NU 136 - Exam 3 Review Questions With Complete
Solutions
acupuncture Correct Answers -Chinese medicine in which
needles are used to stimulate certain points on body
-effective method to control pain
-used to increase immunity
Advantage and disadvantage of Source-Oriented MR/ Narrative
Correct Answers Pro:
-info of pt in chronological order
-pt condition noted each shift
-steps of nursing process
Con:
-normal & abnormal findings
-extensive documentation by staff
-lengthy entries
advantages & disadvantages of charting by exception Correct
Answers pros:
-highlights abnormal data & pt trends
-decreases narrative documentation time
-eliminates duplicate charting
-lends itself to CPU systems
cons:
-requires detailed protocols
-requires retraining staff
-used to not charting important data
,advantages & disadvantages of computer assisted charting
Correct Answers pros:
-automatic date/time
-legible
-accessible to HCP
-decreased documenting time
cons:
-risk of unauthorized personnel
-risk of computers shutting down
Advantages & disadvantages of Problem-oriented MR Correct
Answers pros:
-improves continuity of care & communication by keeping data
relevant
-easy auditing of pt MR for staff evaluations
Cons:
-loss of chronological order
-difficulty tracking trends
-fragments data bc of increased # of flow sheets required
advantages and disadvantages of focus charting Correct
Answers pros:
-compatible w/ nursing process
-short document time w/ flow sheets
cons:
-pt problems may be missed
-doesnt adhere to charting w/ the focus on data analysis &
expected outcomes
, African americans Correct Answers -health & illness may be
intertwined w/ religion & good & bad forces
-familes are multigenerational & members of church may be
considered family
family is often matriarchal
-AA may believe illness is preventable if attentive to
relationship w God
American Indian medicine Correct Answers -healing herbs &
ceremonies
-therapies based on belief that spirit, mind & emotions all intact
w/ environment
-pt disease or disorder is believed to be caused by disharmony in
pt connection to nature
American Indians Correct Answers -believe in keeping
harmony btwn humans & universe
-majority of tribes share a present orientation, a respect for the
aged & an inclination to work cooperatively w/ avoidance of
individual pain
-believe each individual has a physical & spiritual dimension;
governed by set of laws
-treatment of illness includes herbal medicines, rituals, fasting,
massage & consultation w/ shaman
Arab Americans Correct Answers -value family & affiliation
w/ others; may have daily gatherings of extended family
-food plays central role in life; caring is shown by offering food
-common bonds of group are arabic language & islamic religion,
many arab Americans are christian
Solutions
acupuncture Correct Answers -Chinese medicine in which
needles are used to stimulate certain points on body
-effective method to control pain
-used to increase immunity
Advantage and disadvantage of Source-Oriented MR/ Narrative
Correct Answers Pro:
-info of pt in chronological order
-pt condition noted each shift
-steps of nursing process
Con:
-normal & abnormal findings
-extensive documentation by staff
-lengthy entries
advantages & disadvantages of charting by exception Correct
Answers pros:
-highlights abnormal data & pt trends
-decreases narrative documentation time
-eliminates duplicate charting
-lends itself to CPU systems
cons:
-requires detailed protocols
-requires retraining staff
-used to not charting important data
,advantages & disadvantages of computer assisted charting
Correct Answers pros:
-automatic date/time
-legible
-accessible to HCP
-decreased documenting time
cons:
-risk of unauthorized personnel
-risk of computers shutting down
Advantages & disadvantages of Problem-oriented MR Correct
Answers pros:
-improves continuity of care & communication by keeping data
relevant
-easy auditing of pt MR for staff evaluations
Cons:
-loss of chronological order
-difficulty tracking trends
-fragments data bc of increased # of flow sheets required
advantages and disadvantages of focus charting Correct
Answers pros:
-compatible w/ nursing process
-short document time w/ flow sheets
cons:
-pt problems may be missed
-doesnt adhere to charting w/ the focus on data analysis &
expected outcomes
, African americans Correct Answers -health & illness may be
intertwined w/ religion & good & bad forces
-familes are multigenerational & members of church may be
considered family
family is often matriarchal
-AA may believe illness is preventable if attentive to
relationship w God
American Indian medicine Correct Answers -healing herbs &
ceremonies
-therapies based on belief that spirit, mind & emotions all intact
w/ environment
-pt disease or disorder is believed to be caused by disharmony in
pt connection to nature
American Indians Correct Answers -believe in keeping
harmony btwn humans & universe
-majority of tribes share a present orientation, a respect for the
aged & an inclination to work cooperatively w/ avoidance of
individual pain
-believe each individual has a physical & spiritual dimension;
governed by set of laws
-treatment of illness includes herbal medicines, rituals, fasting,
massage & consultation w/ shaman
Arab Americans Correct Answers -value family & affiliation
w/ others; may have daily gatherings of extended family
-food plays central role in life; caring is shown by offering food
-common bonds of group are arabic language & islamic religion,
many arab Americans are christian
