Nurs 1220 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nurs 1220 wk 5: thyroid and diabetes Exam Questions With Correct Answers Thyroid hormone secretion is controlled by a _______________ mechanism - answernegative feedback the major role of the thyroid gland is to? - answerregulate metabolism radioactive iodine is given via what route - answerby mouth (PO) what two substances does the body need to produce thyroid hormone? - answeriodine & tyrosine hypothyroidism assessment findings - answerlow metabolic rate weight gain despite decreased ...

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NURS 1220 Perfusion Exam Questions With Correct Answers The nurse is monitoring a client with heart failure who is taking digoxin. Which findings are characteristic of digoxin toxicity? - answerA. Tremors B. Diarrhea C. Irritability D. Blurred vision E. Nausea and vomiting B., D., E IV heparin therapy is prescribed for a client with a fib. While implementing this prescription, the nurse ensures that which medication is available on the nursing unit? - answerA. Vitamin K B. Protamine s...

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NURS 1220 test 2 Exam Questions With Correct Answers Which nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care for a patient who is in metabolic alkalosis because of overuse of diuretics? Select all that apply. - Monitoring electrolyte levels - Administering prescribed diuretics - Administering IV fluids - Placing the patient on fall precautions - Administering prescribed antiemetics - answerMonitoring electrolyte levels Administering IV fluids Placing the patient on fall precau...

NURS 1220 Week 3 Exam Questions With Correct Answers Acid: - answerA substance that increases the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution. Base/alkaline: - answersubstances that binds free hydrogen ions in solutions and lowers the amount of free hydrogen in the solution Buffers: - answersubstances that help keep body pH normal levels pH: - answermeasurement of the free hydrogen ions in the body (goal 7.35-7.45) Acid-base balance: - answerThe process of regulating the pH, as well as the b...

Nurs 1220 Week 5 & 6 Exam Questions With Correct Answers Methylprednisolone (Glucocorticoids) - answer-treats & reduces inflammation, suppresses immune system. -short period of time to treat rashes, musculoskeletal injury, respiratory condition. -increases the liver release of glucose and cause insulin resistance which leads to working less efficiently. *INCREASES BGL W DIABETICS.* Prednisone (Glucocorticoids) - answerhyperglycemic, reduces inflammation, autoimmune, STEROID. increases ...

fundamental nursing skills .Contents Acknowledgements Preface Contributors Introduction xi xiii xv xvii Chapter 1 Breathing Penelope Ann Hilton 1 Introduction Common terminology Assessing an individual’s ability to breathe Monitoring respiratory rate Monitoring peak flow Maintenance of an airway Monitoring expectorant Disposal of sputum/oral secretions Obtaining a sputum specimen Administration of oxygen Artificial respiration (rescue breathing) References and further re...