Nr224 study guide exam 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 40 Oxygenation Oxygen -Cardiac and respiratory systems supply the oxygen demands of the body -Blood oxygenated through mechanisms (ventilation, perfusion, and transport of resp. gases) Respiratory Physiology -Exchange of respiratory gases occur between environment and blood -Respiration is exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during cellular metabolism -Airways in lungs transfer oxygen from atmosphere to alveoli-oxy. Is exchanged for carbon dioxide. Structure and Function -Intr...

1. Health promotion and maintenance  Exercise is necessary for wellness: it conditions the body; maintains fitness; restores body to a maximum state of health; brings benefits to vital body systems (see box 38-5 below). Box 38-5 Effects of Exercise Cardiovascular System • Increased cardiac output • Improved myocardial contraction, thereby strengthening cardiac muscle • Decreased resting heart rate • Improved venous return Pulmonary System • Increased respiratory rate and d...

NR224 Exam 2 Study Guide Revised CH40: Oxygenation 1. What is atelectasis and how do we prevent it? - A collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. - 2. Respiratory wise, what are you looking for/at when observing a patient? Breathing patterns, chest wall movement and expansion, AP diameter? 3. What are the 6 P’s of dyspnea? - Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction - Possible Foreign Body - Pulmonary Embolus - Pneumothorax - Pump Failure - Pneumo...

NR224 Study Guide Exam 1 Critical Thinking Scenarios / Nursing process Chapter 15 1. Outline the steps of the nursing process (pg197) • Assessment – collecting and analysis of data (subjective, objective) • Diagnosis – problem identification • Planning– determining course of actions / treatment to be taken before implementation of nursing care. Formulating and documenting measurable, realistic and client-focused goals • Implementation – actions...

NR224 Exam 3 Study Guide

NR224 Exam 3 Study Guide

NR-224 Fundamentals Exam 3 Study Guide

NR 224Exam 3 study guide

NR224 Exam 2 Study Guide Revised CH40: Oxygenation 1. What is atelectasis and how do we prevent it? - A collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. - 2. Respiratory wise, what are you looking for/at when observing a patient? Breathing patterns, chest wall movement and expansion, AP diameter? 3. What are the 6 P’s of dyspnea? - Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction - Possible Foreign Body - Pulmonary Embolus - Pneumothorax - Pump Failure - Pneu...