NUR1023 FSCJ Final Exam Questions
with Quality Answers.
what is religion? - Answer systematic and routine/organized. the structure of spirituality
what is spirituality? - Answer the searching for the meaning of life. affects behavior which
affects decisions
when to assess spirituality? - Answer during whole stay but ESPECIALLY after change in
diagnosis (cancer, etc.), before any major procedures
who do you typically consent before major procedures/decisions? - Answer elders, chaplains,
higher authority, etc. patriarchal
males want male providers - Answer females want female providers
what to do when patient has routines regarding religion? - Answer allow them space and time
for their practices
how to face stereotypes? - Answer educate yourself on their religion
what do you do when their spirituality is against your beliefs or you don't feel comfortable with
it? - Answer ask another nurse, get a family member, call the chaplain (but always ask the
patient first, don't bring the chaplain without getting permission)
what must the translator be? - Answer licensed
what to do if the patient has medallions or religious articles on prior to procedure? - Answer
educate them on why they can't wear it (ie metal in MRI), ask them what their wishes are and
respect their decisions
what to do during emergencies or difficult times for family members? - Answer keep patient
updated, utilize a translator if needed, stay with family, offer to call family members or religious
leader (chaplain etc.)
what is spiritual distress? - Answer a disturbance in a persons belief system. approved nursing
diagnosis, defined as- a disruption in the life principle that pervades a persons entire being and
that integrates and transcends ones biological and physiological nature
, what can you collaborate on with the patient? - Answer care plan, can not interpret lab values
(considered education)
what are the 6 rights for medication? - Answer right drug, right dose, right patient, right route,
right time, right documentation
IM injections - Answer 90 degree
21-25 gauge
1-3 inch needle
Max amount 3 ml
describe the vastus lateralis IM injection site - Answer place one hand above the patella and
place one hand below the greater trochanter. give injection in the middle lower side of the thigh
closer to where your thumbs meet
describe the ventral gluteal IM injection site - Answer place your non-dominant hands palm on
the greater trochanter with the thumb pointing towards the pubis, the index finger on the
anterior superior iliac spine, and the other 3 fingers on the iliac crest. give injection between the
index finger and other 3 fingers
describe the deltoid IM injection site - Answer find the acromion process and place fingers 2-3
breadths below (base of triangle), then draw an imaginary line at the axilla(tip of triangle).
Inject needle into the center of this triangle
giving IM injections to different populations - Answer base injection site off of patient weight
and size. wouldn't give a patient who is 50 lbs an injection in the ventral gluteal
what are the different routes of medication? - Answer IM, sublingual (under the tongue),
buccal (gums), IV, suspension (liquids), rectal, vaginal, ocular (eye drops), otic (ear drops),
nasally (through the nose), inhalers, topical, transdermal (nicotine patch)
what are the most effective routes for medication absorption in order? - Answer parenteral
(IV, IM), liquid suspension
why does medication need to be in a liquid form? - Answer for the body to more easily absorb
it
what is your priority if you make a medication error? - Answer assess the patient for adverse
effects (resp. distress, etc.)
with Quality Answers.
what is religion? - Answer systematic and routine/organized. the structure of spirituality
what is spirituality? - Answer the searching for the meaning of life. affects behavior which
affects decisions
when to assess spirituality? - Answer during whole stay but ESPECIALLY after change in
diagnosis (cancer, etc.), before any major procedures
who do you typically consent before major procedures/decisions? - Answer elders, chaplains,
higher authority, etc. patriarchal
males want male providers - Answer females want female providers
what to do when patient has routines regarding religion? - Answer allow them space and time
for their practices
how to face stereotypes? - Answer educate yourself on their religion
what do you do when their spirituality is against your beliefs or you don't feel comfortable with
it? - Answer ask another nurse, get a family member, call the chaplain (but always ask the
patient first, don't bring the chaplain without getting permission)
what must the translator be? - Answer licensed
what to do if the patient has medallions or religious articles on prior to procedure? - Answer
educate them on why they can't wear it (ie metal in MRI), ask them what their wishes are and
respect their decisions
what to do during emergencies or difficult times for family members? - Answer keep patient
updated, utilize a translator if needed, stay with family, offer to call family members or religious
leader (chaplain etc.)
what is spiritual distress? - Answer a disturbance in a persons belief system. approved nursing
diagnosis, defined as- a disruption in the life principle that pervades a persons entire being and
that integrates and transcends ones biological and physiological nature
, what can you collaborate on with the patient? - Answer care plan, can not interpret lab values
(considered education)
what are the 6 rights for medication? - Answer right drug, right dose, right patient, right route,
right time, right documentation
IM injections - Answer 90 degree
21-25 gauge
1-3 inch needle
Max amount 3 ml
describe the vastus lateralis IM injection site - Answer place one hand above the patella and
place one hand below the greater trochanter. give injection in the middle lower side of the thigh
closer to where your thumbs meet
describe the ventral gluteal IM injection site - Answer place your non-dominant hands palm on
the greater trochanter with the thumb pointing towards the pubis, the index finger on the
anterior superior iliac spine, and the other 3 fingers on the iliac crest. give injection between the
index finger and other 3 fingers
describe the deltoid IM injection site - Answer find the acromion process and place fingers 2-3
breadths below (base of triangle), then draw an imaginary line at the axilla(tip of triangle).
Inject needle into the center of this triangle
giving IM injections to different populations - Answer base injection site off of patient weight
and size. wouldn't give a patient who is 50 lbs an injection in the ventral gluteal
what are the different routes of medication? - Answer IM, sublingual (under the tongue),
buccal (gums), IV, suspension (liquids), rectal, vaginal, ocular (eye drops), otic (ear drops),
nasally (through the nose), inhalers, topical, transdermal (nicotine patch)
what are the most effective routes for medication absorption in order? - Answer parenteral
(IV, IM), liquid suspension
why does medication need to be in a liquid form? - Answer for the body to more easily absorb
it
what is your priority if you make a medication error? - Answer assess the patient for adverse
effects (resp. distress, etc.)
