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NUR 170 Exam 3 Study Guide/NUR 170 Exam 3 Study Guide- Galen College of Nursing

MED SURG 170 Exam 3 Evolve NCLEX Review/MED SURG 170 Exam 3 Evolve NCLEX Review- Galen College of Nursing

Exam 3: Nursing 3100 objectives Unit #6-Urinary, Fecal & Diagnostic Testing, 2021 1. Know that the normal urinary output for an adult is o 30mL/hour unless kidney disease is present 2. Identify how to position a patient for a thoracentesis. o DR K.: On side table, have patient lean forward in semi fowler sitting, trying to get fluid out of peril cavity of lungs, sitting up so fluid can drain down which is part of the pretest, intratest is emotional support by keeping them still o Ours: P...

NUR 280 Comp Review- comp 1, comp 2, comp 3 1. Cane- place on strong side, move with weak a. Hand grip level at client’s greater trochanter b. Elbows flexed at 15 to 30 degrees c. Hold 4-6 inches from the side of the foot d. Hold in the unaffected side and move together with the weaker side e. Inspect the cane tips regularly for worn rubber f. For client with 1 upper extremity, hemicanes or quadripod canes are used g. For walker, instruct client to put all 4 points o...

Med Surg Exam 1 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing - NUR 242 MS Exam 1.Unit 1 Patient Safety 5 Questions Fall prevention Fall Risk Assessment includes:  Fall history – if the patient has fallen in the past year and what cause the fall? a) Lack of coordination b) Patient weakness c) Related to an injury  Advanced age (greater than 80 years are at a higher risk)  Multiple illnesses a) Diabetes - lost sensation b) Decrease coordination c) Cardiovascular diseases –...

Med Surg Exam 2 Notes|Galen College of Nursing - NUR 242 MS Exam 2

NUR 242 Advanced Exam 1 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing.Anatomy of the Kidney: - The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. - Normal GFR is 120-125. - If 75% of nephrons quit = renal insufficiency. - Kidneys are sensitive to changes in cardiac output. VOLUME DEPENDENT. A decrease in urine output indicates a decrease in cardiac output. - If the SBP is below 70 for over 40 minutes, the kidney will become hypo then ischemic. - If the SBP drops, the arterioles dilate. If ...

NUR 242 Advanced Exam 2 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing.The lungs primary function is oxygenation and perfusion pg. 544 Remember: the right lung has 3 lobes, and the left contains 2. The right bronchi branches from the trachea first which is important for intubation and ventilation. We control our breathing rate by a process of regulation of gas exchange related to meeting metabolic needs. - Ventilation: movement of air into lungs - Perfusion: movement and distribution of bloo...

NUR 242 Advanced Exam 3 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing.Every person receiving care has the potential to become a neuro patient. When change develops have a thorough, accurate, and execute crucial steps for safety. - 1 st symptom of a neuro problem is a change in LOC, and restlessness. Assessment: - Behavior- affect, irritable, and restlessness. - Speech- appropriate or slurring. - Arousal- spontaneous, to voice, tactile stimuli, or forceful stimuli. - Pupils- wide, constri...

NUR 242 Advanced Exam 4 Complete study guide|Galen College of Nursing.Immune: protects against infection and cancer development. Hypersensitivity is an allergy, which is an increased or excessive response to an antigen. Responses can be uncomfortable such as itchy and water eyes, and sneezing. Or they can be life threatening such as allergic asthma and anaphylaxis. Rapid Hypersensitivity Reaction aka: Atopic Allergy including a histamine release. - Reactions: sneezing, water/itchy eyes, wid...