Scf Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Graft-Verses-Tumor Effect - the donor immune cell response against the malignancy; a desirable response Anaplasia - pattern of growth in which cells lack normal characteristics & differ in shape & organization with respect to their cells of origin; usually are malignant Angiogenesis - growth of new blood vessels that allow cancer cells to grow Apoptosis - a normal cell mechanism of programmed cell death Benign - not cancerous, tumors may grow but are unable to spread to other organs or bod...

Q: What is bladder exstrophy? - A: Bladder & related structure are turned inside out through an opening in the abdominal wall. Q: How long is mom bradycardic after birth? - A: The first two wks post-partum Q: How long is the true post-partum period? - A: May last between 9 & 12 months. Q: What are the nursing goals for the mother during puerperium? - A: Prevent hemorrhage, infection, & hypovolemic shock. Encourage bonding. Educate in self & infant care. Q: Where is the fundus located in th...

Preterm rupture of Membranes (PROM) - rupture of membranes after 37th wk gestation but before onset of labor Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) - rupture of membranes before the 37th wk gestation (worse outcomes) possible causes of PPROM - infection (UTI) amniocentesis placental abruption hydramnios maternal smoking multiple gestation assessment of rupture of membranes - time (must delivery baby w/in 24hrs) amount odor color (cloudy=infection, green=fetal distress) sign...

Pharmacology for TB - Isoniazid (INH), Rifampin (RIF) turn body fluids red/orange, tears, urine, etc. Ethambutol (EMB), Pyrazinamide (PZA), Rifapentine (RPT). Multi-drug for 8 wks., then still continue to take meds 4-7 months Hepatitis B Vaccine - Is highly effective vaccine that provides active immunity for 99-100% of patients. Prepared using yeast. (do not give if allergic to yeast). All infants at birth 3 doses are given 1st dose (IM vastus, 1 month & 6 months. Recommended: All children ...

FDNYC G60 Practice Exam 2023 Questions and Answers with complete solution All torch operators, an oxigen-fuel torch using any amount of oxigen and flamable gas and fire guards must have a current - Certificate of Fitness The Certificate of Fitness holder - must regulate the pressure and flow of oxygen and natural gas to each torch. if the torch operator for jewelry manufacture involves - any oxygen with any fuel gas containers, the operator must be a C of F holder. A Certificate o...

Non-stress test (NST) - -ultra sound record movement, doppler measures fetal HR, assess fetal well being -2 or more acceleration with 15bpm lasting 15 seconds for 20 min with return to baseline -done after 28 wks Trichomoniasis - asymptomatic s/s in women-green & smelly vaginal discharge, vulvar itch s/s in men-inflammation of epididymis, prostate, urethra no etoh with meds barrier methods of birth control - condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, vaginal sponge emergency contraception - plan...

Exocytosis - Occurs when contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the vacuole membrane with the cell membrane. Neurons - nerve cell, transmit information throughout the body Neuroglia - supportive cell for neurons Axon - primary transmission lines of the nervous system Dendrites - receive information from other neural call to the cell body of the neuron Pelvic Cavity - space with in the walls of the pelvis Meninges - protect the central nervous system Ret...

Bound hormones are considered to be apart of: - the hormone reserve __________ __________ travel in the blood stream attached to a carrier protein - bound hormones __________ cells create glucagon in response to _______ blood sugar levels - alpha, low ___________ cells create somatostatin - delta a bound hormone can't work on a target cell because..... - the protein increases the size making it too big to cross the capillary wall towards the target cell a calorigenic effect results in - ...

Auscultatory gap - A brief period when Korotkoff sounds disappear during auscultation of blood pressure; common with hypertension What is acceptable temperature range? - 97.6 - 99.6 What does pyrexia mean? - Fever Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke - Heat exhaustion: nausea vomiting, pale, cold, and clamy. Heat stroke: hot, red, and dry; loss or change of consciousness What kind patients should avoid rectal temperatures - Rectal surgery and cardiac conditions (Vagal Nerve) Healthy resting he...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Definition - Complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the ability to communicate A broad disorder can have mild to severe, characterized by w withdrawal into self and their own world, accompanied by intellectual & social defects. Occurs more often in boys than girls. Onset occurs in early childhood. Often runs into a chronic course. Predisposing Factors communication trouble with not picking up on non-verbal ques, crossing arms, frown, not understanding. C...