NUR 145 Q&A Bundle

Sleep - State of unconsciousness from which a person can be aroused by appropriate stimulus - Needed to maintain psychiatric equilibrium and strengthen immune system - Two phases: REM and NREM -REM sleep associated with dreaming -NREM sleep divided into four stages Sedative-Hypnotic Agents - Hypnot...

Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive disorder of the central nervous system. It is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's was named after James Parkinson, the English physician who described the "shaking palsy" in 1817. Parkinson's disease...

Seizures are a symptom of an abnormality in the nerve cells of the brain. A seizure is a brief period of abnormal electrical activity in these nerve centers. Seizures may be convulsive (i.e. accompanied by violent, involuntary muscle contractions) or non-convulsive. Patients may report an aura prior...

Opiate agonists for severe acute pain Salicylates for mild acute pain The nurse is educating a postoperative patient about the use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I'm afraid I'll give myself too much medicin...

Thromboembolic Diseases Abnormal clotting within blood vessels; are major causes of morbidity & morality. Thrombosis Process of formation of a fibrin clot (thrombus) Thrombus A fibrin clot Embolus a small fragment of a thrombus that breaks off and circulates until it becomes trapped in a capillar...

Atherosclerosis The abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within the arterial walls and lumen, referred to as plaque or atheromas; CAD is the most prevalent and the leading cause of death in the US; CAD usually begins with HTN Plaque The buildup of deposits in the arteries r/t ...

Sinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular (AV) node the secondary pacemaker of the heart (located in rt. Atrium) Depolarization electrical activation of a cell caused by the influx of sodium into the cell while potassium exits the cell Repolarization return of the cell to resti...

Nursing focus for Post-Op period reestablishing pt physiologic equilibrium, alleviating pain, preventing complications, self care pt education PACU -located adjacent to the OR suite -pt recovering from/still under anesthesia are placed here -easy access to experienced nurses, anesthesiologist, surg...

3 distinct characteristics of rheumatoid diseases 1) Autoimmunity 2) Inflammation 3) Degradation of Cartilage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology -occurs on same joints on opposite sides of body, starts at small joints (hands, fingers) -Exact Mechanism is UNKNOWN Known: -Immune reaction in SYNOVI...

Sinoatrial (SA) node pacemaker of the heart Atrioventricular (AV) node the secondary pacemaker of the heart Depolarization electrical activation of a cell caused by the influx of sodium into the cell while potassium exits the cell Repolarization return of the cell to resting state, caused by reen...

What is the name for cranial nerve #1? What sense does it give us? Olfactory; Smell. What is expected/unexpected from CN #1? E- able to perceive and identify odor from each nostril. U- loss of smell or inability to discriminate odors (anosmia). What is the name for CN #2? What sense does it give u...

Broca's aphasia unable to create sentences Wernicke's aphasia speech is meaningless; unaware Glasgow Coma Scale measurement eye opening, motor response, verbal response 3 to 15. 7 or lower means coma Used in ED, scene of accident, or on the floor Perform every hour (-2 call doctor) EEG befor...

Discuss basic anatomy and physiology of blood, bone marrow and blood cells -blood: produced in bone marrow, liver, spleen (hematopoiesis)/made of plasma, cells, albumin, globulin, fibrinogen, electrolytes, waste products and nutrients -bone marrow: within are stem cells which differentiate into mye...

Solvent Solution (fluid) Solute Particles dissolved in fluid Approximately _____% of typical adult body weight is fluid (water and electrolytes) 60 Fluid varies with Age, body fat, gender Intracellular fluid fluid within cells (70%) Extracellular fluid Fluid outside cells, 30%, includes intrava...

Perioperative phase -period of time that constitutes the Surgical experience -consists of three phases 1) preoperative Phase 2) intraoperative Phase 3) postoperative Phase Preoperative phase period of time from when the decision for surgical interventions is made to when the patient is transferred...

Psychosis No exact definition; term used as a clinical descriptor applied to someone who is out of touch with reality. Characteristics of Psychosis -Being out of touch with reality -Perceptual deficits like hallucinations, delusions -Deterioration in social functioning Psychotic symptoms -Can be a...

Deanna RN knows that Mr. Mason needs to quit smoking to improve his health. What factors should she take into consideration that could affect Mr. Mason's willingness to engage in health promotion activities? Select all that apply. A. Socioeconomic status B. Access to resources C. Other chronic illn...

3 Phases of Surgery Preoperative, post operative, intraoperative Characteristics of calcium deficiency muscle cramps, hypotension, decreased Cardiac output, neuro changes, dysphagia Characteristics of calcium excess hypertension, EKG changes, muscle/ joint pain, nausea, thirst, dehydration, consti...

For both outpatients and inpatients scheduled for diagnostic procedures of the cardiovascular system, the nurse performs a thorough initial assessment to establish accurate baseline data. Which of the following data is necessary to collect if the patient is experiencing chest pain? A. Pulse rate in ...