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NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: examples of neurologic alterations Answer: -excess dietary intake of sodium - deficiency of folate Question: Diabetes where the patient is insulin dependent Answer: type 1 diabetes mellitus Question: Non-insulin dependent diabetes is Answer: type 2 diabetes mellitus

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: Nutrition Answer: the body's intake and use of adequate amounts of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and energy production Question: Nutrients Answer: the necessary substances obtained from ingested food that supply the body with energy; build and maintain bones, muscles, and skin; and aid in the normal growth and function of each body system Question: Malnutrition Answer: an imbalance in...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: What is subjective data? Answer: aka symptoms apparent only to the person affected and can only be described/verified by that person (Subjective patient Says) Question: What is objective data? Answer: aka signs detectable by an observer or measured or tested against an acceptable standard (Objective nurse Observes) Question: What is nursing diagnosis? Answer: nurse's clinical judg...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Prep Question: Fluid Deficit (Dehydration) - Signs + Symptoms? Interventions? Answer: S+S: -Feeling dry, thirsty, confused -Weak/thready pulse -Sluggish capillary refill -Decreased urine output -Decreased BP -Decreased skin turgor Interventions: Administer fluid (both IV + PO, as prescribed), monitor VS changes, I/O, weight Question: Excess Fluid Volume - Signs + Symptoms? Interventions? Answer: ...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: Hypervolemia Answer: increased blood volume Question: Hypervolemia expected findings Answer: Elevated pulse, Temp, BP, edema, ascites, crackles, confusion. Question: hypervolemia interventions Answer: "RESTRICT" Reduce IV flow rate Evaluate breath sounds and ABGs Semi-Fowler's position Treat with O2 and ordered Diuretics Reduce fluid and Na intake I & Os (monitor; check daily WE...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: How to detect fluid imbalance? Answer: Daily weight Question: What is fluid volume excess? Answer: Fluid intake or fluid retention that exceeds the body's fluid needs; also caled overhydration or fluid overboard. Question: S/S of fluid volume excess Answer: edema, fluids in the lungs, high BP, High pulse

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Review Question: What is self-actualization? Answer: the highest label of optimal functioning Question: What is self-efficacy? Answer: one's belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task Question: What is the health promotion model? Answer: defines health as a positive, dynamic state, not merely the absence of disease Question: What is holistic health models? Answ...

Nur155 Exam 2 Galen Latest Version Graded A+ Glucose(Glu) 70-100mg/dl Sodium (Na) 135-145 mEq/L Potassium(K) 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Creatinine males 0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL; female 0.5-1.1 blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 10-20 mg/dL Calcium(Ca) 9.0-10.5 Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 30-120 Albumin 3.5-5 Magnesium(Mg) 1.5-2.5 specific gravity 1.005-1.030l low albumin Prolonged malnutrition Low Pre-albumin Change in nutritional status (acute) Low Transferrin Decreased protein level...