Nurs 325 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the #1 modifiable risk factor for stroke? Correct Answer-Hypertension (SBP >140) Ischemic stroke Correct Answer-Results from inadequate blood flow to the brain from partial or complete occlusion of an artery Thrombotic stroke Correct Answer-Plaque leads to process of clot formation results in narrowing of the lumen Embolic stroke Correct Answer-Embolus (blood clot) lodges in and occludes brain artery Hemorrhagic stroke Correct Answer-a stroke where the blood loss is caused...

Cartalage Correct Answer-is non-vascular. Balance Correct Answer-is achieved in the cerebellum and the inner ear. The nurses aim is to increase... Correct Answer-functional mobility for future use. Aging affects bone density which... Correct Answer-affects the person's ability to ambulate well. A decreased metabolism will... Correct Answer-increase the risk for osteoporosis. Broken bones can affect... Correct Answer-one's ability to ambulate and their general well being. Alte...

NURS 325 Final Exam 1 LATEST 2024 VCU (NURSING OF ADULT 1) GRADED A+

What are the 10 fundamental components of the recovery process? Correct Answer-Self-directed Individual and person-centres Empowering Holistic Non-linear Strengths-based Peer-supported Respect Responsibility Hope What was mental healthcare reform prompted by? Correct Answer-Developments in psychopharmacology Concerns about the civil rights of people with mental illness Need for cost-containment Research revealing the negative impacts of institutionalization How do we measure me...

• The nurse suspects that a client who comes to the maternity clinic for a pregnancy test is in an abusive relationship. The nurse includes the abuse assessment screen as part of the assessment. Although the woman was very emotional and hesitant in responding to the questions, verbally she denied abuse as being a problem. While waiting for the results of the pregnancy test, the nurse decides to teach the client about partner abuse anyway. The rationale for the nurse's decision is that all wom...

NURS 325 - Week 6 Questions With Complete Solutions

A nurse instructs a patient to close the eyes after the administration of eye drops. Which rationale for this instruction should the nurse explain to the patient? 1. Limits corneal irritation 2. Squeeze excess medication from the eyes 3. Disperses the medication over the eyeballs 4. Prevents medication from from entering the lacrimal duct Correct Answer-Disperses the medication over the eyeballs How often should "docusate sodium 100 MG PO bid" be given? 1. Three times a day 2. Two...

NURS 325: Gerontological Nursing Mini-Assessment #2 Questions with Complete Solutions

NURS 325 FINAL EXAM LATEST 2023 TEST BANK 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT CETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

A patient who is scheduled for surgery in a week tells the nurse doing the preoperative assessment about an allergy to bananas, kiwifruit, and latex products. Which action is most important for the nurse to take? a. Notify the dietician of the food allergies. b. Alert the surgery center of the latex allergy. c. Reassure the patient that the allergies are noted on the medical record d. Ask the patient if antihistamines are used to reduce allergic reactions. Correct Answer-B When the periop...