Nurs 372 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

{solved} NURS 372 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers | The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: A. Crackles heard bilaterally on lung bases on auscultation B. Daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing present more than twice weekly C. Waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing D. Dyspnea on exertion with activity E. Reliever (rescue) drug needed more than t...

A system of computerized programs used within healthcare to aid in decision making is known as a. Clinical information systems b. Clinical decision support system c. Electronic health record d. Electronic medical record correct answer: b. Clinical decision support system A nurse supervisor knows a nurse needs more education on CDS when the nurse states: "CDS..." a. Can improve patient outcomes b. Does not impact efficiency c. Prevents errors from occurring d. Improves our patie...

Which of the following statements is correct regarding folic acid? a. Folic acid is recommended once pregnancy is confirmed. b. Folic acid is not required within North America as many foods have additional fortification which is enough during pregnancy. c. Folic acid supplementation during preconception and pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects. d. Folic acid supplementation dosing is standard regardless of risk factors correct answer: c Why is folate or folic acid of particular co...

What does perinatal nursing include? correct answer: Care of childbearing women and their families from preconception to postpartum When should a woman start taking folic acid supplements? Why? correct answer: During preconception Because half of pregnancies are unplanned What is the recommended daily dose of folic acid in low-risk people? correct answer: 0.4 mg/day How soon after ovulation does fertilization occur? correct answer: Within 24 hours of ovulation Where does fertil...

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 the newborn period? correct answer: •Birth to day 28 of life What are physiological adaptions with the newborn period? correct answer: -Establishing and maintaining respirations -Adjusting to circulatory changes -Regulating temperature -Nutritional intake and digestion (begin feeding) -Regulating weight What is Apgar scoring? What are the 5 components? correct answer: •Rapid assessment of the newborn's transition to extrauterine at 1 and 5 mins of life; repeat at 10 and...

Warning signs of Cancer CAUTION correct answer: C - change in bowel or bladder habits A - a sore that will not heal U - unusual bleeding or discharge T - thickening or lump in breast, testicle, or elsewhere I - indigestion or difficulty swallowing O - obvious change in wart or mole N - nagging cough or hoarseness Use the ABCD RULE correct answer: Asymmetry: Does the mole look the same in all parts or are there differences? Border: Are the borders sharp or ragged? Color: What are th...

What is the postpartum period? correct answer: •Referred to as the fourth trimester •Lasts approximately 6 weeks after birth (recovery period) •Interval between the birth and the return of the reproductive organs to normal nonpregnant state •Approach to care after birth is wellness orientated focus = promotion of well-being What are first degree perineal lacerations? correct answer: •Lacerations extends through the skin and structures superficial to muscles. don't need sutur...

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Describe WHO and UNICEF global recommendations. correct answer: 1. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months - no formula, after 6m - need to incorporate formula 2. Continued breastfeeding for a minimum of 2 years and beyond Natural age of weaning is in toddlerhood Increased duration of breastfeeding provide long-term benefits for child and breastfeeding individuals - bonding - immune protection - alternative source of nutrition - greater decrease in risk for breast cancer, hyp...