NURS 1060

EXAM #1 - NUR 1060C HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE What is evidence based practice? best evidence (research) + clinician's experience/expertise + patient preference/values (ex: pt's not choosig to take meds and the nurse should support the decision and NO judgement)= EBP What is the expanded concept of health and how does it relate to the process of data collection and health promotion? Health promotion and disease preventi...

NURS1060 EXAM # 3 (CLINICAL JUDGEMENT/EDUCATION/NURSING PROCESS) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A nurse needs to know what about a drug and what can it produce? Major Adverse effects When an adverse effect happens, the nurse needs to know about what? Time when these reactions occur and monitor/assess for these interactions What should the nurse advise the patient about OTC? to avoid OTC they can interact with prescribed medication When assessing the patient, the nurse should include a t...

NURS 1060: APPLICATION OF THE NURSING PROCESS IN PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS why should a student nurse/ rn learn about drugs? essential for SAFE nursing practice, much more than the five rights its required why does the nurse need to know? what meds are appropriate for patient, contraindicated drugs, probable consequences of the interaction between pt and drug what role does the nurse play as a patient advocate? follow pt status closely, identify and intervene to correct ...

NURS1060 EXAM # 2 (PLASMA DRUG LEVEL/HALF LIFE) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Plasma Drug LEvel promote patient safety of maximum benefit with minimum harm Clinical Significance Individualize dosage for this PATIENT (pt. all respond differently to different plasma drug levels) Name Two Plasma Drug Levels Minimum Effectice Concentration/ Toxic Concentration Minimum effective concentration Lowest therapeutic level Toxic Concentration Above the therapeutic Range ...

NUR1060 C LAB THORAX/LUNG ASSESMENT QUESTION AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What are the methods for assessing the THORAX/LUNGS? INSPECTION, AUSCULTATION, PERCUSSION, PALPATION Where are the anatomical landmarks? suprasternal notch, sternum, manubrium, intercoastal spaces Where are the vertical lines? midsternal, midclavicular, clavicle, mid/anterior/posterior axillary, midscapular, spinal column What are you looking for when assessing the anterior-posterior diameter? looki...

NURS 1060: DRUG INTERACTION, ADVERSE REACTIONS, AND ERRORS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ what is the concept of safety? Minimizing risk of human harm through both system effectiveness and individual performance what is the concept of culture? patterns of behavior and thinking that people living in social groups learn, develop, and share. what is the concept of diversity? the array of differences among individuals, groups, and communities what are intensif...

NUR 1060 ADULT HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED T/F Pain is the fifth vital sign True Where does pain originate from? The CNS and PNS Nociceptors Specialized nerve endings designed to detect painful sensations -Transmit sensations to central nervous system What 2 primary sensory nociceptors carry pain by using? -Afferent - C fibers At what level does pain occur? At cellular level Phases of Pain Transduction (pain occurs) Transmi...

NUR1060 ORAL AND TOPICAL MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A nurse is preparing to administer medications for a client who has nasogastric tube. Which of the actions should the nurse take prior to administering the medication? Observe amount of residual volume left in the stomach *checking residual volume prevents putting medications into an already full stomach. A nurse is administering aspirin 81 mg PO daily to a client who has histor...

NURS 1060: ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES (FINAL) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE what are fluid and electrolytes? The physiological mechanisms that maintain fluid and electrolyte balance that promote bodily functions. what labs are in a BMP? Glucose Calcium Sodium Potassium Bicarbonate (Total CO2) Chloride Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Creatinine what is a normal sodium level? 135-145 mEq/L what does sodium play a major role in? -generation and transmission of nerve impul...

NURS 1060: INTRODUCTION TO FLUID AND ELECTROLYTES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE what is the fluid and electrolyte concept? The physiological mechanisms that maintain fluid and electrolyte balance that promote bodily functions what is homeostasis? maintaining a stable internal environment of the body what does water content vary with? age gender and fat content how much water content constitutes in an adult? 50-60% body weight who is at highe...