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NURS 482: Acute Kidney Injury Exam with Questions and Answers Acute Kidney Injury (A K I) ANSWER -Abrupt decrease in renal function resulting in an inability to maintain acid-base, fluid, and electrolyte balance and to excrete nitrogenous wastes. -Characterized by: ▪Oliguria ▪Elevated serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) ▪Electrolyte disturbances ▪Metabolic acidosis Prerenal Kidney Injury ANSWER (60%) Most common cause of A K I Underlying causes -Absolute...

NURS 482: Newborn Exam with Questions and Answers Normal breathing rate for neonates ANSWER 30-60 breaths per minute (apneic periods lasting less than 20 seconds) Respiratory distress S&S ANSWER - nasal flaring - retractions - intercostal, subcostal, suprasternal, subclavicular - grunting, stridor, gasping - seesaw/paradoxical respirations - less than 30 or greater than 60 breaths per minute - central cyanosis - TTNB/RDS/PPHN TTNB - when and how quick does it resolve? ANSWER - whe...

NURS 482 Final Exam with Latest Questions and Answers Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) ANSWER -Neurologic deficit that has a sudden onset, resulting in permanent damage to the brain, and is caused by cerebrovascular disease -Stroke occurs when there is disruption of blood flow to a region of the brain -Disrupted blood flow r/t obstruction of vessel, a thrombus or embolus, or the rupture of a vessel -75% of strokes are due to vascular obstruction (thrombi or emboli) resulting in ischemia a...

NURS 482: Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Exam with Questions and Answers Benefits of breastfeeding ANSWER - provides foundation of health throughout life (immune system) - GI development, function and immunity - respiratory health/ear infections - brain development - lowers stress hormones - contraceptive benefits - financial benefits - formula, sick days Challenges/barriers associated with breastfeeding ANSWER - lack of paid parental leave - breastfeeding culture Common complication...

NURS 125 PREP TEST QUIZ ANSWERS AVAILABLE 2022-2023 715. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome will experience which of the following symptoms? a. Diarrhea b. Flatulence c. Constipation d. Patients can experience a variety of symptoms that can include all of the above. 716. Diabetic patients are monitored by using which of the following tests? a. KUB b. Troponin c. Fe++ d. HbA1C 717. Patients diagnosed with hypertension are given a medication called hydrochlorothiazide. How do...

NURS 200 Final Exam Review 1. Know hand hygiene pg. 612 (no matter how old always use hand hygiene) • #1 way to prevent infection, always use hand hygiene before patient contract (no matter the age) 2. Know standard precautions pg. 619 (for AIDS use standard precuations) • Used in the care of all hospitalized individuals regardless of diagnosis or possible infection status • These precautions apply to: blood, all body fluids, excretions, secretions, nonintact (broken) skin, mucous membrane...