Fundamentals of Nursing - Exam 1 Questions and
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S - situation
Acronym used for successful
B - background
communication in the workplace to
A - assessment
promote teamwork and safety.
R - Recommendation
Another term for a seizure? Irritable focus -or- Foci
Self-care ability
* encourage self-care
skin
feet & nails
Assessment for Hygiene
Oral cavity
hair & hair care
Eyes, ears & nose
Lightly - for superficial
Best way to palpate is?
Deeply - with two hands for deeper findings
Radiation
Conduction
Body temp is affected by heat loss, what
causes this?
Evaporation
Convection
Body Temp normal range 96.4-100.1
, NO! Only the patient can give subjective info.
Can the RN provide subjective
information about patient?
OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells
These are the means of conveying the message through visual, auditory, and
tactile senses.
CHANNELS in communication process
Facial expression = visual message
Spoken word = auditory
Touch = tactile
Professionalism - appearance, demeanor, behavior
Courtesy - hello, good-bye, knock on doors, please, thank you...
Use of Names - Always introduce yourself
Confidentiality - HIPPA
Characteristics of communication within
Caring/Working Relationships: Trust - always honest!
Acceptance & Respect - Non-judgmental attitudes
Availability - "Anything else I can get you?
Socializing - don't socialize with pt. and don't socialize with colleagues where
pt's can hear
Check for responsiveness
Assess for breathing 5-10 sec
Code Blue Activate code blue
check pulse for 5-10 sec
If not pulse, begin CPR
Activity intolerance
Ineffective health maintenance
Common NANDA International
Risk for infection
diagnostic Identification for patient
Impaired physical mobility
situation:
Bathing self-care deficit
Dressing self-care deficit
Feet - bear weight or ambulate
Condition of what areas greatly impacts
Hands - dexterity
patient's ability for self-care?
Nails - infection
Mouth, wrists, feet
Consent zone of touch is
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S - situation
Acronym used for successful
B - background
communication in the workplace to
A - assessment
promote teamwork and safety.
R - Recommendation
Another term for a seizure? Irritable focus -or- Foci
Self-care ability
* encourage self-care
skin
feet & nails
Assessment for Hygiene
Oral cavity
hair & hair care
Eyes, ears & nose
Lightly - for superficial
Best way to palpate is?
Deeply - with two hands for deeper findings
Radiation
Conduction
Body temp is affected by heat loss, what
causes this?
Evaporation
Convection
Body Temp normal range 96.4-100.1
, NO! Only the patient can give subjective info.
Can the RN provide subjective
information about patient?
OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells
These are the means of conveying the message through visual, auditory, and
tactile senses.
CHANNELS in communication process
Facial expression = visual message
Spoken word = auditory
Touch = tactile
Professionalism - appearance, demeanor, behavior
Courtesy - hello, good-bye, knock on doors, please, thank you...
Use of Names - Always introduce yourself
Confidentiality - HIPPA
Characteristics of communication within
Caring/Working Relationships: Trust - always honest!
Acceptance & Respect - Non-judgmental attitudes
Availability - "Anything else I can get you?
Socializing - don't socialize with pt. and don't socialize with colleagues where
pt's can hear
Check for responsiveness
Assess for breathing 5-10 sec
Code Blue Activate code blue
check pulse for 5-10 sec
If not pulse, begin CPR
Activity intolerance
Ineffective health maintenance
Common NANDA International
Risk for infection
diagnostic Identification for patient
Impaired physical mobility
situation:
Bathing self-care deficit
Dressing self-care deficit
Feet - bear weight or ambulate
Condition of what areas greatly impacts
Hands - dexterity
patient's ability for self-care?
Nails - infection
Mouth, wrists, feet
Consent zone of touch is
Permission needed
