NUR 158- FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE | 118
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Define the following standards of conduct: confidentiality,
accountability, dependability, and civility.
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Physiological need (needs to be met first)
Safety and security
Love and belonging
Self-esteem
, Confidentiality: Respects the privacy of clients and respects privileged
information.
Accountability: Answerable for actions; answers to self, the client, the
profession and the
institution.
Dependability: Is trustworthy and reliable.
Civility: All students in the nursing program are expected to contribute to a
positive learning
environment. Nursing students are expected to be reflective, courteous,
respectful, and empathetic
to classmates, instructors, and college and clinical staff. Angry outbursts,
disruptive behavior, and
the use of abusive or derogatory language will not be tolerated and will
result in disciplinary
action up to removal from the course and/or program.
Pulse Rhythm: The pattern of pulsations and pauses between them
Quality: smooth and regular with the same amount of time in between each
pulsation
Example: irregular pulse- dysrhythmia
Is unconscious
Is unable to keep his mouth closed (necessary in order to keep the thermometer
in place)
Is unable to breathe through his nose
Is likely to bite the oral thermometer (for example, a child younger than 5 years, a
disoriented person, or a person with a history of seizures)
Is coughing or sneezing
Has recently had mouth surgery or an injury to the mouth
Is receiving oxygen by a face mask (because the oxygen may cause the
temperature measurement to be inaccurate)
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Definition
consistency "plops" rather than pours from a cup. Although it is a
thickened liquid, this consistency is eaten with a spoon
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Subjective Full Liquid Diet
Describe Nectar Define Pudding
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Hypoglycemia
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a decrease in oxygen levels in the
blood a rise in blood pressure levels
a sudden spike in blood a dangerous drop in blood
glucose levels glucose levels
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What are some reasons why an elderly patient would become
constipated?
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-taking medications that slow peristalasis
-not taking in enough dietary fiber or fluids
-not getting enough exercise
-delaying having a bowel movement
-lack of privacy
The Braden Scale for predicting Pressure Sore Risk is a tool that is used to help
evaluate a person's risk for developing pressure ulcers
A good diet helps support skin health and elasticity and support blood flow
-apply direct pressure with a tissue until the bleeding stops. report the incident
to the nurse
-disposable razors should be disposed of in the sharps container
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
1 of
118
Term
Define the following standards of conduct: confidentiality,
accountability, dependability, and civility.
Give this one a try later!
Physiological need (needs to be met first)
Safety and security
Love and belonging
Self-esteem
, Confidentiality: Respects the privacy of clients and respects privileged
information.
Accountability: Answerable for actions; answers to self, the client, the
profession and the
institution.
Dependability: Is trustworthy and reliable.
Civility: All students in the nursing program are expected to contribute to a
positive learning
environment. Nursing students are expected to be reflective, courteous,
respectful, and empathetic
to classmates, instructors, and college and clinical staff. Angry outbursts,
disruptive behavior, and
the use of abusive or derogatory language will not be tolerated and will
result in disciplinary
action up to removal from the course and/or program.
Pulse Rhythm: The pattern of pulsations and pauses between them
Quality: smooth and regular with the same amount of time in between each
pulsation
Example: irregular pulse- dysrhythmia
Is unconscious
Is unable to keep his mouth closed (necessary in order to keep the thermometer
in place)
Is unable to breathe through his nose
Is likely to bite the oral thermometer (for example, a child younger than 5 years, a
disoriented person, or a person with a history of seizures)
Is coughing or sneezing
Has recently had mouth surgery or an injury to the mouth
Is receiving oxygen by a face mask (because the oxygen may cause the
temperature measurement to be inaccurate)
Don't know?
, 2 of 118
Definition
consistency "plops" rather than pours from a cup. Although it is a
thickened liquid, this consistency is eaten with a spoon
Give this one a try later!
Subjective Full Liquid Diet
Describe Nectar Define Pudding
Don't know?
3 of 118
Term
Hypoglycemia
Give this one a try later!
a decrease in oxygen levels in the
blood a rise in blood pressure levels
a sudden spike in blood a dangerous drop in blood
glucose levels glucose levels
, Don't know?
4 of 118
Term
What are some reasons why an elderly patient would become
constipated?
Give this one a try later!
-taking medications that slow peristalasis
-not taking in enough dietary fiber or fluids
-not getting enough exercise
-delaying having a bowel movement
-lack of privacy
The Braden Scale for predicting Pressure Sore Risk is a tool that is used to help
evaluate a person's risk for developing pressure ulcers
A good diet helps support skin health and elasticity and support blood flow
-apply direct pressure with a tissue until the bleeding stops. report the incident
to the nurse
-disposable razors should be disposed of in the sharps container
