Nur 345 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is working to increase functional ability with a client. Which assistive technique should be included in the plan of care? trapeze bar The sensory organs in the inner ear provide this sense of position, orientation & movement? Proprioceptor or kinesthetic sense Labyrinthine sense Visual/optic reflexes Extensor/stretch reflexes Labyrinthine sense This informs the brain of the location of a limb or body part as a result of joint movements, stimulating special nerve endings in muscles, ...

1. The risk of experiencing serotonin syndrome when SSRI’s are given with monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine (Nardil). Serotonin syndrome is best characterized in which of the following? A. Hypotension and urinary retention. B. Muscle rigidity and high fever. C. A productive cough and vomiting. D. Tea-colored urine and constipation. National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) Provides evidence and expert based solutions to problem areas in terms of patient safety 2.Methylphe...

By what age is gender identity usually established? a)By the age of 3 years old. b)At puberty. c)By adulthood. d)At birth. a)By the age of 3 years old. A client with a diagnosis of Schizophrenia, who has been prescribed antipsychotic medication for several years, tells the nurse that he is experiencing sexual dysfunction. What will the nurse suspect as the cause of this issue? a)Disturbed interpersonal relationships. b)The psychiatric disorder. c)A side effect of the medications. d)Advancing ...

How is a chief complaint recorded? Always in direct quotes, using the exact words of the patient What is a focused assessment? Usually involves 1-2 body systems, smaller than the comprehensive, but is more in depth on a specific issue. What is an emergency assessment? involves a life-threatening or unstable situation Assessment should be based of of the ABCDE Mnemonic A- Airway (w/ cervical spine protection , if an injury is suspected) B- Breathing (rate and depth, use of accessory muscles )...

What types of drugs are used to treat depression? SSRIs, MAOIs and TCAs What are the most commonly used SSRIs? -escitalopram (Lexapro & Cipralex) -fluoxetine (Prozac) -fluvoxamine (Luvox) -citalopram (Celexa) -sertraline (Zoloft) -duloxetine (Cymbalta) -paroxetin (Paxil) What are SSRIs used to treat? Depression Anxiety PTSD What are adverse reactions of SSRIs? Insomnia Nervousness Sexual dysfunction Weight gain Hyponatremia (older adults) Serotonin Syndrome Hypertensive crisis if combined w M...

Acute care settings which nurses work ICU, oncology, Paediatrics, Perioperative nursing Nursing Process steps Assessment, Problem identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation Therapeutic communication face to face, interpersonal interactions that occur during communication between nurses and a patient Blood transfusion reactions febrile (most common), allergic, haemolytic, fluid overload Indication for blood transfusion blood loss from trauma, surgery, haemorrhage, severe anaemia, re...

Concussion Amnesia is the hallmark symptom of Echinacea, garlic, ginger, st. John's-wort, ginseng, kava kava, feverfew Some herbs that should be discontinued at least 2 weeks before surgery are Droplet precautions Precautions that require a nurse to wear a regular mask, gown and gloves when entering a patient's room are Pituitary The primary gland of the endocrine system is the Hypothyroidism This disorder should be considered in an infant presenting with poor feeding, jaundice, hypotonia,...

Reasons to not give a vaccine 1. Fever 2. Wheezing 3. Indication of allergy Egg allergy [specifically for varicella] Issues with staggering doses Development of mistrust/stress/fear for child with doctors because likelihood of injection at every appt Controversy over administering Tylenol and Motrin before vaccine Some providers believe it might decrease immunity Cause of tetanus shot turning into TDAP Pertussis (whooping cough) immunity waning as we age; risk of passing it onto children A r...

Which individuals are most at risk for displaying aggressive behavior? Select all that apply. A. An adolescent embarrassed in front of friends. B. A young male who feels rejected by the social group. C. A young adult depressed after the death of a friend. D. A middle-aged adult who feels that concerns are going unheard. E. A patient who was discovered telling a lie. A. An adolescent embarrassed in front of friends. B. A young male who feels rejected by the social group. D. A middle-aged adult wh...

NUR 256 units 3,4,5 practice questions 1. The risk of experiencing serotonin syndrome when SSRI’s are given with monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine (Nardil). Serotonin syndrome is best characterized in which of the following? A. Hypotension and urinary retention. B. Muscle rigidity and high fever. C. A productive cough and vomiting. D. Tea-colored urine and constipation. 2. A newly admit client has started taking bupropion (Wellbutrin). The nurse monitors in which of the following...