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Subjective data - what the person says about himself or herself during history taking Objective data - What you observe by inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during physical examination Evidence-based practice - Basing practice on the best available research evidence. First-level priority problem - Emergent, life threatening, and immediate (ex. supporting breathing) ABS plus V or CPR (If. Needed) A-Airway problems B-Breathing problems C-Cardiac/circulation problems ...

Etiology: Osteoarthritis - -Primary OA can be a localized or generalized disease with no known cause -Secondary OA is associated with trauma, infection, genetic, or metabolic disorders Risk factors: Osteoarthritis - -Obesity -Age -Trauma -Prolonged use or overuse of joints related to occupation or activity -Family history -History of developmental dysplasia of the hip or slipped femoral epiphysis -Hemophilia -Paget's disease

IThe cerebrospinal fluid is formed mostly by the ___________ ________ - choroid plexuses The _________ ______ horn of the spinal cord contains motor neuron cells bodies stimulating smooth and cardiac muscles and glands - lateral grey The primary somatosensory area is in which lobe of the cerebrum? - parietal Which cerebral hemisphere is usually associated with artistic and musical abilities? - right Myelinated fibers connecting gyri within the same cerebral hemisphere are called ____...

NURSING ASSESSMENT - 1. Assess 2. Diagnose 3. Plan 4. Implement 5. Evaluate CRITICAL THINKING AND THE NURSING ASSESSMENT - - Gather as much information as possible. The collection, review, and analysis of data make up the process of assessment - 2 Stages: 1. Collection of information from a primary source or secondary source 2. The interpretation and validation of data determine whether more data is needed or if data is complete (3) TYPES OF ASSESSMENT - 1. Patient- centered intervi...

Pure - Insurance is defined as the transfer of ______________ risk to the insurance company in consideration for a premium. Pure Risk - The chance of loss without any chance of gain is called ___________ Speculative Risk - has the possibility for gain or loss and is not insurable. Risk - is defined as the chance of loss. Exposure - A condition that could result in a loss is known as Hazard - is something that increases the chance of loss. Physical Hazard - The presence of a ___...

Rule of Law - - modern definition comes from work by Dicey in 1885 - equal responsibility and protection under rule of law, meaning equal for all members - gems should also be restrained by the rule of law - laws have to be prospective (apply from when they're passed onwards), publicly promulgated (available to the public) and universal How can we tell how much rule of law there is in a given country? - - judicial rates, equality of litigants is seriously compromised What makes rule of...

Epidemiology - The science of public health. The focus on assessing risk, data and demographics for large groups Population Health - Focuses on risk, data, demographics and outcomes. Outcome - The end result following an intervention Aggregate - Defined population Community - Composed of multiple aggregates Data - Compile data

Impending - Occurring in the near future, about to happen Impervious - Impenetrable, not allowing anything to pass through Imply - To suggest w/o explicitly stating Incidence - occurrence Infection - Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms Infer - To conclude or deduce Inflamed - Reddened, swollen, warm, often tender Ingest - Swallow for digestion Initiate - To begin or put into practice Insidious - so gradual as to not become apparent for a lo...

Nursing informatics is: - the study and application of technology, information, and computer science to the practice of nursing The Foundation of Knowledge Model illustrates: - the dynamic, evolving nature of knowledge. We learn by continually acquiring, processing, generating, and disseminating knowledge. As we share our knowledge, we also receive feedback, leading us to rethink and reshape our own knowledge base in a continual cycle., core level of knowledge The Foundation of Knowledge M...

erythema - white skin is redness of the skin produced by capillary congestion objective data - measurable data, for example vital signs after completing an initial assessment on a pt, the nurse charts, vital signs as temp of 100.1 oral, apical HR 98 irregular, RR 24 shallow, B/P 128/90, pulse ox of 90% on RA, what are you worried about - oxygenation, infection, activity intolerance, capillary refill greater than 3 seconds during assessment of the lower extremities of a male patient the ...

Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is the next step of the plan for Mr. A? a. assures the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again b. identifies modifiable cardiovascular risk factors c. order ASA 81mg stat d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors A 56-year-old male patient screened for diabetes has a...

Classic Migraine - May see an aura. Client may feel depressed, restless, or irritable. They may also see spots or flashes of light, nausea, or experience numbing or tingling on the face or extremities. Diabetic Retinopathy - Changes that occur in the retina and vasculature of the retina including micro aneurysms, hemorrhages, macular edema, and retinal exudates. Leading cause of blindness in the United States. Craniosynostosis - Early closure of sutures. Elongated head, with early closure ...

Epidemiology - is the science of public health Population Health - focuses on risk, data, demographics, and outcomes. Outcomes - is the end result that follows an intervention aggregate - is a defined population. community - is composed of multiple aggregates data - is compiled information Prevalence - measures the existence of a disease. Measures the number of all cases of a disease or attribute in a population at a given time Incidence - measures the appearance of a diseas...

Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is the next step of the plan for Mr. A? a. assures the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again b. identifies modifiable cardiovascular risk factors c. order ASA 81mg stat d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors A 56-year-old male patient screened for diabetes has a...

Mr. A, experienced a brief onset of right sided weakness, slurred speech and confusion yesterday. The symptoms have resolved and the CT is normal. What is the next step of the plan for Mr. A? a. assures the patient that he will not experience the symptoms again b. identifies modifiable cardiovascular risk factors c. order ASA 81mg stat d. order a stat EEG and administer O2 by mask - b. identify modifiable cardiovascular risk factors A 56-year-old male patient screened for diabetes has a...

Which of the following can help to prevent a UTI? A. Use spermicides during sexual intercourse B. Taking more Vitamin D C. Douching to prevent the growth of bacteria D. Increase water consumption - D. Increase water consumption Water consumption prevents UTI as it keeps bacteria flushed out of the urinary tract. A symptom of a lower urinary tract infection includes: A. Fever B. Urgency C. Flank pain D. Decreased Urination - B. Urgency is a symptom of lower tract UTI.

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): any group of clinical symptoms resulting from acute myocardial ischemia. - begins with the rupture of atherosclerotic plaque, creating an injured area on the endothelium. platelet activation of the coagulation cascade and the formation of a thrombus over the injured area ensues - restricted blood flow, cardiac

A nurse is encouraging a post-operative patient to cough and take deep breaths. This nursing action is due to the understanding by the nurse that retaining of pulmonary secretions can lead to: - Pneumonia A patient with severe burns is scheduled for surgery for an allograft of right leg. What must be considered as the post-operative plan of care for this patient? - Immobilize and elevate the right leg

1. A patient chooses to have the certified nurse-midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNM's scope of practice include? a.Practice independent from medical supervision b..comprehensive prenatal care dance at all deliveries rean sections - ANS. B / The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated deliveries, and ensure a backup physician is available incase of unforeseen

Christine Warren, 45 years old, has a long history of ulcerative colitis, and non-surgical treatment no longer relieved her symptoms. She underwent a total proctocolectomy and a permanent ileostomy 12 hours ago. The nurse should contact the physician immediately if Mrs. Warren has which of these findings? 1) The stoma appears pale and dry. 2) The stoma appears red and shiny. 3) There is 200 mL of dark green output from the stoma. 4) There is 50 mL of serosanguinous drainage from the stoma...