Nur 337 midterm Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What does SAD PERSONS stand for? What does a SAD PERSONS score of 0-2 indicate? What does a SAD PERSONS score of 3-4 indicate? What does a SAD PERSONS score of 5-6 indicate? What does a SAD PERSONS score of 7-10 indicate? What is Ceftriaxone? Can Ceftriaxone cross breast milk? How long should you infuse Ceftriaxone IV? What is Gentamicin? What should you dilute Gentamicin with? What should you monitor when administering Gentamicin?

"made up" words - Neologisms 100 mL 0.45% NS in 45 min by infusion pump. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr. - 133 mL/hr. 100 mL x mL -------- X --------- 45 min 60 min 6000 = 45x 6000 = xmL/hr ------ 45 Ans: 133 mL/hr 2,000 mL D5W in 24 hr by infusion pump. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr. - 83 mL/hr. (2000 mL divided by 24 hr equals 83 mL/hr.) 30 mL of antibiotic in 0.9% NS in 20 min by infusion pump. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr. - 90 mL/hr. 30 mL xmL ------- X ------- 20...

Should you shave or clip hair of an IV site before starting an IV? - Clip! Shaving the hair may cause tiny abrasions which could increase the risk for infection. Which anatomical part should be avoided in the elderly when starting an IV? - The dorsal part of the hand because the veins are susceptible to damage and the hand can be bumped easily. What may be used instead of a tourniquet with the elderly? - Blood pressure cuff An adult patient developed a complication with his IV and it had t...

Should you shave or clip hair of an IV site before starting an IV? - Answer Clip! Shaving the hair may cause tiny abrasions which could increase the risk for infection. Which anatomical part should be avoided in the elderly when starting an IV? - Answer The dorsal part of the hand because the veins are susceptible to damage and the hand can be bumped easily. What may be used instead of a tourniquet with the elderly? - Answer Blood pressure cuff An adult patient developed a comp...

NUR 337 MIDTERM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | 100% PASS **Assessment and Documentation** When conducting a mental status examination, a nurse encounters a client who expresses uncertainty about their personal relationships, including their marital status and the existence of children. In this scenario, the nurse would document this as an example of poor ** remote memory**, which refers to the ability to recall events or information from the past. **Subjective Ass...

The primary function of veins is to carry blood Correct Answer From the body to the heart The purpose of valves in veins is to Correct Answer Prevent backflow of blood as it travels through the body. What is the first step in the insertion of a peripheral IV line or saline lock? Correct Answer Obtain the physicians orders What materials are necessary when preparing to start an IV? Correct Answer Gloves IV start kit IV catheter Saline flush Primed saline lock What is the best choi...

Fetal monitor - Answer measures fetal heart rate First stage of labor: cervical dilation - Answer Early phase= 1-3 cm active phase= 3-7 cm transition phase= 7-10 cm Second stage of labor - Answer pushing (1-2 hr) until baby is delivered Third stage of labor - Answer delivering placenta Fundal massage - Answer one hand massaging fundus (top of bump), while bottom hand is ALWAYS cupping uterus Postpartum assessment (BUBBLE) - Answer Breasts Uterus Bowels Blad...

Should you shave or clip hair of an IV site before starting an IV? Correct Answer Clip! Shaving the hair may cause tiny abrasions which could increase the risk for infection. Which anatomical part should be avoided in the elderly when starting an IV? Correct Answer The dorsal part of the hand because the veins are susceptible to damage and the hand can be bumped easily. What may be used instead of a tourniquet with the elderly? Correct Answer Blood pressure cuff An adult patient develop...

Preterm labor risks: Correct Answer 1) history of premature baby in the past, 2) more than one baby in womb (twins/triplets), 3) problems with uterus and cervix. Other risk factors: being under or overweight, family history, having second baby too soon after birth. Early Labor: Correct Answer upper uterus contract, cervix dilated 3cm, 30-45 sec contractions & @ irregular at first, try to continue resting/sleeping & can stay at home, light activity (bounce on birthing ball, walking) Active ...

First stage latent Correct Answer Through 3 cm 6-8 hours Mild to moderate, irregular contractions 5-30 minutes apart, 30-45 seconds Nulliparous 0, multiparous -2 to 0 Small amount of brownish or pink mucu First Stage: Active Correct Answer 4 to 7 cm 3-6 hours Moderate to strong, more regular contractions 3-5 minutes apart, 40-70 seconds Nulliparous +1 to +2, Multiparous +1 to +2 Small to moderate amount of pink to bloody mucus First Stage: Transition Correct Answer 8 to 10 cm 20...