an unhealthy diet lead to bad grades? - correct answer True Where can you get free therapy on campus at NDSU - ceres hall - memorial union - west dining center - minard hall - correct answer ceres hall T/F viral infections are treated with antibiotics - correct answer False T/F the influenza vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu - correct answer True T/F one way to overcome bulimia and binge eating disorder is to seek medical therapy - cor...

NURS 210 - Unit 1contribution by semmelweiss - correct answer handwashing contribution by dr. James Simpson - correct answer first to use anesthetics to deliver queen Victoria’s baby contribution by Clara barton - correct answer American red cross contribution by Margaret sanger - correct answer first BC center in US; promoted NFP contribution by Mary Breckenridge - correct answer founded frontier nursing services in KY what decade started emphasizing formula over breastfeeding ...

NURS 210: Abdominal Assessment1 - Lock the door 2 - Draw the curtain 3 - Keep patient covered (only uncover areas being assessed - correct answer Describe ways to ensure privacy during the abdominal assessment... 1 - Ask the patient is he or she has to use the bathroom prior to assessment 2 - Ensure the exam room is warm 3 - Warm the stethoscope before placing on the patient's abdomen 4 - If your hands are cold, wash them w/warm water or rub them together - correct answer Describe ...

Nurs 210: Bowel EliminationA nurse is assessing the abdomen of a patient who is experiencing frequent bouts of diarrhea. The nurse first observes the contour of the abdomen, noting any masses, scars, or areas of distention. What action would the nurse perform next? a. Auscultate the abdomen using an orderly clockwise approach in all abdominal quadrants. b. Percuss all quadrants of the abdomen in a systematic clockwise manner to identify masses, fluid, or air in the abdomen. c. Lightly p...

NURS 210: Cardiovascular system prep u A nurse suspects that a client may have a pericardial friction rub. To ensure that the nurse hears this, the nurse would place the client in what position? - correct answer leaning forward while in a sitting position How does the nurse differentiate a pleural friction rub from a pericardial friction rub? - correct answer have the client hold his or her breath; if the rub persists, it is pericardial Which anterior neck structures is found in the depre...

Nurs 210 CH 11LO: The sociocultural forces that shape the transition from childhood to adulthood and how young people in developed countries move through this period - correct answer -industrialized nations: emerging adulthood often are physically and intellectually mature before they can assume independent lifestyles-->conflict -despite media portrayal, adolescents adjust quite well, even though conflict stress and risk-taking behaviors are high during this time period they do not lead to t...

NURS 210 Chapter 3assessment - correct answer the first phase in the nursing process; the systematic gathering of relevant and important patient data data - correct answer information or facts about the patient data collection - correct answer the process of gathering information about client, family, or community health status subjective data - correct answer not measurable or observable objective data - correct answer can be detected by someone other than the client; usually obtain...

Nurs 210 chapter 11 and 14 book noteswhat 2 main processes does pathologic pain develop in? - correct answer nociceptive and neuropathic What are nociceptors? - correct answer specialized nerve endings designed to detect painful sensations from the periphery and transmit them to the CNS Where are nociceptors located? - correct answer within the skin, connective tissue, muscle, and thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic viscera What are nociceptors stimulated by? - correct answer mechanical or ...