Nu 608 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Primary function of the pulmonary system: - ANSWER Exchange of gases between the environmental air and the blood Three steps involved in exchange of gases in the pulmonary system: - ANSWER 1. Ventilation- air movement 2. Diffusion- movement of gas between air spaces in the lungs and bloodstream 3. Perfusion- movement of blood in an out of the capillary beds of the lungs to the body organs and tissues

NU 608 3 Study Guide Questions and Answers All Correct Capillary/interstitial hydrostatic pressure: - Answer- Facilitates the inward movement of water from the interstitial space into the capillary. Causes edema due to increased volume/pressure in which the pressure forces excessive amounts of fluid out of the capillaries and into the tissues. Myocardial infarction: ischemia for how long? repair? - Answer- Ischemia of the myocardial cells for >20 minutes. Sudden coronary obstruction ov...

NU 608 Porths Chapter 46 Exam Questions and Correct Detailed Answers with Rationales (Already Graded A+) What is the primary reason that the nurse urges clients to be seen by their health care provider when they have genital warts? A. To have an MRI to screen for other conditions B. To be informed of the risk of premalignant and malignant changes C. To be informed of the chance of transmitting to others D. To receive intravenous antibiotics - Answer- B. Rationale: The association with pr...

Glomerular filtration rate normal: - ANSWER 120-130 GFR definition: - ANSWER rate at which fluid filters from the blood into the Bowman's capsule GFR is dependent on: - ANSWER Renal blood flow, cardiac output, microvascular resistance GFR is affected by: - ANSWER Cardiac output

NU 608 Final Questions and Answers 100% Correct | Graded A+ Primary function of the pulmonary system: - Exchange of gases between the environmental air and the blood Three steps involved in exchange of gases in the pulmonary system: - 1. Ventilation- air movement 2. Diffusion- movement of gas between air spaces in the lungs and bloodstream 3. Perfusion- movement of blood in an out of the capillary beds of the lungs to the body organs and tissues Upper conducting airways (2): - Nasophar...

NU 608 3 study guide Questions and Answers 100% Correct | latest update Glomerular filtration rate normal: - 120-130 GFR definition: - rate at which fluid filters from the blood into the Bowman's capsule GFR is dependent on: - Renal blood flow, cardiac output, microvascular resistance GFR is affected by: - Cardiac output Best measurement of GFR: - Creatinine Acute glomerulonephritis- what causes it and what is it? - Intrinsic renal failure. Injury of the glomerulus. Caused by streptoc...

NU 608 Questions and Answers 100% Correct | latest update WHO definition of health: - a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Healthy people 2020: - increase quality of life, eliminate health disparities (2010), plus promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across the lifespan. Creating social and physical environments that promote good health. Leading health indicators healthy people 2020: ...

NU 608 Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions WHO definition of health: - Answer-a state of complete physical, mental, and social well- being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Healthy people 2020: - Answer-increase quality of life, eliminate health disparities (2010), plus promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across the lifespan. Creating social and physical environments that promote good health. Leading health indicators healthy people 20...