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NUR-215 Exam 2 Questions and Answers with Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
Caring for a pt is a group effort. How might a RN use other
HCP's in caring for an immobile pt? - ANSWER - physical
therapists for safe ambulation plans, Occupational therapists for
ADLS, dieticians for healthy meal planning
Compare and contrast the use of traditional bath using wash
bin, soap and water, and bag bath - ANSWER - wash bin:
bathing from basin
- bath basins can provide resevoir for bacteria
- bag bath: more convenient , contain soft cloth that are
premoistened in a solution of no-rinse cleanser, reducing
bathing time, patient comfort
- CHG baths recommended vs warm water and soap
Concerning mobility (turning pts) what can you delegate to
NAP? - ANSWER NAP can use effective transfer techniques ie:
bed to chair, sitting, log rolling, bed to bed/stretcher
Can also move/position pts in bed (lateral, semi fowler, supine)
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Define complete bed bath, partial bed bath, and bag bath -
ANSWER - COMPLETE BED BATH: bath administered to totally
dependent patient in bed
- PARTIAL BED BATH: consists of only bathing body parts that
would cause discomfort if left unbathrf such as hands, face,
axila, perineal area
- BAG BATH: premoistened cloths, no rinse solution, reduced
bath time
Define dysphagia and know when it might occur - ANSWER -
dysphagia: difficulty swallowing, high risk to aspirate
Define passive and active ROM: How does an RN provide
passive ROM? When would they provide it? Purpose of ROM? -
ANSWER - active ROM: exercise to the joint by pt while doing
ADLs or during joint assessment
- passive ROM: range of movement through which a joint is
moved with ASSISTANCE
- RN provides passive rom by assisting pt with joint movement,
it is provided when pt cannot perform active ROM
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- Purpose of ROM is to assess for max amount of movement
available at joint in one of three planes of body (sagittal, frontal,
transverse)
Describe "helping a pt to walk" in the acute care setting -
ANSWER - asses patient risk to determine how much assistance
is needed
- explain procedure to pt
- begin by sitting pt on side of bed for a few minutes w/ leg
dangling (ensure proper footwear)
- (apply gait belt if required) walk behind pt in case of falling risk
Describe an ideal diet and eating plan for a person with type 1
diabetes mellitus, renal disease, and AIDS - ANSWER Meal plan
for type 1 diabetes:
- requires insulin and dietary management
_ ADA recommends diet that includes healthy carbs and limit
fat and cholesterol intake
Meal plan for AIDS:
- maximize kilocalories and nutrients
NUR-215 Exam 2 Questions and Answers with Complete
Solutions UPDATED!!!
Caring for a pt is a group effort. How might a RN use other
HCP's in caring for an immobile pt? - ANSWER - physical
therapists for safe ambulation plans, Occupational therapists for
ADLS, dieticians for healthy meal planning
Compare and contrast the use of traditional bath using wash
bin, soap and water, and bag bath - ANSWER - wash bin:
bathing from basin
- bath basins can provide resevoir for bacteria
- bag bath: more convenient , contain soft cloth that are
premoistened in a solution of no-rinse cleanser, reducing
bathing time, patient comfort
- CHG baths recommended vs warm water and soap
Concerning mobility (turning pts) what can you delegate to
NAP? - ANSWER NAP can use effective transfer techniques ie:
bed to chair, sitting, log rolling, bed to bed/stretcher
Can also move/position pts in bed (lateral, semi fowler, supine)
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Define complete bed bath, partial bed bath, and bag bath -
ANSWER - COMPLETE BED BATH: bath administered to totally
dependent patient in bed
- PARTIAL BED BATH: consists of only bathing body parts that
would cause discomfort if left unbathrf such as hands, face,
axila, perineal area
- BAG BATH: premoistened cloths, no rinse solution, reduced
bath time
Define dysphagia and know when it might occur - ANSWER -
dysphagia: difficulty swallowing, high risk to aspirate
Define passive and active ROM: How does an RN provide
passive ROM? When would they provide it? Purpose of ROM? -
ANSWER - active ROM: exercise to the joint by pt while doing
ADLs or during joint assessment
- passive ROM: range of movement through which a joint is
moved with ASSISTANCE
- RN provides passive rom by assisting pt with joint movement,
it is provided when pt cannot perform active ROM
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- Purpose of ROM is to assess for max amount of movement
available at joint in one of three planes of body (sagittal, frontal,
transverse)
Describe "helping a pt to walk" in the acute care setting -
ANSWER - asses patient risk to determine how much assistance
is needed
- explain procedure to pt
- begin by sitting pt on side of bed for a few minutes w/ leg
dangling (ensure proper footwear)
- (apply gait belt if required) walk behind pt in case of falling risk
Describe an ideal diet and eating plan for a person with type 1
diabetes mellitus, renal disease, and AIDS - ANSWER Meal plan
for type 1 diabetes:
- requires insulin and dietary management
_ ADA recommends diet that includes healthy carbs and limit
fat and cholesterol intake
Meal plan for AIDS:
- maximize kilocalories and nutrients
