NUR 426 Q&A Bundle

Which BP-regulating mechanism(s) can result in the development of hypertension if defective (select all that apply)? A. Release of norepinephrine B. Secretion of prostaglandins C. Stimulation of the SNS D. Stimulation of the PNS E. Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system ACE While ob...

A nurse is providing care to a client who has elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). A review of the client's history reveals a sedentary lifestyle and a history of being overweight. The nurse understands that this combination of factors places the client at risk for which condition? hea...

During the first 12 hours after a kidney transplant, fluids are replaced on a 1:1 ration (T/F) T Your patient is 15 hours post op from a kidney transplant. When emptying their foley, you note a output of 600 mL of urine. How many mL of fluid should you replace in your patient? A. 600 mL B. 100 mL ...

Functions of the autonomic nervous system component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiologic processes such as heart rate, blood pressure, respirations, and digestion Normal range icp 10-15 mmhg in adults Causes of elevation in icp hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, inc...

What is an ischemic stroke? the occlusion of an artery by either a thrombus or an embolus What is a hemorrhagic stroke? bleeding in the brain tissue or the subarachnoid area due to vessel integrity being interrupted What is a transient ischemia attack (tia)? brief interruption in cerebral blood fl...

HIV 1 and HIV 2 HIV 1 -Common in US -Causes most HIV infections worldwide -More rapid progression to AIDS; more virulent HIV 2 -Isolated in West Africa -Rare in the US -Slower rate of disease progression HIV - RNA Virus -Called retroviruses because they replicate in "backward" manner going from ...

Primary brain tumor brain tumors that arise from within the brain Secondary (metastatic) brain tumors brain tumors resulting from a metastasis from a malignant neoplasm elsewhere in the body -most common -most metastasize from lung and breast -directly infiltrating tissue -producing adjacent edema...

Shock Life-threatening condition in which tissue perfusion is inadequate to deliver oxygen and nutrients to support cellular function -Imbalance in supply and demand for O2 and nutrients -Affects all body systems -May develop rapidly or slowly What are three things good CO should have? Effective pu...

A community health nurse has scheduled a hypertension clinic in a local shopping mall in which shoppers have the opportunity to have their blood pressure measured and learn about hypertension. This nursing activity would be an example of which type of prevention activity? secondary Which level of p...

A young woman presents to her primary care provider. Her mother has just been diagnosed with Huntington's disease, and several other members of her family have been diagnosed with the condition as well. She wants to know her options regarding testing to see if she is a genetic carrier. From an ethi...

What are the four levels of nursing regulation? 1. Nursing professional scope of practice/Code of ethics/Specialty Certification (National) 2. Nursing Practice Act/ Rules and Regulation (State) 3. Institutional policies and procedures (Hospital) 4. Self-determination (Individual) What are examples ...

Definition of shock syndrome characterized by decreased tissue perfusion and impaired cellular metabolism what are the 4 types of shock? cardiogenic, hypovolemic, distributive, obstructive What do we as nurses check to ensure the patient is receiving adequate delivery of blood? cardiac output, hem...

What is the difference between community health and public health? Community health - improvement of the collective health within a geographically defined area Public health - activities that a society does to create conditions where people can be healthy What are the 10 leading health indicators?...

Opioid agonists examples morphine, codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, meperidine, methadone, oxycodone, tramadol Opioid agonists uses somatic pain (prevention or relief), gi disorders with cramping/ diarrhea, and severe cough Opioid agonists contraindications -pregnancy/ lactation -known...