NURSING 209 EXAM 1 (PASSED!)

Nursing Assessment correct answers Process that evaluates or appraises the needs, preferences, and abilities of a patient. This is the DATA GATHERING phase of the nursing process. Types of Nursing Assessments correct answers 1. Historical (subjective) 2. Physical (objective) 3. Pharmacological (subjective) 4. Psychological (obj/subj) 5. Social (subjective) Abused Women correct answers Experience more chronic health problems, depression, suicidality, PTSD, substance abuse, chronic pelvic pain, unintended pregnancies, UTI, STI's Abused Older Adults correct answers Minor pain and discomfort, life threatening and serious injuries, changes in BP and pulse, shock, localized infections, general sepsis, stress, cardiac complications; Neglect - dehydration / malnutrition, withholding medication and necessities, stealing financial assets. Can be pain neglect, unintentional, or self-neglect. Most common sign of child abuse? correct answers Bruising most common sign. Substance Abuse Assessment: correct answers Substance Abuse Criteria: 1. Recurrent use resulting in failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home. 2. Recurrent use in situations in which it is physically hazardous. 3. Recurrent use related to legal problems (arrest) 4. Continued use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance. Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Developement correct answers Erikson's 1st stage: Toddler correct answers TRUST vs. MISTRUST (1-3 years) - Differentiating self from others, esp. mother - Tolerating separation from mother/parent - Withstanding delayed gratification - Controlling bodily functions - Acquiring socially acceptable behavior - Acquiring verbal communication - Interacting with others in a more empathetic way (understanding others emotional states) Erikson's 2nd stage: Preschool correct answers AUTONOMY vs. SHAME/DOUBT (3-6) - Realizing separateness as an individual - Identifying gender role and functions - Developing conscience - Developing sense of initiative - Growing use of language and social interaction