Acute vs chronic Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Factors that Influence symptoms - Answer-- Individual differences/personality - Cultural differences - Situational factors - Stress - Mood Schema (illness representation) - Answer-A patients own beliefs about their illnesses; what they know about their disease/symptoms - helps them to explain. Five components of illness schemas - Answer-- Identity (label) - Consequences - Causes - Duration - Cure Models of illness - Answer-Most individuals have 3 models of illness: - Acute illness ...

Pharmacokinetics correct answer: How to drug is absorbed, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. ADME Pathophysiology correct answer: The physiology of altered health -Deals with: -cellular changes -organ changes -effects of these changes on total body function -mechanism of the underlying disease Etiology Congenital/acquired Idiopathic/iatrogenic correct answer: The study of the causes or reasons for the disease. -Congenital:The disease was present at birth -Acquired: Dise...

RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN A nurse has just received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds A client who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 105 mg/dL A client who has heart failure and 2+ pitting edema A client who is receiving maintenance IV fluids and needs a new IV catheter - CORRECT ANSWER ...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWER Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWER Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - ANSWER (ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts can cause n/v or dysrhythmias....

Renal Failure (acute vs chronic)

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

NCLEX-RN NOTES TIPS: - Deal with patients rather than with machines. - AVOID: never, always, must, “why?”, “I understand”. - If 2 opposites (e.g. hyper-/hypo-), one is correct. - Do not leave the patient alone. - Choose physical over psychological. - IDK the answer: pick the one with the most information. ABC (except in emergencies, distress situations & CPR) Assessment vs. Implementation Acute vs. Chronic Stable vs. Unstable Expected vs. Unexpected Real vs. Potential Odd man out DO NOT ...

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Graded A+ A nurse has just received change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds A client who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 105 mg/dL A client who has heart failure and 2+ pitting edema A client who is receiving maintenance IV fluids and needs a new IV catheter A client who is postoperative ...