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Kings Goal attainment Theory


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the relationship of personal systems (individuals), interpersonal systems,
and social systems. Offers insight into nurses interactions with individuals
and groups within the environment




Midlevel/ middle range theories


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Focus on the exploration of concepts ushc as pain, self esteem, learning ,
and hardiness.

,Which of the following is a nurse responsibility when reading published nursing
research?
A. Assume that the research was properly conducted since it has been published
B. Evaluate whether the findings are applicable to the nurses specific clients
C. Implement the research findings if at least two studies have shown the same results
D. Request the raw data from the researchers so that the nurse can analyze the
statistics again


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B. Evaluate whether the findings are applicable to the nurses specific
clients




The client is unresponsive and requires total care by nursing staff. Which assessment
does the nurse check first before pricing special oral care to the client


a) Presence of pain
b) Condition of the skin
c) Gag reflex
d) Range of motion


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c) Gag reflex. Client would be more prone to aspirating if gag reflex is not
indicated




While applying sterile gloves (open method) the cuff of the first glove rolls itself
about 0.5 (1/4 in). What is the best action for the nurse to take?


a) Remove the glove and start over with a new pair
b) Wait until the second glove is in place and then unroll the cuff with other sterile

,hand
c) Ask a colleague to assist by unrolling the cuff
d) Leave the cuff rolled under


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d) Leave the cuff rolled under. It should not be necessary to unroll this
small edge of the cuff. The most important consideration is the sterility of
the fingers and hand that will be used to perform the sterile procedure.




A client in a cardiac rehabilitation program says to the nurse, "I have to eat a low-
sodium diet for the rest of my life and I hate it!" Which is the most appropriate
response by the nurse?
A. I will get a dietary consult to talk to you before next week
B. what do you think is so difficult about following a low-sodium diet?
C. at least you survived a heart attack and are able to return to work


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B. What do you think is so difficult about following a low-sodium diet?




In caring for a client on contact precaution for a draining infected foot ulcer, which
action should the nurse perform?


a) Wear a mask during dressing changes
b) Provide disposable meal trays and silverware
c) Follow standard precautions in all interactions with the client
d) Use surgical aseptic technique for all direct contact with the client


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c) Follow standard precautions in all interactions with the client. Standard
precautions include all aspects of contact precautions with the exception

, of placing the client in a private room




Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Model


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-Focused on therapeutic relationship between the nurse and the client.
Nurses enter into a personal relationship when a need is present. Client
relationship evolves in 4 phases

-Orientation
-Identification
-Exploitation: client uses available services based on self-interest and
needs
-Resolution: old needs and goals are put aside and new ones are adopted.
Once older needs are resolved, newer and more mature ones emerge




Person, environment, health and nursing constitute the meta paradigm for nursing
because they do which of the following?
A. Provide framework for implementing the nursing process
B. Can be utilized in any setting when caring for a client
C. Can be utilized to determine applicability of a research study
D. Focus on the needs of a group of clients


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B. Can be utilized in any setting when caring for a client




Which nursing diagnoses is/are most applicable to a client with fecal incontinence?
Select all that apply

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