Foundations of Adult Nursing Care Exam
1
Assessment - ANS The RN collects pertinent data relative to the patient's health
S-Safety
P-Patient-Centered Care
I-Informatics
T-Teamwork and Collaboratin
E-EBP
Q- Quality improvement - ANS What are the 6 QSEN competencies for nursing?
License. Pass NCLEX - ANS What is required to have legal authority to practice nursing?
Diagnosis - ANS The RN analyzes data to identify actual or potential problems
Planning - ANS The RN identified expected outcomes
Implementation - ANS The RN implements the plan
Evaluation - ANS The RN evaluates patient progress towards outcomes
Nurse practice acts - ANS State legislators are responsible for enactment of _______
Health
Illness
Health
Disability and death - ANS Nursing's aims and competencies are to promote _____, prevent
______, restore ______, and to facilitate coping with ______________.
Standards of practice
Ethics for nurses - ANS Nursing controls and guarantees its practice through _____, nurse
practice acts and licensure, the ANA's Code of _______, professional values, and the use of the
nursing process.
Acute- resolves. short term
Chronic- lifelong. Treatment available, but no cure. Periods of wellness and illness. - ANS How
are acute illness different from chronic illnesses?
Age. Genetics. Lifestyle. Environment. Physiologic (obesity). Health habits. - ANS What are
some risk factors for illness or injury?
, Tertiary - ANS What level of health promotion does administering medications fall in?
Physiological.
Oxygen. Food. Water. Rest - ANS According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, what is the name
of the category of the most essential needs, and what are some examples?
Each person must be considered a unique person. Be sincere and respectful. Change your way,
not theirs. - ANS How can you assure cultural competence in meeting healthcare needs?
Infectious agent.
Reservoir.
Portal of exit.
Means of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
Handwashing. - ANS What are the components of the infection cycle? What is the number one
way to prevent spread of infection?
Pulmonary- Drink water. Head of bed up. Cough. Vaccination.
UTI- Void regularly. Peri-care. Change pads. Meds.
Skin- Hygiene. Lotion. Drink water. Assessment. - ANS What are the three main infections risks
for the older adult, and what are some nursing strategies to prevent/treat them?
5,000-10,000.
May indicate infection - ANS What is the normal white blood well (WBC) count and what does
an elevated WBC indicate?
Contact- gown and gloves
Droplet- gown, gloves, mask
Airborne- gown, gloves, respirator - ANS What are the three levels of isolation precautions
above standard precautions, and what PPE is required for each?
Risk assessment.
Indicate if they are a fall risk.
Keep wheels on wheelchair/walker locked.
Call light in reach.
Assistive devices in reach.
Eliminate hazards.
Non-skid footware - ANS What are some nursing interventions to prevent falls?
Open yourself
Intend to be a healing presence
Prepare a space for healing presence to take place
1
Assessment - ANS The RN collects pertinent data relative to the patient's health
S-Safety
P-Patient-Centered Care
I-Informatics
T-Teamwork and Collaboratin
E-EBP
Q- Quality improvement - ANS What are the 6 QSEN competencies for nursing?
License. Pass NCLEX - ANS What is required to have legal authority to practice nursing?
Diagnosis - ANS The RN analyzes data to identify actual or potential problems
Planning - ANS The RN identified expected outcomes
Implementation - ANS The RN implements the plan
Evaluation - ANS The RN evaluates patient progress towards outcomes
Nurse practice acts - ANS State legislators are responsible for enactment of _______
Health
Illness
Health
Disability and death - ANS Nursing's aims and competencies are to promote _____, prevent
______, restore ______, and to facilitate coping with ______________.
Standards of practice
Ethics for nurses - ANS Nursing controls and guarantees its practice through _____, nurse
practice acts and licensure, the ANA's Code of _______, professional values, and the use of the
nursing process.
Acute- resolves. short term
Chronic- lifelong. Treatment available, but no cure. Periods of wellness and illness. - ANS How
are acute illness different from chronic illnesses?
Age. Genetics. Lifestyle. Environment. Physiologic (obesity). Health habits. - ANS What are
some risk factors for illness or injury?
, Tertiary - ANS What level of health promotion does administering medications fall in?
Physiological.
Oxygen. Food. Water. Rest - ANS According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, what is the name
of the category of the most essential needs, and what are some examples?
Each person must be considered a unique person. Be sincere and respectful. Change your way,
not theirs. - ANS How can you assure cultural competence in meeting healthcare needs?
Infectious agent.
Reservoir.
Portal of exit.
Means of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
Handwashing. - ANS What are the components of the infection cycle? What is the number one
way to prevent spread of infection?
Pulmonary- Drink water. Head of bed up. Cough. Vaccination.
UTI- Void regularly. Peri-care. Change pads. Meds.
Skin- Hygiene. Lotion. Drink water. Assessment. - ANS What are the three main infections risks
for the older adult, and what are some nursing strategies to prevent/treat them?
5,000-10,000.
May indicate infection - ANS What is the normal white blood well (WBC) count and what does
an elevated WBC indicate?
Contact- gown and gloves
Droplet- gown, gloves, mask
Airborne- gown, gloves, respirator - ANS What are the three levels of isolation precautions
above standard precautions, and what PPE is required for each?
Risk assessment.
Indicate if they are a fall risk.
Keep wheels on wheelchair/walker locked.
Call light in reach.
Assistive devices in reach.
Eliminate hazards.
Non-skid footware - ANS What are some nursing interventions to prevent falls?
Open yourself
Intend to be a healing presence
Prepare a space for healing presence to take place
