NUR 226 Q&A Bundle

Nitrate isosorbide dinitrate (isordil) px to a client with angina. Pt instruction during d/c teaching? - do not get up quickly, rise slowly - nitrates can cause orthostatic hypotension Vomiting pathophysiological response - spasmodic reflex of resp and gastric movements results from the stimulatio...

Nociceptive pain - receptors are stimulated by? - caused by damage to tissues - pain receptors are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means Neuropathic pain can be seen in which pts - diabetic patients Narcotic definition (general term) - what kind of drugs? - general term used to descri...

Normal ranges for vitals temperature 96.8-100.4F or 36-38C blood pressure <120/<80 respirations 12-20 breaths/min oxygen saturation 95-100% pulse 60-100 bpm What is critical thinking open-mindedness, continual inquiry, and perseverance combined with a willingness to look at each unique patie...

The reservoirs for storing milk in the breast are: lactiferous sinuses When teaching the breast self-examination, you would inform the woman that the best time to conduct breast self-examination is: a) at the onset of the menstrual period. b) on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. c) on the 4th to...

Anterior Thoracic Landmarks 1) Suprasternal notch 2) Sternum 3) Sternal angle 4) Costal Angle Suprasternal Notch U-shaped depression just above the sternum, between clavicles Sternum Breastbone: manubrium, body, xiphoid process Sternal Angle 1) Angle of Louis 2) Continuous with second rib 3) Trac...

Pathophysiology study of disease and injury Disease disruption of homeostasis (physical, mental, social) What is homeostasis in relation to the body? body + organs function best when at normal range What is an example of homeostasis in the body? maintaining the body's blood ph What is the norma...

RAAS regulates long-term BP and extracellular volume 1. Angiotemsionogen released by the liver in response to low BP and changes in blood volume 2. Low fluid volume stimulates the kidney to release renin which causes the liver to convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I 3. Angiotensin I travels to t...

Which maximum score can be given to a patient when using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)? 5 20 25 30 - 30 -- A score of 30 would indicate that the patient has good cognitive abilities. The MMSE is performed to assess a person's cognitive function. A score of 5 indicates severe cogniti...

Which of the following is a symptom? A.weak grip strength B.crackles C.diaphoresis D.pain d. Pain A patient has a heart rate of 53 beats per minute. This is considered what? A. Bradycardia B.tachypnea C.tachycardia D. Hypertension a. Bradycardia The term iatrogenic refers to which condition when a...

What are the 3 P's of DM? Polyuria (increased urination), Polydipsia (increased thirst), Polyphagia (increased hunger) RN can delgate to LPN... Meds (no IV or blood products, or high risk), NG tube feedings, wound dressings, trach care RN cannot delegate tasks that... DELEGATE, EVALUATE, ASSESS O...