NR 224

NR224 Final Exam Test Map Distribution of Questions: Main Focus Topics : Oxygenation, Bowel/Nutrition, Medications Delegation: For all topics, please know what the nurse can and cannot delegate related to the patient’s care. Oxygenation Basic A & P • Ventilation - the movement of air between the atmosphere and the alveoli of the lungs as we inhale and exhale • Diffusion - gas exchange which involves CO2 between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries • Transportation - transp...

NR224 Exam 2 Study Guide Revised CH40: Oxygenation 1. What is atelectasis and how do we prevent it? - A collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. - 2. Respiratory wise, what are you looking for/at when observing a patient? Breathing patterns, chest wall movement and expansion, AP diameter? 3. What are the 6 P’s of dyspnea? - Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction - Possible Foreign Body - Pulmonary Embolus - Pneumothorax - Pump Failure - Pneumo...

NR 224 Exam 2 Study Outline The following is a list of concepts for you to understand to be successful on Exam 2 Skin  Pressure ulcers o Stages – describe, identify Category/Stage I: Nonblanchable Redness. Intact skin presents with nonblanchable redness of a localized area, usually over a bony prominence. Discoloration of the skin, warmth, edema, hardness, or pain may also be present. Darkly pigmented skin may not have visible blanching but its coloring may differ from the surround...

FINAL EXAM- NR224 FUNDAMENTALS 1. Infectious disease stages: a. Incubation: Interval between entrance of pathogen into body and appearance of first symptoms (e.g., chickenpox, 14 to 16 days after exposure; common cold, 1 to 2 days; influenza, 1 to 4 days; measles, 10 to 12 days; mumps, 16 to 18 days; Ebola 2 to 21 days (CDC, 2015b). b. Prodromal: Interval from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms (malaise, lowgrade fever, fatigue) to more specific symptoms. (During this time microorga...