Scf - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cholinergic vs. Adrenergic - Adrenergic is called the sympathetic line (SNS) while cholinergic is called the parasympathetic line (PNS). The nurse should instruct the client to allow others to assist with household chores to reduce the risk for joint injury and to give the client the opportunity to rest. The nurse should instruct the client to use on only ONE small pillow, placed behind the head, while in bed to prevent flexion contracture's. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who ...

Q: What is bladder exstrophy? - A: Bladder & related structure are turned inside out through an opening in the abdominal wall. Q: How long is mom bradycardic after birth? - A: The first two wks post-partum Q: How long is the true post-partum period? - A: May last between 9 & 12 months. Q: What are the nursing goals for the mother during puerperium? - A: Prevent hemorrhage, infection, & hypovolemic shock. Encourage bonding. Educate in self & infant care. Q: Where is the fundus located in th...

F-60 Fire Guard-Questions and Answers 2023 F-60 Fire Guard-Questions and Answers 2023 The Certificate of Fitness holder must keep the Certificates of Fitness upon his or her person, or otherwise __________________ for inspection by any representative of the Department, at all times while conducting or supervising the material, operation or facility for which the certificate is required. Readily Available Permits issued by the FDNY are required to conduct the following hot work: 1)St...

Graft-Verses-Tumor Effect - the donor immune cell response against the malignancy; a desirable response Anaplasia - pattern of growth in which cells lack normal characteristics & differ in shape & organization with respect to their cells of origin; usually are malignant Angiogenesis - growth of new blood vessels that allow cancer cells to grow Apoptosis - a normal cell mechanism of programmed cell death Benign - not cancerous, tumors may grow but are unable to spread to other organs or bod...

Pharmacology for TB - Isoniazid (INH), Rifampin (RIF) turn body fluids red/orange, tears, urine, etc. Ethambutol (EMB), Pyrazinamide (PZA), Rifapentine (RPT). Multi-drug for 8 wks., then still continue to take meds 4-7 months Hepatitis B Vaccine - Is highly effective vaccine that provides active immunity for 99-100% of patients. Prepared using yeast. (do not give if allergic to yeast). All infants at birth 3 doses are given 1st dose (IM vastus, 1 month & 6 months. Recommended: All children ...

Preterm rupture of Membranes (PROM) - rupture of membranes after 37th wk gestation but before onset of labor Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) - rupture of membranes before the 37th wk gestation (worse outcomes) possible causes of PPROM - infection (UTI) amniocentesis placental abruption hydramnios maternal smoking multiple gestation assessment of rupture of membranes - time (must delivery baby w/in 24hrs) amount odor color (cloudy=infection, green=fetal distress) sign...

Non-stress test (NST) - -ultra sound record movement, doppler measures fetal HR, assess fetal well being -2 or more acceleration with 15bpm lasting 15 seconds for 20 min with return to baseline -done after 28 wks Trichomoniasis - asymptomatic s/s in women-green & smelly vaginal discharge, vulvar itch s/s in men-inflammation of epididymis, prostate, urethra no etoh with meds barrier methods of birth control - condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, vaginal sponge emergency contraception - plan...

Exocytosis - Occurs when contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the vacuole membrane with the cell membrane. Neurons - nerve cell, transmit information throughout the body Neuroglia - supportive cell for neurons Axon - primary transmission lines of the nervous system Dendrites - receive information from other neural call to the cell body of the neuron Pelvic Cavity - space with in the walls of the pelvis Meninges - protect the central nervous system Ret...

Bound hormones are considered to be apart of: - the hormone reserve __________ __________ travel in the blood stream attached to a carrier protein - bound hormones __________ cells create glucagon in response to _______ blood sugar levels - alpha, low ___________ cells create somatostatin - delta a bound hormone can't work on a target cell because..... - the protein increases the size making it too big to cross the capillary wall towards the target cell a calorigenic effect results in - ...

Auscultatory gap - A brief period when Korotkoff sounds disappear during auscultation of blood pressure; common with hypertension What is acceptable temperature range? - 97.6 - 99.6 What does pyrexia mean? - Fever Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke - Heat exhaustion: nausea vomiting, pale, cold, and clamy. Heat stroke: hot, red, and dry; loss or change of consciousness What kind patients should avoid rectal temperatures - Rectal surgery and cardiac conditions (Vagal Nerve) Healthy resting he...