NURS 487 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is an indicator/ symptom that shock is progressing? : In the early stage of septic shock, the patient has warm and dry skin. Cool and clammy skin would indicate that the shock is progressing. neurogenic shock : Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the nerves that control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; seen in patients with spinal cord injuries. What are the hallmark symptoms of Neurogenic shock? : hypotension and bradycardia. What are four of ...

CO = SV x HR. Stroke volume depends on 3 factors preload, afterload and contractility. Which factor is mainly dependent on the amount of venous blood returned to the heart? a) Afterload b) Preload c) Contractility : B A client is diagnosed with increased systemic vascular resistance. What will be the effect on the heart? a) Left atrium will be required to pump harder b) Right atrium chamber will become enlarged c) Left ventricle will be required to pump harder d) Right ventricle wil...

According to the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health), which of the following would be classified as a disability? A. Detached retina B. Need to use a powered wheelchair C. Spinal cord injury D. Amputation : A disability involves any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in a normal manner or within the normal range. Using a powered wheelchair is the only option that fits this description. market just...

AKI : a syndrome with multiple etiologies that is characterized by a sudden onset and rapid decline of renal function often reversible if diagnosed and treated early pre renal : inadequate perfusion not enough blood at sufficient pressure to allow filtering renal : cellular damage/intrinsic damage to the cells that make filtering mechanism possible post renal : Obstruction urine unable to drain adequately - system "backed up" 2 | P a g e intrinsic renal injury : caused by pro...

health protection : Health protection refers to behaviors in which the individual engages with the intent to prevent disease, detect disease in early stages, or maximize health. Immunizations and physical examinations are examples. health promotion : any combination of health education and related organizational, economic, and environmental supports for behavior of individuals, groups, or communities conducive to health health maintenance : individual has changed overt behavior for ...

transduction : stimulus to skin causes release of sensitizing chemicals (prostaglandins, bradykinin, substance P, histamine) lead to action potential transmission : action potential continues from site of injury to spinal cord, to brainstem and thalamus, to cortex perception : concious experience of pain modulation : release substance that inhibit nociceptive respons

According to the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health), which of the following would be classified as a disability? A. Detached retina B. Need to use a powered wheelchair C. Spinal cord injury D. Amputation : A disability involves any restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in a normal manner or within the normal range. Using a powered wheelchair is the only option that fits this description. market just...

health protection : Health protection refers to behaviors in which the individual engages with the intent to prevent disease, detect disease in early stages, or maximize health. Immunizations and physical examinations are examples. health promotion : any combination of health education and related organizational, economic, and environmental supports for behavior of individuals, groups, or communities conducive to health health maintenance : individual has changed overt behavior for ...

GI tract : - Major function is mechanical and chemical breakdown of food - Absorption of nutrients The wall of the GI tract is made up of how many layers? : 4 layers 2 | P a g e - Mucosa - Muscularis - Submucosa - Serosa peritoneum : membrane that lines the abdominal cavity - Visceral layer that covers organs Amylase : Enzyme in saliva that breaks the chemical bonds in starches Peristalsis 3 | P a g e : Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in on...

Inspect, palpate, auscultate, percuss, smell : IPAP-S Jugular vein distention (JVD) : - increased right side heart pressure Cardiovascular objective assessment : - IPAP-S - neck vessels - blood pressure - pulse - precordium (heart sounds) Pallor : - grey/white appearance Cyanosis : - blue - lack of oxygen Mottling 2 | P a g e : - sign of poor perfusion Clubbing : - sign of chronic hypoximia Splinter hemorrhages : - sign of infective endocarditis Heave or lift : - sustains...