Galen NUR 242 Exam 4 – Neuro Questions with Correct Answers

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - ans ----backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus Gastritis - ans ----inflammation of the lining of the stomach Hiatal ...

The student nurse studying the gastrointestinal system understands that chyme refers to what? a. Hormones that reduce gastric acidity b. Liquefied food ready for digestion c. Nutrients after being absorbed d. Secretions that help digest food - ans --B. Liquefied food ready for digestion ...

What is included in the central nervous system? - ans --brain and spinal cord What is included in the peripheral nervous system? - ans --cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia What does the peripheral nervouse system act as? - ans --relay station What three types of headaches im...

Normal BP - ans ----Systolic <120 / Diastolic <80 Pre-HTN - ans ----Systolic =120-139 / Diastolic=80-89 Stage 1 HTN - ans ----Systolic=140-159 / Diastolic=90-99 Stage 2 HTN - ans ----Systolic=>160 / Diastolic=>100 Malignant HTN - ans ----Extremely high BP ...

Patricia is an RN working at a rehabilitation center and witnesses a nurse aid struggling to lift and reposition an elderly, bed ridden patient. She explains to the nurse aide that there is a No Lift Policy in place in the establishment. What does this policy entail? - ans ----The concept of a n...

Four Major subgroups of Late Adulthood - ans ----65 - 74 young old 75 - 84 middle old 85 - 99 old old 100 and older elite old Lifestyle and Practice to Promote Wellness older adults - ans ----Yearly flu vaccine pneumococcal vaccine Shingles vaccine tetanus and booster every 10 yea...

GERD Risk factors include - ans ----Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. GERD the nursing assessment should include - ans ----asking about a history of heartburn or ...

While making rounds, the nurse finds a patient on the floor in the hallway. Which action will the nurse do first? -assess the patient for injury -transfer the patient back to bed -assist the patient to a wheelchair -report the patient's condition to the physician - ans -----assess the patie...