FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING - EXAM 1 WITH
ACTUAL 159 PREP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Acronym used for successful communication in the workplace to
promote teamwork and safety. - correct answer- S - situation
B - background
A - assessment
R - Recommendation
Another term for a seizure? - correct answer- Irritable focus -or- Foci
Assessment for Hygiene - correct answer- Self-care ability
* encourage self-care
skin
feet & nails
Oral cavity
hair & hair care
,Eyes, ears & nose
Best way to palpate is? - correct answer- Lightly - for superficial
Deeply - with two hands for deeper findings
Body temp is affected by heat loss, what causes this? - correct answer-
Radiation
Conduction
Evaporation
Convection
Body Temp normal range - correct answer- 96.4-100.1
Can the RN provide subjective information about patient? - correct
answer- NO! Only the patient can give subjective info.
OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells
,CHANNELS in communication process - correct answer- These are the
means of conveying the message through visual, auditory, and tactile
senses.
Facial expression = visual message
Spoken word = auditory
Touch = tactile
Characteristics of communication within Caring/Working Relationships:
- correct answer- Professionalism - appearance, demeanor, behavior
Courtesy - hello, good-bye, knock on doors, please, thank you...
Use of Names - Always introduce yourself
Confidentiality - HIPPA
Trust - always honest!
Acceptance & Respect - Non-judgmental attitudes
Availability - "Anything else I can get you?
, Socializing - don't socialize with pt. and don't socialize with colleagues
where pt's can hear
Code Blue - correct answer- Check for responsiveness
Assess for breathing 5-10 sec
Activate code blue
check pulse for 5-10 sec
If not pulse, begin CPR
Common NANDA International diagnostic Identification for patient
situation: - correct answer- Activity intolerance
Ineffective health maintenance
Risk for infection
Impaired physical mobility
Bathing self-care deficit
Dressing self-care deficit
ACTUAL 159 PREP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Acronym used for successful communication in the workplace to
promote teamwork and safety. - correct answer- S - situation
B - background
A - assessment
R - Recommendation
Another term for a seizure? - correct answer- Irritable focus -or- Foci
Assessment for Hygiene - correct answer- Self-care ability
* encourage self-care
skin
feet & nails
Oral cavity
hair & hair care
,Eyes, ears & nose
Best way to palpate is? - correct answer- Lightly - for superficial
Deeply - with two hands for deeper findings
Body temp is affected by heat loss, what causes this? - correct answer-
Radiation
Conduction
Evaporation
Convection
Body Temp normal range - correct answer- 96.4-100.1
Can the RN provide subjective information about patient? - correct
answer- NO! Only the patient can give subjective info.
OBJECTIVE info is what the RN sees, hears, or smells
,CHANNELS in communication process - correct answer- These are the
means of conveying the message through visual, auditory, and tactile
senses.
Facial expression = visual message
Spoken word = auditory
Touch = tactile
Characteristics of communication within Caring/Working Relationships:
- correct answer- Professionalism - appearance, demeanor, behavior
Courtesy - hello, good-bye, knock on doors, please, thank you...
Use of Names - Always introduce yourself
Confidentiality - HIPPA
Trust - always honest!
Acceptance & Respect - Non-judgmental attitudes
Availability - "Anything else I can get you?
, Socializing - don't socialize with pt. and don't socialize with colleagues
where pt's can hear
Code Blue - correct answer- Check for responsiveness
Assess for breathing 5-10 sec
Activate code blue
check pulse for 5-10 sec
If not pulse, begin CPR
Common NANDA International diagnostic Identification for patient
situation: - correct answer- Activity intolerance
Ineffective health maintenance
Risk for infection
Impaired physical mobility
Bathing self-care deficit
Dressing self-care deficit
