NUR 2063 Final Exam Study Guide

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NUR 2063 Final Exam Study Guide

  • What is the difference between a sign and a symptom?
  • Answer Sign - Objective (Erythema, Edema, lesion) Symptom - Subjective (Headache, sore, tired)

  • Na - Sodium
  • Answer 136-144 mEq

Hyponatremia - anorexia, gastrointestinal upset, poor skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, blood pressure changes, pulse changes, edema, headache, lethargy, confusion, diminished deep tendon reflexes, muscle weakness, seizures, and coma |

Hypernatremia - increased temperature, warm and flushed skin, dry and sticky mucous membranes, dysphagia, increased thirst, irritability, agitation, weakness, headache, seizures

  • K - Potassium
  • Answer

  • 3.7-5.2 mEq |

Hypokalemia - muscle weakness, paresthesia, hyporeflexia, leg cramps, weak and irregular pulse, hypotension, dysrhythmias, electrocardiogram changes, decreased bowel sounds, abdominal distension, constipation, ileus, and cardiac arrest|

Hyperkalemia - paresthesia, muscle weakness, flaccid paralysis, bradycardia, dysrhythmias, electrocardiogram changes, cardiac arrest, respiratory depression, abdominal cramping, nausea, and diarrhea

  • Mg - Magnesium
  • Answer .8-2.5 mEq | Hypermagnesemia - Same as hypercalcemia | Hypomagnesemia - same as hypocalcemia 1 / 4

  • Ca - Calcium
  • Answer

  • - 5 mEq |

Hypercalcemia - dysrhythmias, electrocardiogram changes, personality changes, confusion, decreased memory, headache, lethargy, stupor, coma, muscle weak- ness, decreased deep tendon reflexes, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, renal calculi, polyuria, and dehydration |

Hypocalcemia - dysrhythmias, electrocardiogram changes, increased bleeding tendencies, anxiety, confusion, depression, irritability, fatigue, lethargy, paresthesia, increased deep tendon reflexes, tremors, muscle spasms, seizures, laryngeal spasms, increased bowel sounds, abdominal cramping, and positive Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs

  • P - Phosphorus
  • Answer .5 - 4.5 mg |

Hyperphosphatemia - dysrhythmias, electrocardiogram changes, increased bleed-

ing tendencies, anxiety, confusion, depression, irritability, fatigue, lethargy, paresthesia, increased deep tendon reflexes, tremors, muscle spasms, seizures, laryngeal spasms, increased bowel sounds, abdominal cramping, and positive Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs

Hypophosphatemia - dysrhythmias, electrocardiogram changes, personality changes, confusion, decreased memory, headache, lethargy, stupor, coma, muscle weakness, decreased deep tendon reflexes, anorexia, nausea, vomiting,

  • Function of ribosomes
  • Answer Synthesizes proteins

  • · Hypervolemia
  • Answer Fluid volume excess in intravascular space

  • · Hypovolemia
  • Answer 2 / 4

Fluid volume deficit in intravascular space

  • · Homeostasis
  • Answer State of balance - reached by positive and negative feedback - self regulated

  • · How does a vaccine provide immunity?
  • Answer Active immunity - antigen exposure

  • · Active immunity
  • Answer Vaccine, or having the virus - Body builds immunity through exposure

  • · Passive immunity
  • Answer Receiving antibodies from external source - breastfeeding

  • · identify examples of malignant cells
  • Answer Rapid growing, metastasis, fatal, un- differentiated

  • · Assessment findings for localized inflammation
  • Answer Destroyed tissue, red- ness, swelling, heat, pain, function loss

  • o Type I
  • Answer IgE mediated

Answer Hay fever, food allergy, anaphylaxis

  • o Type II IgM/IgG 3 / 4

Answer cytotoxic hypersensitivity reaction

Blood transfusion re- action, erythroblastosis fetalis

  • o Type III
  • Answer immune complex-mediated

Autoimmune conditions - Lupus

  • o Type IV
  • Answer delayed hypersensitivity reaction

Tuberculin skin testing, trans- plant reactions, contact dermatitis

  • · What findings would you expect in someone with an anaphylactic reac- tion?
  • Answer Bronchodilation, airway constriction,

  • Manifestations of a type 1 hypersensitivity
  • Answer GI allergy Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Skin manifestations Urticaria (hives) Mucosa allergens Conjunctivitis, rhinitis, asthma Lung allergens Bronchospasm, edema, thick secretions

  • · Manifestations of fight/flight response
  • Answer Increase HR, increased respirations, diaphoresis, pupil dilation, increased blood flow to muscles, strength, alertness, decreased inflammation

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