Nur 354 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What type of sunscreen should be worn to prevent skin cancer? SPF 15 (30) How long before planning on going out in the sun should sun screen be applied? 20-30 minutes before sun exposure How often should sun screen be reapplied? every 2 hours What are medications that increase sun sensitivity (photosensitivity)? -furosemide (Lasix) -diphenhydramine (Benadryl) -azitrhomycin (Zithromax) -tetracycline What level of prevention are monthly self skin exams? secondary How often should self skin ex...

Valparaiso University NUR 354 Quiz One Questions with complete solutions

Valparaiso University NUR 354 Quiz One Questions with complete solutions

What priority nursing assessments should be made early in the refeeding process for a patient with anorexia nervosa? Select all that apply: a. Vital Signs b. Skin Integrity c. Peripheral Edema d. Lung and Heart Sounds e. Level of Consciousness a. Vital Signs c. Peripheral Edema d. Lung and Heart Sounds A nurse anticipates that most clients with phobias will use the defense mechanisms of: a. Dissociation and denial b. Introjection and sublimation c. Projection and displacement d. Substitution an...

WBCs, RBCs, and platelets - ANS complete blood count (CBC) measures concentration of WBC differential - ANS all blood parts + WBC parts (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, eosinophils) Anemia - ANS the decrease in the number of RBC's, quantity of hemoglobin, and/or volume of packed cells- decrease in any of these leads to signs of hypoxia blood loss, decreased production of RBCs, Increased destrution of RBCs - ANS What are three prev...

Aa 92 y/o female pt is being admitted to the emergency department with severe shortness of breath. Being aware of the patient's condition, what approach should the nurse use to assess the patients lungs (select all that apply) a. Apex to base b. Base to apex c. Lateral sequence d. Anterior then posterior e. Posterior then anterior b, e What keeps alveoli from collapsing? a. Carina b. Surfactant c. Empyma d. Thoracic cage Surfactant What accuratly describes the alveolar sacs? a. line the lung ...

WBCs, RBCs, and platelets complete blood count (CBC) measures concentration of WBC differential all blood parts + WBC parts (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, eosinophils) Anemia the decrease in the number of RBC's, quantity of hemoglobin, and/or volume of packed cells- decrease in any of these leads to signs of hypoxia blood loss, decreased production of RBCs, Increased destrution of RBCs What are three prevalent causes of anemia? Blood loss >>Chronic hemorrhage - Bleed...

Somogyi effect early-morning hyperglycemia that occurs as a result of nighttime hypoglycemic episodes Decrease insulin dose Dawn phenomenon an increase in blood glucose in the early morning, most likely due to increased glucose production in the liver after an overnight fast Increase insulin dose or adjust admin time Diabetes mellitus oral agents moa improve the mechanisms by which insulin and glucose are produced and used by the body Sulfonylureas increase insulin production Take with meals ...

NUR 354 - Exam 4 Cumulative QUESTIONS (Varcarolis Psych-Mental Health Nursing) 2024/2025 graded A+ by experts

Teaching for prevention of hepatitis B will include vaccination, condom use, and avoiding contaminated needles and also abstaining from sex with MSM In the patient with suspected acute pancreatitis the most sensitive laboratory value is serum lipase The patient with a history of excessive alcohol use presents with hematemsis. This is most likely due to ruptured esophageal varices The patient with ascites may be treated with all of the following EXCEPT protein restriction The patient with asc...