Nur 2102 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient asks the nurse if it is possible to grow new skin. What is the nurse's most appropriate response? a. "Even if new skin growth is required, the melanocytes do not regenerate." b. "The avascular epidermis sheds slowly and is replaced completely every 4 weeks." c. "The outer layer of skin remains the same over the lifetime except for repairing injuries." d. "Epidermal regeneration is impossible because it is avascular." - ANS b. "The avascular epidermis sheds slowly and is...

A patient tells the nurse that she has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day for 20 years. The nurse records this as how many pack-years? a. 10 b. 20 c. 40 d. 60 - Ans c. 40 Two packs of cigarettes × 20 years = 40 pack-years. This incorrect calculation was made by dividing 20 years by 2 packs. Option B is correct if the patient smoked 1 pack per day for 20 years. Option D is correct if the patient smoked 3 packs per day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for 30 years.

What does the Musculoskeletal system do? - Provides stability and mobility - Primary defense against external forces What are ligaments? connect bone to bone Tendons connect? Connect skeletal muscle to bones. What is Cartilage? connects and laces nerves and blood vessels. What are joints? Are the articulation, place where two bones meet. Provides range of motion for body parts. What are Bursae? Small, disc like shaped sacs that have synovial fluids inside them. Points of friction a...

A patient asks the nurse if it is possible to grow new skin. What is the nurse's most appropriate response? a. "Even if new skin growth is required, the melanocytes do not regenerate." b. "The avascular epidermis sheds slowly and is replaced completely every 4 weeks." c. "The outer layer of skin remains the same over the lifetime except for repairing injuries." d. "Epidermal regeneration is impossible because it is avascular." - ANSWER-b. "The avascular epidermis sheds slowly a...

In teaching a patient about breast self-examination, why does the nurse emphasize palpation of the axillary areas? a. Because deep muscles in that area can mask changes b. Because some patients avoid this area because of tenderness c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flows through this area d. Because supporting ligaments in this area may present as tissue changes - Ans c. Because most lymph draining from the breast flows through this area

A patient comes to the emergency department and tells the triage nurse that he is "having a heart attack." What is the nurse's top priority at this time? a. Determine the patient's personal data and insurance coverage. b. Ask the patient to take a seat in the waiting room until his name is called. c. Request that a nurse collect data for a comprehensive history. d. Ask a nurse to start a focused assessment of this patient now. - ANSWER-d. Ask a nurse to start a focused assessment of th...

NUR 2102 Test 4 Musculoskeletal, Neurological, and Abdominal Assessment

BSMCON NUR 2102 - Final Cumulative Exam Questions and Answers Melanoma Risk Factors - Answer-Too much exposure to UV radiation Moles Fair skin, freckling, red, or blonde hair Positive family history of melanoma History of immunosuppressive treatment Older age Male gender Past history of melanoma Screening Recommendations for Melanoma - Answer-Skin examination every 3 years for ages 20-40 and yearly for over 40 Monthly skin self-exam starting at age 20 Appendages of the Skin - Answer...