Unintentional torts Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

Nursing process o The weakness of the nursing process, like the traditional problem-solving model, is in not requiring clearly stated objectives. Goals should be clearly stated in the planning phase of the process, but this step is frequently omitted or obscured.  Role of the nurse as a client advocate Advocacy • Advocacy involves helping others to grow and self-actualize • Nurses must advocate for themselves, clients, subordinates, and their profession • Advocates mus...

LOC - ALERT (Correct Answer) - patient is responsive opens eyes spontaneously answers questions appropriately LOC - LETHARGIC (Correct Answer) - patient can open eyes and respond to questions falls asleep easily LOC - OBTUNDED (Correct Answer) - patient responds to light shaking is confused slow to respond LOC - STUPOROUS (Correct Answer) - patient barely responds to painful stimuli *example* rubbing sternum abnormal posturing may be prese...

LOC • Alert: responsive, answer questions appropriately, opens eyes spontaneously. • Lethargic: open their eyes, can answer questions but easily falls asleep. • Stupor: barely responds to painful stimuli (like rubbing the patients’ sternum) • Comatose: unconscious/does not respond to painful stimuli • Decorticate: flexion/ internal rotation of upper extremities, joints and legs • Decerebrate: neck/elbows extension, wrist and finger flexion Torts: unintentional torts- negli...

Contemporary Canadian Business Law 12Ed. By John A Willes, John H Willes -Complete, Elaborated and Latest - Test Bank & Solutions Manual MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) A sophisticated client A) does not require the services of a lawyer. B) is someone with formal legal training. C) distrusts and derides lawyers. D) understands the importance of the solicitor-client relationship. E) should represent themselves, rather than...

Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - correct answer physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a patients p...

CPNRE examWhich is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - correct answer physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a patients...

Chapter 03 - Tort Law True / False Questions 1. A person who commits a tort is called a tortfeasor. TRUE Blooms: Remember Learning Objective: 03-01 Define the concept of tort law. Topic: 03-01 What Is Tort Law? 2. Tort law is law related to wrongdoing by a business or individual. TRUE Blooms: Remember Learning Objective: 03-01 Define the concept of tort law. Topic: 03-01 What Is Tort Law? Chapter 03 Tort Law 3. A tort is an action committed by an individual or business that causes i...

Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a patients pain? - Describe your pain to me (open ended) The practical nurses scope ...

CPNRE examWhich is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - correct answer bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open What does TKVO mean? - correct answer To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - correct answer Administer rescue inhaler Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and whe...

CPNRE Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - Answer-bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - Answer-To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - Answer-Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - Answer-physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a p...

CPNRE Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Which is an adverse effect of digoxin? - Answer-bradycardia What does TKVO mean? - Answer-To keep vein open Mr. Singh is experiencing asthma and acute shortness of breath and wheezing, whats the first thing you should do? - Answer-Administer rescue inhaler Which of the following is most important when performing a preoperative assessment? - Answer-physical assessment Which of the following would be elicit the best information about a pati...