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Importance of EBN practice Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Important to improve patient outcomes -research: one standard of pro performance should implement care based on "best" available evidence, nurse's expertise, pt's preference State Board of Nsg: Functions/Purpose; Main purpose: Ensure enforcement of state nurse practice act Established by Ns Practice Act Regulates those under Ns practice act (NPA) and prevents those not under NPA from practicing nursing -title of ...

ventilation process of moving gases in and out of the lungs diffusion exchange of respiratory gases across alveoli capillary membrane perfusion cardiovascular system pumping blood to and from the lungs and body How do gases move into & out of the lungs? - intrapleural pressure is negative, less than atmospheric pressure - in order for air to flow into the lungs intrapleural pressure becomes more negative creating a pressure gradients between the atmosphere and the alveoli - the...

PEEP recruits a certain number of collapsed alveoli increases FRC & increases compliance in the dependent are (lower lobe) of lung *compliance decreases in the non-dependent (upper lobe) area of the lung due to overdistention Indications of PEEP Refractory Hypoxemia (will not respond to supplemental O2) Shunt of >30% Atelectasis with decreased FRC decreased compliance Certain disease processes Goals of PEEP enhance tissue oxygenation maintain PaO2 >60 & SpO2 at or >...

descriptive Statistics computed to reveal characteristics of the sample and to describe study variable How to describe a sample create a frequency distribution of the variable or variable being studied - is a plot of one variable, whereby the x-axis consists of possible values of that variable , and the y - axis is tally of each value Inferential Statistics computed to draw conclusions and make inferences about the greater population, based on the sample data set. Master01 | S...

A stimulus or activity that is measured to examine the effect created by the independent variable best describes a(n) _____ variable. Dependent A study's hypothesis that a new surgical approach produces safer outcomes in immunosuppressed patients is tested in a fourteen-site research study across the United States. Subjects at all sites are randomly selected and randomly assigned to experimental versus control groups. What study design is used in this research project? Randomized...

A researcher is studying the effect of hypnosis on pain experienced during dental procedures. The researcher's study has two groups: those who receive hypnosis during the procedure and those who receive no hypnosis. If the researcher plans to use a t-test for the statistical analysis, which would be the best way to measure pain for this study? numerical pain scale with a range from 0 to 100 A researcher performs a series of pilot studies to evaluate whether a measurement tool produ...

clinical decision making that integrates the best available research with clinical expertise and patient characteristics and preferences evidence-based practice EBP in nursing requires the ability to _________ ____________ available studies and synthesize credible findings. critically appraise The body of nursing knowledge is based on _________, and includes theory and research. science "Search again" or "examine carefully" Research Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest ...

located at 11 & 1 o'clock; milk this gland by moving the finger outward, do this on both sides of the urethra and then directly on the urethra. Skene Glands what do you look for when milking the skene glands? discharge and note any tenderness what does discharge from the skene glands usually indicate? an infection- most commonly, but not necessarily, gonococcal located on the posterolateral portion of the labia majora, at 5 & 7 o'clock Bartholin glands what do you look for when p...

An abnormal growth of conjunctiva that extends over the cornea from the limbus is called: A. Senile Hyaline Plaque B. Pterygium C. Miosis D. Subconjunctival Hemorrhage B Which two cranial nerves are being tested when you touch a wisp of cotton to the cornea of the eye to test for corneal sensitivity? A. CN X and XI ( vagus and spinal accessory) B. CN VIII and IX ( acoustic and glossopharyngeal) C. CN V and VII ( trigeminal and facial) D. CN I and II ( olfactory and optic) C Mas...

The ability to identify an object by touch and manipulation with eyes closed is called: A. tactile angosia B. item discrimination C. graphesthesia D. stereognosis D To evaluate fine motor function, the patient would be asked to: A. pat his knees with both hands alternating the palm & back of hand B. touch his own nose & the examiners index finger with his finger C. moves his tongue from side to side D. laterally bend his head from left to right B CN VI (abducens) is commonly o...