Wku nursing 102 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

during Florence Nightingale's time, women typically were involved in what type of work or activity - ANSWER women typically did not work outside of the home what was the first war that Florence Nightingale was involved in? - ANSWER Crimean war () what organization represents all RN in the united states - ANSWER American Nursing Association (ANA)

during Florence Nightingale's time, women typically were involved in what type of work or activity - ANSWER women typically did not work outside of the home. being a house wife, cooking, cleaning, and being caregivers what was the first war that Florence Nightingale was involved in? - ANSWER Crimean war () what organization represents all RN in the united states - ANSWER American Nursing Association (ANA)

How much water does the body consist of? - ANSWER 70% What is the water inside the cells called? - ANSWER Intracellular What is the water within the interstitial tissue surrounding the cells called? Blood plasma and lymph - ANSWER Extracellular How much body weight is H2O? - ANSWER 2/3 How much H2O is within cells? - ANSWER 2/3

What composes the cardiovascular system? - ANSWER The heart Blood vessels Lymphatic system Blood When does cardiovascular function begin? - ANSWER About 4 weeks of life What is the pump of the cardiovascular system? - ANSWER The heart

what role should each nurse take to improve the image of nursing in the community - ANSWER -Nurses should speak up to advocate for their role in the community -They should be independent but also recognize interdependence -They should share responsibility and handle conflict in a positive way What is active listening? - ANSWER When the learner listens and repeats info

what role should each nurse take to improve the image of nursing in the community - ANSWER Nurses should speak up to advocate for their role in the community, they should be independent but also recognize interdependence, and they should share responsibility and handle conflict in a positive way What is active listening? - ANSWER when the learner listens and repeats info What is didactic learning? - ANSWER the classroom and clinical experiences (which are divided into lab or simulation exp...

What is excessive H2O loss Diarrhea or vomiting - ANSWER Dehydration What is a less common fluid imbalance problem in which renal function is impaired: renal disease Excessive intake if fluids Excessive administration of IV fluids - ANSWER Overhydration

NURSING 102 WKU EXAM 1

How does the pericardial sac or pericardium provide protection? - ANSWER Protects the heart against trauma from surrounding structures, invasions of foreign organisms, and friction from the constant movement How does the pericardial sac or pericardium provide support? - ANSWER It anchors the heart and prevents overdistention