2023 nr 325 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Adult Health NR-325 Exam 1 2023 What is the range of normal blood sugar? - CORRECT ANSWERS 70-100 mg/dL What is the purpose of giving basal insulin? - CORRECT ANSWERS to regulate blood glucose levels on a consistent basis What are the 3 P's of Diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWERS Polydipsia Polyuria Polyphagia Why is polyuria seen in diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWERS because your body is trying to get rid of the extra glucose Why is polydipsia seen in diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWERS because your body ...

NR 325 Final Exam 2023 Types of seizures partial and generalized partial vs generalized seizures Partial: one hemisphere, No loss of consciousness, Jerky movement on one side of the body Generalized: both hemispheres, has 3 phases (tonic > clonic > postictal) Brainpower Read More tonic phase Aura Cry out (due to air being squeezed out of the lungs) Unconscious Continuous muscle contraction (rigidity) Increased CO2 and glucose demand on the brain clonic phase state of alterna...

Chamberlain NR 325 Exam 2, NR 325 Exam #2 2023 Which sided stroke has impaired speech/language aphasia; impaired right/left discrimination; slow performance/cautious,; depression/anxiety; impaired comprehension. - CORRECT ANSWERS Left-Sided Which sided stroke has spatial perception deficits; denying/minimizing; rapid performance/short attention; impulsiveness; impaired judgment; impaired time. - CORRECT ANSWERS Right-sided _____ are the confirming diagnostic studies for stroke. - COR...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 E what is tuberculosis? – CORRECT ANSWERS A respiratory infection, person who encounters M Tuberculosis can develop active TB. airborne precautions. Once in the lungs, it likes to be in high o2 flow area so likes to get to and live in the base of the lungs. Forms a "lesion" or "turbucle". Once that happens, it goes to the apex. Once the turbucle forms, fibrotic tissue, scar tissue grows around it eventually long term. who typically gets TB? - CORRECT ANSWERS I...

NR 325 Exam 1 Question and answers 2023 verified to pass (updated)To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will the nurse ask? a."Do you have to urinate at night?" b."Do you have blood in your urine?" c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" - correct answer D. Dysuria is painful urination. When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next action sho...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 What are some signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism? Whats another name for hypothyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERSHashimotos Everything is low and slow - Weight gain - Cold intolerant - Depressed, fatigue - Bradycardia - Constipation - Hair loss, dry skin What can happen if hypothyroidism progresses - CORRECT ANSWERSMyxedema Patient will need: - Mechanical ventilation - Cardiac monitoring - Monitor temperature What medication would we give to a patient with hypot...

NR 325 Exam 1 Question and answers 2023 verified to pass(updated)To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will the nurse ask? a."Do you have to urinate at night?" b."Do you have blood in your urine?" c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" - correct answer D. Dysuria is painful urination. When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next action shou...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 Endocrine System Function – CORRRECT ANSWERS Produce hormones and secrete them directly into the bloodstream Insulin – CORRRECT ANSWERS Regulator of metabolism and storage of ingested carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (anabolic or storage hormone). Facilitates glucose transport across cell membranes Counterregulatory Hormones – CORRRECT ANSWERS Oppose the effects of insulin, and increase blood glucose levels. They provide a regulated release of glucose for ...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone [GH], cortisol work against the effects of insulin There are several hormones that combat insulin that are known as counterregulatory hormones, what are they? These hormones increase blood glucose levels by (1) stimulating glucose production and release by the liver and (2) decreasing the movement of glucose into the cells. The counterregulatory hormones and insulin work together to maintain blood glucose levels within the normal ...

NR 325 Exam 3 2023 Acute pancreatitis S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS N/V, Pain, LUQ Pain. , Abd distention, Cullens sign ( bruising around the abd.) Turner signs Radiologic studies - CORRECT ANSWERS ultrasound, mammogram, Ct Fibrocystic Breast changes - CORRECT ANSWERS comes and go with monthly mens, Makes BSE difficult, Esophageal Varices - CORRECT ANSWERS Priority: airway assessment, keep scissors at bedside Esophageal Varices S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS Bleeding Esophageal Varices treatment - CO...