Nursing 115 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nursing 115: Fluid and ElectrolytesHow do we lose fluids in the body? - correct answer Feces Sweating Vomiting/Emesis Urine Deficient Fluid Volume: S/S - correct answer Altered mental status Decreased: BP, pulse pressure, pulse volume Skin turgor Urine output Venous filling Increased: Body temp, pulse rate, urine concentration Sudden wt loss Thirst and weakness Fluid Volume Excess: S/S - correct answer Adventitious breath sounds Altered electrolytes Anxiety, restlessnes...

Contents Chapter 01: Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future ......................................................................................................1 Chapter 02: Assessing Yourself and Designing SuccessClaywell: LPN to RN Transitions, 4th Edition .................................6 Chapter 03: Study Habits and Test-Taking.........................................................................................................................19 Chapter 04: Distinguishing the RN ...

Nursing 115: Exam 1 - HIVPathophysiology of HIV - Attaches to surface of specialized WBCs, CD4 + t-lymphocytes - Membrane of virus and cell fuse and HIV particles release its antibodies into the cell (CCR5cxcr4 Co-Receptor, and CD4 co-receptor) - Replicates itself, must insert itself into the DNA - RNA, Reverse transcriptase converts HIV RNA into DNA. Now its compatible with host cell DNA - Into the nucleus of host cell: Uses enzyme HIV integrase to get into the CD4 cells nucleus. - Integr...

Nursing 115 Liberty University- Patho Exam 1In response to stress what does the hypothalamus secrete - correct answer corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) in response to corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH), the anterior pituitary secretes - correct answer adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) in response to adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) the cortex of the adrenals secrete - correct answer cortisol in response to ANS/SNS stimulation the adrenal medulla secrete - correct answer nore...

Nursing 115: Exam 1 Practice Study Guide Test. A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. Home health care B. Rehabilitation centers C. Diagnostic centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology centers - CORRECT ANSWER A, B, and D. A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the...

Pathophysiology - Nursing 115: Test 1 Liberty University Exam With Complete Solutions. Homeostasis According to Walter Cannon - CORRECT ANSWER The ability to respond and maintain stability, physiologically and psychologically, during rapid changing conditions in the internal and external environment Homeostasis & Cannon - CORRECT ANSWER - Constancy - Steady State Conditions - Regulating System - "Homeostasis does not occur by chance but is the result of organized self-governmen...

Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition {All chapter 1-63} With Complete Solution 2023 Table of Contents Chapter 01: Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition 3 Chapter 02: Medical-Surgical Practice Settings Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition 7 Chapter 03: Medical-Surgical Patients: Individuals, Families, and Communities Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition 17 Chapter 04: Health, Illness, Stress, and Coping Linton: Medical-Su...

Nursing 115 MidtermMovie - Nursing History question: Where were the first Nightingale Training Schools in the US? - correct answer 1873- NY Training School at Bellevue, CT Training School, and Boston Training School Movie - Nursing History question: What areas for nursing practice were taught in early programs? - correct answer Making beds, preparing meals, cleaning equipment; instruction from physicians on bandaging, medication, hygiene, ventilation; harsh conditions with 12-15 hours on ward...

Nursing 115-Exam 2-Ch 16Nursing process - correct answer a critical thinking five-step process that professional nurses use to apply the best available evidence to caregiving and promoting human functions and responses to health and illness; a form of scientific reasoning Assessment - correct answer -first step in nursing process -involves gathering and analyzing information about a patient's health status 2 Steps in nursing assessment - correct answer 1. collection of information from a...

Nursing 115 FinalFlorence Nightingale's Definition of Nursing - correct answer Proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and proper selection and administration of diet - All at the least expense of the patient WWII's effect on definition of nursing - correct answer Advanced technology, more aware of emotions playing a part Holistic Nursing - correct answer Nursing the whole person, personality, environment, emotions, spirit A philosophy of nursing is like ____ - cor...