NUR 221

NUR 221 Exam 2 Questions With Verified Answers 2024/2025 falls The most common causes of TBIs are ____. TBI rates are higher for males than they are for females. The greatest opportunity for decreasing TBI is the implementation of prevention strategies. primary Damage to the brain or spinal cord from traumatic injury takes two forms. Injury that is the consequence of direct contact during the instant of initial impact is known as [ primary / secondary ] injury. These are usually perman...

NUR 221 Exam 2 Questions With Verified Answers 2024/2025 Daily Fetal Movement Count (DFMC) KICK COUNT -at home, non invasive, inexpensive -frequently monitors fetus who has complications related to fetal oxygenation -Decreased fetal Movement = HYPOXEMIA DFCM how to count once a day for 60 minutes or count fetal activity two or three times daily(AFTER MEALS/ BEFORE BEDTIME) for 2 hours or until 10 movements are counted or all fetal movements in a 12 hour period each day until minim...

NUR 221 Exam 7 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Graded A+ A child with B-Thalassemia is receiving long-term blood transfusion therapy for the treatment of the disorder. Chelation therapy is prescribed as a result of too much iron from the transfusions. Which medication should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed? Deferoxamine (Desferal) What are the precipitating factors related to sickle cell crisis? Stress, trauma, infection, dehydration, hypoxia, fever A child with rubeola (...

NURS 221 - Final Exam What is wound dehiscence? A partial or total rupture (separation) of a sutured wound, usually with separation of underlying skin layers What is a partial or total rupture (separation) of a sutured wound, usually with separation of underlying skin layers called? Dehiscence What is wound evisceration? A dehiscence that involves the protrusion of visceral organs through a wound opening What is a dehiscence that involves the protrusion of visceral organs thro...

NURS 221 - Final Exam What are some non-pulmonary causes of respiratory distress in neonates? Sepsis, cardiac defects (structural or functional), hemolytic disease, CNS defects, exposure to cold, airway obstruction (atresia), intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, acute blood loss and drugs. What appears to be the principle factor in the development of Respiratory Distress Syndrome? Surfactant deficiency. What are the clinical manifestations of Respiratory Di...

NUR 221 EXAM 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers What is included in the initial visit/family assessment? -Was the pregnancy planned, desired, or unwanted? -Is the woman pleased or displeased? -What primary support is available? -Does she need any support from the community? -Who all lives in the home? -How prepared does she feel about becoming a mom? -Does she feel safe in the home? -Does she have any special cultural considerations? -What is her birthing plan? -Family history? -N...

NUR 221 EXAM 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers The nurse admits a patient to the critical care unit following a motorcycle crash. Assessment findings by the nurse include blood pressure 100/50 mm Hg, heart rate 58 beats/min, respiratory rate 30 breaths/min, and temperature of 100.5° F. The patient is lethargic, responds to voice but falls asleep readily when not stimulated. Which nursing action is most important to include in this patient's plan of care? A. Frequent neurological ass...

NUR 221 EXAM 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY 3 Examples of Basic Human Needs Oxygen, Nutrition, Shelter (Temperature) What populations are vulnerable to temperature? older adults and infant What is the leading cause of unintentional injuries in the hospital? Falls 5 COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS -motor vehicle accidents -poison -falls -fire -disasters Who is at greater risk for car accidents? -16-19 ye...

NUR 221 Exam 1 Questions And Answers Graded To Pass!! what does the Extended Family consist of? An extended family includes blood relatives living with the nuclear family. FICA Spiritual Assessment Tool Helps address spiritual issues: F: faith- do you consider yourself spiritual or religious. I: Importance- What importance does spirituality have to you? C: Community- Are you a part of a spiritual community? Church? A: Address in care- How would you like these issues addressed? What is...

NUR 221 Quiz 2 Questions And Answers. What is essential in preventing hyperbilirubinemia? Adequate feeding. Newborns should breastfeed early (within 1 to 2 hours after birth) and often (at least 8 to 12 times/24 hours). Colostrum acts as a laxative to promote stooling, which helps rid the body of bilirubin. Formula fed infants should be fed after birth when their physiologic status has stabilized and therefore every 3 to 4 hours. What are the most common risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia?...