Nu 608 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU 608 Porths ch 9, 10,11 Practice Questions and Answers A client has a splinter. The nurse expects a granulomatous inflammatory response. What does this involve? A. Macrophages attacking the splinter in order to dissolve it B. Connective tissue encapsulating and isolating the splinter C. Normal inflammatory mechanisms acting on the splinter D. Splinter being digested and dissolved - Answer-B. Granulomatous inflammatory response to splinter would involve connective tissue encapsulating a...

NU 608 Quiz 3 with Correct Answers Non-excretory function of the kidney (5): - Answer-1. renin production (BP) 2. prostaglandin production (vasodilators) 3. vitamin D metabolism 4. insulin degradation 5. erythropoetin production (RBC production) Excretory functions of the kidney (4): - Answer-1. maintain plasma osmolarity 2. maintain electrolyte balance 3. maintain water balance 4. excrete nitrogenous end products Nephron (kidney): - Answer-Functional unit of the kidney. Functions: 1....

NU 608 Final Exam Study Guide with complete solutions 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 Upper conducting airways (2): - A...

NU 608 3 Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Non-excretory function of the kidney (5): - Answer-1. renin production (BP) 2. prostaglandin production (vasodilators) 3. vitamin D metabolism 4. insulin degradation 5. erythropoetin production (RBC production) Excretory functions of the kidney (4): - Answer-1. maintain plasma osmolarity 2. maintain electrolyte balance 3. maintain water balance 4. excrete nitrogenous end products Nephron (kidney): - Answer-Functional unit of the kidney...

NU 608 Porths ch 46 Practice Exam Questions and Answers A client presents with signs and symptoms of candidiasis and is concerned about why this occurs after taking antibiotics. The most appropriate information for the nurse to provide would be: A. Antibiotics suppress the normal protective vaginal flora allowing overgrowth of C. albicans. B. The inappropriate use of antibiotics will cause overgrowth of Candida. C. The bacterium is found in the vagina and can overgrow due to poor vaginal ...

NU 608 3 study guide with complete solutions 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 Best measurement of GFR: - Answer-Creatinine Acute glomerulonephritis- what causes it and what is it? - Answer-Intrinsic renal failure. Injury of the glomerulus. Ca...

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