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NUR 2830 Exam 4 Part 2
NUR 3980 - Exam 1 Study Guide/NUR 3980 - Exam 1 Study Guide. 
 
Atelectasis 
What is it? 
o	Collapse of the alveoli 
Decreased lung volume Surfactant inactivation 
 
What’s it look like? 
 
o	Dyspnea, cough, decreased breath sounds 
o	Sputum production 
o	Leukocytosis/fever 
Types 
 
o	Compressive – external force compressive lung/cavity; tumor, pleural effusion, abdominal distention, etc. 
 
o	Obstructive – secretions, mucous plugs, foreign bodies, hypoventilation Risk factors 
o	Post OP ...
NUR 4450 - OB exam 1 Study Guide/NUR 4450 - OB exam 1 Study Guide. 
Labor and Delivery: 
 
5 major factors that affect the labor process (5 P’s): o Passageway (birth canal) 
 
Bony pelvis Soft tissues 
 
Introitus – the opening of the vagina o Passengers (fetus and placenta) 
 
Size 
The anterior (front of head) fontanelle closes around 18 months and is diamond shaped 
The posterior (back of head) fontanelle closes in 6-8 weeks and is triangle shaped
NUR 4450 - OB Exam 4 Study Guide/NUR 4450 - OB Exam 4 Study Guide. 
Perinatal Loss, Bereavement, and Grief 
 
-	Theory Application 
 
o	Perinatal Bereavement 
 
Having a newborn (immediately before or after birth) taken away from you (usually through death) 
o	Grief 
 
Deep sorrow caused by death 
 
o	Kubler-Ross Theory 
 
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance A process-not linear 
o	Cowles and Rogers 
 
Grief: dynamic process with no time limit, individual, pervasive (physical, emot...
NUR 3480 - Exam 4 Study Guide/NUR 3480 - Exam 4 Study Guide. 
Urinary Elimination 
 
Factors affecting elimination 
 
o	Aging, I&O’s, medications, activity/muscle tone (weak/poor muscle tone), psychological variables, smoking, pathological conditions 
o	Nocturia (urinating at night 1+ times), polyuria (excessive voiding), oliguria (decreased urine), anuria (no urine) 
o	Socioeconomic factors (need for privacy) and psychological (anxiety/stress/privacy) 
o	Stress can cause fluid retention (ADH ...
NUR 3420 - EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE/NUR 3420 - EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE. 
PAIN/FEVER/INFLAMMATION MANAGEMENT 
 
-	Pain -Unwanted, indicates TISSUE DAMMAGE 
 
 # 1 reason for seeking healthcare 
 
-	FEVER- Controlled by hypothalamus 
 
 
o	response to PYROGENS 
o	elevates body temp 
 
-	INFLAMATION – swelling due to PROSTAGLANDINS(chem mediators in most body tissues) 
 
o	regulates body functions 
o	inflammatory response
NUR 2830 - Exam 4 Study Guide/NUR 2830 - Exam 4 Study Guide. 
Chapter 21: Musculoskeletal 
Structure and Function: 
 
Composed of skeletal muscle and 5 types of connective tissues: Bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and fascia 
 
Muscles and bones facilitate movements through joints 
Connective tissues are located all around bone, muscles, and joints serve protective functions. 
The more elastic the connective tissue around the joint the greater ROM 
 
Types of connective tissue
NUR 4410 - Exam 1 Study Guide/NUR 4410 - Exam 1 Study Guide. 
Review on the family developmental tasks of the childbearing family 
 
o	Stage 1: Marriage and Independent Home. Joining of families to reestablish couple identity, realign relationships with extended family, and make decisions regarding parenthood. 
 
o	Stage 2: Families and Infants. Integrate infants into family, accommodate new parenting and grandparenting roles, maintain marital bond. 
o	Stage 3: Families with Preschoolers. Social...
NFS 2230 - Final Exam Study Guide/NFS 2230 - Final Exam Study Guide. 
Chapter 13: Nutrition Care and Assessment 
 
Review on how correcting nutritional problems improve outcomes of medical treatment and help prevent complications: 
Role of the dietitian in health care settings – Develop nutrition care plan, implement and monitor Nutrition screening – Subjective assessment to help identify malnourished patients or those at risk 
 
Subjective Global Assessment – Evaluates risk for malnutriti...
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