State Exam Nursing New Zealand| Questions and Answers, Already Graded 100% Pass| Newest

State Exam Nursing New Zealand| Questions and Answers, Already Graded 100% Pass| Newest What does Ambulatory mean? Day surgery (max stay 23 hours) What does inpatient surgical care mean? Admitted to hospital (min 24 hours) Surgery classifications? Elective Diagnostic Acute List 3 patient orientated goals post surgery? Return to normal physical function Remain free from post op complications Achieve emotional and physical comfort What is included in a pre-op assessment? (5) Obtain history Physical assessment Determine patient understanding Identify emotional state and coping skills Check consent, pre anaesthetic form complete, other pre anaesthetic orders What does atelectasis mean? Collapse or closure of lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange List 5 ways to safely care for post op patients? Fluid balance input and output Pain management Assessing wound Vital signs every five minutes Checking IV site What is meningitis? A serious disease in which there is inflammation of the meninges Signs and symptoms of meningitis? Intense headache Fever Light sensitivity Muscular rigidity Main cause of meningitis? Bacterial: Streptococcus pneumoniae Viral: Enterovirus Signs of raised intercranial pressure? (4) Headache Nausea Increased bp Confusion What is the purpose of the nursing council? To protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring RNs are registered, fit to practise, and competent. Signs of otitis? (Ear infection/inflammation)