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RNSG 1430 Exam 4 Questions With Complete Solutions

RNSG 1430 Thermoregulationthermoregulation - correct answer the process of maintaining core body temperature within an optimal physiological range. critical for optimal physiological function hypothalamus - correct answer controls body temperature and signals for mechanisms to increase heat production or facilitate heat loss decreased temperature - correct answer blood vessels constrict, sweat glands less active, skeletal muscles contract, causing shivering increased temperature - corre...

The nurse is assessing a patients functional ability. Which patient best demonstrates the definition of functional ability? a. Considers self as a healthy individual; uses cane for stability b. College educated; travels frequently; can balance a checkbook c. Works out daily, reads well, cooks, and cleans house on the weekends d. Healthy individual, volunteers at church, works part time, takes care of family and house correct answers D Functional ability refers to the individuals ability t...

RNSG 1430 Thermoregulation, comfort, mobilityFill in the blank: The initial symptoms of malignant hyperthermia are related to _______ and _______ activity. Cardiovascular old evaporation young skin-to-skin musculoskeletal cardiovascular musculoskeletal The nurse is assisting a client to ambulate following knee surgery. What is a key concern when assisting clients with activity? safety

What are the categories for pain? - ️️Pain is categorized by duration (acute or chronic) or by origin (nociceptive or neuropathic) Pain can also be described by duration, localization, source, transmission, etiology. DDD is example of neuropathic pain. What are negative consequences of chronic pain?` - ️️Depression (negative mood/affect), tissue damage, disturbed sleep patterns, changes in nutrition (loss of appetite or binge eating[1] ), decline in cognitive process, impaired mobi...

What is elimination? correct answers The excretion of waste products from the kidneys and intestines The excretion of waste products from the kidneys and intestines correct answers GI system (intestines) passage of stool through intestinal tract and dispelling stool by means of intestinal smooth muscle contraction. Urinary system (kidneys)- passage of urine through urinary tract by means of urinary sphincters and urethra. Skin lungs micturition correct answers urination anuria correc...

Diversity correct answers •The unique variations among and between individuals, variations that are informed by genetics and cultural background, but that are refined by experience and personal choice. Culture correct answers •A pattern of shared attitudes, beliefs, self-definitions, norms, roles, and values. Culture is learned - changing and adapting Culture occurs among correct answers •Those who speak a particular language. •Those who live in a defined geographic region. •I...

RNSG 1430 Thermoregulationthermoregulation - correct answer the process of maintaining core body temperature within an optimal physiological range. critical for optimal physiological function hypothalamus - correct answer controls body temperature and signals for mechanisms to increase heat production or facilitate heat loss decreased temperature - correct answer blood vessels constrict, sweat glands less active, skeletal muscles contract, causing shivering increased temperature - corre...

Physiological needs which influence safety include: correct answers Sufficient oxygen, nutrition, & optimum temperature (These must be met before physical & psychological safety & security can be addressed) What is the leading cause of burns, reported fires, deaths, & injuries involving home medical oxygen? correct answers Smoking A furnace, stove, or fireplace that is not properly vented introduces what into the environment? correct answers Carbon monoxide How does carbon monoxide a...

COMFORT - Collaborative Interventions to minimize pain associated with procedures correct answers - administer analgesic 30min-1hr prior to procedure -Monitor medication dosages, not to exceed limit - PT post surgery - encouraging pt to begin moving as soon as procedure is completed IV-PCA - most common therapy (pt is able to receive medication when needed at a controlled interval setting to avoid overdosing) Administration of NSAIDS, Opioids, non-opioids, adjuvants Physiological,...