Fundamentals Of Nursing Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

hemiparesis {Ans: weakness of half of the body}paraplegia {Ans: paralysis both legs}color classification of open wounds {Ans: -R: red-protect -Y: yellow-cleanse -B: black-debride -mixed wound: contains components of RY&B wounds}beta-adrenergic blockers {Ans: to block sympathetic stimulation and decrease cardiac output}tachypnea {Ans: increased respiratory rate; may occur in response to increased metabolic rate}carbs {Ans: -sugars and starches -organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen -lactose is an animal source -most abundant and least expensive -classified as simple or complex sugars -converted to glucose for transport through blood -50-100g needed daily to prevent ketosis}