Level 3 scf nursing - Guides d'étude, Notes de cours & Résumés

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...