NURSING 115

Nursing 115: Exam 1 - HIVPathophysiology of HIV - Attaches to surface of specialized WBCs, CD4 + t-lymphocytes - Membrane of virus and cell fuse and HIV particles release its antibodies into the cell (CCR5cxcr4 Co-Receptor, and CD4 co-receptor) - Replicates itself, must insert itself into the DNA - RNA, Reverse transcriptase converts HIV RNA into DNA. Now its compatible with host cell DNA - Into the nucleus of host cell: Uses enzyme HIV integrase to get into the CD4 cells nucleus. - Integr...

Nursing 115: Exam 1A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. Home health care B. Rehabilitation centers C. Diagnostic centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology centers - correct answer A, B, and D. A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing ...

Nursing 115: exam 1Roles of the nurse: Care provider - correct answer Responsibility to those in need of nursing care Act/intervene using critical thinking Use interpersonal communication w/ patient and fam Ethical/legal/clinical judgement for decisions Use nursing process Roles of the nurse: Educator - correct answer Give patient sufficient information to consent to care Explain all medications, procedures, and health promotions Use understandable language Educate patient on needed di...

Nursing 115 Exam 2 Study guideCAD Modifiable vs. Non-modifiable - correct answer -Assess nonmodifiable (uncontrollable) risk factors including the patient's age, gender, ethnic origin, and family history of cardiovascular disease. - Modifiable risk factors are personal lifestyle habits, including cigarette use, physical inactivity, obesity, and psychological variables. Ask the patient about each of these common risk factors. Gender risk factor for CAD - correct answer - The incidence of CA...

Nursing 115 Exam 3Inspect the precordium for? - correct answer symmetry and pulsations Precordium - correct answer Path of blood flow - correct answer Heart valves - correct answer What is the purpose of obtaining an apical pulse rate? - correct answer To obtain the heart rate of newborns, infants and children 2 to 3 years of age or an adult with an irregular peripheral pulse. Other patients needing an apical pulse are pulmonary and renal patients. Establish baseline data for ...

Nursing 115- Final ExamCataracts - correct answer clouding and blurring of lens opacity makes it difficult to see retina Visual acuity restricted No pain or eye redness Cataracts Early S&S - correct answer o Early symptom- slightly blurred vision , decreased color perception o No pain , redness associated w/ age related developments Progression not symmetrical Later S&S - correct answer o Later symptom- blurred / double vision , difficulty w/ ADLs , blindness w/o intervention o Red r...

Nursing 115 Finalstage one - correct answer In what stage of an acute illness involves experiencing symptoms? stage two - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves assuming the sick role? stage three - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves assuming the dependent role? stage four - correct answer In what stage of acute illness involves achieving recovery and rehabilitation? inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation - correct answer What is the corre...

Nursing 115 FinalFlorence Nightingale's Definition of Nursing - correct answer Proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and proper selection and administration of diet - All at the least expense of the patient WWII's effect on definition of nursing - correct answer Advanced technology, more aware of emotions playing a part Holistic Nursing - correct answer Nursing the whole person, personality, environment, emotions, spirit A philosophy of nursing is like ____ - cor...

Nursing 115: Fluid and ElectrolytesHow do we lose fluids in the body? - correct answer Feces Sweating Vomiting/Emesis Urine Deficient Fluid Volume: S/S - correct answer Altered mental status Decreased: BP, pulse pressure, pulse volume Skin turgor Urine output Venous filling Increased: Body temp, pulse rate, urine concentration Sudden wt loss Thirst and weakness Fluid Volume Excess: S/S - correct answer Adventitious breath sounds Altered electrolytes Anxiety, restlessnes...

nursing 115- inflammatory rubor - correct answer redness, (vasodilation) tumor - correct answer swelling (damaged epithelial, increased cell fluid) calor - correct answer heat (increased blood flow) dolar - correct answer pain function laeso - correct answer loss of function in joint joint swelling Acute phase response Vascular - correct answer immediate constriction followed by dilation (shark bite) incubation - correct answer no signs (contagious) prodromal - correct an...