Nsg 3130 (Nsg3130)

Components of the heart the pump the electrical system the vascular system the blood volume serum lipid levels fats can clog blood vessels and decrease blood flow. LDL should be less than 130. HDL greater than 45. total cholesterol lower than 200. Serum Electrolytes can affect the conduction of the heart Hemoglobin An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds oxygen. Creatinine kinase and troponin is elevated with cardiac cell death. usually indicates an MI P...

Match the correct term on the left with the definition on the right. Group of answer choices 1. Systolic Pressure 2. Diastolic Pressure 3. Mean Arterial Pressure 4. Pulse Pressure maximum pressure when heart contracts lowest pressure when myocardium is relaxed average pressure in the arteries calculated by subtracting diastolic from systolic pressure Systolic Pressure- maximum pressure when heart contracts Diastolic Pressure- lowest pressure when myocardium is relaxed Mean Ar...

Components of the heart - the pump the electrical system the vascular system the blood volume serum lipid levels - fats can clog blood vessels and decrease blood flow. LDL should be less than 130. HDL greater than 45. total cholesterol lower than 200. Serum Electrolytes - can affect the conduction of the heart Hemoglobin - An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds oxygen. Creatinine kinase and troponin - is elevated with cardiac cell death. usually indi...

A nurse teaches the importance of folic acid intake to a group of pregnant women. This is considered which level of preventive care? A) Illness behavior B) Primary prevention C) Tertiary prevention D) Secondary prevention - B. Primary prevention is considered true prevention. It aims at maintaining physical and emotional health in an already healthy individual. - are described as a person's idea - Health beliefs All the following are considered internal variables that influence a clie...

Mild anxiety - normal; increases ability to think clearly moderate anxiety - normal; Narrows focus, dulls perception, lessens attention span Severe anxiety - abnormal; Inability to make decisions or solve problems Panic - abnormal; Feelings of dread or terror, Immobilization, inability to concentrate, communicate, or think rationally, Diaphoresis, chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations Burnout - mental or physical exhaustion due to constant stress or activity Compassion Fatigue - occur...

The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old patient in the emergency department who just had a full left leg cast placed for a fracture. As the nurse is reviewing the discharge instructions with the patient's mother, she states, "You don't have to go over those—I'll read them at home." What should the nurse do? a. Contact the physician immediately. b. Consider the possibility of health literacy limitations and assess further. c. Stop the teaching, because the mother obviously has taken care...

self-actualization Maslow- morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts esteem Maslow- confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others love/ belonging Maslows- friendship, family, sexual intimacy safety Maslows- security of body, employment, resources, morality, family, health property physiological maslows-breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion Health Belief Model how the patients' attitudes and belief...

A client is on complete bed rest and complains of back pain from lying "in the bed all the time." What is a nursing intervention that uses a nonpharmacologic method to ease the discomfort? (Select all that apply.) 1. Administering a dose of morphine for pain 2. Assisting the client to a bedside chair 3. Giving the client a back massage 4. Instructing the client that the health care provider will see him tomorrow night 5. Using music that contains no words 6. Instructing the client in g...

General delegation rules to follow for the RN: -Always be familiar with your state board rules and regulations for delegation. -Refer to you facility policies and procedures for roles and responsibilities for task delegation. -NEVER assume! Always ensure those you are delegating to (RN, LVN/LPN and/or UAP) have the training and skill set to complete the task delegated to them. -Always validate! If you are unsure if a staff member does not have the knowledge or skills to complete a task, a...

compensation Focusing on strengths rather than perceived weaknesses Denial Ignoring aspects of reality that induce anxiety or contribute to a loss of self-esteem Displacement Redirecting negative emotions perceived as unacceptable or threatening to a safer focus Intellectualization Overthinking a challenging situation or impulse to avoid dealing with the emotions it elicits Projection Attributing one's own motives, values, desires, situational responses, and personality traits to an...