Patho knowledge check 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

N490 SPRING Final Exam Blueprint 65 questions on the following topics: GENETICS In all nursing practice settings, nurses have five main tasks: • Help collect and interpret relevant family and medical histories • Identify patients and families who need further genetics evaluation and counseling and refer them to appropriategenetics services • Offer genetics information and resources to patients and families • Collaborate with genetics specialists • Participate in the management and coor...

Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular (Week 7: Ch. 13, 14, & 15)  Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems (See Notes)  Examination findings of arterial blood flow in infa nts (339) (345) o At birth the cutting of the umbilical cord, through which oxygen has been provided in utero, requires the infant to begin breathing. The onset of respiration expands the lungs and carries air to the alveoli. o When pulse is weak, expect cardiac output bay be diminished or peripheral va...

Nurs 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology Knowledge Check 1

Boards Study Guide ISSUES/TRENDS/POLICY You want to get more funding for your hospital’s Rapid Response Team. How should you present this issue to the committee? What is the best way for the AGAC NP to get involved in policy making? What is the best way for the AGACNP to demonstrate and advocate for full scope of practice? Which of the following is considered a high acuity role for the AGACNP? What is the best way to advocate for gay and lesbian population in your area? Which of the following ...

NUR 105 Final Study Guide Glaucoma: Patho: Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) or Glaucoma is the result of inadequate drainage of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber of the eye. The increased pressure causes atrophy of the optic nerve and, if untreated, blindness. There are two primary categories of glaucoma: • Open-angle (90% of cases are chronic open-angle) • Closed-angle (or narrow angle) Assessment • Assess pt for history or presence of risk factors • Positive fam...

First Degree Heart Block - Caused by a conduction delay through the AV node but all electrical signals reach the ventricles. - Every impulse is conducted to the ventricles but the duration of AV conduction is prolonged - The PR interval is prolonged to more than 0.20 second Second Degree Type II Heart Block - A P wave is nonconducted without progressive antecedent PR lengthening - A certain number of impulses from the SA node are not conducted to the ventricles - The QRS complex is a...

Highlighted Red Bolded underline- VERY IMPORT Red- meds Bold Red- Important Meds. Highlighted- important Teal- different topic Dark Blue- Same topic, different sections Purple - Information NURS 3410 Exam 2 Study Guide (2020 Updated) – University of Arizona Chapter 3 Lifespan Considerations (4Q) Typical dosing considerations for older adults • ½ to 2/3 of the standard young adult dose • “Start lose and go slow”. Based on pt. response • Include body weight, organ function, w...

(Boards Study Guide) ISSUES/TRENDS/POLICY You want to get more funding for your hospital’s Rapid Response Team. How should you present this issue to the committee? What is the best way for the AGACNP to get involved in policy making? What is the best way for the AGACNP to demonstrate and advocate for full scope of practice? Which of the following is considered a high acuity role for the AGACNP? What is the best way to advocate for gay and lesbian population in your area? Which of the fo...

NURS 316 Patho quiz 5 NURS 316 Patho quiz 5 1 Q1 A 32-year-old female patent is admited to the floor with a superinfecton. Her orders read tgecycline (Tygacil) 100 mg IV followed by 50 mg IV every 12 hours infused over 30 to 60 minutes for 5 days. What would be important for the nurse to educate this patent about? A) Analgesics B) Anthistamines C) Contraceptves D) Decongestants C A patent with a gram-negatve infecton is being treated with an aminoglycoside. What system should the nu...