NUR 202 Exam Bundle Graded A+

*Data regarding mobility, strength, coordination, and activity tolerance are important for the nurse to obtain because: *a. Many neurologic diseases affect one or more of these areas. *b. Patients are less able to identify other neurologic impairments. *c. These are the first functions to be affe...

A student asks the nurse what is the best way to assess a clients pain. Which response by the nurse is best? a. Numeric pain scale b. Behavioral assessment c. Objective observation d. Clients self-report - Answer-d. Many ways to measure pain are in use, including numeric pain scales, behavioral ...

Arcus senilis - Answer-Opaque, bluish white ring within the outer edge of the cornea, caused by fat deposits What are eye changes associated with aging? - Answer-"dry-eye", arcus senilis, less ability for the iris to dialate (AEB trouble seeing in the dark), lens lose elasticity (AEB reduce...

Absorption - Answer-The process by which the drug is transferred from the body into the bloodstream Distribution - Answer-Availability of the drug to the body and tissues Metabolism - Answer-Original form of the drug to a new form (happens in the liver) Elimination - Answer-Drug being remov...

Before auscultating the lungs of a child, the nurse asks the parent to remove the child's gown. What could be the reason for such an intervention? 1 To avoid sound artifacts 2 To avoid the chandelier sign 3 To listen to high-pitched sounds 4 To listen to low-pitched sounds - Answer-1 To ...

what are some signs of intimate partner violence? - Answer--overuse of health services -chronic pain -vague complaints -depression/anxiety -missed appointments -untreated injuries -partner never wanting to leave pts side -partner doesn't let pt talk about injuries -injuries not matching d...

When a client is detoxifying from alcohol it is important to - Answer-Give Vit B1 and folic acid, Give B12, give Librium or Ativan, Draw a blood alcohol level Trycyclic antidepressants are rarely used today because of the danger of: - Answer-Causing priapism and Hypertensive Crisis Second gene...

An adult with the diagnosis of schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric hospital. The client is ungroomed, appears to be hearing voices, is withdrawn, and has not spoken to anyone for several days. What should the nurse do during the first few hospital days? - Answer-Seek out the client frequent...

Explain the functions of the kidney. - Answer-1. Filtration 2. Fluid balance (ADH and Aldosterone) 3. Erythropoietin production when sats are low 4. Acid/base balance (use of Bicarb) 5. Bone health (conversion of vitamin D to active form) 6. Blood pressure regulation (RAAS) Explain the diffe...

Science - Answer-method of bring together fact + giving them coherence and integrity Involves: hypothesis, methods, data collection, results, evaluation Theory - Answer-a group of related concepts brought together to explain a phenomena or predict future events Involves: Inclusiveness, consis...

A client is given amiodarone (Cordarone) in the ED for a dysrhythmia. Which of the following indicates the drug is having the desired effects? a. The ventricular rate is increasing. b. The absent pulse is now palpable. c. The number of premature ventricular contractions is decreasing. d. The f...

a - Answer-The first practicing nurse epidemiologist was a. Florence Nightingale. b. Mildred Montag. c. Clara Barton. d. Mary Agnes Snively. c - Answer-The American Red Cross was founded by a. Florence Nightingale. b. Harriet Tubman. c. Clara Barton. d. Mary Mahoney. b ...

With regard to chromosome abnormalities, nurses should be aware that: a. They occur in approximately 10% of newborns. b. Abnormalities of number are the leading cause of pregnancy loss. c. Down syndrome is a result of an abnormal chromosome structure. d. Unbalanced translocation results ...

What is the nursing role of personal hygiene? - Answer--Asses self-care abilities -Provide assistance with ADLs -Promote self-care in ADLs -Delegate appropriate parts of hygiene care -Physical and psychosocial well-being Asses self-care abilities - Answer--Ask the patient what they do, wha...

Preload - Answer-Volume in the heart before it contracts Afterload - Answer-The force that the heart is working against Treatment for decreased preload - Answer-Fluids Treatment for increased preload - Answer-Diuretics Low volume causes the HR to ____. - Answer-Increase (tachycardia) ...

