NR 325

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone [GH], cortisol work against the effects of insulin There are several hormones that combat insulin that are known as counterregulatory hormones, what are they? These hormones increase blood glucose levels by (1) stimulating glucose production and release by the liver and (2) decreasing the movement of glucose into the cells. The counterregulatory hormones and insulin work together to maintain blood glucose levels within the normal ...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 E what is tuberculosis? – CORRECT ANSWERS A respiratory infection, person who encounters M Tuberculosis can develop active TB. airborne precautions. Once in the lungs, it likes to be in high o2 flow area so likes to get to and live in the base of the lungs. Forms a "lesion" or "turbucle". Once that happens, it goes to the apex. Once the turbucle forms, fibrotic tissue, scar tissue grows around it eventually long term. who typically gets TB? - CORRECT ANSWERS I...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 M The usual pharmaceutical treatment of diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT ANSWERS Desmopressin A PT on desmopressin will present with what normal side effect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreased urine output Patient education for desmopressin should include an immediate referral to the PCP for what s/sx? - CORRECT ANSWERS Nausea, vomitting, GI issues, and hypotension PT education for synthroid should include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Life-long therapy, do not stop meds abruptly, take...

NR-325: Exam 1 Kahoots 2023 You are giving rapid acting insulin, what are your nursing consideration in order? a. Assess the 7 rights of Meds b. Ensure meal tray is at the bedside and that the Pt is going to eat c. Check blood sugar d. Draw up the insulin per order with a second nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Check blood sugar 2. Ensure meal tray is at the bedside and that the Pt is going to eat 3. Assess the 7 rights of Meds 4. Draw up the insulin per order with a second nurse Which l...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 What are some signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism? Whats another name for hypothyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERSHashimotos Everything is low and slow - Weight gain - Cold intolerant - Depressed, fatigue - Bradycardia - Constipation - Hair loss, dry skin What can happen if hypothyroidism progresses - CORRECT ANSWERSMyxedema Patient will need: - Mechanical ventilation - Cardiac monitoring - Monitor temperature What medication would we give to a patient with hypot...

NR 325 Exam 1 2023 iSBARR - CORRECT ANSWERS introduction, situation, background, assessment, recommendation, read back What does Phoebe the cat love? - CORRECT ANSWERS belly rubs Potassium normal values - CORRECT ANSWERS 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Treatment for hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS 10 mEQ K+ IV/hour oral replacement- potatoes, avocados treatment for hyperkalemia - CORRECT ANSWERS DICK- Dextrose, Insuline (regular), Calcium glucunate, Kayexalate Lasix (not K+ sparing) Hypokalemia EKG chan...

NR 325 Exam 3 2023 Acute pancreatitis S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS N/V, Pain, LUQ Pain. , Abd distention, Cullens sign ( bruising around the abd.) Turner signs Radiologic studies - CORRECT ANSWERS ultrasound, mammogram, Ct Fibrocystic Breast changes - CORRECT ANSWERS comes and go with monthly mens, Makes BSE difficult, Esophageal Varices - CORRECT ANSWERS Priority: airway assessment, keep scissors at bedside Esophageal Varices S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS Bleeding Esophageal Varices treatment - CO...

NR 325 Final Exam 2023 inflammation of the gallbladder; this is typically caused by gallstones that block the ducts that lead out of the gallbladder, which results in a backup of bile. Cholecystitis (cholelithiasis) what disease process do these clinical manifestations represent? -RUQ pain that radiates to the right shoulder -Fever with chills -Tachycardia Cholecystitis Brainpower Read More name a few risk factors of cholecystitis High fat diet, obesity, age over 40 what kind of di...

NR 325 Final Exam 2023 Types of seizures partial and generalized partial vs generalized seizures Partial: one hemisphere, No loss of consciousness, Jerky movement on one side of the body Generalized: both hemispheres, has 3 phases (tonic > clonic > postictal) Brainpower Read More tonic phase Aura Cry out (due to air being squeezed out of the lungs) Unconscious Continuous muscle contraction (rigidity) Increased CO2 and glucose demand on the brain clonic phase state of alterna...

Exam 1 - NR325 / NR 325 (Latest 2023 / 2024) : Adult Health II - Chamberlain To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will the nurse ask? a."Do you have to urinate at night?" b."Do you have blood in your urine?" c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next action should be to: a. send a urine specimen to t...