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Atomic Number 
 The Number of Protons in the 
Nucleus. 
Cation 
 Atom with a positive charge (more protons than electrons) 
Anion 
 Atom with a negative charge (more electrons than protons) 
he number of Protons CAN or CAN NOT be changed? 
 Can NOT (except in stars) 
electrons 
 are added as dots, starting on the 
right, and move clockwise. 
isotopes 
 Change in the number of Neutrons 
ions 
 Change in the number of Electrons 
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List professional behaviors that are consistent with those of a nurse 
 altruism, social justice, autonomy, human dignity, integrity 
altruism 
 concern for the welfare and well being of others 
social justice 
 acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of economic status, race, ethnicity, 
age, citizenship, disability, or sexual orientation 
autonomy 
 the right to self determination 
human dignity 
 respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and popu...
Adventitious sounds 
 Abnormal sounds 
Aerobic 
 Uses or requires oxygen 
Afebrile 
 without fever 
Alopecia 
 baldness or hair loss 
Anaerobic 
 does not use or require oxygen 
Anesthesia 
 loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness 
Antipyretics 
 Drugs that reduce fever 
Anthropometry 
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 the science dealing with the measu...
Which of the following is used to promote sodium reabsorption by the kidneys? 
A. Antidiuretic hormone 
B. ANP 
C. aldosterone 
D. parathyroid hormone 
E. all of the above 
 C 
A nurse is caring for a client who requires measurement of specific gravity every four hours. 
What does this test detect? 
A. nutritional deficit 
B. hyperkalemia 
C. hypercalcemia 
D. Fluid volume status 
 D 
What is the normal range for sodium? 
 136-145 
What is the normal range for potassium? 
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Advocacy 
 Providing patients with the information they need to make decisions and supports the 
patients in whatever decisions they make 
Autonomy 
 Autonomy refers to a person's independence. Represents an agreement to respect a 
patient's right to determine a course of action. For example, before surgery a patient 
is required to sign a consent form. The purpose of the consent is to ensure in writing 
that the health care team respects the patient's independence by obtainin...
A Computer 
 A programmable electronic device that can input, process, output and store data. 
Programmable 
 means that a device can be instructed to perform a task or a function when fed with a 
program or software. 
Data 
 represents text, numbers, graphics, sounds and videos entered into the computer's 
memory during input operations. 
Information 
 is data that has been processed so that it can be presented in an organized and 
meaningful way. 
4 Basic Computer Functions 
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Computer Programs 
 Software 
Programs that enable you to accomplish a specific task or solve a specific need. 
 Application Software 
Two or more computers connected together to enable resource sharing. 
 Computer Network 
Used to manage network resources, this type of computer can be dedicated to a specific task. 
 Servers 
The temporary storage that holds data and instructions waiting to be processed. 
 Memory (RAM) 
A peripheral device uses this to attach the computer. 
 Po...
List functions of the kidneys (pp. 995-996) 
 Excretion of wastes, regulation of blood ionic composition, regulation of blood pH, 
Regulation of blood volume, regulation of blood pressure, maintenance of blood 
osmolarity, production of hormones, regulation of hormones, regulation of blood 
glucose levels 
List waste products normally excreted by the kidneys (pg. 1011) 
 Water, proteins, Sodium ions, Chloride ions, Bicarbonate ions, glucose, urea, potassium 
ions, uric acid, creatinine...
Social science 
 systematic study o people 
Psychology 
 scientific study of behavior and mental processes 
Hard Science 
 Defined by degree {one can state, test, prove/reject hypothesis} *chemistry, 
physiology} 
Soft Science 
 discipline that interprets human behavior on scientific investigation which may be 
difficult to establish measurable criteria *Philosophy, psychology* 
2 parent disciplines of psychology 
 philosophy and physiology 
Wundt 
 father of psychology, 1st ...