Nur 214 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is cardiomyopathy disease of the heart muscle Makes it difficult for the heart to deliver blood to the body Dilated cariomyopathy distended/thin hearth muscle - like a blown up balloon Too much stretch on the heart causes it to be thin - causes regurgitation of blood into the heart Assessment signs of dilated cardiomyopathy low BP Low O2 Cardiomegaly Decreased heart contractility Decreased cardiac output Risk for clots/dvt Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy thickened intraventricular septum - h...

A client with bipolar disorder is at high risk of self-harm. The nurse finds that the client perceives actions of others as threatening. Which actions does the nurse take to ensure the safety of this client? Removes dangerous objects from the client's room Maintains low level of stimuli in the client environment Which cognitive symptoms are observed in a client with delirious mania? Stupor Confusion Disorientation A client is admitted to the psychiatric ward with a history of two manic episo...

Which medication class is Hydroxychloroquine? Anti-rheumatic, disease-modifying What is the action of Hydroxychloroquine in the body? Inhibiting movement of WBC to certain body sites, which impairs antigen-antibody reactions. This will help decrease inflammation in rheumatic areas (joints) What is Hydroxychloroquine mainly used for? What are 2 other disease processes it can be used for? Mainly used for lupus, can also be used for malaria or rheumatoid arthritis (hence the "anti-rheumatic" ef...

The nurse is reviewing the medication list for a patient with the history of hypothyroidism, diabetes type II, hypertension, and depression. The healthcare provider would like to start her on metformin to help better regulate her blood sugars. Which medication(s) from the patient's list would be of concern to the nurse? (Select all that apply) -Lisinopril -Synthroid -Hydrochlorothiazide A patient with diabetes type II has been admitted for an upper respiratory infection. The physician just ord...

A patient is ordered labetalol 20mg IV push over 2 minutes one time as needed for systolic BP greater than180. The pharmacy sends 20 ml of labatolol with the concentration of 5mg/1ml. How much of the medication will the nurse draw up in the syringe? Submit the answer as a number only, no units are necessary. - ️️4 A nurse manager on the oncology unit is helping plan the staff schedule and reviewing the supply budget. The nurse is engaging in which principle of management: - ️️Manag...

NUR 214 Unit 1 Exam: Role Transition, Professional Behaviors, Assessment, Safety, Clinical decision making, Perfusion Questions and Answers Effective followers have which of the following characteristics: (Select all that apply) - Answer-Motivated Active participants in making change Critical thinkers Match the following definitions with the appropriate principles of management: Question Right to direct others or permission to make decisions: - Answer-Authority Match the following def...

Effective followers have which of the following characteristics: (Select all that apply) → ~~> Motivated → Active participants in making change → Critical thinkers Match the following definitions with the appropriate principles of management: Question Right to direct others or permission to make decisions: → ~~> Authority Match the following definitions with the appropriate principles of management. Question Willingness to assume responsibility for one's actions and acce...

NUR 214 REAL FINAL EXAM 2|BRAND NEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALL GRADEDA+|GUARANTEED SUCCESS|LATEST UPDATE Stable angina - ANSWER-predictable and consistent pain that occurs on exertion and is relieved by rest and/or nitroglycerin The nurse is monitoring hourly urine output of a client diagnosed with hypovolemic shock. The nurse is most concerned if the client's output is: a. 20 mL/hour b. 40 mL/hour c. 60 mL/hour d. 80 mL/hour - ANSWER-a. 20 mL/hour A client rec...

Chapter 1 Making, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Reasoning: Requisites forsuccessful leadership and management 1. Whatstatement is true regarding decision making? A) It is an analysis of a situation B) It is closely related to evaluation C) It involves choosing between courses of action D) It is dependent upon finding the cause of a problem Ans: C Feedback: Decision making is a complex cognitive process often defined as choosing a particular course of action. Problem so...