Hondros NUR 212 Exam 1 - 4 with Complete Solutions Study Guide Bundle

Surfactant -chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from collapsing * without this, surface tension is harder and it's harder to breathe When does surfactant synthesis and storage begin? 24 weeks' gestation When are breathing movements dete...

what are the 3 types of violence – -physical -mental -environmental & community According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), trauma is defined as - "Trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an indi...

legal issues includes – -right -responsibilities -scope of nursing practice what is the function of the National concil of state board of nursing (NCSBN) – -developing licensure, assessment exams *(NCLEX)* -offers continuing education opportunities vie E-learnign -important source of dat...

Nur 212: EBP/Health Policy/Managing Care/Caring Intervention/HWI

what are the 3 types of violence – -physical -mental -environmental & community According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), trauma is defined as - "Trauma results from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an indi...

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - syndrome that can be reversed IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) - autoimmune disease like crohns and UC Where is Crohn's disease located? - anywhere in the GI tract. segmental Where is ulcerative colitis found? - in the colon only. affects mucosal layer Crohn's ...

Normal creatinine levels? - Male: 0.6-1.2 Female: 0.5-1.1 Normal GFR? - 90-120ml/min At which GFR level does dialysis begin? - 15 S/S of acute glomerulonephritis? - Headache, increased BP, facial edema, malaise, low grade fever, weight fain, proteinuria, hematuria, and oliguria S/S of chronic...

A nurse is explaining the differences among the various agencies that address health care. The nurse should note that which of the following are health care regulatory agencies? (select all that apply) a. American Nurses Association (ANA) b. joint commission c. state boards of nursing d. natio...

What are the differences of cancer in men than women? -More men than women die from cancer-related deaths each year. -Mortality rate from lung cancer is higher in men (26%.) -Cancer with the highest incidence among men is prostate cancer (19%.) -Men are more likely to develop liver cancer. -Hea...

Inflammatory bowel Disease – -Diarrhea -Weight loss -Abdominal Pain -fever -Faitiguw Crohn's disease – -Diarrhea -abdominal cramping -abdominal pain -weight loss occurs from inflammation of the small intestine causing malabsorption rectal bleeding may occur sometimes clinical manif...

subclinical hyperthyroidism lab values – TSH below 0.4 T3 and T4 normal overt hyperthyroidism labs – no TSH elevated T3 and T4 graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism. it can destruct the thyroid tissue, which can lead to - hypothyroidism skin/hair/nails for a hyperactive thyr...

When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is: A. Palpation. B. Inspection. C. Percussion. D. Auscultation. - Inspection Which of these techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture, and swelling when the nurse is assessi...

UC - Only in 1st layer of colon - Bloody diarrhea - More frequent diarrhea Crohn's - Can occur anywhere in GI tract from mouth to anus - All layers of bowel are affected - Watery diarrhea - Perforation, pockets, fistulas, alteration can occur - Cobblestoning - Prone to infection Common S...

Addison’s disease is from - low cortisol/aldosterone S/S of Addison's Disease? - hypotension, hypovolemia, tachycardia, low BG, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, fatigue, wt loss, lethargy, BRONZE APPEARANCE why do addisons pts look bronzed? - increased levels of ACTH what is addisons pt at risk fo...