HONDROS NUR 160 Exam 1 (100% correct answers)

Advanced Directives correct answers 2 basic types of Advanced Directives: Living will Power of Attorney Closed-ended Questions correct answers -Good if need a specific answer -Usually requires 1 or 2 words -Can be answer with a simple 'yes' or 'no' ex: "what is your insulin dose?" or "what is your name or DOB?" Open-ended Questions correct answers -Helps when we want/need more info -Requires elaboration -Cannot be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no' Therapeutic Communication Techniques correct answers Restating- repeating what the nurse believes to be the pts main point Paraphrasing- nurse is putting what the pt is saying in their own words Clarifying- seeking to understand the pts message by asking more questions Focusing- Bringing the pts attention on their own feelings rather than seeking answers from others Stating observations- observe and communicate your observations back to the pt Offering Info- Diabetes education Summarizing- Sums up the primary and main points that were discussed as well as the conclusion of the discussion. Communication Blocks correct answers Common responses that block communication -False reassurance -giving advice or personal responses -false assumptions/jumping to conclusions -Approval or disapproval -automatic responses -defensiveness -arguing -asking for explanations -changing the subject Safety Related to Medication Knowledge correct answers -3 Routes of Drug Administration 1. Enternal- Drug admin directly to GI tract -oral -rectal - NG tube 2. Parental- bypasses the GI tract - Subq -Intramuscular 3. Percutaneous- absorbed through skin