Nursing 440 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ch. 21 Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations Correct Answer- Advocacy Correct Answer-Actions taken on behalf of another Determinants of health Correct Answer-(1) the social and economic environment, (2) the physical environment, and (3) the person's individual characteristics and behaviors. Disenfranchisement Correct Answer-A feeling of separation from mainstream society. Health Disparities Correct Answer-The wide variations in health services and health status among certain popu...

A nurse was shocked when late one night she saw a former high school friend going through a trash bin outside a fast-food restaurant and pulling out half-eaten food. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for a healthy young adult engaging in such behavior? A. He ate his meal but wanted more and had no more money. B. He had full-time employment, but with such a low salary it was inadequate to meet basic expenses. C. A friend had thrown his meal away, and he thought he could fin...

Calculate BSA Correct Answer: SQUARE ROOT OF (height in cm x weight in kg)/3600 Calculate Medication doses Correct Answer: mg/m^2/dose Calculate ANC Correct Answer: WBC x [ % segmented neutrophils (segs) + % immature neutrophils (bands) ] Neutropenia <1500 Severe < 500 Normal WBC count Correct Answer: 4.5- 14.5 thousand Normal Hgb level 2 Correct Answer: 11.5- 15.5 gm/dl Normal Hct level Correct Answer: 35- 45% Normal platelets Correct Answer: 140-440 thousand Aspects of...

Role of nurse practitioner pmhnp latest complete update Habeas Corpus Unlawful detention without a due process. O'Connor versus Donaldson Harmless mentally ill patients cannot be confined against their will if they can survive outside. Mental illness alone cannot justify involuntary hospitalization Rennie versus Klein Right to refuse any treatment and use an appeal process Roger versus Oken Patient has a right to refuse treatment, but a guardian may authorize the...

1. Which guideline for composing a nursing diagnosis statement is correct? A. Place signs and symptoms after the etiology and link them by the phrase "as evidenced by." B. Phrase the nursing diagnosis as a client need. C. Place the etiology prior to the client problem and link it by the phrase "related to." D. Incorporate subjective and judgmental terminology. A Rationale: Signs and symptoms which are defining characteristics should follow the etiology and be linked by the phrase "as evide...

Which of the following cancers is associated with the development of disseminated intravascular coagulation? Mucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast Nonhyperdiploid variant multiple myeloma Primary peritoneal carcinoma Acral lentiginous melanoma - ANSWERMucin-secreting adenocarcinoma of the breast Answer: The incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation is associated mostly with mucin-secreting adenocarcinomas of the prostate, lung, and breast. Reference: Kaplan, M....

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalized for the past week. When discussing the girl’s feelings about her illness, what would the nurse expect the girl to express as her biggest concern? a. Invasive procedures b. Loss of control c. Appearance d. Separation from her boyfriend ANS: C Illness during early adolescence (12 to 15 years) is seen mainly as a threat to body image. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 453 OBJ: 11 TOP: The Hospitalized Adol...

NURS 440 Community Health Nursing (Exam 2).pdf

NURS 440 Community Health Nursing (Exam 2)