NURSING STUDY

NUR 2459 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, UPDATED RATED A+. what are some psychiatric historical events that have occurred in the early psychiatric era? 18th century- state asylums created, 600,000 residents were in them, 1st school or psychiatric nursing was created in 1882, deinstitutionalization, shift in role of the nurse from custodial care to professional care. Explain what early use of phenothiazine was for in early psych nursing.: it was discovered to help cont...

1. How does the term pathogenesis differ from pathophysiology? Pathogenesis= disease beginning before it presents itself Pathophysiology= is concerned with etiology, pathogenesis and clinical manifestation of a disease; this involves the analysis of cellular, tissue, organ and body system changes that occur in a disease state. 2. List and describe the 4 types of etiologies i. Multifactorial= unknown; having more than one genetic and/or environmental causing event ii. Idiopathic= no kn...

1. The child with seizure disorder is being treated with Dilantin (phenytoin). Which of the following statements by the patient’s mother indicates to the nurse that the patient is experiencing a side effect of Dilantin therapy? A. “She is very irritable lately.” B. “She sleeps quite a bit of the time.” C. “Her gums look too big for her teeth.” D. “She has gained about 10 pounds in the last 6 months.” RATIONALE ANS C: Hyperplasia of the gums is associated with Dilantin t...

citalopram (sit-al- -pram) n. an antidepressant drug that acts by prolonging the action of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) in the brain (see SSRI). It is taken by mouth. Trade name: Cipramil . Back - New Searc h citric acid (sit-rik) n. an organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits. Citric acid is formed in the first stage of the Krebs cycle. Formula: CH2(COOH)C(OH)(COOH)-CH2COOH . Back - New Search citric acid cycle n. see KREBS CYCLE. Back - New Search Citr...

The change model of John Kotter Step 1: Establishing a sense of urgency According to Botha and Venter (2022: 245), in this stage, leaders must establish the necessity for change and foster a sense of urgency about it (Botha and Venter 2022: 245). Employees must be persuaded that failing to change would endanger or hinder the organization’s ability to continue succeeding in order to instill a feeling of urgency about the need to change (Botha and Venter 2022: 245). For example, in the...

Introduction Is your knowledge about the concepts of Fundamentals of Nursing enough? Take our challenge and answer this 50-item exam about Fundamentals of Nursing! Topics Included topics on this exam are: • Nursing jurisprudence • Assessment • Alcoholism • Cancer • Informed consent Questions 1. The most appropriate nursing order for a patient who develops dyspnea and shortness of breath would be… A. Maintain the patient on strict bed rest at all times B. Maintain ...

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING TEST I NB: ‘ex’ stands for Explanation 1. The four major concepts in nursing theory are the A. Person, Environment, Nurse, Health B. Nurse, Person, Environment, Cure C. Primitive, Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative D. Person, Environment, Nursing, Health ex  This is an actual board exam question and is a common board question. Theorist always describes The nursing profession by first defining what is NURSING, followed by the PERSON, ENVIRONMENT and ...

NCLEX-PN FUNDAMENTALS: SUMMARY NOTES. UPDATED. The NCLEX-PN Fundamentals section focuses on core nursing concepts required to provide safe, effective care to patients. Here is a concise summary of the key topics covered: 1. Nursing Process The nursing process is a systematic approach to patient care. It includes five steps:  Assessment: Collecting data through observation, patient interviews, and physical examination.  Diagnosis: Identifying patient problems or risks using nursing ...

Nclex-pn FUNDAMENTALS LATEST EXAM WITH ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS RATED A+ . 1. Which educational nursing program takes 2 to 5 years to complete? Professional nursing program Explanation; The professional nursing program (RN) requires 2 to 5 years of education, depending on the type of degree sought. An NA program takes 6 to 8 weeks. An LPN/LVN program takes 12 to 18 months. An APN program takes more than 4 years. 2. Who established the Henry Street Settlement Service in New York City? ...

NCLEX EXAM FOR PEDIATRIC NURSING: RESPIRATORY DISORDERS. QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 100% CORRECT. 1. Nurse Peterson is educating a group of new parents about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and the factors that can influence its likelihood. She explains that while some factors increase the risk, there is one situation that is commonly considered to reduce the risk of SIDS. Which infant does Nurse Peterson indicate as having the lowest probability of developing SIDS? A. An infant with a hist...