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STRESS – WHAT IS IT?, PURPOSE OF, WHAT DETERMINES RESPONSE? WHAT IS IT? – physical, chemical or emotional factor that results in tension of body or mind, real or perceived threat to homeostasis, can be positive or negative PURPOSE – WHAT DETERMINES RESPONSE – SELYE GAP SYNDROME STAGES, BODY’S RESPONSES TO STAGES – ALARM, RESISTANCE, EXHAUSTION: ALARM – the stressor upsets homeostasis or cellular balance; releases epi and norepi, and cortisol; Body has decreased resistance ...

HESI RN EVOLVE Medical-Surgical Assignment Exam Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform on a client who is hospitalized for Guillain-Barre syndrome that is rapidly progressing? A: Respiratory effort. B: Unsteady gait. C: Intensity of pain. D: Ability to eat. A: Respiratory Effort (Guillain-Barre syndrome causes paralysis or weakness that typically starts at the feet and progresses upwards. As the condition progresses, the nurse must ensure that the client is abl...

TEST BANK FOR PSYCHOLOGY 13TH EDITION DAVID G. MYERS NATHAN C. DEWALL 1. The branch of psychology that systematically focuses on the physical, cognitive, and social changes that occur throughout the human life-span cycle is called A) social psychology. B) personality psychology. C) developmental psychology. D) biological psychology. Ans: C 2. Professor Conrad is a research specialist in the study of identity formation during adolescence. It is most likely that the professor is a psyc...

1UNIT 1 — MILESTONE 1 The current population of the Earth is estimated to be about 7,440,000,000 people. Express this number using scientific notation. RATIONALE To express this number in scientific notation, you must find two parts: a number between one and ten (it can be equal to one, but not ten), and a power of . To find the first part, place the decimal after the first non-zero number, . The decimal will be placed after the . We will also include the numbers ...

1 Which of the following describes the role of renin in maintaining homeostasis? Its release is prompted by an increase in blood volume and blood pressure. It acts to dilute urine. Its release is prompted by a decrease in blood volume and blood pressure. It acts to decrease the amount of water that is reabsorbed. CONCEPT Fluid Balance and Blood Pressure Report an issue with this question chemically digest food? Pepsins...

An oncology nurse with 15 years of experience, certification in the area of oncology nursing, and a master‘s degree is considered to be an expert in her area of practice and works on an oncology unit in a large teaching hospital. Based upon this description, which of the following career roles best describes this nurse‘s role, taking into account her 1. qualifications and experience? A) Clinical nurse specialist B) Nurse entrepreneur C) Nurse practitioner D) Nurse educator Ans A ...

1) A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with contractions that are 3-5 minutes apart, lasting 60-70 seconds. She reports that she is leaking fluid. A vaginal exam reveals that her cervix is 80 percent effaced and 4 cm dilated and a -1 station. The LPN/LVN knows that the client is in which phase and stage of labor? A) Latent phase, First Stage B) Active Phase of First Stage C) Latent phase of Second Stage D) Transition Ans: B) Active Phase of First Stage Second stage = full d...

1. The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse sho...

HESI RN EXIT Exam Questions and Answers 1. In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust? A) Food B) Warmth C) Security D) Comfort 2. A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean." B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it cor...