NUR 209 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2020 Goals for Postpartal Period correct answers - Reduce the maternal mortality rate from 12.7 to 11.4/100,000 - Increase proportion of mothers who breast feed to 82% from 74% and increase proportion of mothers who still breastfeed at 6 months to 60.6% from 43.5% - Increase proportion of worksite lactation support from 25 to 38% - Reduce proportion of breastfed newborns who receive formula in the first 2 days from 24% to 14% - Increase the proportion of live births that occur in facilities ...

Evidence based practice is a combination of research that impacts the way something is practiced Research is just one study being conducted correct answers What is a primary source correct answers research done by the authors What is a secondary source correct answers A source looking at someone else's research (lit review) - researchers are compiling their research based off of others research Why isn't evidence-based practice not used correct answers - time consuming - staf...

Active Error correct answers errors caused by the actions of frontline staff, usually with immediate result Latent Error correct answers may be due to equipment design issues, faulty maintenance, or poor organizational structure Culture of safety correct answers where every member of an organization contributes to the safety of its patients and employees Just culture correct answers an approach to error evaluation that examines the nature of the error to assist in determining the approp...

Prep U A nurse is assigned to care for a client with a terminal cardiovascular illness. When developing the client's plan of care, which outcome would the nurse identify as most realistic for this client? adaptation to living with limitations maintenance of adequate comfort acceptance of changes in lifestyle recovery from the cardiovascular problem correct answers maintenance of adequate comfort Rationale: The realistic outcome for a client with terminal cardiovascular disease...

professionalism correct answers is the assimilation of nursing skills and knowledge integrated with dignity and respect for all human beings. It incorporates the assumptions and values of the profession while maintaining accountability and self-awareness. safety correct answers freedom from accidental injuries; ensuring pt. safety involves the establishment of operational sys. and processes that minimize the likelihood of errors and maximizes the likelihood of intercepting them when they occu...

Intrapersonal communication correct answers communication with oneself "self talk" not outwardly verbalizing thoughts It helps nurses assess clients and situations and think critically about them before verbalizing Interpersonal communication correct answers communication between two people This form is the most common in nursing and requires exchange of information with another individual - the messages may differ from what the sender intended Public communication correct answers C...

The patient reports to the nurse that she feels as if her eyes are persistently dry. This symptom is consistent with a deficiency in which of the following dietary elements? A) Protein B) Vitamin D C) Calcium D) Vitamin A correct answers Vitamin A- dry eyes The nurse is providing an education program to teens. When discussing the role of fat in our bodies, which of the following functions can be attributed to fat? Select all that apply. A) Vitamin absorption B) Protect...

The occupational health nurse is planning a safety inservice for a group of clerical workers. Which of the following topics would be most beneficial? A) Principles of body alignment B) The use of protective clothing C) The use of ear plugs D) Appropriate storage of combustable cleaning solutions correct answers A A patient has presented to the Emergency Department after splashing a chemical in the eyes. When managing the injury, which of the following should be included in the...

The occupational health nurse is planning a safety inservice for a group of clerical workers. Which of the following topics would be most beneficial? A) Principles of body alignment B) The use of protective clothing C) The use of ear plugs D) Appropriate storage of combustable cleaning solutions - A A patient has presented to the Emergency Department after splashing a chemical in the eyes. When managing the injury, which of the following should be included in the plan of care? A) Wa...

What is a primary source - research done by the authors What is a secondary source - A source looking at someone else's research (lit review) - researchers are compiling their research based off of others research Why isn't evidence-based practice not used - - time consuming - staff may not be aware of how to read or may not understand what it is saying How do you narrow down your results for a literature search? - - Publication date (w/in 5 yrs) - Type of article (magazine, peer review)...