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Xavier ABSN NURS 350 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions

Describe the continuum of mental health and mental illness correct answer: Health: state of well-being, able to realize own potential, cope with stress and work productively Defined by culture and society values and reflect changes Illness: definable diagnosis → dysfunction r/t development, biology or psychology Examples: alzheimer's dz., depression, schizophrenia Mental health continuum: Health <-> emotional problems <-> illness Well-being (occasional stress) <...

Nurs 350 Quiz 1 with complete solutions

NURS 350 Week 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 9 Knowledge Checks Combined with complete Solutions.(Week 8 missing) For Professor Ramirez. N350 Week 1 Knowledge Check N350 Week 2 Knowledge Check N350 Week 3 Knowledge Check N350 Week 4 Knowledge Check N350 Week 5 Knowledge Check N350 Week 6 Knowledge Check N350 Week 7 Knowledge Check N350 Week 9 Knowledge Check

When the nurse encourages a patient with heart failure to alternate rest and activity periods to reduce cardiac workload, which phase of the nursing process is being used? A) Planning B) Diagnosis C) Evaluation D) Implementation correct answer: D) Implementation "Carrying out a specific, individualized plan constitutes the implementation phase of the nursing process. The nurse's action of encouragement and instruction to the patient is part of carrying out a plan of action". When p...

A nurse should monitor for gastric irritation, signs of bleeding, and bruising as side effects of which pain medications? Select all that apply correct answer: acetylsalicyclic acid (Aspirin) ibuprofen (Motrin) Naproxen sodium (Aleve) *NO Tylenol (acetaminophen) A nurse receives a telephone call from the postanesthesia care unit stating that a patient is being transferred to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to take which action first on arrival of the patient? correct answer: a...

What is the neurotransmitter that is associated with pain, memory, and mood and is considered to have calming effects? correct answer: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) What medication classification is considered the most commonly used anti-anxiety agents called? correct answer: benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines effect the main neurotransmitter called: correct answer: potentiate GABA Name some common benzodiazepine medicatios used to treat anxiety correct answer: diazepam (Valium) clon...

Professionalism: position Correct Answer-a group of tasks assigned to one individual Professionalism: job Correct Answer-a group of positions that are similar in type and level of work Professionalism: occupation Correct Answer-a group of jobs that are similar in type of work and are found throughout an industry Traits nursing does not meet completely: Trait 7 Correct Answer-Members have a relatively high degree of independence in practice •independence in practice is increasing slow...

NURS 350 - Quiz 1 with complete solutions

NURS 350 Exam 3 Questions and Answers 100% Pass attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Answer- Individuals with this disorder show an inappropriate degree of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity before the age of 12. autism spectrum disorders - Answer- Complex neurobiological and developmental disabilities that typically appear during a child's first 3 years of life communication disorders - Answer- Deficits in language skills acquisition that create impairments in academic ...