Nur1211 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Intracranial pressure (ICP) -pressure exerted by the volume of the intracranial contents within the cranial vault; brain tissue, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Monroe-Kellie Doctorine- foundation for understand increased ICP -changes in volume in one component must reciprocate change in other components What is normal ICP? Why must the volume remain constant? -Normal ICP= 0-15 mmHg -The fixed nature of the skull is reason the volume of its contents must remain constant Examples o...

GI Tract 25 foot tube form mouth to the anus main function is to digest, absorb nutrients, and excrete waste plays a critical role in homeostasis GI tract consists of -oral cavity -esophagus -stomach -pancreas -liver and gallbladder -small and large intestine -rectum digestion begins in the mouth is a major site of digestion stomach the main function of the small intestine is to absorb nutrients the main function of the large intestine is to balance fluid and electrolytes GI ...

NUR1211-MedSurg Pre&Post Test Q&A

MED-SURG NUR1211 NCLEX Review _ UWORLD

The preoperative phase begins when: - The decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the patient onto the operating room (OR) bed. The intraoperative phase begins when: - The patient is transferred onto the OR bed and ends with admission to the PACU. The postoperative phase begins with: - The admission of the patient to the PACU and ends with a follow-up evaluation in the clinical setting or home Indications for surgery without delay (emergent)...

NUR 1211- MED SURG HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI GUIDE 2023 - MIAMI DADE COLLEGE. 1) The nurse is taking a family history. Important diseases or problems to ask the patient about specifically include: a) Emphysema b) Head trauma c) Mental illness d) Fractured bones 2) The review of systems provides the nurse with: a) Physical findings related to each system b) Information regarding health promotion practices c) An opportunity to teach the patient medical terms d) Information necessary for th...

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A nurse has administered sublingual nitroglycerine. Which parameter should the nurse use to determine the effectiveness of sublingual nitroglycerin? 1 Relief of anginal pain 2 Improved cardiac output 3 Decreased blood pressure 4 Dilation of superficial blood vessels - 1 Relief of anginal pain What should a nurse do to decrease or control the sensory and cognitive disturbances that can occur after a client has open-heart surgery? 1 Restrict family visits 2 Withhold analge...

Preeclampsia-Eclampsia RAPID Reasoning Dana Myers, 40 years old Primary Concept Intracranial Regulation Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Perfusion 2. Reproduction 3. Clinical Judgment © 2016 Keith Rischer/www.KeithRN.com

Transient Ischemic Attacks - Temporary neurologic dysfunction. May be motor, sensory or visual. Are TIAs permanent or temporary incidents? - Temporary A family member of a client with a hemorrhagic stroke asks about anticoagulant therapy. Will be started if necessary to enhance cerebral circulation. - False. Administration of an anticoagulant to a client who is bleeding will interfere with clotting and increase bleeding. Anticoagulants are not used in this situation because they will incr...