Raising the Bar (RNSG 1301)

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_Thermoregulation_ First Semester 2020 – El Centro Thermoregulation What is the regulatory process related to thermoregulation? • Hypothalamic integrator – adjusts body temp based on thermoreceptor feedback Know the principle of homeostasis as it relates to thermoregulation. • Hypothalamus controls body temp set point and signals for mechanisms to adjust - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hypothermia ...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_Functional Ability_First Semester 2020 – El Centro Functional Ability How does a nurse assess a patient’s functional ability? • Objective vs subjective • IMPACT • Functional Independence Measure (FIM) o Minimum data set of 18 self-care items (eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, etc) o Addresses transfers and ability to ambulate and climb stairs o Also communication and social cognition items o Scoring based on 7-point scale -- - - -...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Mobility _ First Semester 2020 – El Centro College Mobility What is the definition of Mobility? • Factors that facilitate or impair movement of the body What are conditions that places one at risk for altered Mobility? • Older population, esp. females What clinical outcomes should the nurse look for related to Mobility? a. Positive i. Independence ii. Physical activity iii. Weight control b. Negative i. Swelling of Les ii. Dyspnea on exe...

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Human Development _First Semester 2020 – El Centro Human Development – What is the definition of human development? • Sequence of physical, psychosocial, & cognitive developmental changes that take - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - ushing toy w/ wheels • By 3 years• Difficulty w/ stairs, frequent falls, not building block tower (4+), difficulty manipulating small objects, extreme separation anxiety, can’t copy circle...