Nur 152 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is documentation? correct answers Documentation is anything written or printed relating to the patient. Why is documenting as a nurse important? correct answers Documenting reflects the quality of care and accountability for care provided. What is evidence practice? (EBP) correct answers Clinical decision making based on best evidence (research), clinical expertise, and patient values Steps for changing practice based on EBP? correct answers 1. Assess need for change in practice 2...

NUR 631 – Midterm Exam Study Guide 2023. Cellular biology and Alterations • Compensatory hyperplasia after partial resections (mod 1) (51-53) o Ex: liver, hepatocyte growth o Adaptive mechanism that enables certain organs to regenerate o Even with removal of 70% of the liver, it will regenerate within about 2 weeks o Compensatory hyperplasia occurs in epidermal, intestinal epithelia, hepatocytes, bone marrow and fibroblasts. Some type off hyperplasia is noted in bone, cartilage and sm...

primary intention correct answers surgical incision heals by approximated closed correct answers in primary intention, The skin edges are ____ or ______ , and the risk of infection is low. Healing occurs quickly, with minimal scar formation, as long as infection and secondary breakdown are prevented 24 hrs correct answers In Partial-Thickness Wound Repair, Tissue trauma causes the inflammatory response, which in turn causes redness and swelling to the area with a moderate amount of serous...

Body mechanics correct answers efficient, coordinated, and safe use of the body to move objects and carry out ADLs What physiological changes in the elderly can lead to impaired mobility, risk for injury? correct answers Decrease bone density (possible osteoporosis) Muscle function declines due to decrease in muscle mass and strength Joints, tendons, ligaments harden Decrease in vision & hearing Disease hx: RA, OA, fibromyalgia, recent strep, diabetic neuropathy, MS, MD Surgeries- joint ...

NUR 152 Final Review Questions & Answers | Verified & Updated lisinopril - Answer ️️ -I am a drug that can cause a harsh dry cough furosemide - Answer ️️ -I am the drug of choice for fine crackles in the bases of your lungs Oxygen - Answer ️️ -If you are a nursing assistant you better let the nurse administer me. glucagon - Answer ️️ -My insulin has peaked and you can give me if I am cold and clammy Beta 1 - Answer ️️ -I am the receptor that increases the heart rate ...

Approximatley how much fluids does a patient take in per day correct answers mL 600-800 mL in an 8 hour shift What degree should bath water be correct answers 105 F Which side of the body should clothing be removed from first? correct answers strong side which side of the body should clothes be put on to first? correct answers weak side How often do you need a new order for non-violent/soft restraints? correct answers every 24 hours how often do you need a new order for violent/h...

Vital Signs correct answers Indication of health status; effectiveness of circulatory, respiratory, neural, & endocrine function What are vital signs? correct answers Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure. Oxygen Saturation, Pain (the 6th vitals sign) When should you measure vital signs? correct answers Initial assessment, post-op, anytime with nursing judgment (no order is needed for VS) Where do you document vital signs? correct answers In the patient's chart, on a flowshe...

Why is pain necessary? correct answers It tells you that something is wrong in your body systems What is pain? correct answers an unpleasant sensory & emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever and wherever the person say it does Why do nurses need to understand pain? correct answers Pain is the most common reason for seeking healthcare Does everyone feel and express pain in the same way? correct...

What is a nurse? (Wk 1 - Professionalism) correct answers Caregiver (Provider of Care) Communicator Teacher/Educator Counselor Leader/Manager Researcher Advocate Patient Care Partner (Collaborative Patient Focused Patients are a nurse's? correct answers first and foremost responsibility Care is ________? And provided according to? correct answers individualized; standards of practice and a code of ethics "Nutrix" means? correct answers To nourish (what nursing is based on) ...

What should you assess for in a patient with hyperkalemia and hypokalemia? correct answers Arrhythmias Patients at risk for hyperkalemia are those with correct answers renal failure Hypomagnesmia manifests into what? correct answers Muscle tetany and seizures Osmosis correct answers movement of water across cell membranes Osmotic pressure correct answers the force created when two solutions of different concentrations are separated by a selectively permeable membrane What would yo...