The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Massive

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data will be of most concern to the nurse?

• A)Urine output is 30 mL/hr.
• B)Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg.
• C)Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for the past 8 hours.
• D)There is prolonged skin tenting over the sternum.

Understand the structure and functions of different memory systems.

Identify the processes involved in encoding, storing, and retrieving information.

Distinguish between sensory, short-term (working), and long-term memory.

Recognize the distinction between explicit (declarative) and implicit (nondeclarative) memories.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex network of neurons and supporting cells that includes the brain and spinal cord, vital for controlling body functions.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the early embryo, giving rise to the nervous system and skin.

Tonsils

Lymphoid organs located in the throat area that help defend against infection by trapping pathogens entering through the mouth or nose.

Endoderm

The deepest layer of cells or tissues in an embryo during initial development stages, which eventually forms the lining of both the digestive and respiratory tracts.