Nurs 412 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 412 Nursing Leadership & Management test questions and answers.

WBC range - Answer 4.0-11.0 x 10^9/L Hemoglobin range - Answer 135-180 g/L 5 purposes of surgery - Answer 1. diagnostic - to determine what's going on 2. cure/repair 3. prevention 4. exploration - determine how extensive it is 5. cosmetic Pre-op - Answer from when decision to do surgery is made to when pt is transferred to OR table Intra-op - Answer from when pt transferred to OR table to when they're admitted to PACU Post-op - Answer from admission to...

Antipsychotic medicines are primarily used to manage ___________. The word "psychosis" is used to describe conditions that affect the ____, and in which there has been some loss of contact with _________, often including __________ (false, fixed beliefs) or _________ (hearing or seeing things that are not really there). It can be a symptom of a physical condition such as drug abuse or a mental disorder such as ____________, bipolar disorder, or very severe depression (also known as "psychotic...

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Decision making a complex cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of acting Problem solving a part of decision making; systematic process that focuses on analyzing difficult situations, higher level of thinking than decision making; identifies the root problem of the situation Critical thinking related to evaluation and has a broader scope than decisions and problem solving Clinial reasoning uses both knowledge and expeince to make decisions at the point of care Elast...

Antipsychotic medicines are primarily used to manage ___________. The word "psychosis" is used to describe conditions that affect the ____, and in which there has been some loss of contact with _________, often including __________ (false, fixed beliefs) or _________ (hearing or seeing things that are not really there). It can be a symptom of a physical condition such as drug abuse or a mental disorder such as ____________, bipolar disorder, or very severe depression (also known as "psychotic...

What is shock? - Answer A life-threatening medical condition where the body suffers from an imbalance b/w demand and delivery of oxygen Inadequate tissue perfusion resulting in cellular dysfunction and eventual organ failure Body compensates to maintain vital organs Hemostatic regulation requires... (4) - Answer 1. Cardiac output --> bodily requirements 2. Uncompromised vascular system 3. Adequate blood volume 4. Tissues can extract and use oxygen delivered Types of...

a collection of individuals whose association is founded on shared interests, values, norms or purpose correct answers group what are the 8 functions of a group correct answers 1. socialization 2. support 3. task completion 4. camaraderie 5. information sharing 6. normative influence 7. empowerment 8. governance the cultural group into which we are born begins the process of teaching social norms. this process continues throughout our lives as we interact with members of other...

What is interventional cardiology? - Answer Catheter acts like a snowplow to clear blockage from arteries. Sometimes use balloons and mesh stent to keep artery open and improve blood flow to heart - reduces risk of MI. CAD very common and this is less invasive than CABG Coronary arteries (2) - Answer The right Coronary Artery (RCA) supplies the bottom part of the heart The short Left Main (LM) artery branches into two arteries The LM artery branches into... (2) - Answer The Left ...

Patient bill of rights goals 1. make patients feel more confident going into hc system 2. importance of good relationship with pt and hcp 3. want the patient to feel safe patient bill of rights right to informed consent, right to information, right to chose HCP and facility they go to, right to self determination, right to religious beliefs, right to look at own medical record patient protection and affordable care act supposed to make healthcare more affordable 1. make sure hc coverage was mo...