Galen College of Nursing

What are the two main functions of the lymphatic system? - transport excess fluid from the interstitial spaces to the circulatory system Protect the body from infection and absorb fats What is the lifespan of an RBC? - 120 days What destroys RBC's? - spleen and liver What picks up oxygen? - hemoglobin What do we need to make hemoglobin? - iron What is the function of a WBC? - fight infection What is the total WBC count? - 3-5000Chronic How long do platelets live for? - 10 days How l...

Anorexia loss of appetite Antibacterial active against bacteria Antibotic term used synonymously aplastic anemia blood disorder caused by damage to the bone marrow resulting in a marked reduction in the number of red blood cells and some white blood cells Bactericidal drug or agent that destroys or kills bacteria Bacteriostatic drug or agent that slows or retards the multiplication of bacteria Leukopenia Decrease the number of leukocytes(WBC) Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) fever, ...

1. The nurse is assessing a newborn. What sign of hypoglycemia does the nurse record? - High-pitched cry 2. What would the nurse expect to find when assessing the fundus of the uterus immediately after delivery? - Well-contracted with its upper border at or just below the umbilicus 3. What should the nurses first action be when postpartum hemorrhage from uterine atony is suspected? - Begin massaging the fundus while another person notifies the physician. 4. Although the nurse has massaged the...

What are the two main functions of the lymphatic system? - transport excess fluid from the interstitial spaces to the circulatory system Protect the body from infection and absorb fats What is the lifespan of an RBC? - 120 days What destroys RBC's? - spleen and liver What picks up oxygen? - hemoglobin What do we need to make hemoglobin? - iron What is the function of a WBC? - fight infection What is the total WBC count? - 3-5000Chronic How long do platelets live for? - 10 days How l...

NSG 3160 UNIT 1 and 2 (Latest 2025 Update) Questions and Answers (Verified Elaborations). Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question that the nurse may use in the interview process? A. "Did you take your medication today?" B. "Are you a student at the local college?" C. "How have you been feeling lately?" D. "Have you ever had to undergo surgery?" C. "How have you been feeling lately?" Which of the following are true r...

NSG 3160 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 2 REVIEW (Latest Update) GRADED A. Q: Scars that form at the site of a wound and grow beyond the normal boundaries of the wound KELOIDS Yellowish skin color due to rising amounts of bilirubin, first noted in sclera & hard & soft palate JAUNDICE Solely a color change, flat and circumscribed, often *less than 1 cm*; ex - FRECKLES, flat nevi, hypopigmentation, peteciae, measles, scarlet fever MACULE Solid, raised legion, less than 1 cm ca...

NSG 3160 Exam 3 (Latest 2025/2026 Update) Questions and Verified Answers (GRADED A). Which of these statements is true regarding the vertebra prominens? The vertebra prominens is: The spinous process of C7. When performing a respiratory assessment on a patient, the nurse notices a costal angle of approximately 90 degrees. This characteristic is: A normal finding in a healthy adult. When assessing a patients lungs, the nurse recalls that the left lung: Consis...

NSG 3160 Exam 2 (Lab Manual) Questions and Verified Answers (Latest Update). Q: Mental disorder: Answer: A significant behavioral or psychological pattern that is associated with distress (a painful symptom) or disability (impaired functioning) and has a significant risk for pain, disability, death, or a loss of freedom. Differentiate organic brain disorder from psychiatric mental disorder. Organic brain disorders (due to brain disease of known specific organic cause, ex. de...

NSG 3100 Exam 4 (Latest Update) Questions and Answer Solutions (GRADED A). When the client's serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L, the priority nursing assessment is to monitor the status of which body system? Neurological While assisting the client with meal selection, the nurse realizes that clients who practice Islam or Judaism share an avoidance of: pork products. The client wants to increase intake of an antioxidant in her diet. The nurse recommends including vitamin...

NSG 3100 Exam 3 Test (Latest Update) Questions and Answers (100% Correct Elaborations). 1) The nurse would call the primary care provider immediately for which laboratory result? 1. Hgb = 16 g/dL for a male client 2. Hct = 22% for a female client 3. WBC = 9 × 103/mL3 4. Platelets = 300 × 103/mL3 Answer: 2. Rationale: Option 2 is very low and can lead to death. The client's red blood cells participate in oxygenation. Options 1, 3, and 4 are within normal range and should not...