Rnsg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RNSG 1216 MidtermHealth-care Associated Infections (HAIs): - correct answer infection acquired while patient is receiving health care services Most common HAIs include: - correct answer Pneumonia GI Illnesses UTIs Bloodstream Infections Wound Infections Hand Hygiene is the single most important intervention to prevent ... - correct answer HAIs in the health care setting. Alcohol-based hygiene products (more/less) effective than soap. - correct answer more (reduce infections) When...

RNSG 1324 Exam 4A nurse at a clinic is collecting data about pain from a client who reports severe abdominal pain. The nurse ask the client whether he has nausea and has been vomiting. Which of the following pain characteristics is the nurse attempting to determine? A.) Presence of associated manifestations B.) Location of the pain C.) Pain Quality D.) Aggravating and Relieving Factors - correct answer A.) Presence of associated manifestations Rationale: The nurse should attempt to ide...

RNSG 2432 Exam 1Pleural effusion a collection of excess fluid in the pleural space caused by: CHF, liver disease, renal disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia, TB, lung cancer Transudative pleural effusion non-inflammatory; fluid is going from one area to another due to increased capillary pressure or decreased plasma albumin/protein example: CHF, liver disease Exudative pleural effusion inflammatory; capillaries become more permeable in visceral pleura due to infectiou...

RNSG 2213_Final ExamA patient comes to the clinic with superficial cuts on the left wrist. The patient paces around the room sobbing but cringes when approached and responds to questions with only shrugs or monosyllables. Select the nurse's best initial statement to this patient. A. "Everything is going to be all right. You are here at the clinic, and the staff will keep you safe." B. "I see you are feeling upset. I am going to stay and talk with you to help you feel better." C. "You ...

RNSG 1300 Unit 1 Exam ReviewMeasurement of basic body function: Vital signs - correct answer Temperature plus respirations Blood pressure Pain assessment Temperature reflects the balance between - correct answer heat the body produces and heat loss from the body to the enviornment Pulse is the measurement of - correct answer heart rate and rhythm- it provides information about the circulatory status Respirations is the body's mechanism for - correct answer exchanging oxygen and car...

RNSG 2138 Midterm Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers

RNSG 2539 FinalSAFE Questions S A F E - correct answer Stress/Safety Afraid/Abused Friends/Family Emergency plan SAFE Questions - S (3) - correct answer Stress/Safety -What stress do you experience in your relationships? -Do you feel safe in your relationships? -Should I be concerned for your safety? SAFE Questions - A (6) - correct answer Afraid/Abused -Have there been situations in your relationships where you have felt afraid? -Has your partner ever threatened or abused y...

RNSG 2213 Exam 2A patient has been diagnosed as having mania. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely prescribe: Lithium Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe and potentially fatal syndrome that is indicated by a rash and flu-like symptoms. It sometimes is caused by which medication? Lamotrigine (lamictal) A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New medications are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin Zyprexa (olanzapine). The addition of o...

RNSG 2213 Exam 2A patient has been diagnosed as having mania. The nurse anticipates that the physician will most likely prescribe: Lithium Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe and potentially fatal syndrome that is indicated by a rash and flu-like symptoms. It sometimes is caused by which medication? Lamotrigine (lamictal) A patient develops mania after discontinuing lithium. New medications are written to resume lithium twice daily and begin Zyprexa (olanzapine). The addition of o...

RNSG 1128 Final Exam Review: Intro to Nursing ConceptsDefine gas exchange the process by which oxygen is transported to cells and carbon dioxide is transported from cells Gas Exchange Attributes (what must be present to exist) pH: 7.35-7.45 O2 Saturation: 95-100% PaO: 85-100 PaCO & EtCO: 35-45 HCO3: 22-26 Respiratory Rate within normal range (16-20) Age appropriate level of consciousness Race appropriate skin color Gas Exchange Antecedents (must happen before concept) Adequat...