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What is the normal range for arterial blood pH?
What is the normal range for arterial blood pH?
- 8.35 - 8.45
- 6.35 - 6.45
- 7.35 - 7.45 (correct)
- 7.45 - 7.55
Which bodily systems largely control the blood pH balance?
Which bodily systems largely control the blood pH balance?
- Digestive and excretory systems
- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Lymphatic and nervous systems
- Lungs and kidneys (correct)
What causes acidosis?
What causes acidosis?
- Too few hydrogen ions in the body
- Too little bicarbonate in the body
- Too much bicarbonate in the body
- Too many hydrogen ions in the body (correct)
What type of imbalance occurs if the arterial blood pH level falls below 7.35?
What type of imbalance occurs if the arterial blood pH level falls below 7.35?
What can severe acidosis and alkalosis lead to if not diagnosed and treated quickly?
What can severe acidosis and alkalosis lead to if not diagnosed and treated quickly?
Which type of imbalance occurs if the arterial blood pH level is greater than 7.45?
Which type of imbalance occurs if the arterial blood pH level is greater than 7.45?
What is the main focus of mental status assessment using tools like the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)?
What is the main focus of mental status assessment using tools like the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM)?
Which diagnostic tests help determine the presence and extent of cognitive problems?
Which diagnostic tests help determine the presence and extent of cognitive problems?
What is a key health promotion strategy to maintain cognition and prevent inadequate cognition in older adults?
What is a key health promotion strategy to maintain cognition and prevent inadequate cognition in older adults?
Which nursing interventions for cognitive impairments focus on safety and communication?
Which nursing interventions for cognitive impairments focus on safety and communication?
What type of interventions are recommended for managing discomfort?
What type of interventions are recommended for managing discomfort?
Which type of discomfort is often associated with specific events and short-term in duration?
Which type of discomfort is often associated with specific events and short-term in duration?
What are the collaborative efforts necessary for managing delirium?
What are the collaborative efforts necessary for managing delirium?
What may be prescribed for managing behaviors in specific cognitive disorders?
What may be prescribed for managing behaviors in specific cognitive disorders?
What is the main focus of health promotion strategies for managing discomfort?
What is the main focus of health promotion strategies for managing discomfort?
What state of well-being can be affected by both physical and emotional factors?
What state of well-being can be affected by both physical and emotional factors?
What type of discomfort is long-term and ongoing?
What type of discomfort is long-term and ongoing?
What is crucial in managing patients' outcomes and end-of-life experiences?
What is crucial in managing patients' outcomes and end-of-life experiences?
What are common interventions for patients with impaired clotting?
What are common interventions for patients with impaired clotting?
What is the primary purpose of frequent lab tests for warfarin patients?
What is the primary purpose of frequent lab tests for warfarin patients?
Which class of drugs are newer anticoagulants used to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients?
Which class of drugs are newer anticoagulants used to prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation patients?
What is a potential consequence of continuous bleeding in patients with impaired clotting?
What is a potential consequence of continuous bleeding in patients with impaired clotting?
What mental process is closely linked with physical aspects like fluid balance and gas exchange?
What mental process is closely linked with physical aspects like fluid balance and gas exchange?
What are major forms of cognitive impairment mentioned in the text?
What are major forms of cognitive impairment mentioned in the text?
What are common risk factors for inadequate cognition?
What are common risk factors for inadequate cognition?
How can impaired cognition manifest through symptoms?
How can impaired cognition manifest through symptoms?
What are the potential consequences of impaired cognition mentioned in the text?
What are the potential consequences of impaired cognition mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of patient education in the context of impaired clotting?
What is the primary purpose of patient education in the context of impaired clotting?
What are potential consequences of continuous bleeding in patients with impaired clotting?
What are potential consequences of continuous bleeding in patients with impaired clotting?
What is the role of direct thrombin inhibitors?
What is the role of direct thrombin inhibitors?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for acid-base imbalance?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for acid-base imbalance?
What is the body's compensation mechanism in an acidotic condition (low pH)?
What is the body's compensation mechanism in an acidotic condition (low pH)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for constipation?
Which of the following is a risk factor for constipation?
When is compensation for acid-base imbalance effective?
When is compensation for acid-base imbalance effective?
What is the common cause of urinary retention in older men?
What is the common cause of urinary retention in older men?
What is the main issue with diarrhea?
What is the main issue with diarrhea?
What information does arterial blood gas monitoring provide?
What information does arterial blood gas monitoring provide?
What are health promotion strategies to maintain acid-base balance?
What are health promotion strategies to maintain acid-base balance?
Which system is involved in bowel elimination?
Which system is involved in bowel elimination?
What should healthcare professionals consider when assessing acid-base balance?
What should healthcare professionals consider when assessing acid-base balance?
What factor contributes to maintaining normal elimination?
