Nr 226 fluid electrolyte - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 226 Final Exam for Fundies 2 Chapter 42 Electrolytes We will be focusing on Potassium, Magnesium, and Sodium Potassium Potassium normal level is 3.5 – 5 • Potassium is cardiac sensitive Hypokalemia (less than 3.5) Risk factors/causes for low potassium Your body is trying to DITCH K+ • Drugs (diuretics, corticosteroids) • Inadequate intake of K+ • Too much water intake (dilutes the K+) • Cushing syndrome – retains Na, excretes K+ (increase in secretion of Aldostero...

NR 226 NCLEX ANSWERS Ch 50 1. The nurse is precepting a student nurse and explains that perioperative nursing care occurs: a) Before, during, and after surgery. Correct b) In preadmission testing. c) During the surgical procedure. d) In the post anesthesia care unit. 2. The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure. The nurse is completing an assessment and reviews the patient’s laboratory tests and allergies. In which perioperative nursing phase...

NR 226 NCLEX ANSWERS Ch 50 1. The nurse is precepting a student nurse and explains that perioperative nursing care occurs: a) Before, during, and after surgery. Correct b) In preadmission testing. c) During the surgical procedure. d) In the post anesthesia care unit. 2. The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure. The nurse is completing an assessment and reviews the patient’s laboratory tests and allergies. In which perioperative nursing phase...

NR 226: Exam 2 review questions ALWAYS ELIMINATE TWO ANSWERS 1. A nurse suspects that an older adult may have a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Which assessment best reflects fluid and electrolyte balance in an older adult? - funds success, pg 369, # 6 a. Intake and output results - only fluid balance b. Serum laboratory values – fluid, electrolyte and acid-base imbalances c. Condition of the skin –only fluid balance d. Presence of tenting – only fluid balance 2. A nurse is caring f...

NR 226 Fundamentals Objectives & Blueprint for Exam #2 Chapter 50 will be covered on Final Exam Ch. 14 The Older Adult- The student will: 1. Differentiate between cognitive changes in the older adult ( delirium, depression, or dementia) Review table 14-2 2. Identify and apply knowledge/nursing care to physiological changes occurring with older adults( Review table 14-1). 3. Provide client teaching related to nutrition, exercising, bowel elimination, and medication Chapter 43. Sleep &...

Guidance for Final Exam NR 226 Final Review Guidance for Final Exam Total Questions= 65 questions (1.5 minutes per question) Ch. 23 (Torts and Confidentiality) 1. Torts: civil wrong acts or omission made against a person/property a. Intentional: Willful acts that violate another person’s right i. Assault: Intentional threat towards another person that places that person in fear of harmful, imminent or unwelcomed contact. 1. No actual contact is required ii. Battery: intentional off...

NR 226 Final Exam Study Outline *****ADPIE for ALL!!**** The Nursing Process o The purpose of the nursing process is to diagnose and treat human responses (e.g., patient symptoms, need for knowledge) to actual or potential health problems. Use of the process allows nurses to help patients meet agreed-on outcomes for better health. o The nursing process requires a nurse to use the general and specific critical thinking competencies described earlier to focus on a particular patient's unique need...

NR 226 EXAM 3 PP NOTES Chapter 37NR 226 EXAM 3 PP NOTES Chapter 37 • Loss is an inevitable part of life. Accompanying each loss are feelings of grief and sadness. • As a student you need to know that you are capable of providing what patients and families need most at the end of life: compassion, attentiveness, and patient-centered care. • Whether it is educating patients and families about advance directives, managing patients’ symptoms, or simply holding a hand, nurses care for ...

This is a review of major concepts from weeks 3, 4, and 5. This study guide is not exclusive. Also review ppts and read assigned chapters in Perry & Potter. Review all terminology words both in ppt and book. Review all questions at the end of chapters. Review math med calc problems demonstrated in class. Review core assignments from weeks 3,4, and 5 Older adults- Chapter 14 (65 yrs old) Definition of Gerontology: study of older adults. Ageism: discrimination against people because of i...

Chamberlain College of Nursing: NR 226 Final Review Exams Latest updated Total Questions= 65 questions (1.5 minutes per question) Ch. 23 (Torts and Confidentiality) 1. Torts: civil wrong acts or omission made against a person/property a. Intentional: Willful acts that violate another person’s right i. Assault: Intentional threat towards another person that places that person in fear of harmful, imminent or unwelcomed contact. 1. No actual contact is required ii. Battery: intentional of...