Nur 225 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following forms of subjective client data would be documented in the medical record by the nurse? A- client's face is pale B- cervical lymph nodes are palpable C- nursing assistant reports client refused lunch D- client feels nauseated d This is the only subjective choice Priorities are established to help the nurse anticipate and sequence nursing interventions when a client has multiple problems or alterations. Priorities are determined by the client's? A- physician B- non-emerg...

Who is at risk for nutritional problems? Indigestion - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea - Anorexia (part of disease process or the diagnosis Anorexia Nervosa) - Dysphagia - NPO Digestion - bowel diseases such as IBD, Celiac, CF, lactose intolerance Metabolism - liver diseases/infection/trauma/fever/burns/major illness = metabolism - older adults What are some important concepts for nutrition in elderly patients? - have decreased need for energy because of slow BMR - vitamin and mineral requirements r...

A manager is reviewing the nursing documentation entered by a staff nurse in a patient's electronic medical record and finds the following entry, "Patient is difficult to care for, refuses suggestion for improving appetite." Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the manager to make to the staff nurse who entered this information? A. "Avoid rushing when documenting an entry in the medical record." B. "Use correction fluid to remove the entry." C. "Draw a single line th...

What does recovery mean? The active process of people with mental illness moving towards their own goals ans living their own satisfying life Clinical recovery the removal of clinical symptoms Personal recovery a deeply personal, unique process of changing one's attitude, values, feelings, goals or roles... way of living a satisfying and contributing life even with the limitation caused by illness Principles of recovery-orientated MH practice - uniqueness of the individual - real choice - at...

Where is the blood flow altered when a patient has a tricuspid valve problem? A. Vena cava and right atrium B. Left atrium and left ventricle C. Right atrium and right ventricle D. Right ventricle and pulmonary artery C. Right atrium and right ventricle *tri before you bi Which of the following choices contains 2 assessment findings the nurse would expect to see in clients with chronic hypoxic changes? A. Nasal flaring and cyanotic nailbeds B. AP/LAT diameter 1:2 and pulse ox 94% C. Barrel c...

Distress unpleasant/unhelpful thoughts and emotional discomfort that we have in response to particular triggers e.g. worrying before an exam. Mental Health A state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. Mental Illness a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour. It is usually associated with distress or impairment ...

Natural chemical to help w sleep -Melatonin -Decreases wakefulness and promotes sleep How much sleep per age range -Infants: 14-24 hours and they sleep in increments of 4 hours -Toddlers: 11-14 hours and may require 2 naps during the day, -Pre-schoolers: 11-13 hours -School-aged children: 10-12 hours -Older children: 9-11 hours -Teenagers: 8-10 hours -Adults: 7-9 hours -Older adults: 7-9 hours What does a patient need that has difficulty remaining asleep? -Melatonin -OTC drugs Sleep definitio...

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Geriatric/older adult age range? 65+ Leading causes of hospitalizations? -CVD -community-acquired pneumonia What makes older adults more vulnerable to hospitalizations? comorbid chronic illnesses, disability Normal Changes: Sensory -presbyopia -decreased vision night acuity -presbycusis -decreased thirst drive -alerted/diminished smell and taste Presbyopia vision impairment caused by diminished power of accommodation from loss of elasticity of lens Presbycusis age related hearing loss What...

NUR 225 ATI Fundamental 1 Questions & Answers 1. A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention?: 2. A charge nurse is teaching adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse teach as the first response in CPR?: 3. A community health nurse is preparing a campaign about seasonal influenza...