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NR 283 Patho Final Exam Guide CHAPTER 2: FLUID, ELECTROLYTE AND ACID-BASE BALANCE (5 questions) 1. EDEMA Increased capillary permeability 2. HYPOKALEMIA/HYPERKALEMIA -Cardiac dysrhythmias 3. PARATHYROID HORMONE (4 Scenarios) -produced in parathyroid gland which are four pea-sized glands that lie behind the thyroid gland -Calcium balance and phosphorus level is controlled by parathyroid hormone -Hypoparathyroidism can lead to hypocalcemia -Hyperparathyroidism can lead to hypercalc...

NR 283 Exam Review 2 SKIN CH8 Layers of skin: *varies in layer of thickness • Epidermis a. Avascular/no nerves b. Consists of 5 layers c. Hair follicles d. glands • Dermis a. Elastic fibers b. Collagen fibers c. Flexibility & strength of the skin d. Contains nerves & blood vessels • Subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) a. Connective tissue b. Fat cells c. Blood vessels d. Nerves e. Macrophages f. fibroblasts Keratin: waterproofing of the skin Melanin: skin pigment- determi...

NR 283 Exam Review 3 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Gastrointestinal • GI bleeding a. Upper GI bleeding: esophagus, stomach, duodenum b. Lower GI bleeding: jejenum, ileum, colon, rectum Hematemesis: bloody vomit (from esophagus) Hematochezia: bright-red blood (colon, rectum “hemmoroid”) Melena: burgundy color (old blood; jejunum) Occult bleeding: hidden bleeding (blood cells present in feces) Hiatal Hernia: • part of the stomach protrudes through the opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm into...

NR442 - RN COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTICE ASSESSMENT B (50 ITEMS) 1. A nurse is assessing a new client. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the cultural portion of the assessment? a. Food preferences b. Employment status c. History of illnesses d. Sexual orientation Rationale: Food preferences are a part of cultural assessment. 2. A nurse is preparing an educational program about influenza for a group of community health nurses. Which of the following act...

(Chapters 10 & 12) *Make sure that you understand all of the terms you are studying, if you don’t know what a term means, look it up before you continue studying. Take your thinking a step further by asking yourself “why” as you are reviewing material. This will lead to understanding of the material versus memorization which will better help you answer questions. *Ensure that you understand all highlighted terms in each chapter * Answer the question and supplemental questions included ...

List and describe the four ways to measure cardiac function. PAGE 228 Cardiac output the volume of blood ejected by a ventricle in one minute and depends on heart rate and stroke volume, the volume pumped from one ventricle in one contraction. Cardiac reserve the ability of the heart to increase output in response to increased demand. Preload the mechanical state of the heart at the end of diastole with the ventricles at their max volume. Afterload the force required to eject blood from the ...

NR 601 wk 6 Genitourinary problems Genitourinary problems Dysuria Subjective experience of pain or burning on urination Hematuria - Blood in urine; more than 3 RBC=> direct relationship to quantity of blood and the probability of pathology - Two types (Transient: sometimes, Persistent: more often) - Differentials: trauma, cancer, coffee, chocoholic, alcohol, citrus, antibiotics, anticoagulation, - glomerulonephritis, urolithiasis, menses - Pathophysiology-depends on the cause Diagnos...

HESI A2 V2 EXAM FILES Grammar 1. My father and I looked at her/hers. 2. I am looking forward to my birthday party next week. a. Going b. Go c. Have d. Having 3. Coffee experts feel that the coffee blend is a dark blend. a. More greater b. Great c. Best d. More greatest 4. The nurse made a error with the medication, do the doctor made notes about it in the patients file. a. About it b. A c. With d. Made 5. Finishing isn’t as important as answering correctly. a. Quick ...

HESI RN MENTAL HEALTH 2018 1. A client with depression remains in bed most of the day, declines activities and refuses meals. Which nursing problem has the greatest priority for this client? a. Loss of interest in diversional activity. b. Social isolation c. Refusal to address nutritional needs d. Low self-esteem. 2. The nurse is preparing medications for a client with bipolar disorder and notices that the antipsychotic medication was discontinued several days ago. Which medication should ...

HESI Anatomy and Physiology 1. Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of blood glucose? A. insulin B. glucagon C. growth hormone D. glucocorticoids 2. Which structure controls the hormones secreted by the pituitary gland? A. hypothalamus B. adrenal gland C. testes D. pancreas 3. How much of a female’s blood volume is composed of red blood cells? A. 10% B. 25% C. D. 70% 4. Which type of cholesterol is considered to be the best for health? A. LDL...