NUR 3028 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Med errors causes what? - increase hospital stay increase mortality rate related costs When is an med error likely to occur? - Patient transition care To safely and accuratley administer meds, you need knowledge related to? - Legal aspects of healthcare Pharmacology Pharmacokinetics Life sciences Pathophysiology Human Anatomy Mathematics

What is blood glucose? - The amount of glucose in the blood. What is the normal range for blood glucose? - 70-99mg/dl. Name two oral hypoglycemic drugs. - Metformin and Glipizide. What is insulin? - A hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. What is correctional insulin? - Insulin dose based on blood glucose level. What is NPH insulin? - Intermediate acting insulin.

kidney fxn - -nephrons fxnl unit -filters waste product and fluid/electrolyte balance ...urine flows through ureters to bladder (peristaltic waves) -left kidney higher bc of anatomical position of the liver micturition - -occurs when brain structures give permission for bladder to empty (stimulated when bladder wall stretches) -CNS sends message to micturition centers when ready to void -voiding = bladder contraction + urethral sphincter and pelvic floor muscles relax

You want to record the amount of drainage from a wound. What would the appropriate documentation include and how would you accomplish this? A. Compare the weight of the exact same dry dressing to the saturated dressing. B. After weighing the dressings assume 1g of weight in drainage equals 1mL of volume in drainage. C. Document the amount of drainage in notes. D. All of the above. - D. All of the above

10cc - Type of Syringe needed for: Reconstitution IV push Wound irrigation TB - Type of syringe needed for: low doses 0.01 mL increments

The nurse's newly admitted long term care client states their vision is blurry and they have a headache over past few months. She complains of fatigue and going to the bathroom a lot at night. Which would be best response? - Do you test your blood sugar? A client has been hospitalized following a myocardial infarction. The client has an IV line running with multiple drips. The nurse assesses the client's medical record to determine the last time the IV tubing was changed, because the nurs...

How does soap work? Creates a sheetlike microscopic barrier between the skin and microorganisms in the environment. Emulsifies fat and oil so that dirt and microorganisms can be mechanically removed. Kills all microorganisms exposed to the lather. Removes visible soiling but is ineffective in isolating, removing, or killing microorganisms. - Emulsifies fat and oil so that dirt and microorganisms can be mechanically removed

hat is critical thinking? - -critical thinking: specific knowledge + expertise and experience; use EBPs -critical thinking → clinical judgement → clinical decision making critical thinking model - 1. basic (trust instructor, thinking based on rules, answers seem right and wrong) 2. complex (trust own instincts, use creativity - consider different options from routine) 3. commitment: Anticipates when to make decisions independently, considers the decision and determines if it was appro...

You want to record the amount of drainage from a wound. What would the appropriate documentation include and how would you accomplish this? A. Compare the weight of the exact same dry dressing to the saturated dressing. B. After weighing the dressings assume 1g of weight in drainage equals 1mL of volume in drainage. C. Document the amount of drainage in notes. D. All of the above. - D. All of the above.

NUR 3028 Hygiene- bed making sample questions and answers 2024 The nurse is directing nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to make an occupied bed. What will the nurse say to minimize the risk of disease transmission to staff and patient during the bed change? a. "You'll need to apply Standard Precautions during this task." b. "Be aware that the bed might be contaminated with blood." c. "Soiled linen should be rolled toward your uniform." d. "Keep the linen bag at the foot of the be...