NSG 211

The state of equilibrium in the body with respect to various functions and chemical compositions of the fluids and tissues (M1) correct answer: Homeostasis Pathophysiology is best described as? (M1) correct answer: The study of functional or physiologic changes in the body from disease processes. Etiology is defined as the study of (M1) correct answer: Causes of a disease The best definition of the term prognosis is (M1) correct answer: The predicted outcome or likelihood of recover...

Homeostatis correct answer: The state of equilibrium in the body with respect to various functions and chemical compositions of the fluids and tissues Pathophysiology is best described as? correct answer: The study of functional or physiologic changes in the body from disease processes. Etiology is defined as the study of correct answer: Causes of a disease The best definition of the term prognosis is correct answer: The predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific di...

Surfactant correct answer: Coats the inside layer of alveoli to reduce surface tension Visceral Pleura correct answer: Inner, medial layer Attached to lung parenchyma Parietal Pleura correct answer: Outer, lateral layer Will adhere the 2 layers for chest and lung expansion Residual Volume correct answer: Volume of air remaining in lungs after the max exhalation Vital Capacity correct answer: The maximal amount of air that can be moved in and out of lungs with breaths Can b...

Donepezil has been ordered for client w/ alzheimer. Client has been taking 0.1 mg per day for past 4w and is now taking 0.2mg/dose. Tablets are 5mg. Client's current weight is 111lb. How many tablets should client be give each night? Calculate to half or whole. correct answer: 2 tablets 120lb suicidal client has taken overdoes of acetaminophen. After a loading does, Dr orders maintenance of acetylcysteine 50/mg/kg in 500 mL of 5% dextrose given IV over 4h. Set pump at what rate? I think ...

CAGE tool correct answer: used to assess alcohol and substance abuse HOPE tool correct answer: assess spirituality and sense of meaning SAD PERSONAS correct answer: assess depression MMSE tool correct answer: measures cognitive function and includes orientation, registration, attention & calculation, recall, and language to determine mental status Assess cognition Mental health nursing diagnoses correct answer: risk for suicide, risk for self-mutilation, altered thought process...