Nurs 316 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is Clark's rule? correct answer: Child dose = (child weight in lbs/150 lbs) x (adult dose) , a 70kg (150lb) child gets an adult dose) A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a patient who is having a computed tomography (CT0 scan. The nurse working on the oncology unit administers chemotherapy to patients who have cancer. At the Public Health Department, a nurse administers a measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 14 month old as a routine immunization. Which branch of pha...

Pharmacology correct answer: the study of the biological effects of chemicals Outline the steps involved in developing and approving a new drug in the United States? correct answer: Approved by the Food and Drug Administration: federal agency responsible for the regulation and enforcement of drug evaluation and distribution policies. Preclinical trials: chemicals that have therapeutic value are tested on laboratory animals for two main purposes: 1) to determine whether they have the pre...

T/F: White blood cells (granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes) are formed in the bone marrow correct answer: True T/F: The life span of white blood cells is relatively long, so constant renewal is not necessary to maintain normal blood levels. correct answer: False T/F: In neutropenia, all of the cell lines are affected, resulting in anemia, thrombocytopenia, and agranulocytosis. correct answer: False T/F:Infectious mononucleosis is a self-limiting disorder caused by the Epstein-B...

NURS 316 exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions.

Where does the trachea bifurcate? correct answer: Manubrium (Angle of Louis) Where does the trachea begins? correct answer: Level of cricoid cartilage Costal Angle correct answer: The right and left costal margins form a 90 degree angle where they meet at xiphoid process. Costalchondritis correct answer: Inflammation of costal cartilage. When does the costal angle increases? correct answer: Costal angle increases when the lungs or rib cage are hyperextended such as in diseases l...

theory correct answer: - abstract, conceptual series of true statements - account for or explain some phenomenon grand theories correct answer: - broadest scope - most abstract - apply to all nursing activities - difficult to test, less relevant to EBP mid-range theories correct answer: - narrower scope - bridge between grand theories and practice practice theories correct answer: - most narrow scope - least abstract conceptual models correct answer: - less formal attempt ...

Chapter 13 To ensure effective treatment of pinworm infections, which instruction would be most important to emphasize to the patient and family? a. Keeping nails long so cutting will not introduce more infection b. Laundering undergarments, bed linens, and pajamas every day c. Boiling all drinking water d. Maintaining a clear liquid diet for at least 7 to 10 days correct answer: 1. b Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess in a patient who is suspected of having an Asc...

NURS 5352 Advanced health Assessment; Test Questions With Correct and Verified Answers Latest Update Answers 2023/2024 Graded A+. Nasal symptoms that imply an allergic response include: Deviated septum Bluish grey or pale pink turbinates Purulent nasal discharge Small atrophied nasal mucous membranes NOSE: An allergic finding includes bluish gray or pale pink nasal turbinates that are swollen and boggy and a transverse crease at the junction between the cartilage and the bone of the nose...

Gallbladder function correct answer: stores and concentrates bile, releases into cystic duct cholelithiasis correct answer: gallstones Cholecystitis correct answer: inflammation of the gallbladder choledocholithiasis correct answer: stones in the common bile duct Cholesterol stones correct answer: most common type of gallbladder stones (80%) Black pigment stones correct answer: small hard stones (calcium salts) alcoholic liver dx Brown pigment stones correct answer: calc...

Intercellular fluid/protoplasm correct answer: Composed of water (70-85%), proteins(10-20% polar&soluble Ex. Enzymes), lipids(2-3% nonpolar&insoluble-main part of cell membrane), carbs(1% rapid source of energy), electrolytes (major intracellular-K+, magnesium, phosphate,sulfate,bicarb. Smaller quantities- Na+, chloride, calcium ions) Nucleus correct answer: Control center. Contains instructions to make proteins, DNA (contains genes). Genes contain instructions for cell function/survival. S...