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Galen NUR 242 Exam 3 Respiratory Set Galen College Of Nursing -Question and answers correctly solved Galen NUR 242 Exam 3 Respiratory Set What is sleep apnea? - correct answer person stops breathing for at least 10 seconds repeatedly during sleep What is the most common cause of sleep apnea? - correct answer obstructive sleep apnea What is the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea? - correct answer airway is restricted as a result of tissue collapse in the airway How is ...

Exam 4 NUR 242 Galen College Of Nursing -Question and answers verified to pass Exam 4 NUR 242 Who regulates BP via reninangiotensin- aldosterone systme, retention of Na+ & secretes K+? - correct answer Aldosternone Who keeps our BP nice and regulated? - correct answer Aldosterone What will happen if we have too much aldosterone? - correct answer We would be retaining too much sodium If we have a low amounts of aldosterone what will happen? - correct answer We will not have ...

ECC NUR 242 Angina Galen College Of Nursing - Question and answers already passed ECC NUR 242 Angina What is angina? - correct answer Chest pain, or the clinical manifestation of myocardial ishemia What causes angina? - correct answer An increased demand of O2 or a decreased supply of O2. What would increase the O2 need of the heart? - correct answer Emotional stress, Exercise, Anemia, Obesity, Smoking, Infection, Drug and ETOH abuse What does PQRST stand for? - correct an...

242 NUR 242 Galen College Of Nursing Question and answers rated A+ 242 - Exam 1 Involution - correct answer rapid reduction in size of the uterus and the return to a non pregnant state, should be close to prepregnant size 6 weeks after birth During your newborn assessment what are things that indicate a problem? - correct answer - nasal flaring, chest retractions - grunting on exhalation, labored breathing - generalized cyanosis, flaccid body posture - abnormal breath sounds, a...

242 Exam NUR 242 Galen College Of Nursing Questions with complete solution 242 Exam #2 How likely is a person with a history of falls to fall again? - correct answer They are twice as likely to fall again What are the types of falls? - correct answer •Accidental •Anticipated •Unanticipated •Intentional What is an accidental fall? - correct answer clutter or spill causes a person to trip or fall What is an anticipated fall? - correct answer gait imbalances, sid...

iron deficiency anemia - decrease iron supply, blood loss, poor gi absorption, inadequate diet iron deficiency anemia s/s - CNS: Paresthesia( numbness tingling) paller weight loss fatigue FISSURES Spoon nails Pica iron deficiency anemia tx - replace iron food: -green leafy vegs, red meat, beans, eggs, raisins iron supplement: cause black stool and gi discomfort iron deficiency anemia lab work - H&H b12 deficiency anemia - caused by vegan diet, small bowel resection, diarrhea and t...

SYMPATHETIC nervous system Also known as adrenergic system EPINEPHRINE & NOREPINEPHRINE Neurotransmitters in the sympathetic nervous system ADRENERGIC AGONISTS Drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system ALPHA-1 Receptor in blood vessels, bladder, eyes, prostate ALPHA-2 Receptor in nerve endings BETA-1 Receptor in heart mainly, also kidneys BETA-2 Receptor in smooth muscles of lungs, GI tract, uterus EPINEPHRINE Adrenergic agonist that increases BP, dilates pupils,...

Anemia-general - The reduction in RBCs, hemoglobin, and hematocrit Hematocrit levels for men - 42-52% Hematocrit levels for women - 37-47% Hemoglobin levels for men - 14-18 g/dL Hemoglobin levels for women - 12-16 g/dL The intrinsic factor is needed for the production of what vitamins? - Vitamin B12 and folic acid What vitamin is vital for the process of RBC maturation ? - Vitamin B12 Glossitis - Smooth, beefy red tongue What is glossitis a symptom of? - Hypoxia and B12 deficiency Func...

Anemia-general - The reduction in RBCs, hemoglobin, and hematocrit Hematocrit levels for men - 42-52% Hematocrit levels for women - 37-47% Hemoglobin levels for men - 14-18 g/dL Hemoglobin levels for women - 12-16 g/dL The intrinsic factor is needed for the production of what vitamins? - Vitamin B12 and folic acid What vitamin is vital for the process of RBC maturation ? - Vitamin B12 Glossitis - Smooth, beefy red tongue What is glossitis a symptom of? - Hypoxia and B12 deficiency Func...

What are the three main types of headaches? - Migraine, Tension, Cluster Steps to Pain Assessment – Provoking Quality Radiation Severity Time Provoking - has anything made it better or worse Quality - Sharp, dull, achy, throbbing Radiation - Does it radiate to another part of the body Severity - Pain scale, 1-10 scale, intense pain, Other symptoms: N/V, photophobia Time - how long has it been going on? how long does it usually last? Tension Headache - Bandlike, tightness Describe ...