Nsg 170 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Electrolyte - Answer Substance capable of breaking into ions Develops electric charge when dissolved ECF - Answer Extracellular fluid includes intravascular and interstitial Outside the side 30% of total water or 20% body weight

NSG 170 Final Exam Study Guide With Correct Answers.

1. The nurse admits a patient who has a diagnosis of an acute asthma attack. Which statement indicates that the patient may need teaching regarding medication use? a."I have not had any acute asthma attacks during the last year." b."I became short of breath an hour before coming to the hospital." c."I've been taking Tylenol 650 mg every 6 hours for chest-wall pain." d."I've been using my albuterol inhaler more frequently over the last 4 days." - Answer I've been using my Albuter...

A- donate/receive. - Answer Donate: A+, A-, AB+, AB- Receive: A-, O- A+ donate/receive - Answer Donate: A+, AB+ Receive: A+, A-, O+, O- AB- donate/receive - Answer donate: AB-, AB+ receive: AB-, A-, B-, O-

Dimensional Analysis Order: Ampicillin 1000mg PO Dose available: 500 mg tablets How many tablets will be given? 2 tablets. -Start with what you want (tablets). -Put tab as the numerator. -Find something related to tablets in the problem and put it on the bottom as the denominator -Put the dose available (500 mg) as the denominator. -Get rid of mg by putting the order (1000 mg) as the second numerator. -Multiply top numbers and divide the answer by the bottom number. tab= 1 tab x 1000mg -------...

Hesi level 2 (Nsg 170) Questions & answers

Major intracellular electrolytes (2/3) - Answer -potassium -magnesium Major extracellular electrolytes (1/3) - Answer -sodium -chloride Electrolytes - Answer -Ions that carry either a negative or positive charge -exact concentrations of electrolytes are vital to body pH & overall homeostasis.

4 Symptoms for Menopause - Hot Flash Headache Moodiness Impaired Sleep Two Sti's are coinfections, meaning they occur together - Chlamydia Gonorrhea Which STI is a protozoa - Trichomoniasis What should men taking Nitrates avoid and why? (Nitrate: heartburn prevent drug) - PDE-5 inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis, etc) -Vasodilation effects can cause profound hypotension and reduce blood flow to vital organs. What age is annual mammogram screening recommended? Why? - Older than 40 years age ...

Suppressed Immune Response Correct Answer-Immunocompromised or Immunodeficient Primary (problem with immune system itself) Secondary (result of disease or treatment of disease) Exaggerated Immune Response Correct Answer-Individuals who have a "hyper" or exaggerated immune response range from: -Allergic reactions -Cytotoxic reactions -Autoimmune reactions Critical point to immune system: -Differentiate between self and non-self -Accomplished by presence of unique proteins on surface ...

What regulates the bicarbonate in ECF? kidneys What regulates the CO2, carbonic acid in ECF? lungs Normal plasma pH range? 7.35 - 7.45 Major extracellular fluid buffer system? Bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system Normal Ranges pH 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 35-45mmHg HCO3 22-26 mEq/L PaO2 80-100 mmHg Oxygen Sat >94% Base it ~2 mEq/L Most common cause of hospitalization and illnesses in children, and accounts for majority of acute illnesses in children? Respiratory disorders Interesting fact Newb...