Nurs 372 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the 3 concepts related to family correct answer: Structure Function Process Define the concept of "structure" in terms of the family correct answer: Individuals that comprise the family; interactions with other social systems. Define the concept of "function" in terms of the family correct answer: Large purposes or roles of families; the way families serve or benefit each other Define the concept of "process" in terms of the family correct answer: Family coping ski...

The nurse instructs an older patient with Parkinsons disease about carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which patient statement indicates that teaching has been effective? 1. I will take the medication with my meals. 2. I will sit up on the side of the bed before standing. 3. This medication will cure my Parkinsons disease in time. 4. This medication will not affect my blood pressure medications. correct answer: 2. I will sit up on the side of the bed before standing. The nurse suspects...

organization that created the triple aim correct answer: non-profit organization: medicare/medicaid purpose of the triple aim correct answer: optimize health for citizens of the US and the world focus of the triple aim correct answer: quality, safety, innovation 3 dimensions of the triple aim correct answer: -population health -experience of care -per capita cost what should the healthcare system focus on? correct answer: designing a high-quality experience for patients wha...

A hospital is applying for Magnet status. Which component would indicate the hospital is meeting Magnet principles? 1.Client care outcome data is shared only with the executive board 2.Nurses are active participants on major hospital committees 3. Nurse turnover reached 40% 4. The education budget for nursing has been cut to provide for new lab equipment correct answer: 2. Nurses are active participants on major hospital committees. A nurse is working as an occupational health nurse a...

NURS 372 Exam 6, With Complete Solution 2024/2025. HIV Disease characterized by impaired immunity Contracted by sexual contact, parenterally, and perinatally HIV s/s Few symptoms at first but can increase as the disease progresses. Flu-like symptoms, lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), weakness, night sweats, fever, weight loss, rashes Opportunistic infections (thrush), malignancies, endocrine complications, cardiovascular complications AIDS dementia complex AIDS wasting syndrome ...

NURS 372 exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers, Complete Solution. An older patient describes having to go to the bathroom more frequently at night. What manifestation is this patient experiencing? 1. Fluid overload 2. Increased glycosuria 3. Normal changes of aging 4. Impairment of drug excretion 3. Normal changes of aging An older patient who has been experiencing a fever, nausea, and vomiting has a urine specific gravity below normal. The patient denies being thirsty. What sho...

Which of the following is an example of improving the pt care experience? - Healthcare providers, nurses, and staff in a clinic serving a large immigrant population are only able to speak English - A healthcare system runs a free clinic in a low-income housing community - A primary care clinic decides to decrease it's hours to MWF - A pt with cancer travels 50 miles each way to see her oncologist correct answer: A healthcare system runs a free clinic in a low-income housing community ...

When does a pregnancy mom begin to feel quickening? correct answer: 16-20 weeks When educating a mom on fetal movement counting, it is important to include that if less than _____ movements occur within 2 hours further assessment is necessary correct answer: 6 Describe the process of screening for gestational diabetes mellitus correct answer: 50g of glucose given to mom & blood glucose measured 1 hr later to see how she tolerated it. Results: -<7.8 mmol/L normal -7.8-11 mmol/L fur...

NURS 372 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION. Causes of Cancer 1. Age (increased risk for people over 65) 2. Gender (more cancers deaths in men than women per year) 3. Geographic location 4. Genetics (accounts for 15% of cancers. Cancers with familial relationships include breast, colon, lung, ovarian, and prostate) 5. Immune disturbance (viruses increase risk: Epstein-Barr, herpes, papillomavirus, hep B, cytomegalovirus (CMV)) 6. Chemical agents (exposure to ca...

What is perinatal nursing? correct answer: Caring for clients and families from preconception throughout the childbearing year antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and healthy newborn care What is an important question to ask clients of childbearing capacity? correct answer: is it possible that you could be pregnant or planning to be pregnant? What do we do if someone is not immune to diseases such as Hep B, varicella, and rubella? correct answer: Immunize BEFORE conception What is ...