RNSG 2539

RNSG 2539 - Exam 1 Review/RNSG 2539 - Exam 1 Review. Acid Base Imbalances PH indicator of H+ = measures acidity or alkalinity Greater concentration H+ = acidity & lower pH Lower concentration H+ + alkaline & higher pH Buffer Systems: prevent changes removing or releasing H+ 20:1 Ratio HCO3-H2CO3

RNSG 2539 - Exam 3 Review/RNSG 2539 - Exam 3 Review. Pathophysiology Damage in SCI ranges from transient concussion (from which the patient fully recovers) to contusion, laceration, and compression of the spinal cord tissue (either alone or in combination), to complete transection (severing) of the spinal cord (which renders the patient paralyzed below the level of the injury). The vertebrae most frequently involved are the 5th, 6th, and 7th cervical vertebrae (C5–C7), the 12th thoracic ve...

RNSG 2539 - Exam 2 Study Guide/RNSG 2539 - Exam 2 Study Guide. 1. Metabolism/Liver Failure/Nutrition- Application (Ch 49, p 1406) Chart 49-5 Nutritional Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy  Minimize the formation and absorption of toxins, principally ammonia, from the intestine.  Keep daily protein intake between 1.2 and 1.5 g/kg body weight per day.  Avoid protein restriction if possible, even in those with encephalopathy.

RNSG 2539 - Exam 3 Study Guide/RNSG 2539 - Exam 3 Study Guide. 1. Explain the correlation between Spinal Cord Injury and the concept of Mobility (including compromised antecedents, deficit measurement in attributes, a list of negative consequences, and the interrelated concepts which may be involved). 2. Identify conditions that place an individual at risk for imbalance leading to a compromised concept(s) resulting in impaired mobility (Spinal Cord Injury). 3. Identify the different levels...

RNSG 2539 - Exam 1 Study Guide/RNSG 2539 - Exam 1 Study Guide.

RNSG 2539 - Final Study Guide/RNSG 2539 - Final Study Guide. A woman has just presented at the emergency department after being raped. The initial nursing action would be to A) provide emotional support. B) refer her to a rape crisis hotline. C) encourage her to file charges immediately. D) perform a nursing history and physical as quickly as possible