Nur 334 questions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Blood pH • Neither blood buffer systems nor the respiratory control mechanisms for carbon dioxide elimination can eliminate H+ from the body - this is accomplished by the kidneys • The ability of the kidneys to excrete large amounts of H+ in the urine is accomplished by combining the excess ions with buffers in the urine o The three major urine buffers are bicarbonate (HCO3 -), phosphate (HPO42 -), and ammonia (NH3) • An important aspect of this buffer system is that the deamination proces...

What is rhinosinusitis?- inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity and mucous membranes - usually starts viral, then becomes bacterial as secondary infection - lasts 7-10 days - inflammation of ciliated membranes blocks drainage and leads to infection Symptoms of rhinosinusitis- nasal congestion - cough - bronchial secretions Non-pharmacological treatment for rhinosinusitis- rest - increased fluids - humidified air What is a nasal decongestant drug?pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Othe...

Gordon's Functional Health Pattern- Method of assessment (like a 1-40 of health promotion) - Individual is viewed as whole with interrelated functional patterns that reflect lifestyle - 11 functional patterns 1) Health Management Pattern- Perceived health and well-being and how health is managed - Do they trust and have access to appropriate health care 2) Nutritional-Metabolic Pattern- Typical food and fluid consumption in relation to metabolic needs - Diet, food availability 3) Elimination...

Which question should the nurse ask a post-surgical client prior to the administration of an opioid analgesic "Would you like me to help you change your position for comfort?" "Do you understand how this pain prescription works?" "Would you please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?" "Have you ever been addicted to prescription pain medications?" "would you please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?" For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a clien...

The nurse is preparing to teach a group of women about breast cancer risk factors. Which risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching plan? a. women older than 50 are at greatest risk for breast cancer b. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genetic mutations that cause most breast cancers c. early menopause (before age 50) increases the risk of breast cancer d. one to two alcoholic beverages per day decreases the risk of breast cancer a A patient with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is starting chem...

Based on the initial history and assessment, which action prescribed by the health care provider (HCP) will the nurse implement first? Start oxygen and maintain oxygen saturation at 90% or higher. Which method of oxygen administration will be best to increase Ms. D's oxygen saturation? non rebreather mask Available staffing in the emergency department includes an experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which actions should the nurse delegate to the UAP? Select all that apply. - Meas...