NURS 305 Exam 4. Newest Edition
2025-2026. Questions & Correct
Answers. Graded A
"My Plate" program and what it can achieve - ANS- MyPlate was created
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provides a basic guide for
making food choices for a healthy lifestyle
- It includes guidelines for balancing calories; decreasing portion size;
increasing healthy foods; increasing water consumption; and decreasing
fats, sodium, and sugars
"Speak up" tips - ANS- Speak up if you have questions or concerns. If you
still do not understand, ask again. It is your body, and you have a right to
know.
- Pay attention to the care you get. Always make sure that you are getting
the right treatments and medicines from the right health care professionals.
Do not assume anything.
- Educate yourself about your illness. Learn about the medical tests that
are prescribed and your treatment plan so you can make informed
decisions.
- Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate (adviser or
supporter).
- Know about your new medicine(s) and why you take them. Medication
errors are the most common health care mistakes.
- Use a hospital, clinic, surgery center, or other type of health care
organization that you have researched or checked carefully.
,- Participate in all decisions about your care. You are the center of the
health care team.
Accountability - ANSIndividuals being answerable for their actions. Involves
follow-up and a reflective analysis of decisions and an evaluation of their
effectiveness. You will sometimes delegate responsibility, but you remain
accountable for the care you delegated.
Affective Domain - ANS- receiving, responding, valuing, organizing, and
characterizing. Impacts the positive or negative success of the education
process. Deals with expression of feelings and acceptance of attitudes,
opinions, or values
o role play, discussion (one-on-one or group)
Alarm Stage - ANSo The central nervous system is aroused, and body
defenses are mobilized; this is the fight-or-flight response.
o During this stage rising hormone levels result in increased blood volume,
blood glucose levels, epinephrine and norepinephrine, heart rate, blood
flow to muscles, oxygen intake, and mental alertness.
o In addition, the pupils of the eyes dilate to produce a greater visual field.
o If the stressor poses an extreme threat to life or remains for a long time,
the person progresses to the second stage, resistance
Assessment findings for malnutrition - ANSSee other quizlet
Autonomy - ANSfreedom of choice and responsibility for the choices.
consistent with the scope of professional nursing practice maximizes a
, nurse's effectiveness - clinical autonomy (patient care) and work autonomy
(scheduling)
BMI for underweight - ANSless than 18.5
C. difficile - ANS- Clostridium difficile, which produces symptoms ranging
from mild diarrhea to severe colitis
- Patients acquire it in one of two ways: by antibiotic therapy that causes an
overgrowth of C. difficile and by contact with the C. difficile organism
(healthcare workers hands or surface contaminated with it)
- Washing hands is the only way to physically remove the spores from the
hands
- Patients are placed on contact precautions and use a dedicated toilet to
prevent spread
Caregiver neglect - ANS- Description: Refusal or failure by those
responsible to meet basic needs
- Examples: Refusal or failure to provide basic necessities such as food,
water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and medical care (medication)
Case management - ANS- Coordinates and links health care services
across all levels of care for patients and their families while streamlining
costs and maintaining quality
o Focused on achieving patient outcomes within effective time frames and
with available resources (decrease length of stay and lower costs)
o Identify issues and overcome barriers to help patients become healthier
2025-2026. Questions & Correct
Answers. Graded A
"My Plate" program and what it can achieve - ANS- MyPlate was created
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and provides a basic guide for
making food choices for a healthy lifestyle
- It includes guidelines for balancing calories; decreasing portion size;
increasing healthy foods; increasing water consumption; and decreasing
fats, sodium, and sugars
"Speak up" tips - ANS- Speak up if you have questions or concerns. If you
still do not understand, ask again. It is your body, and you have a right to
know.
- Pay attention to the care you get. Always make sure that you are getting
the right treatments and medicines from the right health care professionals.
Do not assume anything.
- Educate yourself about your illness. Learn about the medical tests that
are prescribed and your treatment plan so you can make informed
decisions.
- Ask a trusted family member or friend to be your advocate (adviser or
supporter).
- Know about your new medicine(s) and why you take them. Medication
errors are the most common health care mistakes.
- Use a hospital, clinic, surgery center, or other type of health care
organization that you have researched or checked carefully.
,- Participate in all decisions about your care. You are the center of the
health care team.
Accountability - ANSIndividuals being answerable for their actions. Involves
follow-up and a reflective analysis of decisions and an evaluation of their
effectiveness. You will sometimes delegate responsibility, but you remain
accountable for the care you delegated.
Affective Domain - ANS- receiving, responding, valuing, organizing, and
characterizing. Impacts the positive or negative success of the education
process. Deals with expression of feelings and acceptance of attitudes,
opinions, or values
o role play, discussion (one-on-one or group)
Alarm Stage - ANSo The central nervous system is aroused, and body
defenses are mobilized; this is the fight-or-flight response.
o During this stage rising hormone levels result in increased blood volume,
blood glucose levels, epinephrine and norepinephrine, heart rate, blood
flow to muscles, oxygen intake, and mental alertness.
o In addition, the pupils of the eyes dilate to produce a greater visual field.
o If the stressor poses an extreme threat to life or remains for a long time,
the person progresses to the second stage, resistance
Assessment findings for malnutrition - ANSSee other quizlet
Autonomy - ANSfreedom of choice and responsibility for the choices.
consistent with the scope of professional nursing practice maximizes a
, nurse's effectiveness - clinical autonomy (patient care) and work autonomy
(scheduling)
BMI for underweight - ANSless than 18.5
C. difficile - ANS- Clostridium difficile, which produces symptoms ranging
from mild diarrhea to severe colitis
- Patients acquire it in one of two ways: by antibiotic therapy that causes an
overgrowth of C. difficile and by contact with the C. difficile organism
(healthcare workers hands or surface contaminated with it)
- Washing hands is the only way to physically remove the spores from the
hands
- Patients are placed on contact precautions and use a dedicated toilet to
prevent spread
Caregiver neglect - ANS- Description: Refusal or failure by those
responsible to meet basic needs
- Examples: Refusal or failure to provide basic necessities such as food,
water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and medical care (medication)
Case management - ANS- Coordinates and links health care services
across all levels of care for patients and their families while streamlining
costs and maintaining quality
o Focused on achieving patient outcomes within effective time frames and
with available resources (decrease length of stay and lower costs)
o Identify issues and overcome barriers to help patients become healthier
