Neurohumoral mechanisms Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #3 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question A patient with Parkinson’s disease has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility related to neuromuscular impairment. You observe a nursing assistant performing all of these actions. For which action must you intervene? o A. The NA assists the patient to ambulate to the bathroom and back to bed. o B. The NA reminds the patient not to look at his feet when he is walking. o C. The NA performs the patient’s c...

Patho Exam 3 study guide Hematological Alterations Know lab values for a person with anemia* What hemoglobin is concerning or indicates anemia? Less than 12 for men and less than 15 for women. Erythrocytes (red blood cells [RBCs]) An RBC is a small disk with two unique properties: (1) a biconcave shape and (2) the capacity to be reversibly deformed. • Responsible for oxygenation-the shape allows for optimal gas exchange • Average lifespan of an erythrocyte- 120 days Hemoglobi...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #3 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question A patient with Parkinson’s disease has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility related to neuromuscular impairment. You observe a nursing assistant performing all of these actions. For which action must you intervene? o A. The NA assists the patient to ambulate to the bathroom and back to bed. o B. The NA reminds the patient not to look at his feet when he is walking. o C. The NA performs the patient’s c...

body's process for adapting to high hormone level To adapt to high levels of hormones, some cells have the capacity to decrease the number of receptors for that hormone through the process of down-regulation. Cushing's Syndrome excessive ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) production most commonly caused by an adrenal adenoma or a non-pituitary adenoma as is often seen with lung cancer. Clinical signs and symptoms: weight gain and hyperpigmentation of skin. Lab results that poin...

NR 508 Midterm Exam Consist of 50 Questions From a Random Test Bank of Questions from Chapters 1-4 (including Week 4 Content) and All Embedded Recorded Lectures. Information is taken from the following Areas: Highlighted areas are areas to help you understand the concepts better they are in NO way an indication of what you are guaranteed to see on the exam. Remember these are random some of your classmates may not have the same question that appear on your exam. PLEASE NOTE that this study guid...

NR 508 Midterm Exam Consist of 50 Questions From a Random Test Bank of Questions from Chapters 1-4 (including Week 4 Content) and All Embedded Recorded Lectures. Information is taken from the following Areas: Highlighted areas are areas to help you understand the concepts better they are in NO way an indication of what you are guaranteed to see on the exam. Remember these are random some of your classmates may not have the same question that appear on your exam. PLEASE NOTE that this study guid...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #3 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question A patient with Parkinson’s disease has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility related to neuromuscular impairment. You observe a nursing assistant performing all of these actions. For which action must you intervene? o A. The NA assists the patient to ambulate to the bathroom and back to bed. o B. The NA reminds the patient not to look at his feet when he is walking. o C. The NA performs the patient’s c...

Chapter25 Assessment of Cardiovascular Function Overview of Anatomy and Physiology • Three layers o Endocardium: inside layers o Myocardium: made up of muscle fibers and is responsible for the pumping actions o Epicardium: outer layers o Fluids can be accumulate in these layers • Four chambers o 2 atria and 2 ventricles o Hemodynamic: the use of pressure monitoring devices to directly measure cardiovascular function • Heart valves • Chambers • Heart Valves o Atrioventricular valves o S...

NR 508 Midterm Exam Consist of 50 Questions From a Random Test Bank of Questions from Chapters 1-4 (including Week 4 Content) and All Embedded Recorded Lectures. Information is taken from the following Areas: Highlighted areas are areas to help you understand the concepts better they are in NO way an indication of what you are guaranteed to see on the exam. Remember these are random some of your classmates may not have the same question that appear on your exam. PLEASE NOTE that this study guid...

NSG 5003 Questions and Answers_Latest Quiz 1 Question : Why is it possible for potassium to diffuse easily into and out of cells? Student Answer: Potassium has a greater concentration in the ICF. Sodium has a greater concentration in the ECF. The resting plasma membrane is more permeable to potassium. An excess of anions is inside the cell. Instructor Explanation: Because the resting plasma membrane is more permeable to K+ than to Na+, K+ can easily diffuse from its area of higher concentration ...