SBAR - Answer-consistent, clear, structured, and easy-to-use method of communication between health care personnel; it organizes communication by the categories of: Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendations. Independent actions of the nurse - Answer-Vitals, Bedside care and Assistanc...

The Nursing Process - Answer-Systematic, person-centered, goal-oriented method of caring that provides a framework for nursing practice. It is nursing practice in action ADPIE - Answer--Assessment -Diagnosis -Planning/Outcome Identification -Implementation -Evaluation Nursing Diagnosis - A...

Nurses should measure the patient's vital signs: A. When transferred to a new nursing unit. B. When the patient is incontinent. C. When the patient comes to the nurses station. D. At least three times a day. - Answer-A. When transferred to a new nursing unit. When assessing a patient'...

What is informed consent? What do you do if patient refuses treatment? - Answer--Informed consent: permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and benefits. If pati...

What are the primary goals of nursing? - Answer-1. Determine client/family responses to human problems, level of wellness and need for assistance 2. Provide physical care, emotional care, teaching, guidance and counselling 3. Implement interventions aimed at prevention and assisting the client to...

Low pH - Answer-Acidic High pH - Answer-Alkaline Normal pH ranges for the body - Answer-7.35-7.45 pH If the pH is high with a low concentration of H+? - Answer-Then the body wants to reabsorb H+ and eliminate HCO3 (bicarbonate) High hydrogen (acidosis) and your PH is low? - Answer-The bo...

ANA definition of nursing - Answer-The protection, promotion, and optimization of health & abilities; prevention of illness & injury; alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis & treatment of human response; advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, & populations ICN definit...

Affordable Care Act - Answer-Composed of two laws, The patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and The Health care and Education Affordability Act The care of strangers - Answer-Professional caring, learned through focused education and deliberate socialization A culturally diverse nursing ...

Founder of Modern Nursing - Answer-Florence Nightingale Nightingale's Contributions - Answer--Identifying personal needs of patient and the role of the nurse in meeting those needs -Establishing standards for hospital management -Est. respected occupation for women -est. nursing educatio...

Why Define Nursing? - Answer--definitions clarify purposes and functions -differentiate nursing from other health occupations -influence health policy at local, state, and national levels -focus educational curricula and research agendas Definitions clarify purposes and functions - Answer--def...

Therapeutic effect - Answer-Expected or predicted physiological response - increase Co, or decrease pain Adverse effect - Answer-Unintended, undesirable, often unpredictable Side effect - Answer-Predictable, unavoidable secondary effect - nausea,vomiting Toxic effect - Answer-Accumulation...

A nurse is assessing a client with a family history of cancer. Which finding requires immediate follow-up? A. The client has gained 10 lb (4.5 kg) over the past year. B. The client reports knee pain upon rising. C. The client reports a feeling of a lump in the throat. D. The client has a blood...

A nurse is caring for a client who has increased ICP and a new prescription for mannitol (Osmitrol). For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor? A.) Hyperglycemia B.) Hyponatremia C.) Hypervolemia D.) Oliguria - Answer-B.) Hyponatremia A nurse is caring for a client w...

Which key nursing theory is the nurse utilizing by promoting the client's own ability to feed themselves? - Answer-Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses two units of packed red blood cells. The nurse notifies the health care provider of the p...

What steps are involved in the nursing process? - Answer-Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation. ADPIE. What are considered to be high priority in nursing care? - Answer-ABC + V. Airway, Breathing, Cardiac [Circulation] and Vital Signsw What are some things cons...

The 2010 report for "the future of nursing" calls by 2020 for - Answer--increasing the number of BSN prepared nurses to 80% -Doubling the number of nurses with doctoral degrees President of the American Nurses Association - Answer-Pamela Cipriano Professional roles of a nurse: - Answer-...

Explain the interdisciplinary nature of pharmacology. - Answer-To learn the discipline well, nursing students must acquire a broad knowledge base from various foundation areas such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, and pathophysiology Describe what is meant by a drugs MOA. - Ans...