NSG 123 Exam Bundle

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerative colitis is a chronic ulcerative and inflammatory disease of the mucosal and submucosal layers of the colon and rectum that is characterized by unpredictable periods of remission and exacerbation with bouts of abdominal cramps and bloody or purulent diarrhea. The in...

What is T4 hormone? - Thyroxine what is T3 hormone? - Triiodothyroxine What is calcitonin hormone? - Thyrocalcitonin What does T3 do? - increases metabolic rate What does T4 do? - increases response to catecholamines What does calcitonin do? - Regulates Ca and Phos levels How is the release of...

what is the most severe type of meningitis? - bacterial pathophysiology of bacterial pneumonia? - the inflammatory process within the meninges leads to increased turbidity and a sluggish flow of CSF leading to organisms inoculating and this leads to increased cranial pressure and can lead to hern...

diabetes mellitus (DM) - Answer-metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia from a lack of insulin (Type 1), lack of insulin effect (Type 2), destruction of insulin, or all 3. Diabetes chart - AnswerDM Type I - Answer--absolute insulin deficiency -requires external insulin -destruction of ...

What are the two ovarian hormones? - Answer-- Estrogen (first half of cycle) - Progesterone (second half of cycle) What are the two pituitary hormones? - Answer-- Follicle Stimulating: stimulates growth of follicles, one egg is released. - Luteinizing: triggers ovulation and development of corpu...

Manifestations of Hypovolemia: - Answer-Weight Loss Decreased Skin Turgor Oliguria Prolonged Capillary Refill Flat Neck Veins Increased Pulse Thirst Confusion Increased Temp: Cool, Clammy, Pale Labs for Fluid Volume Deficit: Hypovolemia - Answer-Decreased BP Increased Hemoglobin & Hematocr...

Delirium: - Answer-State of temporary acute mental confusion. Usually develops over a 2-3 day person. It is life-threatening & possibly preventable syndrome. Most frequent complication of hospitalization in older adults. Priority of safety and treating underlying cause. Delirium, often called acut...

Fluid Volume Deficit Lab & Vitals - Answer-Increased BUN & Creatinine Increased Hematocrit & Hemoglobin Increased Urine Specific Gravity Decreased BP Increased Pulse Increased Temp Fluid Volume Excess Lab & Vitals - Answer-Decreased Hematocrit, Hemoglobin Decreased Urine Specific Gravity Inc...

Pre-Operative Phase - The preoperative phase begins when the decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the patient onto the operating room (OR) bed. Intra-operative Phase: - The intraoperative phase begins when the patient is transferred onto the OR bed ...