NURS 3000

Diabetes Mellitus Correct Answer--group of metabolic diseases -characterized by elevated levels of glucose in the blood -significant cause of hypertension and death from heart disease and stroke. Hyperglycemia Correct Answer-Elevated levels of glucose in the blood Diabetes is the leading cause of Correct Answer--nontraumatic amputations -blindness in working age adults -end stage renal disease Cost related to diabetes Correct Answer-$174 billion annually (including direct medical ...

The nurse answers a patient's call light and finds the patient sitting up in bed and requesting pain medication. What will the nurse do first? Correct Answer-Assess the patient's pain and pain level The patient's medication administration record lists two antiepileptic medications that are due at 0900, but the patient is NPO for a barium study. The nurse's coworker suggests giving the medications via IV because the patient is NPO. What will the nurse do? Correct Answer-Call the health car...

Components of Respiratory Function Correct Answer--respiration requires gas exchange and consists of these components 1-ventilation 2-diffusion 3-perfusion -normal breath we take in =500mL -Gas exchange= consists of Nitrogen 79%, O2 21% (Rm Air); CO2 =0.4%; water vapor, helium & argon. ventilation Correct Answer--movement of air from the atmosphere to the alveoli diffusion Correct Answer--exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide at the alveolar-capillary membrane (higher to lower concent...

C Correct Answer-The nurse is preparing to assess a patient in the hospital setting. What is the first step for the nurse? A: don gloves B: wear a mask C: wash hands D: don goggles B Correct Answer-The nurse is assessing a superficial mass on a patient's skin surface. Which part of the hand is used to palpate a superficial mass in the skin? A: The heel of the hand B: The fingertips C: The ulnar surface of the hand D: The dorsal surface of the hand A Correct Answer-The nurse is ass...

Acute bronchitis Correct Answer-an inflammation of the bronchi in the lower respiratory tract, usually caused by infection. It is one of the most common conditions seen in primary care. Which disease usually occurs as a sequel to an upper respiratory tract infection? Correct Answer-acute bronchitis The cause of most cases of ____ is viral (rhinovirus, influenza) Correct Answer-acute bronchitis pneumonia Correct Answer-an acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by a microbial ag...

Nursing Interventions for Various Sensory Impairments Correct Answer-Increase or Decrease Stimuli -Explaining Care -Visit More Often -Orient -Place TV, Radio, Calendar, Clock in Room -Touch -Elevate HOB -Open/Close Door -Turn Off TV -Assist Out Of Bed, Ambulate Normal Sensory Process Components Correct Answer-1.) Reception (Nerve Cell Stimulation) 2.) Perception (Person is Aware of Stimuli) 3.) Reaction (Action) Vibratory Sensations Correct Answer-Awareness of Vibrations, Use Tu...

Importance of EBN practice Correct Answer-to improve the patient outcomes based on the the best available evidence State Board of Nursing Functions/Purpose Correct Answer-- ensure enforcement of state ns practice act - established by nursing practice act - regulated those under ns practice under NPA form practicing nsg Nursing Practice Act Purpose/Importance Correct Answer-- legislation for nursing - the law within the state - affects all facets of nursing practice ANA Correct Answe...