Nur 152 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How long for Verbal orders(VO) and Telephone orders(TO) to be signed? correct answers 24 Hours What should be done when getting a (TO)? correct answers REPEAT the order back Why do we repeat back TO orders? correct answers Accuracy, misunderstanding, accents hard to understand over the phone Whats an incident report used for? correct answers Document any unusual occurrence Who is to fill out the incident report? correct answers The nurse who saw the incident occur Whats an Sentine...

What are complications of DM Type 1 and 2? correct answers Nephropathy Atherosclerosis Retinopathy Neuropathies what is Retinopathy? correct answers blindness What is Atherosclerosis? correct answers heart attacks and strokes What is neuropathies? correct answers motor/sensory nerve changes what is nephropathy? correct answers renal dysfunctions What are the clincial signs for both DM type 1 and 2? correct answers Hyperglycemia, Glycosuria (sugar in the urine), fatigue, precens...

Approximatley how much fluids does a patient take in per day correct answers mL 600-800 mL in an 8 hour shift What degree should bath water be correct answers 105 F Which side of the body should clothing be removed from first? correct answers strong side which side of the body should clothes be put on to first? correct answers weak side How often do you need a new order for non-violent/soft restraints? correct answers every 24 hours how often do you need a new order for violent/h...

What are the effects of diuretics, cholinergic, and analgesics/tranquillizers on urine production and elimination? correct answers Diuretics-prevent the reabsorption of water and certain electrolytes. They may also cause increased frequency do to increase in urine production Cholinergic- stimulate the contraction of the detrusor muscle, producing urination Analgesics & tranquillizers- suppress the CNS, diminish effectiveness of neural reflex and can relax the urethra leading to more freque...

A nurse is monitoring a group of clients for increased risk for developing pneumonia. Which of the following clients should the nurse expect to be at risk? (Select all that apply) A. Client who has dysphagia B. Client who has AIDS C. Client who was vaccinated for pneumococcus and influenza 6 months ago D. Client who is post op and has received local anesthesia E. Client who has a closed head injury and is receiving ventilation F. Client who has myasthenia gravis correct answers...

NUR 152 Final Review Questions & Answers | Verified & Updated lisinopril - Answer ️️ -I am a drug that can cause a harsh dry cough furosemide - Answer ️️ -I am the drug of choice for fine crackles in the bases of your lungs Oxygen - Answer ️️ -If you are a nursing assistant you better let the nurse administer me. glucagon - Answer ️️ -My insulin has peaked and you can give me if I am cold and clammy Beta 1 - Answer ️️ -I am the receptor that increases the heart rate ...

What is systole? correct answers Contraction of the myocardium resulting in the ejection of blood from the ventricles What is diastole? correct answers Relaxation of the myocardium allowing for filling of the ventricles What is stroke volume? correct answers Volume ejected from the ventricle with each heart beat (Approximately 70mL) What is cardiac output? correct answers Volume of blood pumped by each ventricle in 1 minute What is the equation to calculate cardiac output? correct a...

Hypokalemia (Ans- I tend to cause cardiac dysrhythmias Hyponatremia (Ans- I am an electrolyte condition that when I get too low I make the patient feel confused Hypernatremia (Ans- I am an electrolyte condition than when elevated it could mean the patient is dehydrated Hyperkalemia (Ans- I am an electro

What is documentation? correct answers Documentation is anything written or printed relating to the patient. Why is documenting as a nurse important? correct answers Documenting reflects the quality of care and accountability for care provided. What is evidence practice? (EBP) correct answers Clinical decision making based on best evidence (research), clinical expertise, and patient values Steps for changing practice based on EBP? correct answers 1. Assess need for change in practice 2...

What is an indication for use of non-selective adrenergic blocking agents? A. Essential hypertension B. Malignant hypertension C. Secondary hypertension D. Malignant hyperthermia correct answers A.Essential hypertension ("Primary/Majority/Essential HTN" = 95% HTN has an unknown cause and "Secondary/Minority" = 5% HTN has a known cause) Rationale: The alpha- and beta-adrenergic blocking agents block all of the receptor sites within the SNS, which results in lower blood pressure, ...