Arizona College of Nursing NUR 215 exam 1
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1. A of ABCs: airway
2. B of ABCs: breathing
3. C of ABCs: cardiac
4. roles of RN: direct care provider, communicator, educator, patient advocate,
counselor, change agent, leader, manager, case manager, research consumer
5. nurse can do without Dr's orders: turn PT, provide comfort, raise head of bed,
grooming/bathing, ice packs/heating pads, patient education, assistance in ADLs
(activities of daily living), preventing falls, promote hydration and nourishment
6. primary prevention: prevent or slow onset of disease
7. primary prevention example: nutrition, exercise, wearing sunscreen, wearing
seatbelt, using condoms, immunizations
8. secondary prevention: screening activities and education for detecting illnesses
in the early stages
9. secondary prevention examples: breast self exams, testicular exams, regular
physical exams, BP, bone density screenings
10. tertiary prevention: focuses on stopping the disease progression, and return
PT to autonomy
11. tertiary prevention examples: prevent pressure ulcers, cardiac stent proce-
dure, support groups, rehab, speech therapy
12. Nursing process: ADPIE
13. ADPIE stands for: Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
14. primary data: data obtained from patient
15. secondary data: data obtained from individual other than the patient
16. subjective data: what the patient says/tells you
17. objective data: what the nurse sees for herself
18. nursing diagnosis: statement of the patients health status that a nurse can
identify, prevent, or treat INDEPENDENTLY
19. medical diagnosis: the identification of a disease or condition by a doctor
20. initial planning: development of initial comprehensive care plan
21. ongoing planning: changes made to plan to adjust for problems
22. discharge planning: planning self care and continuing of care after PT leaves
facility
23. nursing care plan should be: comprehensive info to guide holistic and goal
oriented care
24. structure evaluation: evaluates setting care is provided in
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25. process evaluation: evaluates activities performed
26. outcomes evaluation: evaluates measurable/observable changes in PTs
health status as a result of the care given
27. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem,
self-actualization
28. HIPPA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
29. how to protect PT's privacy: logging off, do not discuss, do not search
30. nursing attributes: honesty, integrity, assertive communication, caring, benefi-
cent, advocacy, prioritization, fair, responsible, trustworthy, accountable
31. how to help PT feel at ease: convey a non-judgemental attitude and unbiased
approach, provide privacy, have others step out of the room
32. personal priorities when discussing sensitive topics: examine own beliefs,
be aware of nonverbal communication, pay attention to PT's body language
33. Modifiable risk factors: risk factors can be reduced by change in diet, lifestyle,
and stress
34. nonmodifyable risk factors: family history and genetics
35. characteristics of a profession: education, knowledge, service, code of ethics,
accountability, professional organization
36. active listening: being attentive to what PT is saying
37. sharing observations: comment on how patient looks, sounds, or acts
38. sharing hope: encouragement and positive feedback. Ex: "I believe that you'll
find a way to face your situation because I've seen your courage and creativity."
39. sharing humor: Contributes to feelings of togetherness, closeness and friend-
liness. Promotes positive communication in the following ways; prevention, percep-
tion, perspective.
40. sharing feelings: help PT express emotions by acknowledging feelings, encour-
aging communication, and give permission to express negative emotions
41. Using touch: Most potent form of communication
42. silence: allow patient to form their own thoughts and opinions. silence can be
healing
43. providing information: giving relevant info can be calming
44. clarifying: gives patient an option to say you misunderstood
45. focusing: Focusing directs conversation to a specific topic or issue when a
discussion becomes unclear.
46. paraphrasing: restating your understanding of what the PT said back to them
47. asking relevant questions: Seeking information needed for decision making
48. open-ended questions: does not end in a short one or two word response
49. summarizing: reviews key points of conversation to remind PT of earlier parts
of the convo
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1. A of ABCs: airway
2. B of ABCs: breathing
3. C of ABCs: cardiac
4. roles of RN: direct care provider, communicator, educator, patient advocate,
counselor, change agent, leader, manager, case manager, research consumer
5. nurse can do without Dr's orders: turn PT, provide comfort, raise head of bed,
grooming/bathing, ice packs/heating pads, patient education, assistance in ADLs
(activities of daily living), preventing falls, promote hydration and nourishment
6. primary prevention: prevent or slow onset of disease
7. primary prevention example: nutrition, exercise, wearing sunscreen, wearing
seatbelt, using condoms, immunizations
8. secondary prevention: screening activities and education for detecting illnesses
in the early stages
9. secondary prevention examples: breast self exams, testicular exams, regular
physical exams, BP, bone density screenings
10. tertiary prevention: focuses on stopping the disease progression, and return
PT to autonomy
11. tertiary prevention examples: prevent pressure ulcers, cardiac stent proce-
dure, support groups, rehab, speech therapy
12. Nursing process: ADPIE
13. ADPIE stands for: Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
14. primary data: data obtained from patient
15. secondary data: data obtained from individual other than the patient
16. subjective data: what the patient says/tells you
17. objective data: what the nurse sees for herself
18. nursing diagnosis: statement of the patients health status that a nurse can
identify, prevent, or treat INDEPENDENTLY
19. medical diagnosis: the identification of a disease or condition by a doctor
20. initial planning: development of initial comprehensive care plan
21. ongoing planning: changes made to plan to adjust for problems
22. discharge planning: planning self care and continuing of care after PT leaves
facility
23. nursing care plan should be: comprehensive info to guide holistic and goal
oriented care
24. structure evaluation: evaluates setting care is provided in
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25. process evaluation: evaluates activities performed
26. outcomes evaluation: evaluates measurable/observable changes in PTs
health status as a result of the care given
27. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem,
self-actualization
28. HIPPA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
29. how to protect PT's privacy: logging off, do not discuss, do not search
30. nursing attributes: honesty, integrity, assertive communication, caring, benefi-
cent, advocacy, prioritization, fair, responsible, trustworthy, accountable
31. how to help PT feel at ease: convey a non-judgemental attitude and unbiased
approach, provide privacy, have others step out of the room
32. personal priorities when discussing sensitive topics: examine own beliefs,
be aware of nonverbal communication, pay attention to PT's body language
33. Modifiable risk factors: risk factors can be reduced by change in diet, lifestyle,
and stress
34. nonmodifyable risk factors: family history and genetics
35. characteristics of a profession: education, knowledge, service, code of ethics,
accountability, professional organization
36. active listening: being attentive to what PT is saying
37. sharing observations: comment on how patient looks, sounds, or acts
38. sharing hope: encouragement and positive feedback. Ex: "I believe that you'll
find a way to face your situation because I've seen your courage and creativity."
39. sharing humor: Contributes to feelings of togetherness, closeness and friend-
liness. Promotes positive communication in the following ways; prevention, percep-
tion, perspective.
40. sharing feelings: help PT express emotions by acknowledging feelings, encour-
aging communication, and give permission to express negative emotions
41. Using touch: Most potent form of communication
42. silence: allow patient to form their own thoughts and opinions. silence can be
healing
43. providing information: giving relevant info can be calming
44. clarifying: gives patient an option to say you misunderstood
45. focusing: Focusing directs conversation to a specific topic or issue when a
discussion becomes unclear.
46. paraphrasing: restating your understanding of what the PT said back to them
47. asking relevant questions: Seeking information needed for decision making
48. open-ended questions: does not end in a short one or two word response
49. summarizing: reviews key points of conversation to remind PT of earlier parts
of the convo
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