Exam One NURSING 125 with
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What information does HIPAA protect? - ANS-any information that relates to past,
present or future physical or mental health of an individual, or provides enough
information that leads someone to believe the information could be used to identify an
individual
What does HIPAA stand for? - ANS-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
How does/is HIPAA relate to and applied by a nurse? - ANS-Relates to a patients
expectation and right to be treated with dignity and respect. Patients need to be
confident that their most personal information and basic dignity will be protected by the
nurse. No personal information given or shared with those beyond a " need to know"
What is the difference between confidentiality and privacy - ANS-Confidentiality relates
to information that cannot be shared (with 3 exceptions). Privacy relates to a patients
expectation and right to be treated with dignity and respect.
What makes nursing a profession? - ANS-1. Mastery of complex set of technical,
scientific information and formal education. 2.Knowledge and Competence is evaluated
by nursing professional body 3. Governed by a professional body 4. Guided by a code
of ethics 5. Assumes a right of considerable autonomy to practice and the privilege of
self regulation within parameters 6. Accountable to those they serve
Components of a Profession? - ANS-Altruism, Body of Knowledge & Research,
Accountability, Higher Education, Autonomy, Code of Ethics, Professional Organization,
Licensure, Recognize Diversity
3 Types of Care - ANS-Primary (wellness), Secondary (illness), Tertiary (disabled,
dying)
Extension - ANS-Straightening, increasing the joint angle
Circumduction - ANS-Moving in a circular fashion
Internal rotation - ANS-turning toward midline
Supination - ANS-turning upward
Pronation - ANS-turning downward
, Fahrenheit to celsius - ANS-(F-32)X(5/9)
Celcius to Fahrenheit - ANS-(Cx9/5) +32
How should the blood pressure cuff fit? - ANS-Should cover 2/3 length of the patients
upper arm and bladder should cover 80% of the circumference
Difference between systolic and diastolic - ANS-Pulse Pressure
What is a Pulse Deficit - ANS-Difference between apical pulse and radial pulse
How would one diagnose a pulse deficit? - ANS-Two people are needed. They would
simultaneously take the apical and radial pulse and report the difference between the
two.
What does PMI stand for? - ANS-Point of maximum Impulse
How would you find the PMI? - ANS-Mid-clavicular in the 5th intercostal space
Proper PPE order to put on - ANS-Gown, Mask/Respirator, Face shield/Goggles, Hair
cover, Shoe cover, Gloves
Proper PPE order to take off - ANS-Gloves, Gown, Face shield/Goggles,
Mask/Respirator, Hair cover, Shoe covers
Freshly voided urine specimen - ANS-is typically collected in a hat
Clean catch urine specimen - ANS-patient must clean genitalia and collect midstream
Sterile urine specimen - ANS-Collected via catheter into bladder or by withdrawing a
sample from an indwelling catheter (NEVER FROM THE COLLECTION BAG)
24 Hr urine collection - ANS-preserve all urine voided in a 24 hour period
Bladder holds _______________________. - ANS-500 mL
What causes the sensation of "having to pee" - ANS-Stretch receptors kick in at 200-
450 ml to initiate urge to pee.
Kidneys produce_______________ per hour and ______________ total per day. -
ANS-60 mL 1500mL
Risk factors of incontinence - ANS-Medication, UTI's, Neurogenic bladder, Stress,
Hydration, Self Confidence, Hydration
Complete Solutions
What information does HIPAA protect? - ANS-any information that relates to past,
present or future physical or mental health of an individual, or provides enough
information that leads someone to believe the information could be used to identify an
individual
What does HIPAA stand for? - ANS-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
How does/is HIPAA relate to and applied by a nurse? - ANS-Relates to a patients
expectation and right to be treated with dignity and respect. Patients need to be
confident that their most personal information and basic dignity will be protected by the
nurse. No personal information given or shared with those beyond a " need to know"
What is the difference between confidentiality and privacy - ANS-Confidentiality relates
to information that cannot be shared (with 3 exceptions). Privacy relates to a patients
expectation and right to be treated with dignity and respect.
What makes nursing a profession? - ANS-1. Mastery of complex set of technical,
scientific information and formal education. 2.Knowledge and Competence is evaluated
by nursing professional body 3. Governed by a professional body 4. Guided by a code
of ethics 5. Assumes a right of considerable autonomy to practice and the privilege of
self regulation within parameters 6. Accountable to those they serve
Components of a Profession? - ANS-Altruism, Body of Knowledge & Research,
Accountability, Higher Education, Autonomy, Code of Ethics, Professional Organization,
Licensure, Recognize Diversity
3 Types of Care - ANS-Primary (wellness), Secondary (illness), Tertiary (disabled,
dying)
Extension - ANS-Straightening, increasing the joint angle
Circumduction - ANS-Moving in a circular fashion
Internal rotation - ANS-turning toward midline
Supination - ANS-turning upward
Pronation - ANS-turning downward
, Fahrenheit to celsius - ANS-(F-32)X(5/9)
Celcius to Fahrenheit - ANS-(Cx9/5) +32
How should the blood pressure cuff fit? - ANS-Should cover 2/3 length of the patients
upper arm and bladder should cover 80% of the circumference
Difference between systolic and diastolic - ANS-Pulse Pressure
What is a Pulse Deficit - ANS-Difference between apical pulse and radial pulse
How would one diagnose a pulse deficit? - ANS-Two people are needed. They would
simultaneously take the apical and radial pulse and report the difference between the
two.
What does PMI stand for? - ANS-Point of maximum Impulse
How would you find the PMI? - ANS-Mid-clavicular in the 5th intercostal space
Proper PPE order to put on - ANS-Gown, Mask/Respirator, Face shield/Goggles, Hair
cover, Shoe cover, Gloves
Proper PPE order to take off - ANS-Gloves, Gown, Face shield/Goggles,
Mask/Respirator, Hair cover, Shoe covers
Freshly voided urine specimen - ANS-is typically collected in a hat
Clean catch urine specimen - ANS-patient must clean genitalia and collect midstream
Sterile urine specimen - ANS-Collected via catheter into bladder or by withdrawing a
sample from an indwelling catheter (NEVER FROM THE COLLECTION BAG)
24 Hr urine collection - ANS-preserve all urine voided in a 24 hour period
Bladder holds _______________________. - ANS-500 mL
What causes the sensation of "having to pee" - ANS-Stretch receptors kick in at 200-
450 ml to initiate urge to pee.
Kidneys produce_______________ per hour and ______________ total per day. -
ANS-60 mL 1500mL
Risk factors of incontinence - ANS-Medication, UTI's, Neurogenic bladder, Stress,
Hydration, Self Confidence, Hydration
