Nursing 1211c Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Study Guide Test #3 1. Know the manifestations of hypocalcemia.  Tetany (intermittent muscular spasms, caused by malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium). Chvostek sign (contraction of the facial muscles from a light tap over the facial nerve in front of the ear), Trousseau sign (a carpopedal spasm by inflating a blood pressure cuff, downward turn of the wrist). Seizures, mental changes such as depression, impaired memory, confusion, delirium and ha...

Pharmacology Final Exam Review 4. Toxicity of this medication results in yellow-green halos, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain Digoxin 5. Fast-acting insulin that needs to be given once the meal is in the patient’s room Humalog 7. Increased in those taking corticosteroids Glucose 10. Acronym for a condition in which heartburn is the primary symptom GERD 11. The juice that is most appropriate to take with iron tablets as it enhances absorption Orange Juice ...

NUR 1211C MN QUESTIONS REVISED. Ruth Psetas Questions on Newborn Assessment/ Nursing Care 1) For a newborn after birth, which intervention is the highest priority? a) Initiating breastfeeding b) Performing the initial bath c) Giving the Vitamin K injection d) Covering the head with a cap Rationale: The greatest risk to the newborn is cold stress. Therefore the highest priority is to intervention is to prevent heat loss. Covering the newborn’s head with a cap prevents cold stress ...

Ch. 37 (38) Allergic Disorders 1. A patient with a family history of allergies has suffered an allergic response based on a genetic predisposition. This atopic response is usually mediated by what immunoglobulin? A) Immunoglobulin A B) Immunoglobulin M C) Immunoglobulin G D) Immunoglobulin E Ans: D Feedback: Atopy refers to allergic reactions characterized by the action of IgE antibodies and a genetic predisposition to allergic reactions. 2. An office worker takes a cupcake that conta...

Chapter 41 28-36 minutes 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster arm cast applied. Immediately postapplication, the nurse should provide what teaching to the patient? A) The cast will feel cool to touch for the first 30 minutes. B) The cast should be wrapped snuggly with a towel until the patient gets home. C) The cast should be supported on a board while drying. D) The cast will only have full strength when dry. Ans: D Feedback: A cast requires approximately 24 t...

Chapter 41 28-36 minutes 1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster arm cast applied. Immediately postapplication, the nurse should provide what teaching to the patient? A) The cast will feel cool to touch for the first 30 minutes. B) The cast should be wrapped snuggly with a towel until the patient gets home. C) The cast should be supported on a board while drying. D) The cast will only have full strength when dry. Ans: D Feedback: A cast requires approximately 24 t...

NUR 1211C MN QUESTIONS REVISED. Ruth Psetas Questions on Newborn Assessment/ Nursing Care 1) For a newborn after birth, which intervention is the highest priority? a) Initiating breastfeeding b) Performing the initial bath c) Giving the Vitamin K injection d) Covering the head with a cap Rationale: The greatest risk to the newborn is cold stress. Therefore the highest priority is to intervention is to prevent heat loss. Covering the newborn’s head with a cap prevents cold stress ...

Chapter 35 Assessment of Immune Function (26-34 minutes) 1. A woman has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is being treated aggressively with a chemotherapeutic regimen. As a result of this regimen, she has an inability to fight infection due to the fact that her bone marrow is unable to produce a sufficient amount of what? A) Lymphocytes B) Cytoblasts C) Antibodies D) Capillaries Ans: A Feedback: The white blood cells involved in immunity (including lymphocytes) are produced ...

1. A 30 year old business executive is taking simethicone for excessive flatus associated with diverticulitis. During a client teaching session, the nurse explains the mechanism of action of simethicone by saying: It causes mucus-coated gas bubbles to break into smaller ones 2. Which of the following types of antibiotics are more likely to cause superinfections? Broad-spectrum antibiotics 3. When the nurse is administering a PPI, which actions by the nurse are most correct? Give the PPI o...

Psychiatric Agents – Schizophrenia 1. Schizophrenia typically affects men between ages 15 and 24, and women after age 45. 2. Schizophrenia affects 1-2% of the population, making it a common disorder. 3. There is no one theory on what causes schizophrenia, but it is believed there is a strong genetic component. 4. What are three positive symptoms of schizophrenia? Hallucinations Delusions Disorganized thought Nonsensical speech Bizarre behaviors like clang associations, word salad, n...