NUR 239 (NUR239)

When explaining genetic coding to a group of students, the instructor discusses gene activation and deactivation. It was stressed that inactivation of a gene requires which of the following processes? Correct Answer-Methylation of histone amino acid When an infant is born with gene mutations in his cells, the nurse explains to the parents that accidental errors may be a result of: Select all that apply. Correct Answer-Loss of one or more base pairs Substitution of one base pair for another ...

What is normal flora? Correct Answer-*-Normal bacteria in intestines or other places in our bodies that if it travels to another part of the body to where it isn't supposed to it can cause problems. * *-Like E. Coli. Wiping back to front. * *-If you're on an antibiotic it can kill off your normal flora which causes a superinfection.* *-Limit broad spectrum drug use and use narrow as much as possible and use as little amount as possible.* *-Finish all of antibiotics unless there is a proble...

Rights of Psychiatric Clients Correct Answer-they have all rights unless documented evidence proves they are an eminent danger to themselves or others -any restrictions to their rights must be made for verifiable, documented reasons Who makes the decisions to take away a client's rights? Correct Answer--primary RN -treatment team(judge, social worker, psychiatrist) -court Informed consent Correct Answer-permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that wh...

Upon admission assessment, the nurse hears a murmur located at the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line. The client asks, "What does that mean?" The nurse will base her answer on which of the following physiologic principles? Correct Answer-"You have a heart valve that is diseased." A client is diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm that the physician just wants to "watch" for now. When teaching the client about signs/symptoms to watch for, the nurse will base the teaching o...

Dysfunction Correct Answer-a breakdown in normal functioning; impairment in social or work related functioning Ego-syntonic Correct Answer-Behaviours, values, and feelings that align with the needs/goals of the ego and the individual's self-image Ego-dystonic Correct Answer-Behaviours, values, and feelings that conflict with the needs/goals of ego and the individual's self-image Deviant Correct Answer-A person who breaks significant societal or group norms Principles of psychologic...

Stress Correct Answer-Body's non-specific response to any demand made upon it. Any stressor that produces a biological response. Flight or Fight response. Neurotransmitters Correct Answer-Chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons. Dopamine - motivation, thinking Norepinephrine - energy, mood Serotonin - "feel good" Acetylcholine - memory GABA - calming Glutamate - neurogenic destruction Acute Stress Response Correct Answer-"Fight or Flight" 1. A...

Patient has chest pain, what data will show myocardial ischemia? Correct Answer-chest pain that is relieved by one SL Nitro Spike before p wave means what? Correct Answer-atrial pacing Spike before QRS means what Correct Answer-ventricular pacing What are the only two shockable rhythms? Correct Answer-v-fib and v-tach What is important for after a pacemaker placement? Correct Answer--adduct the left arm -watch out for s&s of infection -maintain good cardiac output -know how to ch...

What does a Transient Ischemic attack warn of? Correct Answer-impending stroke: "brain angina" Levadopa action Correct Answer-precursor to dopamine, converted in brain and peripheral tissue to dopamine Levadopa contraindications Correct Answer-glaucoma, caution with heart, renal, liver, endocrine diseases, MAO inhibitors (depression med) Adverse Effects of Levodopa Correct Answer-anorexia, nausea & vomiting, liver toxicity, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, Headache, anxiety, rest...

Patient is allergic to penicillin, what other antibiotic could the patient be allergic to as well? Correct Answer-Rocephin What is a side effect of aminoglycosides? Correct Answer-Ototoxicity, check hearing loss What does the nurse do if vanco levels come back too high? Correct Answer-hold the medicine and call the doctor A nurse is caring for a C. Diff patient, what interventions/precautions are correct to take? Correct Answer--wash hands with soap and water -clean with bleach -DO NO...

After assessing the patient's pain patterns, the nurse determines that frequent breakthrough cancer pain is occuring. Which member of the health care team is the nurse most likely to contact first? A. Physical therapist to reevaluate physical therapy routines B. Healh care provider (HCP) to review medication, dosage, and frequency C. Assistive personnel to increase help with activities of daily living D. Psychiatric clinical nurse specialist to evaluate psychogenic pain Correct Answer-...