Basic Nursing Care Questions with solutions 2023

Basic Nursing Care Questions with solutions 2023 What is ADPIE (definition and the acronym) It is the process for basic nursing care. Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate What is nursing process? A scientific problem solving method by which nurses can plan and provide care for patients Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:06 / 0:15 Full screen What is the acronym for all nursing process? ADPIE (assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate) What is a therapeutic relationship? One that resides in the helpfulness zone (not impersonal (under involved) or familiar (over involved) Define patient advocacy It is where a nurse speaks on behalf of the patient, protecting their interests and ensuring that their needs and desires are considered. What is the acronym used for getting ready for a procedure? CERDCH (CHECK the order on the chart, gather the EQUIPMENT, REVIEW the steps of the procedure, DISCUSS the procedure with the superviser if needed, CONFIRM the correct protocols, wash your HANDS) What is the acronym for communication before a procedure? CICAD. (CHECK the patient ID, INTRODUCE yourself, explain the procedure and gain CONSENT, ASSESS the client and confirm that the procedure is still appropriate, DESCRIBE what the patient can expect) What is the acronym for getting the environment ready before a procedure? PRAAP. (provide PRIVACY, RAISE the bed, ADJUST the lighting and ARRANGE supplies, put the patient in the correct POSITION) What is the acronym for before a procedure in regards to hygeine? HPI (wash HANDS, PPE, INFECTION control) What two types of data can documentation contain? Subjective (symptoms - are felt) and Objective (signs - can be measured) What is a nursing diagnosis? A list of symptoms and information (like vitals, nursing assessment etc) What should you always keep in mind during a nursing procedure? ITD. Promote client independance and involvement, assess client tolerance to the procedure, ensure privacy and dignity. ITD. What are the steps to follow after a procedure? WHILHDA. Dispose of waste, wash hands, inform the client how the procedure went, lower bed, wash hands, document the procedure, report abnomalities. What should progress notes contain? SOAP - subjective data (what the patient states), objective data (what you have measured), assessment (the nursing diagnosis, plan (the nursing care plan). What is fowlers position? It is a type of body position for a patient where the patient lies in bed with their hands by their sides and their upper body raised by the bed being lifted. (eg, flat is 0 degrees fowlers, whereas sitting upright is 90 degrees fowlers) What must be taken into consideration when performing ADL's on a patient? Culture, likes and dislikes, religion, age, ability, lifestyle What is the process for showering a patient? Clean to dirty / top to bottom During what stages of life do nutritional needs become greater? Infancy, adolescence, pregnancy, lactation. How much should your input and output of fluid be per day Approx 2500mls. Input = 1500ml fluid ingestion, 750ml food intake, 250ml metabolism Output = 1500ml urine, 100ml faeces, 400ml perspiration, 300ml expressed air What can cause fluid imbalance? Age, gender, environment (heat and sweating etc), disease, trauma (crush injuries, burns), therapies (diuretics), GIT losses (gastro)