Nur 334 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 334 FINAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION...

Blood pH • Neither blood buffer systems nor the respiratory control mechanisms for carbon dioxide elimination can eliminate H+ from the body - this is accomplished by the kidneys • The ability of the kidneys to excrete large amounts of H+ in the urine is accomplished by combining the excess ions with buffers in the urine o The three major urine buffers are bicarbonate (HCO3 -), phosphate (HPO42 -), and ammonia (NH3) • An important aspect of this buffer system is that the deamination proces...

The ability to understand and follow directions, retain information, make decisions, solve problems, and use language appropriately falls under which of Gordon's Functional Patterns? A) Health Perception - Health Management Pattern B) Cognitive - Perceptual Pattern C) Self Perception - Self Concept Pattern D) Coping - Stress Tolerance Pattern Answer = B What is the purpose of gathering data on an individual's values and beliefs before implementing a health promoting care plan? A) Because thei...

Scleroderma 2 main categories 1) localized- leads to morphia isolated patches of hardened skin. Linear scleroderma= lines of the thickened skin. Coup desepor= thick skin on head 2) Systemic- Limited: insidious onset, skin of extremities distal to elbows and knees, Raynaud's phenomenon may precede. Diffuse: Rapid onset, involves skin of extremities and trunk, most likely affect organs, Raynaud's phenomenon occurs currently or after diagnosis Scleroderma clinical manifestations patches of thick...

Gordon's Functional Health Pattern1. Health perception- health management pattern 2. Nutritional-metabolic pattern 3. Elimination pattern4. Activity-exercise pattern 5. Sleep-rest pattern 6. Cognitive-perceptual pattern 7. Self-perception - self-concept pattern 8. Roles-relationships pattern 9. Sexual-reproductive pattern 10. Coping-stress tolerance pattern 11. Values-beliefs pattern Actual or potential dysfunctional health patternsRisk factors: lifestyle, biological, environmental, sociocultu...

Gordon's Functional Health Pattern- Method of assessment (like a 1-40 of health promotion) - Individual is viewed as whole with interrelated functional patterns that reflect lifestyle - 11 functional patterns 1) Health Management Pattern- Perceived health and well-being and how health is managed - Do they trust and have access to appropriate health care 2) Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern- Typical food and fluid consumption in relation to metabolic needs - Diet, food availability 3) Elimination...

What is rhinosinusitis?- inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity and mucous membranes - usually starts viral, then becomes bacterial as secondary infection - lasts 7-10 days - inflammation of ciliated membranes blocks drainage and leads to infection Symptoms of rhinosinusitis- nasal congestion - cough - bronchial secretions Non-pharmacological treatment for rhinosinusitis- rest - increased fluids - humidified air What is a nasal decongestant drug?pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Othe...

NUR 3345 Exam 4 – Questions And Complete Answers

NUR 334 Pharm 1 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers

Which question should the nurse ask a post-surgical client prior to the administration of an opioid analgesic "Would you like me to help you change your position for comfort?" "Do you understand how this pain prescription works?" "Would you please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?" "Have you ever been addicted to prescription pain medications?" "would you please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?" For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a clien...