Illness decline - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Know causes of delirium ppt.18 p.5 and p.16 • Disturbance in level of awareness and a change in cognition (easily distracted). Begins abruptly. • Can be Reversible ex. Pseudodementia • * Slower onset if underlying etiology is systemic illness or metabolic imbalance ▪ Medical Condition (Illness)- high fever, febrile, infection, metabolic disorders, head trauma, seizures, migraine headaches, brain abscess, stroke, electrolyte imbalances, stroke, caused by underlying condition-- UT...

NRNP 6665 / NRNP6665 WEEK 11 FINAL EXAM | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct (2024 / 2025) Question: The second most common type of dementia caused by cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease with progressive cognitive decline in stepwise fashion is known as which of the following. Answer: Vascular dementia Question: Deficits in attention and the ability to complete multi step commands are associated with impairment in which of the following regions of the brain. An...

Exam 1: PNR 104 / PNR104 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Basic Skills, Quality & Safety in Nursing Practice Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Grade A- Fortis Q: World Health Organization (WHO) Answer: a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Q: Homeostasis Answer: Body changes Q: Primary goals of nursing Answer: Maintaining health, educating and coping Q: assault A...

Evaluation and Assessment-FH assessment acronym Correct Answer-FRASER HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACRONYM Onset Palliate/Provoke Quality Region/radiate Severity Treatment Understanding/impact on you Values Assess every symptom with this tool! *palliative is not giving up, its changing the goal of care, changing the treatment, want to give quality of life best we can for pt and family i.e: maybe more psychosocial, managing symptoms Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) Provides a framework...

Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of...

Exam 1: NR222 / NR 222 Health & Wellness| Weeks 1-3| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct (2024/ 2025 Update) -Chamberlain Q: What are some ways that healthcare professionals assist clients to achieve optimal health? Answer: Provide preventative care Provide health education Understand the dimensions of wellness Identify actual and potential risk factors Encourage healthy behaviors FEEDBACK: Healthcare professionals are in a unique position to assist pati...

FDSC 3303 Exam 1 Study Guide with Complete Solutions Foodborne Illness - Correct Answer Any illbess carried or transmitted to people by food or beverage Foodborne Illness Outbreak - Correct Answer 2 or more people experience the same illness after eatibg the same food Confirmed after lab analysis demonstrates food contsins containment Contamination - Correct Answer Presence of harmful or disease causing microorganisms or compounds Can not be detected by human senses Spoilage - Corre...

Test-Bank for Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 15th Edition (Hinkle, 2022), All Chapters TEST=BANK Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing Janice L Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever, Kristen Overbaugh 15th EditionTest-Bank for Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 15th Edition (Hinkle, 2022), All Chapters TEST=BANK Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing Janice L Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever, Kristen Overbaugh 15...

Test Bank - Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing, 6th Edition (Stanhope, 2022), Chapter 1-32 | All Chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Community and Prevention Oriented Practice to Improve Population Health Chapter 2. The History of Public Health and Public and Community Health Nursing Chapter 3. The Changing U.S. Health and Public Health Care Systems Chapter 4. Ethics in Public and Community Health Nursing Practice Chapter 5. Cultural Influences in Nursing in ...

UTA Microbiology Tholen Chapter 15 with Complete Solutions Disease a condition where normal structure and/or function are damaged or impaired Infection invasion of pathogen or parasite that lead to disease Signs things that can be directly measured by clinician (e.g. body temperature) Symptoms things felt by patient that cannot be clinically measured (e.g. nausea) Syndrome groups of signs and symptoms that help indicate a particular disease Signs and symptoms help direct tow...