NURS3313 Adult Health

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Decks in this class (27)

Chapter 8 Considerations for the Older Adult
What two factors affect life expe...,
True or false women live longer t...,
Most deaths occur in which age group
91  cards
Chapter 46 Management of Patients w/ Diabetes
Diabetes,
Criteria for diabetes diagnosis,
Glycated hemoglobin a1c or hgba1c
157  cards
Chapter 26 Assessment & Management of Patients w/ Vascular Disorders & Problems of Peripheral Circulation
Where does the right side of the ...,
Where does the left side of the h...,
Function of the vascular system
222  cards
Chapter 27 Hypertension
Hypertension htn,
What are the parameters to diagno...,
Blood pressure bp
89  cards
Heparin Administration
What is a heparin vial used for,
What is a heparin iv bag mixed w ...,
Which is a more concentrated form...
5  cards
Chapter 17 Assessment of Respiratory Function
Functions of the respiratory system,
Ventilation,
Upper respiratory tract function
116  cards
Chapter 18 Management of Patients w/ Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
Which areas do upper respiratory ...,
Rhinits,
Common indoor allergens
13  cards
Chapter 19 Management of Patients w/ Chest & Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
Atelectasis,
Signs symptoms of atelectasis,
Common causes of acute atelectasis
88  cards
Principles of Prioritization
Clinical judgement,
What aspects of nursing knowledge...,
Prioritizing
9  cards
Chapter 21 Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
Function of the heart,
Layers of the heart 3,
Endocardium
52  cards
Chapter 22 Management of Patients w/Arrhythmias & Conduction Problems
Arrhythmias,
How are arrhythmias named,
Where do electrical impulses norm...
154  cards
Chapter 24 Management of Patients w/Structural, Infectious, & Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
Functions of the heart,
Heart failure hf,
Heart failure risk factors
94  cards
Chapter 47: Assessment of Kidney & Urinary Function
Functions of the kidneys,
Renal clearance,
Organs of the urinary system
99  cards
Chapter 48: Management of Patients w/ Kidney Disorders
Chronic kidney disease ckd,
Clinical manifestations of fluid ...,
General management strategies of ...
61  cards
Chapter 49 Management of Patients w/ Urinary Disorders
Urinary tract infections utis,
How are utis classified,
Lower utis
44  cards
Chapter 42 Assessment & Management of Patients w/ Obesity
Obesity,
Prevalence of obesity,
Diseases disorders associated w o...
39  cards
Chapter 43 Assessment & Management of Patients w/ Hepatic Disorders
Liver,
Functions of the liver,
The liver s role in glucose metab...
91  cards
Chapter 44 Assessment & Management of Patients w/ Biliary Disorders
Organs involved in the biliary sy...,
Gallbladder functions,
Cholecystokinin ckk
75  cards
Chapter 38 Assessment of the Digestive & GI Function
Where does the gi tract extend to,
Major functions of the gi tract,
Gi tract chewing swallowing
37  cards
Chapter 40 Gastric & Duodenal Disorders
Gastritis,
Prevalnce,
What are the 2 types of acute gas...
63  cards
Chapter 23 Management of Patients with Coronary Vascular Diseases
What is the leading cause of deat...,
Which type of cardiovascular dise...,
Non modifiable risk factors for cad
74  cards
Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic communication,
Purpose of interactive communicat...,
Ways to enhance therapeutic commu...
8  cards
Chapter 41 Management of Patients with Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
Most common changes in patterns o...,
Constipation,
Prevalence of chronic constipation
13  cards
Chapter 34 Assessment & Management of Patients w/ Inflammatory Rheumatic Disorders
Rheumatic disorders,
Examples of inflammatory rheumati...,
Impact of rheumatic disorders
132  cards
Chapter 36 Management of Patients w/ Musculoskeletal Disorders
Osteoporosis,
Osteoporosis risk factors,
What disease is the precursor to ...
70  cards
Chapter 37 Management of Patients w/ Musculoskeletal Trauma
Simple closed fracture,
Open compound fracture,
Type i compound complex fracture
73  cards
Chapter 65 Management of Patients w/ Oncologic or Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
Parkinson s disease,
Pathophysiology of parkinson s di...,
Clinical manifestations of parkin...
23  cards

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