Nur 416 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

True or False: Most older adults live in a household with a spouse of other family members. true True or False: The likelihood of living along increases with age for both sexes. true What is the leading cause of death among the older adult population? chronic diseases What are the specific chronic diseases/conditions that are the leading causes of death among the older adult population? diseases of the heart, malignant neoplasms, chronic lower respiratory disease, cerebrovascular diseas...

Hepatitis -inflammation of the liver -caused by virus, alcohol, medication, chemicals, autoimmune diseases, or metabolic problems -Hep C is most common in US Liver anatomy -RUQ, 2 lobes, 8 segments with lobules (functional units) -hepatocytes (produce bile, metabolize, store, conjugate bilirubin, detox) -Kupffer cells (macrophages) remove debris and old rbcs -Oxygenated blood from the hepatic artery but poor in nutrients -rich in nutrients in blood from hepatic portal vein coming fr...

What is Research? A systematic inquiry using disciplined methods to answer questions or solve problems. What is Nursing Research? A systematic inquiry to develop trustworthy evidence about issues of importance to nurses and their clients. What is Clinical Nursing Research? Nursing research designed to guide nursing practice in the clinical area at the bedside. What is Evidence Based Practice? The use of the best clinical evidence in making patient care decisions. What is the basis fo...

3 Family dynamics are thought to be a major influence in the development of anorexia nervosa. Which statement regarding a client's home environment should a nurse associate with the development of anorexia nervosa? 1. The home environment maintains loose personal boundaries. 2. The home environment places an overemphasis on food. 3. The home environment is overprotective and demands perfection. 4. The home environment condones corporal punishment. 3 A client's altered body image is evid...

2 - Answer-A nursing instructor is teaching about specific phobias. Which student statement indicates to the instructor that learning has occurred? 1. "These clients recognize their fear as excessive and frequently seek treatment." 2. "These clients have a panic level of fear that is overwhelming and unreasonable." 3. "These clients experience symptoms that mirror a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)." 4. "These clients experience the symptoms of tachycardia, dysphagia, and ...

The use of both of qualitative and quantitative data in a study or cluster of studies serves the important purpose of which of the following? a)Providing researchers with different skills an opportunity to collaborate b)Enhancing the study's validity c)Allowing participants to select an unstructured or structured method of responding d)Enhancing the likelihood that the study will be published b)Enhancing the study's validity The integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches i...

Scammon's Curve of Growth Lymphoid -increased in lymph tissue as a child -peaks around age 12 Neural -brain has reached 25% of growth when you are born -80% of it's adult size by the age of 2 General growth Genital -less than 20% of its total growth until age 12 -age 12-20 it goes to 100% growth

Compensatory mechanisms for respiratory distress grunting (keep alveoli open) retractions (assist with ventilation) head bobbing (assist with ventilation) nasal flaring (increase diameter of passage ways) hyperextension of head and neck (opens airway) Expected growth of infants lose 10 % of body weight first week but should gain back by second week wt doubles by 4-6 months length doubles by 1 year Head lag should be gone by 3-4 months newborn reflexes myelination of the spinal cord...

The term emergent design in qualitative inquiry refers to a research design that emerges at which of the following times? A) During the conduct of a literature review B) While the researcher develops a conceptual framework C) Before the study is begun D) While the researcher is in the field collecting data D) While the researcher is in the field collecting data Which of the following is an issue that a qualitative researcher attends to in planning a study? Select all that apply. A) Selec...

Public health core functions 1. assessment 2. policy development 3. assurance assessment (public health core model) 1. monitor health (to identify community health problems) 2. diagnose and investigate health problems policy development (public health core model) 3. inform, educate, empower people about health issues 4. mobilize community partnership 5. develop policies assurance (public health core model) 6. enforce laws that protect health and safety 7. link to or provide care ...