NURS 115 SCIENCES IN NURSING
Study Guide and Test Map
Test Two
Miller
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1/28/20201
This is a guide for student preparation for testing in NURS 115. It is understood that the student is responsible for all
course material designated for each test including course readings, in/out of class study / activities and lecture/online
material.
Immunity and AIDS- HIV
Universal precautions and immunity
Antigen and antibody
Immune response- self vs non self (Bs and Ts)
Know types of active and passive immunity
Components of the immune system
Role of macrophages, lymphocytes, cytokines
Immunoglobulins (antibodies) are produced by what cells
Mediators in allergic response, and from where are they released
Opportunistic pathogens
Stages of illness
Chain of infection
Nosocomial infection
WBC and infection
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC I and MHC II)
Inflammation and healing
Signs and symptoms of inflammation
Chemotaxis
Vitamins and minerals necessary for wound healing
Types of wound drainage and what the color and consistency indicates
Stages of illness
Nosocomial infection
Prostaglandins role in inflammatory response
Diabetes Mellitus
Hormones that raise blood glucose
Signs and symptoms of DKA, HHS, insulin reaction
Where is insulin produced, its effects
Know type one and type two diabetes, signs and symptoms, treatments, diagnostics
Insulin types and timing
Signs & symptoms of hypoglycemia, somogi effect
Effect of glucocorticoid on blood glucose
Cardiovascular
Pathway of blood flow through the heart
Preload and afterload
Systolic and Diastolic
Cardiac output, Cardiac cycle
Turbulent vs. Laminar flow
Signs and symptoms of CHF
Test Map
20% Inflammation and Healing
38% Immunity/HIV/AIDS
20% DM
22% Cardiovascular
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