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NCSBN – Lesson 8C: Neurological System Study Guide Severe neck stiffness in meningitis causes flexion of hips and knees with passive flexion of the neck, known as Brudzinski's sign. The inability to straighten the legs when the hip is flexed to 90° due to hamstring stiffness, is Kernig's sign another physical finding in meningitis. When your client has been admitted with a head injury and the client has confusion and/or restlessness and/or the level of consciousness (LOC) is altered, th...

NCSBN – Lesson 8G: musculoskeletal System study Guide Gouty arthritis is characterized by urate deposits and pain in the joints, especially those in the feet and legs. Urate deposits don't occur in septic or traumatic arthritis. Septic arthritis results from bacterial invasion of a joint and leads to inflammation of the synovial lining. Traumatic arthritis results from blunt trauma to a joint or ligament. Seasonal arthritis is not a condition. Increasing pain that is not relieved by nar...

NCSBN –Lesson 8E:Genitourinary System Study Guide Due to an increase in sensitivity to insulin, rapid fetal growth and a reduction in eating associated with “morning sickness,” women with pre-existing diabetes have a higher risk of hypoglycemia and will need decreased amounts of insulin. In the second trimester, the placenta is fully developed and hormone levels being to rise steadily, which increases maternal insulin needs. In the third trimester, insulin is absorbed more slowly and is...

NCSBN – Lesson 6B: Medications Study Guide The following is a list of the major drug classifications. "Memory tricks" are included where applicable. A • Anti-anemics o prevention and treatment of anemias • Antianginals: o Nitrates: used to treat and prevent attacks of angina; acute treatment o Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are used prophylactically for longer- term management • Antianxiety agents: o Benzodiazepines: better for intermittent or short-term use in ...

NCSBN – Lesson 8A: Cardiovascular System Study Guide Leukocytes or White Blood Cells (WBCs) Leukocyte levels increase with infections or inflammation. Leukocyte Type Granulocyte Increases in Response to Infection by bacteria or fungus Neutrophil Leukocyte Type Agranulocyte Increases in Response to Viral infection or tumor Lymphocyte Leukocyte Type Granulocyte Increases in Response to Inflammation from allergies Eosinophil Leukocyte Type Granulocyte Increases in Respo...

NCSBN – Lesson 6A: Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies Study Guide Pharmacology Overview The nurse must have a general understanding of how medications are named, their pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Medication safety is a top priority and the nurse is expected to provide safe and proper medication adminstration. Generic drugs Nonproprietary drugs (i.e., not protected by a trademark). In the U.S., generic drugs are required to meet the same bioequivalency test as the original br...

NCSBN – Lesson 4: Psychosocial Integrity Study Guide Concepts of Mental Health Diagnosing & Treating Mental Illness • Neuroimaging through positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allow researchers and diagnosticians to study the brain. • The major neurotransmitters of the brain include norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). • As a result of a better understanding of neurotransmitters and the...

NURS 2111 MB Module 5B – Newborns Study Guide Questions with Answers Mother Baby Mod 5B notes April 2021 NEWBORNS: Newborn adaptation: • Circulatory changes - as newborn takes 1st breath, the 3 shunts close o Ductus arteriosus, ductus venosus, foramen ovale ▪ Establishment of respiratory function ▪ Cutting of cord- Most critical extrauterine adjustment as air inflates the lungs with first breath • Surfactant - prevents lungs from collapsing o Starts making before 24 - 28 w...

NURS 2111 MB Module 3 Study Guide Questions with Answers Mother Baby Class Notes Module 3 Conception- union of the egg and sperm Fertilization – takes place in the outer ⅓ of the fallopian tube, called ampulla Implantation- 6 to 10 days after conception Embryo- 15 days to 8 weeks after conception this is what the egg is considered Fetus- 9 weeks up until delivery this is what its considered Viability- the baby’s ability to live without the mom-- the baby is viable at about 24...

NURSING MEDSUR2 HESI EXIT Questions with Answers Updated 2023 1.An adult who has recurrent episodes of depression tells the nurse that the prescribed antidepressant needs to be discontinued because the client is feeling better after taking the medication for the past couple of weeks and does not like the side effects. Which response is best for the nurse to provide. a. Remind the client that feeling better is the therapeutic effect of the medication. b. Inform the client that gradua...