Nur 145 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Seizures are a symptom of an abnormality in the nerve cells of the brain. A seizure is a brief period of abnormal electrical activity in these nerve centers. Seizures may be convulsive (i.e. accompanied by violent, involuntary muscle contractions) or non-convulsive. Patients may report an aura prior to having a seizure. 2 broad categories of seizure disorders: Generalized seizures—affect both brain hemispheres Partial seizures—begin in one hemisphere Causes of seizures include: fever, head...

Psychosis No exact definition; term used as a clinical descriptor applied to someone who is out of touch with reality. Characteristics of Psychosis -Being out of touch with reality -Perceptual deficits like hallucinations, delusions -Deterioration in social functioning Psychotic symptoms -Can be associated with illnesses like dementia -Common in mood disorders -Can be caused by many drugs May require several months of observation and testing before a final diagnosis is made. Schizophrenia is...

NUR 145 Bioethics PAPER 1 Exam Questions with Answers (Verified and Correct Answers) 2023 | 2024. A nurse in the labor room is performing a vaginal assessment on a pregnant client in labor. The nurse notes the presence of the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following would be the initial nursing action? A. Place the client in Trendelenburg’s position B. Call the delivery room to notify the staff that the client will be transported immediately C. Gently push the...

Cardiovascular disease a collective term used to refer to disorders of the circulatory system (heart, arteries, veins) of the body. *Major cause of premature death in the United States. Cardiovascular Disease - Subdivided according to organ Heart -Coronary artery disease, angina pectoris -Myocardial infarction, dysrhythmias Brain -Stroke Blood vessels -Hypertension, peripheral vascular disease (both arterial and venous disorders) **Long-term pathology of any one or combination of these diseas...

Parkinson's disease is a chronic progressive disorder of the central nervous system. It is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's was named after James Parkinson, the English physician who described the "shaking palsy" in 1817. Parkinson's disease - Normally there is balance between neurotransmitters -Dopamine—inhibitory effect -Acetylcholine—excitatory effect - Symptoms caused by the deterioration of dopaminergic Neurons with resulting de...

NUR 145 RAD BLOCK EXAM PART 1 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

NUR 145 RAD BLOCK EXAM PART 1

Opiate agonists for severe acute pain Salicylates for mild acute pain The nurse is educating a postoperative patient about the use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I'm afraid I'll give myself too much medicine and become addicted to it." B. "I can only receive the medication every 10 minutes." C. "I'll let the nurse know if my pain doesn't improve." D. "I'll be sure to push the button to give mys...

NUR 145 P1 LONG EXAM 2023-2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT.

NUR 145 Bioethics PAPER 1 Exam Questions with Answers 2023 | 2024 (Verified and Correct Answers) n 1 point A. Assume Trendelenburg’s position B. Assume a fetal position. C. Assume a side lying position on the side where the fetal back lies. D. Assume a hands and knees position A nurse in the labor room is performing a vaginal assessment on a pregnant client in labor. The nurse notes the presence of the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which of the following would be the initi...