Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide

Urinary Elimination (9) Urinary catheters – indwelling and intermittent Insertion technique, unexpected outcomes, criteria Health promotion - healthy urinary system CAUTI prevention Urinary diversions Urinary incontinence Urinalysis – know normal and abnormal values Diagnostic imaging Urine specimen collection Bowel Elimination (9) Common bowel elimination problems Alterations in peristalsis Promoting normal defecation Location of ostomy determines consistency of stool Reasons for NG tube Stoma complications Risk factors for colorectal cancer Educating a patient with an ostomy - food to avoid, care of, what type of output to expect Clostridium difficile Nutrition (9) Enteral feedings basics NG tube insertion, verification, maintenance Aspiration precautions TPN complications Diets for medical nutrition therapy Developmental Needs Diabetes (5) Types of insulin; basal vs. bolus Types of DM and simple pathophysiology Signs and symptoms of DM/ hyperglycemia Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and treatment DKA vs HHS Long-term complications DM Management DM risk factors Oxygenation (10) Oxygen delivery systems Methods for maintenance and promotion of lung expansion Different types of Suctioning and important factors to remember when suctioning Chest Tube Basics Physiological Factors Affecting Respirations Symptoms of Right vs. Left Heart Failure Blood flow through the heart Physical effects on oxygenation Lifestyle factors influencing oxygenation O2 delivery for COPD patient Skin Integrity and Wound care (8) Drainage assessment Factors influencing wound healing Wound Complications and patients at risk Risk factors for development of pressure ulcers Utilization of Braden Scale for skin risk assessment Identification of stages of pressure ulcers Nutrients necessary for wound healing Cleaning method for wounds