Mucus membranes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hesi Fundamentals Practice ExamThe nurse is assessing a client with dark skin who is in Respiratory Distress. Which client response should the nurse evaluate to determine cyanosis in this particular client? A. Cyanosis in a client with dark skin is seen in the sclera B. Abnormal skin color changes in a client with dark skin cannot be determined C. The lips and mucus membranes of a client with dark skin are dusky in color D. Blanching the soles of the feet in a client with dark skin reveals...

Which takes up more of our bodies, ICF or ECF? correct answers ICF Which 2 things put infants at greater risk for fluid loss? correct answers Greater surface area, higher metabolic need Why are all kids kidney dysfunctional? correct answers Nephrons are not effective at excreting fluid, children cannot excrete excess fluid well Normal ped urine output? correct answers 1-3cc/kg/hr 3 most sensitive examination signs for Peds dehydration/hypovolemia? correct answers Prolonged cap refill...

LMR Georgette's PMHNP Exam Guide (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct Q: Teratogenic effects of benzos Answer: floppy baby, cleft palate Q: Teratogenic effects of tegratol Answer: neural tube defect Q: teratogenic effects of lithium Answer: ebstein anomaly (heart defect) (avoid, especially 1st trimester) Q: teratogenic effects of depakote Answer: neural tube defects/spina bifida Q: Adverse reactio...

susceptibility - ANSWER lack of resistance to a disease immunity - ANSWER ability to ward off disease innate immunity - ANSWER - defense against any pathogen - present at birth - always present, but does not involve memory response first line of defense - ANSWER - intact skin - mucous membranes and their secretions: line the GI, respiratory; secretes mucus that traps microbes - ciliary escalator - lacrimal apparatus: washes the eye - saliva: washes microbes off teeth and mouth -...

NSG333 Child-bearing Family Nursing Exam 2 Questions and Correct Answers. 184 Questions and Correct Answers. With Complete Solution Updated 2024. Actual Exam Questions Included. Define premonitory before onset of labor Signs of premonitory labor -cervix must soften about 1 month before labor (~36 weeks to 1 hr before) -lightening (baby moved down, pushing on bladder) -less heartburn -increased energy (nesting) -lose mucus plug -bloody show (bc of vascularity and dilation) -Braxton hi...

CHAMBERLAIN NUR 529 EXAM 2-PREP 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NEW EDITION 3 stages of hemostasis 1. vascular constriction 2. formation of platelet plug 3. blood coagulation Bleeding associated with platelet disorders reflects: decrease in platelet number because of: 1. decreased production (bone marrow dysfunction) 2. increased destruction (thrombocytopenia) 3. impaired function of platelets (thrombocytopathia) Spontaneous bleeding from platelet disorders often involve small vessels o...

NR570/ NR 570 Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Common Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: What is excreted via urine? Answer: Metabolic byproducts and ingested excess solutes Q: When urine volume is less than the solute excretory load Answer: Renal failure develops Q: Normal serum osmolality Answer: (~280 mOsm/L) * The normal is 2X the average serum sodium, or 2×140 ...

Nurs 100 Final Exam LATEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ Diarrhea Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER-Loose, unformed, or watery stools; Maybe accompanied by abdominal cramping; May cause dry skin and mucous membranes (dehydration); May be associated with nausea, vomiting, or fever when due to viral infection The stages of infection are - CORRECT ANSWER-Incubation, Prodromal, Illness, Decline, and Convalescence Dura...

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...

Innate immunity (RENIN) - Nonspecific Natural resistance from birth Rapid generalized response Each exposure is similar Recognizes non-self Involves: Physical/anatomical body, Chemical agents, Inflammatory process Adaptive Immunity (IS AIR) - Amplified and targeted to a specific antigen Slower response but more effective Recognize, seek and destroy Involves T and B lymphocytes Imperfect system allowing some microbes to develop resistance to immunity system Adaptive immunity characteri...