Prn 1178 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

QUESTION Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Answer: A sore that develops on the lining of the stomach or small intestine. Upper abdominal pain is a common symptoms QUESTION Causes of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Answer: H. pylori and NSAIDs (aspirin) QUESTION Perforation Answer: Sudden abdominal pain with firm abdomen, QUESTION PUD complications Answer: Hemorrhage- Occurs more in patients with gastric ulcers and older adultsQUESTION gastrointestinal decompression Answer: removal of gast...

PRN 1178 Exam 2 Study Guide Complete Questions And Answers Vitamin A Food source/Deficiency Food source: Chicken livers, sweet potato with skin, Carrots, Spinach, Pumpkin Deficiency: Night blindness, exophthalmia, susceptibility to epithelial infection, dry skin, impaired immunity, grown and reproduction Vitamin D Food source/Deficiency Food source: Tuna fish, whole or fortified milk, fortified soy milk, and fortified cereal

PRN1178 Client-Centered Care II Exam 2 Review

QUESTION symptoms of fluid imbalances Answer: Hypervolemia (too much fluid): increased uri- nation, dilute urine Hypovolemia (decreased fluid): decreased urination, concentrated urine QUESTION Osmosis Answer: Movement of pure solvent (liquid) across a semipermeable mem- brane. Literally pulls water in and out of cells by osmotic pressure. (Used by sodium to control body's fluid balance) Pressure moves water from area of lesser concentration of solutes to the area of greater concentr...

PRN1178 Client-Centered Care II Exam 1 Review

QUESTION Process where water moves from less solute concentration to more solute concentration Answer: Osmosis QUESTION Signs/symptoms of cancer Answer: unusual bleeding, poor wound healing, change in bowel/bladder habits, unexplained lump, persistent cough, change in a mole, and difficulty swallowing QUESTION radiation skin care Answer: Wash withh lukewarm water and wear loose cotton clothes QUESTION fluid outside the cell Answer: ...

QUESTION When the pH and HCO3 are in the same direction, this is a------ problem Answer: a metabolic problem QUESTION respiratory acidosis causes Answer: hypoventilation QUESTION respiratory acidosis treatments Answer: Maintain airway, preventative meds like bron- chodilators QUESTION respiratory alkalosis causes Answer: hyperventilation, severe vomiting, excessive GI suctioning, diuretics, excessive NaHCO3QUESTION respiratory alkalosis treatment Answer: slow breathing, help t...

PRN1178 Client-Centered Care II Exam 3 Review

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What is Acid-Base balance? - ANSWER ☑☑The maintenance of hydrogen ion concentration in the blood and tissue fluids so that body can function properly. Necessary for homeostasis. Normal pH range? What is considered Acidic? What is considered alkalotic? - ANSWER ☑☑7.35-7.45 (Below 7.35 = Acidity) (Above 7.45= Alkaline) What body systems regulate acid-base balance? - ANSWER ☑☑Buffers, Kidneys, and Lungs Respiratory Acidosis Common Causes? - ANSWER ☑☑Acute Airway Obstr...