Complete and Comprehensive NUR 311 Q&A Bundle

What is surgery? The art of treating diseases, injuries, and deformities by operation and instrumentation An example of curative surgery? Necrotizing pneumonia, remove lobe of lung to get rid of disease What is an example of Palliative surgery? tumor blocking part of bowel, no passage of stool, re...

The nurse is helping a client to climb stairs while using a cane. Which step will the nurse emphasize? Advance the weaker leg up the stair first, followed by the cane and stronger leg. Place the cane one step above and use the stronger leg to pull the weaker leg upward. Advance the stronger leg u...

Metabolized in the liver, small amount stays in the body as toxic metabolite. Lacks the anti-inflammatory activity. Acetaminophen Does not affect bleeding or platelet but is a antipyretic agent and analgesic. Acetaminophen Does not cause N/V, GI bleeding or interfere with blood clotting. Poisoning...

PKU diet to follow Breast Feeding or PA+ Free Formula. Restricted PA + Intake Throughout Life; No meat, limited fruits & vegetables, limited grains What happens if people with PKU don't follow their diet Short Attention Span Poor short term memory Visual perception problems Poor motor coordination...

What are the Anti-TB pulmonary drugs? First line therapy 1. Rifampin 2. Pyrazinamide 3. Ethambutol What are the Respiratory drugs? Albuterol nebulizer and inhaler Advair Discus DPI fluticasone / salmeterol Tiotropium / Spiriva handihaler Prednisone What are ABCs of nursing? airway, breathing, ...

What teaching does the nurse include for a patient with atrial fibrillation who has a new prescription for warfarin? A."It is important to consume a diet high in green leafy vegetables." B."You would take aspirin or ibuprofen for headache." C."Report nosebleeds to your provider immediately." D...

Types of inhalation devices Metered-dose inhalers (MDI), soft-mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), and small-volume nebulizers (SVN) How to use a MDI Begin slow inhalation, rapid inhale with hand-breath coordination, hold for 10 seconds, and repeat 1 minute later How much of the active ...

Describe the factors that influence personal hygiene practices. Comfort, self image, decrease in infection/disease. When is a great time to assess the pt/ pt skin? during a bath What factors affect personal hygiene? : cultures : socioeconomic class : spiritual practices : developmental levels : he...

What two hormones does the thyroid produce? Triiodothyronine (T3) Thyroxine (T4) Which thyroid hormone is converted in the periphery? T4 is converted to T3 Which thyroid hormone is more potent? T3 Describe the steps of thyroid hormone regulation. (TRH, TSH, T3, T4, negative feedback loop) TRH fro...

Snellen eye chart assessment -measures distance visual acuity **6 m or 20 ft. Away **well lit, at patient's eye level -tests each eye -read through till smallest possible letters and request to read the line after that -note if they wear glasses or contacts (should be wearing them during assessment...

1. In which three states were the first training schools for nursing practice opened? a. Florida, Georgia and Alabama b. Texas, California and Arkansas c. Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota d. New York, Connecticut and Boston D 2. What are the basic concepts of nursing? a. Person, Environment a...

What are MDIs and how should they be used? Metered dose inhalers: small, hand-held, pressurized devices. Begin slow inhalation before activation, hold medicine in lungs for 10 seconds, and wait 1 minutes between activations. What are two advantages of inhalers using the HFA propellant? Don't affec...

Mechanical Wounds -Sterile surgical -Intentional -Controlled -Trauma related -Unintentional -Intentional Neuropathic/Vascular -Circulation anomalies -Skin failure -Pressure related- boney prominences, devices, shearing/friction Primary intention wounds -Closed, glued -Approximated edges -Minimal ti...

Basic Concepts in Child Development Children are individuals, not small adults Family-centered care is always the objective in the care of children. Children are influenced by genetic factors, home and evironment, and parental attitudes. Chronological and developmental ages of children are the singl...

What is agoraphobia? extreme or irrational fear of crowded spaces or enclosed public places. What are symptoms of PTSD? -Re-experiencing the traumatic event in dreams or memories. -dissociate from reality -AVOIDANCE -irritable -insomnia -startled response -chronic depression What is EMDR and what ...

List and explain the 4 defensive factors which protect the stomach and duodenum from self-digestion. Mucus - forms a barrier to protect underlying cells from gastric acid and pepsin. Bicarbonate - neutralizes any acid which penetrates the mucus. Blood flow - maintains integrity or health of the muco...

Advocacy can be defined as protecting by expressing and defending the cause of another. Thes ana key concept. Client advocacy is a primary role of the nurse. Examples of client advocacy include: representing the client's needs and wishes to other healthcare professionals. Helping clients exercise...

Schizophrenia ________________ is characterized by a deteriorating personality, is a profoundly disabling mental/physical illness, and is a term used to escribe a major psychotic disorder characterized by disturbances in Perception, Thought Processes, Reality Testing, Feeling, Behavior, Attention, &...

An 18-year-old college Freshman has had asthma since she was 5 years old. During the past year, she has had occasional asthma attacks and used an albuterol (Proventil) inhaler 2 to 4 times a week on an as needed (PRN) basis. As she tries to make the adjustment to college life and participate in all ...

The nurse is planning care for a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus that requires insulin. Which assessment should the nurse identify before beginning the teaching session? Present knowledge related to the skill of injection. Intelligence and developmental level of the client. Willingnes...

Which finding in the urine analysis of a pregnant woman is considered a variation of normal? a. Proteinuria b. Glucosuria c. Bacteria in the urine d. Ketones in the urine •ANS: B •Small amounts of glucose may indicate "physiologic spilling." The presence of protein could indicate kidney diseas...

1. Patient-centered care 2. Teamwork and collaboration 3. Evidence based practice 4. Quality improvement 5.Safety 6. Informatics What are the 6 QSEN competencies? The provision of caring and compassionate, culturally sensitive care that addresses clients' physiological, psychological, sociological...

Synergistic drug effect Actions of two or more drugs administered together, whereby an effect produced is greater than if administered separately. (i.e. 1+1>2) Additive drug effect same class, same therapeutic effect, WORK TOGETHER, minimize side effects Antagonistic drug effect opposing effect...