NUR 421 Q&A Bundle

Define angina? § Stable, predictable exertional pain. § Doesn't increase in frequency or severity over time. § Generally caused by fixed obstructive atheromatous lesion. § Resolves with rest and treatment § May be preventable with pretreatment Define unstable angina § Thrombus partially or i...

Hypothalamus hypothalamic hormones regulate the synthesis and secretion of pituitary gland hormones Hyperpituitarism - over secretion of the anterior pituitary gland Causes - pituitary adenomas (cancer) - extra pituitary tumors - hypothalamic lesions Increased secretion of growth hormone gigantis...

What are the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation? heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of function Function of the inflammation response: Restitution of normal, functioning cells after injury. Fibrous repair when restitution of functioning cells is impossible. Chemotaxis Process involving chemicals fr...

You are caring for an 84 year old male who complains of having a frequent urge to urinate, but is unable to empty his bladder. You suspect the patient has which of the following conditions? A. prostate cancer B. under secretion of dihydrotesterone by the prostate C. testicular torsion D. benign pro...

At birth, which should the nurse do to prevent heat loss in the newborn? A. Dry the infant. B. Place the infant on a flat surface. C. Monitor the temperature. D. Rub the infant's back. A. Dry the infant. One reason that preterm infants are at higher risk for cold stress is the fact that they A. hav...

AWHONN's position on insurance and contraception and contraception AWHONN - Association if women's health, obstetric, and neonatal nurses They support the inclusion of all contraceptive drugs, devices (including device insertion), and related services that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad...

What are the S&S of respiratory acidosis? hypoventilation, headache, confused, low BP, V-fib, hypoxia What are the causes of respiratory acidosis? hypoventilation, alcohol ingestion, carbon monoxide poisoning, PE, CF, chemical induced What are the S&S of respiratory alkalosis? lightheaded, dizzy, ...

Placental Previa The placenta is implanted over cervical os rather than the body or fundus of the uterus. C-section is necessary in nearly all women with this condition due to risk of placental hemorrhage. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Glucose intolerance that did not exist/present prior to p...

Seven Warning Signs of Cancer Change in bowel/bladder habits A sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding/discharge from body orifice Thickening or a lump in breast/body Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing Obvious change in a wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness Staging of cancer 0: cancer in...

Warfarin (Coumadin) PT/INR Heparin Aptt Thrombolytics (TPA) 1. Breaks down the clot 2. Used when conventional therapy has failed 3. Contraindicated in Renal patients 4. Has NO ANTIDOTE 5. Increased risk for bleeding 6. Monitor fibrinogen levels (if less than 100 notify MD) 7. Monitor for signs of ...