NUR 313 Comprehensive Exam | Nursing Practice & Study Guide
Active Listening - (answer)Engaging fully in patient communication without distractions.
Body Language - (answer)Nonverbal cues that convey openness or closedness.
Patient Advocacy - (answer)Supporting and protecting patients' rights and needs.
Autonomy - (answer)Right to self-determination in healthcare decisions.
What is the FLACC scale used for? - (answer)-Pain scale for infants and children (ages 2 months to 7
years) who are unable to validate the presence of or quantify the severity of pain.
-F—Faces, L—Legs, A—Activity, C—Cry, C—Consolability
Herbal Supplements - (answer)Unregulated dietary products with potential health risks.
Ginkgo Biloba - (answer)Herb affecting platelet function; avoid with anticoagulants.
Kava - (answer)Herb linked to liver damage; caution advised.
Patient Education - (answer)Informing patients about safe supplement use.
Verbal Communication - (answer)Expressing thoughts clearly through spoken words.
Nonverbal Communication - (answer)Conveying messages without spoken words, through gestures.
Cultural Sensitivity - (answer)Respecting diverse backgrounds in patient interactions.
Empathy - (answer)Understanding and sharing the feelings of patients.
, NUR 313 Comprehensive Exam | Nursing Practice & Study Guide
How should a nurse ensure patient comfort? - (answer)Creating a relaxed environment for effective
communication.
Listening Themes - (answer)Identifying recurring topics in patient discussions.
Independent Decision-Making - (answer)Making patient care choices without external guidance.
FDA Classification - (answer)Regulatory status of herbs as food, not drugs.
Safety Risks - (answer)Potential dangers associated with herbal supplement use.
Facial Expressions - (answer)Nonverbal signals indicating attention and understanding.
Communication Techniques - (answer)Methods to enhance effective patient-nurse interactions.
Proper use of a Metered-dose inhaler - (answer)-Shake the inhaler well
-breathe normally through the spacer;
-depress the canister releasing one puff into the spacer and inhale slowly and deeply
-inhaling, hold breath for 5 to 10 seconds, or as long as possible
-exhale slowly through pursed lips
- wait 1 to 5 minutes as prescribed before administering the next puff
-gargle and rinse with tap water after using the MDI.
Malpractice - (answer)Negligence by professional personnel in healthcare.
Failure to follow standards of care.
Failure to use equipment in a responsible manner.
Failure to assess and monitor.
Failure to communicate.
Active Listening - (answer)Engaging fully in patient communication without distractions.
Body Language - (answer)Nonverbal cues that convey openness or closedness.
Patient Advocacy - (answer)Supporting and protecting patients' rights and needs.
Autonomy - (answer)Right to self-determination in healthcare decisions.
What is the FLACC scale used for? - (answer)-Pain scale for infants and children (ages 2 months to 7
years) who are unable to validate the presence of or quantify the severity of pain.
-F—Faces, L—Legs, A—Activity, C—Cry, C—Consolability
Herbal Supplements - (answer)Unregulated dietary products with potential health risks.
Ginkgo Biloba - (answer)Herb affecting platelet function; avoid with anticoagulants.
Kava - (answer)Herb linked to liver damage; caution advised.
Patient Education - (answer)Informing patients about safe supplement use.
Verbal Communication - (answer)Expressing thoughts clearly through spoken words.
Nonverbal Communication - (answer)Conveying messages without spoken words, through gestures.
Cultural Sensitivity - (answer)Respecting diverse backgrounds in patient interactions.
Empathy - (answer)Understanding and sharing the feelings of patients.
, NUR 313 Comprehensive Exam | Nursing Practice & Study Guide
How should a nurse ensure patient comfort? - (answer)Creating a relaxed environment for effective
communication.
Listening Themes - (answer)Identifying recurring topics in patient discussions.
Independent Decision-Making - (answer)Making patient care choices without external guidance.
FDA Classification - (answer)Regulatory status of herbs as food, not drugs.
Safety Risks - (answer)Potential dangers associated with herbal supplement use.
Facial Expressions - (answer)Nonverbal signals indicating attention and understanding.
Communication Techniques - (answer)Methods to enhance effective patient-nurse interactions.
Proper use of a Metered-dose inhaler - (answer)-Shake the inhaler well
-breathe normally through the spacer;
-depress the canister releasing one puff into the spacer and inhale slowly and deeply
-inhaling, hold breath for 5 to 10 seconds, or as long as possible
-exhale slowly through pursed lips
- wait 1 to 5 minutes as prescribed before administering the next puff
-gargle and rinse with tap water after using the MDI.
Malpractice - (answer)Negligence by professional personnel in healthcare.
Failure to follow standards of care.
Failure to use equipment in a responsible manner.
Failure to assess and monitor.
Failure to communicate.
