NURS 310 (NURS310)

Neonatal period - first 28 days of life umbilical cord is cut and the neonate takes a first breath Your role as the nurse - -maintaining respiratory and cardiac function -maintaining body heat -decreasing the risk for infection -assessing for signs of complications -assisting parents in providing appropriate nutrition -educating parents in caring for their newborn Normal temp - 97.7-99 Normal respiratory rate - 30-60 Normal heart rate - 110-160 Normal weight - grams 5.5-9.0 lbs Normal glucos...

NURS 310 STUDY GUIDE The nurse should be aware of signs of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and comply with state or provincial mandatory reporting. Signs of abuse may include: • Shaken baby syndrome (ie, irritability or lethargy, poor feeding, emesis, seizures) • Burns in the shape of household items (eg, iron, spatula), from cigarettes, or from immersion in scalding liquid • Repeated injuries in varied stages of healing (eg, bruises, burns, fractures) (Option 4) • Injuries ...

Nurs 310 Exam Review and study guide The nurse should be aware of signs of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and comply with state or provincial mandatory reporting. Signs of abuse may include: • Shaken baby syndrome (ie, irritability or lethargy, poor feeding, emesis, seizures) • Burns in the shape of household items (eg, iron, spatula), from cigarettes, or from immersion in scalding liquid • Repeated injuries in varied stages of healing (eg, bruises, burns, fractures) (Option 4...

A client’s cardiac status is being observed by telemetry monitoring. The nurse observes a P wave that changes shape in lead II. What conclusion does the nurse make about the P wave? It originates from an ectopic focus. If the P wave is firing consistently from the SA node, the P wave will have a consistent shape in a given lead. If the impulse is from an ectopic focus, then the P wave will vary in shape in that lead. The nurse is assessing the client’s electrocardiography (ECG). What do...