HEALTH CARE CONSUMER MIDTERM | 135 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

NURS 135 Midterm/Final

QSEN Competencies - ANS>>patient centered care, teamwork and collaboration,
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evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, informatics
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National Council on State Boards of Nursing - ANS>>creates NCLEX, compilation of
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laws that regulate nursing practice of nursing and direct state board; criteria that
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allow for licensure guidance/rules/regulations, enforcement of rules
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PA State Board of Nursing - ANS>>oversees nursing regulations and law in state of
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5 Aspects of Patient Centered Care - ANS>>respect for patients' values, preferences,
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and expressed needs; coordination and integration of care; information and
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education; physical comfort; emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety;
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involvement of family and friends
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Steps in the Nursing Process - ANS>>planning, implementation, evaluation,
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assessment, diagnosis
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Planning Phase of Nursing Process - ANS>>how to manage problem
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Evaluation Phase of Nursing Process - ANS>>did the plan work?
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Assessment Phase of Nursing Process - ANS>>what data is collected?
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Diagnosis Phase of Nursing Process - ANS>>what is the problem?
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5 Things to do Before Leaving Patient's Room to Ensure Safety - ANS>>determine if
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siderail use is needed; keep bed in lowered position when not giving care and locking
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wheels; make sure to lock wheelchair wheels especially during patient transfer;
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provide nonslip slipper; keep water, urinal, bedpan, tissues within reach
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5 Interventions to Prevent Falls - ANS>>review and suggest needed modifications of
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medications, esp psychotropic medications; provide gait training and advice on
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appropriate use of assistive devices; orient person to surroundings; offer to assist
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while toileting and transferring; educate patient and family regarding fall prevention
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5 National Patient Safety Goals - ANS>>identify accuracy of patient identification,
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improve effectiveness of communication among caregivers, improve safety of using
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, aa medications, reduce patient harm associated with clinical alarm systems, reduce risk
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Tall Man Lettering - ANS>>helps differentiate look-alike drug names by using
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uppercase lettering
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3 Do Not Use Abbreviations - ANS>>don't use U for unit, don't use IU for international
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unit, trailing/leading zero - write X mg or 0.X mg
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SBAR - ANS>>situation, background, assessment, response
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Purpose of SBAR - ANS>>helps provide structure for interaction that helps both giver
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of information and receiver of it; eases communication between doctors and nurses;
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can help foster culture of safety
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Infant/Toddler Hazards - ANS>>drowning, falls, choking, SIDS, ingesting poisons
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Preschooler Hazards - ANS>>accidental deaths including MVAs, drowning, fires,
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Child Hazards - ANS>>accidental deaths including MVAs as leading cause
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Adolescent Hazards - ANS>>accidental deaths including MVAs, homicide,
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alcohol/drug use
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Adult Hazards - ANS>>unintentional poisoning through drug overdose
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Older Adult Hazards - ANS>>falls
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Standard Precautions - ANS>>used for all patient care, based on risk assessment,
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involves use of PPE that protects provider from infection and subsequent spread of it
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Examples of Standard Precautions - ANS>>hand hygiene, use of PPE, respiratory
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hygiene/cough etiquette, appropriate patient placement, properly handle and
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clean/disinfect patient care equipment, handle textiles and laundry carefully, follow
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safe injection practices, ensure healthcare worker safety including proper handling of
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needles/sharps
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Contact Precautions - ANS>>spread by touch
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PPE for Contact Precautions - ANS>>gloves and gown, private room, limit
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transportation/movement, use disposable or dedicated equipment, prioritize cleaning
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and disinfecting room
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Droplet Precautions - ANS>>droplets travel approx 3 feet when patient talks, sneezes,
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coughs
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