NSG 316 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE – Questions
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what is subjective data what the patient tells you
What is objective data What you observe and can measure
What are the five steps of the nursing Assessment
process Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
What are first level priority problems? life threatening problems that need immediate
attention
What are second level priority those that are next in urgency - those requiring your
problems prompt intervention to forestall further deterioration
What are third level priority problems those that are important to the patient's health but
can be addressed after more urgent health problems
are addressed
What is a complete total health a database that includes a complete health history
database and a full physical examination. it describes current
and past health state and forms a baseline against
which all future changes may be measured.
What is a focused or problem- a database used for a limited or short-term problem.
centered database it is smaller in scope and more targeted than the
complete. it concerns mainly one problem or body
system.
,What is a follow-up database a database that evaluates the status of an identified
problem at regular and appropriate intervals to note
any change, etc. etc.
What is an emergency database a database that requires rapid collection of data
often compiled along with lifesaving measures.
diagnosis must be swift and sure
What is epigenetics the study of changes in organisms caused by
modification of gene expression rather than
alteration of the genetic code itself.
What is done during inspection phase just looking at patient; begins when you first meet
person
What is palpation examination of the body using touch
What is percussion tapping the person's skin with short, sharp strokes to
assess underlying structures
What is auscultation listening through a stethoscope
What are contact precautions Used when patients have diarrhea, draining wounds /
sores, vomiting, draining body fluids. The pathogen
can invade the body by direct contact or contact
with an infected object. Examples: HIV, ebola
hepatitis
Hand washing, PPE, gown & gloves
What are droplet precautions Droplets are generated by a person coughing,
sneezing, or talking and can invade the the hosts
nasal mucosa, conjunctiva, or mouth. Examples: flu,
pneumonia, meningitis. Hand washing, PPE, face
mask while in the room.
What are airborne precautions? Used when an individual has a suspected or known
infection that is transmitted via the airborne route.
Examples: TB, chickenpox. Hand washing, PPE, N95
(filter) face mask before entering the room.
, What is the general survey study of the whole person, covering the general
health state and any obvious physical characteristics
What are the four areas of the general physical appearance, body structure, mobility,
survey behavior
what is the health history sequence 1. Biographic data
2. Reason for seeking care
3. Present health or history of present illness
4. Past history
5. Medication reconciliation
6. Family history
7. Review of systems
8. Functional assessment or activities of daily living
(ADLs)
What is presbycusis age related hearing loss
Which of these responses might the D) I'm able to transfer myself from the wheelchair to
nurse expect during a functional the bed without help
assessment of a patient whose leg is
in a cast?
A) I broke my right leg in a car
accident 2 weeks ago
B) The pain is decreasing, but I still
need to take acetaminophen
C) I check the color of my toes every
evening just like I was taught
D) I'm able to transfer myself from the
wheelchair to the bed without help
When the nurse asks for a description A) functional assessment
of who lives with a child, the method
of discipline, and the support system
of the child, what part of the
assessment is being performed?
A) Family history
B) review of system
C) functional assessment
D) reason for seeking care
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Terms in this set (284)
what is subjective data what the patient tells you
What is objective data What you observe and can measure
What are the five steps of the nursing Assessment
process Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
What are first level priority problems? life threatening problems that need immediate
attention
What are second level priority those that are next in urgency - those requiring your
problems prompt intervention to forestall further deterioration
What are third level priority problems those that are important to the patient's health but
can be addressed after more urgent health problems
are addressed
What is a complete total health a database that includes a complete health history
database and a full physical examination. it describes current
and past health state and forms a baseline against
which all future changes may be measured.
What is a focused or problem- a database used for a limited or short-term problem.
centered database it is smaller in scope and more targeted than the
complete. it concerns mainly one problem or body
system.
,What is a follow-up database a database that evaluates the status of an identified
problem at regular and appropriate intervals to note
any change, etc. etc.
What is an emergency database a database that requires rapid collection of data
often compiled along with lifesaving measures.
diagnosis must be swift and sure
What is epigenetics the study of changes in organisms caused by
modification of gene expression rather than
alteration of the genetic code itself.
What is done during inspection phase just looking at patient; begins when you first meet
person
What is palpation examination of the body using touch
What is percussion tapping the person's skin with short, sharp strokes to
assess underlying structures
What is auscultation listening through a stethoscope
What are contact precautions Used when patients have diarrhea, draining wounds /
sores, vomiting, draining body fluids. The pathogen
can invade the body by direct contact or contact
with an infected object. Examples: HIV, ebola
hepatitis
Hand washing, PPE, gown & gloves
What are droplet precautions Droplets are generated by a person coughing,
sneezing, or talking and can invade the the hosts
nasal mucosa, conjunctiva, or mouth. Examples: flu,
pneumonia, meningitis. Hand washing, PPE, face
mask while in the room.
What are airborne precautions? Used when an individual has a suspected or known
infection that is transmitted via the airborne route.
Examples: TB, chickenpox. Hand washing, PPE, N95
(filter) face mask before entering the room.
, What is the general survey study of the whole person, covering the general
health state and any obvious physical characteristics
What are the four areas of the general physical appearance, body structure, mobility,
survey behavior
what is the health history sequence 1. Biographic data
2. Reason for seeking care
3. Present health or history of present illness
4. Past history
5. Medication reconciliation
6. Family history
7. Review of systems
8. Functional assessment or activities of daily living
(ADLs)
What is presbycusis age related hearing loss
Which of these responses might the D) I'm able to transfer myself from the wheelchair to
nurse expect during a functional the bed without help
assessment of a patient whose leg is
in a cast?
A) I broke my right leg in a car
accident 2 weeks ago
B) The pain is decreasing, but I still
need to take acetaminophen
C) I check the color of my toes every
evening just like I was taught
D) I'm able to transfer myself from the
wheelchair to the bed without help
When the nurse asks for a description A) functional assessment
of who lives with a child, the method
of discipline, and the support system
of the child, what part of the
assessment is being performed?
A) Family history
B) review of system
C) functional assessment
D) reason for seeking care
