Nsg 170 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 170 Final Exam with Complete Solutions What is sexuality? CORRECT ANSWER-A person's identity in relation to the gender or genders to which they are typically attracted; sexual orientation What are some age related changes? CORRECT ANSWER-Hot flashes Uterine atrophy Decreased estrogen Painful sex Vaginal wall thi

NSG 170 Test 3 with Complete Solutions How many cycles are in the female reproductive cycle and what are they? CORRECT ANSWER-2- ovulation and mensturation How long does the normal female reproductive cycle last? CORRECT ANSWER-28 days The ovarian cycle consists of how many phases and what are they? CORRECT ANSWER-2- follicular and luteal What does each phase of the ovarian cycle do? CORRECT ANSWERThe ovum is fertilized for how many hours? CORRECT ANSWER-12-24 Does the body temp increas...

NSG 170: Test 3; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Metabolism CORRECT ANSWER-The complex process of biochemical reactions occurring in the body's cells necessary to produce energy, repair cells, and sustain life Thyroid Gland CORRECT ANSWER-Thyroid hormone maintains metabolic rate and growth and development of all tissues. Both T3 and T4 are secreted in response to thyroid-stimulating hormone. Calcitonin maintains blood calcium levels by decreasing bone resorption and decreasing res...

NSG 170 Final Exam Study Set with Complete Solutions Thermoregulation CORRECT ANSWER-Process that balances heat production and heat loss to maintain homeostasis Normal heat balance CORRECT ANSWER-Amount of heat produced=Amount of heat lost Normothermia CORRECT ANSWER-Temp between 96.8-101.3 Hypothermia CORRECT ANSWER-Body temp between below 95.0 Physiologic mechanisms: excessive heat loss, inadequate heat production impaired hypothalamic regulation Hyperthermia CORRECT ANSWER-Refers...

NSG 170 Gas Exchange Perfusion Test with Complete Solutions eupnea CORRECT ANSWER-normal respiratory rate newborn breathing rate CORRECT ANSWER-30-80 breaths per minute infants breathing rate CORRECT ANSWER-30-60 breaths per minute toddlers breathing rate CORRECT ANSWER-20-40 breaths per minute preschoolers breathing rate CORRECT ANSWER-22-34 breaths per minute school age children breathing rate CORRECT ANSWER-15-25 breaths per minute adolescents/adults breathing rate CORRECT AN

NSG 170 Test 3; Questions and Answers 100% Solved What are risk factors related to fluid and electrolyte balance? CORRECT ANSWER-**The very old due to decreased body functions as we age. **The very young due to the body still growing and developing. **They both have less fluid volume compared to body mass. Prevention strategies related to fluid and electrolyte balance CORRECT ANSWER---If your urine is clear to straw-colored before a race or workout, you're well hydrated. --You should...

NSG 170 Exam 1: Gas Exchange & Perfusion; Questions and Answers 100% Solved What regulates the bicarbonate in ECF? CORRECT ANSWER-kidneys What regulates the CO2, carbonic acid in ECF? CORRECT ANSWER-lungs Normal plasma pH range? CORRECT ANSWER-7.35 - 7.45 Major extracellular fluid buffer system? CORRECT ANSWER-Bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system Normal Ranges CORRECT ANSWER-pH 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 35-45mmHg HCO3 22-26 mEq/L PaO2 80-100 mmHg Oxygen Sat >94% Base it ~2 mEq/L

NSG 170 Test 3; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Hypokalemia CORRECT ANSWER-<3.5 mEq/L Hypokalemia causes CORRECT ANSWER-1. actual total body K+ loss - excessive med use (diuretics/corticosteroids) - increased secretion of aldosterone - vomiting, diarrhea - excessive diaphoresis 2. inadequate K+ intake 3. movement of K+ from ECF to ICF 4. dilution of serum K

NSG 170 Reproduction & Sexuality; Questions and Answers 100% Solved amenorrhea CORRECT ANSWER-absence of menstruation anemia CORRECT ANSWER-a deficiency of red blood cells anorexia CORRECT ANSWER-loss of appetite amnion CORRECT ANSWER-innermost layer of the fetal membrane amniotic fluid CORRECT ANSWER-fluid within the amniotic sac that surrounds and protects the fetus abortion CORRECT ANSWER-termination of pregnanc

NSG 170 TEST #1: Sexuality & Reproduction; Questions and Answers Syphilis Bacteria Name CORRECT ANSWER-Treponema Pallidum Herpes Virus Name CORRECT ANSWER-Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Trichomoniasis Bacteria Name CORRECT ANSWER-Trichomonas Vaginalis (Protozoan parasite) Gonorrhea Bacteria Name CORRECT ANSWER-Nesseria Gonorrhoeae Herpes symptoms CORRECT ANSWER-Burning/itching