Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Five most common physical care problems that plague the older population are: - Answer Impaired mobility, alteration in elimination, alteration in nutrition, sensory deficits, and polypharmacy Strength training for older adults even in their 90s improves what? - Answer Balance and walking endurance What are one of the most common safety problems for the older adult? - Answer Falls Diuretics, antihypertensives, and antihistamines increase the risk of ____________, which may caus...

Which structures are involved in respiration? - Answer nose mouth pharynx larynx trachea What many lobes are on the right and left side of the lungs? - Answer 3 lobes on the right 2 lobes on the left What causes inspiration? - Answer contraction of the diaphragm *thoracic cavity enlarges* What causes expiration? - Answer relaxation of the diaphragm *thoracic cavity becomes smaller* What allows the respiratory muscles to function correctly? - Answer thoracic...

How does Gram stain help to classify bacteria? - Answer It helps in classifying the bacteria's outer surface, helps determine the most effective method to use in eliminating the microorganisms. What are the four most common multi-resistant organisms? - Answer MRSA, VRE, ESBL- E COLI and C.Diffe Describe the characteristics that affect virulence. - Answer 1. Adhere to mucosal surfaces or cell walls. 2. Penetrate mucous membranes. 3. Multiply in the body. 4. Secrete harmful enzymes...

Florence Nightingale described 6 elements of environment. They are: 1. temperature, ventilation, humidity, lighting, odor, and noise 2. temperature, ventilation, safety, lighting, odor, and noise 3. temperature, circulation, vaporizers, lighting, sensory and perception, odor, and privacy 4. temperature, ventilation, neatness, lighting, privacy, and safety - Answer 1 Which of the following is not an appropriate guideline for bed-making? 1. check to make sure the bed wheels are locked ...

Should an error be made, report it promptly in accordance with ______ policy and take appropriate action to promote patient safety and well-being - Answer Agency The ___ ______ of medication administration provide a framework for safe delivery of drugs to patients - Answer Six rights The written prescription for a drug is called the __________ order or the ____ order - Answer Medication, drug A complete drug order must include the - Answer Patient's full name, the name of t...

abortion - Answer Ending a pregnancy before the fetus is viable autonomy - Answer Ability to function independently. bonding - Answer Sense of attachment between two people. cephalocaudal - Answer Proceeding from head to tail. cognitive - Answer The mental process of knowing, remembering, and relating; connected thinking. conception - Answer Union of ovum and sperm. ego - Answer The problem solver and reality tester portion of the mind that develops with th...

Bed rest may be required when pathents are recovering from.... - Answer Stroke Trauma Surgery Fractures Neuromuscular Disorders Chronic debilitating illness Complications causes by Immobilization - Answer Pressure injuries Pneumonia Bone loss Loss of function in the immobilized part Effects of Systemic Problems Of Immobilization on the Cardiovascular System - Answer Venous Stasis Increased cardiac workload Blood Pressure alterations Problems/Complications of immobili...

case management charting - Answer Documentation that tracks variances from the clinical pathway Charting - Answer Documentation of the nursing process, treatment, and associated care. Charting by Exception - Answer Documentation that focuses on deviations from predefined norms, using preset protocols and standards of care. Computer-assisted charting - Answer Documentation in which data are input via the computer. computerized provider order entry (CPOE) - Answer The en...

Implementation - Answer After the nursing diagnosis and planning stages comes the ____ stage. During this stage, the nursing orders listed on the nursing caring plan are carried out. change of shift - Answer The ____-__-____ report gives clues about high-priority tasks and imminent deadlines for certain tasks to be accomplished. time-flexible - Answer These tasks, which can be done at any time, are entered onto the worksheet schedule between tasks that must be done at a set time. ...

What is a psychological disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a normal minimum body weight, intense fear of becoming obese, and severe disturbance of body image. - Answer anorexia nervosa **can be fatal** What is an accumulation of fatty deposits on the walls of blood vessels? - Answer atherosclerosis What is an eating disorder characterized by episodic binge eating, followed by purging, fasting, using laxatives, and excess exercise? - Answer bulimia **person is asha...