What factor contributes to maintaining normal elimination?
What is a common cause of incontinence in adults?
What is a common cause of incontinence in adults?
What should patients at risk for acute or chronic vomiting or diarrhea be monitored for?
What should patients at risk for acute or chronic vomiting or diarrhea be monitored for?
What are interventions for patients with acid-base imbalances?
What are interventions for patients with acid-base imbalances?
What is a possible consequence of urinary retention?
What is a possible consequence of urinary retention?
What contributes to voluntary control of bowel elimination in adults?
What contributes to voluntary control of bowel elimination in adults?
What is the main function of the urinary system in elimination?
What is the main function of the urinary system in elimination?
Which factor is important for assessing elimination?
Which factor is important for assessing elimination?
Which category does watery stool fall under?
Which category does watery stool fall under?
What is a common health promotion strategy for maintaining normal elimination?
What is a common health promotion strategy for maintaining normal elimination?
Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy for minimizing cancer risk?
Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy for minimizing cancer risk?
What is the main goal of Healthy People 2030 in relation to cancer mortality rates?
What is the main goal of Healthy People 2030 in relation to cancer mortality rates?
What is the purpose of interventions for patients with impaired clotting?
What is the purpose of interventions for patients with impaired clotting?
Which of the following is a risk factor for increased clotting?
Which of the following is a risk factor for increased clotting?
What are the consequences of impaired clotting?
What are the consequences of impaired clotting?
What is a recommended health promotion strategy for managing clotting?
What is a recommended health promotion strategy for managing clotting?
What determines the type and severity of interventions for impaired cellular regulation?
What determines the type and severity of interventions for impaired cellular regulation?
What is the main focus of secondary prevention in the context of impaired cellular regulation?
What is the main focus of secondary prevention in the context of impaired cellular regulation?
What are the aims of primary prevention in relation to impaired cellular regulation?
What are the aims of primary prevention in relation to impaired cellular regulation?
Which is a potential consequence of impaired clotting?
Which is a potential consequence of impaired clotting?
Study Notes
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Thorough patient history is essential for identifying cognitive impairments.
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Mental Status Assessment using tools like the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) evaluates memory, speech and language, judgment, thought processes, calculation skills, and abstract reasoning.
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Diagnostic tests like MRI and neuropsychological assessments help determine presence and extent of cognitive problems.
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Health promotion strategies to maintain cognition and prevent inadequate cognition include avoiding substance use and practicing safe lifestyle behaviors.
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Engaging in new learning activities can stimulate cognitive health in older adults.
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Nursing interventions for cognitive impairments focus on safety and communication.
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Delirium and early-stage dementia interventions include orientation assistance and medication use, such as cholinesterase inhibitors.
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Collaborative efforts are necessary to identify underlying causes of delirium.
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Psychoactive drugs may be prescribed for managing behaviors in specific cognitive disorders.
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Comfort is a state of physical and emotional well-being, and decreased comfort can be caused by physical and emotional factors.
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Acute discomfort is short-term, often associated with specific events, while chronic discomfort is long-term and ongoing.
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Effective discomfort management is crucial in managing patients' outcomes and end-of-life experiences.
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Health promotion strategies for managing discomfort include anticipating discomfort, pain management, and palliative care.
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Interventions for decreased comfort include assessment and planning, collaborative care, and consulting mental health professionals and healthcare providers for pain management.
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Health Promotion Strategies: Module 1 focusing on primary and secondary prevention of impaired cellular regulation and impaired clotting
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Primary Prevention: Aimed at minimizing risk, Healthy People 2030 focuses on reducing cancer risk
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Secondary Prevention: Early identification of risks or hazards, especially for cancer, via regular screenings for early diagnosis
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Healthy People 2030 Objectives: Reducing cancer mortality rates through improved screening and health-promoting practices
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Interventions for Patients with Impaired Cellular Regulation: Variety of treatment methods - Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, Targeted Therapy, Biologic Therapy, and Bone Marrow or Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants
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Determining Treatment Approach: Depends on type and severity of impairment
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Interprofessional Management: Collaboration among various healthcare professionals
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Clotting: Complex process preventing excessive bleeding and maintaining blood flow, can result in venous or arterial clots
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Impaired Clotting: Causes and consequences, including risks of venous thrombosis, embolism, internal or external bleeding, and purpura
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Common Risk Factors for Impaired Clotting: For Increased Clotting - Immobility, Polycythemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Atrial Fibrillation, Aging; For Decreased Clotting - Thrombocytopenia, Liver Cirrhosis, Genetic Diseases
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Assessment of Clotting: Signs of decreased or increased clotting, tests for monitoring clotting
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Health Promotion Strategies for Clotting: Immediate reporting of unusual bleeding or bruising, hydration, body positioning, physical activity, smoking cessation, and symptom monitoring for those at risk for increased clotting.
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