NURSING 1

1. Which best describes evidence-based-practice (EBP)? a.A combination of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and the needs and values of patients. b.A determination of the factors necessary to control patient responses to care. c.The development of population care guidelines applicable to all patients. d.The utilization of quantitative and qualitative studies to enhance patient outcomes. ANS: A

The nurse is assessing the factors contributing to the well-being of a newly admitted client. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having a positive impact on the individual's mental health? A) Not needing others for companionship B) The ability to effectively manage stress C) A family history of mental illness D) Striving for total self-reliance Ans B

NURSING 1 EXAM 1 Osteomalacia - Metabolic disease that causes poor & delayed mineralization of the bone cells in mature bones - Main cause is a Vitamin D deficiency Diagnostic procedures for O steomalacia Serum calcium, phosphate, vitamin D, BUN, creatinine, bone densitometry x-rays Symptoms of Osteomalacia Generalized skeletal pain & tenderness without a history of injury (hips are the most common site) Reluctant to ambulate Low back pain Pain in the ribs, feet, & other areas Waddling gait At r...

Case 02 Focused Exam Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Completed Shadow Health 2 Case 02 Focused Exam Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Completed Shadow Health 2

GERD: reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus Risk Factors: pregnancy, obesity, sleep apnea, NG tubes, meds anticholinergics, betablockers, bronchodilators, alcohol and smoking S/S: heartburn, epigastric pain, dyspepsia, regurgitation, pain and difficulty swallowing, hyper salivation Diagnostics: endoscopy, with biopsy and barium swallow Tx: small meals, sit upright while eating and for 1 hour after, weight loss, avoid hot/cold beverages, alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, don’t eat 2 ho...

MED SURG NCLEX-RN ATI COMPRHENSIVE REVIEW NCLEX-RN COMPREHENSIVE ATI REVIEW MED SURG: SECTION 1 FLUID & ELECTROLYTES Intravenous Fluids • Hypertonic  Higher osmolality than ECF  Use only when serum osmolality is critically low  D10W, D50W, D5NS, D5W in 0.45% NaCl, D5LR • Hypotonic  Lower osmolality than ECF  For intracellular dehydration  0.45% NS, 2.5% dextrose in 0.45% NS • Isotonic  Concentration equal to plasma  For deficit of fluid in vascular ...