Nursing

Nursing Process is a five step critical thinking process involving: Correct Ans- ADPIE Assessing Diagnosing Planning Implementing Evaluating mild hypothermia Correct Ans- 93.2-96.8 F moderate hypothermia Correct Ans- 86-93.2 F Severe hypothermia Correct Ans- Less than 86 F basal cell carcinoma Correct Ans- Most common and least severe type of skin cancer; often characterized by light or pearly nodules. .5-1 cm crusty lesions that is flat and raised with widely...

When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, "2015 statistics indicate that your son: A. Will have a life expectancy of approximately 65 years." B. Can realistically expect to live into his late 80s." C. Has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday." D. Is likely to live into his late 90s." Correct Ans- C. Has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday." A nurse is planning care...

What are the themes emerged from nursing students perspective in the article titled "nursing students and faculty narratives during covid-19 pandemic: challenges and recommendations from a Canadian perspective Correct Answers 4 themes emerged from nursing students perspective - fear and anxiety - impact on students learning environment - intrinsic and extrinsic factors that enable perseverance - strategies to deal with future pandemics What are the themes emerged from nursing...

life course theory Correct Answers the theory that states what happens to you earlier in life will affect you later in life, development is a life long process Biomedical System Correct Answers western medical system, believes that disease is the result of abnormalities in the structure and function of body organs and systems (assessment and diagnosis are directed at identifying the pathogen) Magico-religious System Correct Answers eastern medical system, believes that dise...

NURS 285 QUIZ 1 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A

Under the Health Care Consent Act, one of the following is not included in the rules for when consent is required a) Treatment b) Admission to a care facility c) Personal assistance services d) Property Correct Answers D Substitute decision-makers are identified in the Health Care Consent Act as those who can make treatment decisions for clients incapable of making own their decisions. a) True b) False Correct Answers A Consent can be written, oral or implied. a) True b) Fa...

What is the central focus of pharmacology? Correct Answers the patient and improving quality of life any substance that is taken to prevent, cure, or reduce symptoms of a medical condition Correct Answers drug the study of medicines Correct Answers pharmacology the application of drugs for the purpose of disease prevention and treatment of suffering Correct Answers pharmacotherapy the conditions for which a drug is approved Correct Answers indications classificatio...

What is the expected range for arterial pH? Correct Answers 7.35 - 7.45 What is the expected range for paCO2? Correct Answers 35 - 45 What is the expected range for HCO3? Correct Answers 21 - 26 If a pH is high and the Co2 is low Correct Answers respiratory alkalosis If a pH is low and CO2 is high Correct Answers respiratory acidosis If a pH is low and HCO3 is low Correct Answers metabolic acidosis If a pH is high and HCO3 is high Correct Answers metabolic alkalosis...

Why are hospitals starting to use CHG instead of traditional soap and water for bathing? Correct Answers there is significant evidence that it reduces the risk of hospital acquired infections Why have facilities turned away from using wash basins when bathing? Correct Answers These basins can easily become chipped and/or cracked which can foster bacterial growth When would you NOT use CHG on a client? Correct Answers client has an allergy to chlorhexidine gluconate or patient...

Florence Nightingale - established: Correct Answers first training school, nursing education, standards for hospital management, therapies for patients, nursing research Florence Nightingale - recognized: Correct Answers prejudice against women, patient needs, role of nurse, health and illness, nutrition nursing Correct Answers promotion of health, prevention of illness, collaborative care, with patient as the central focus health promotion Correct Answers identify, analyz...

enteral nutrition indications Correct Answers anorexia malnutrition coma liver failure head/neck trauma failed swallow test metabolic stress (burn patients) Complications of enteral feeding Correct Answers aspiration (pneumonia) diarrhea/vomiting tube dislodgment electrolyte imbalance regular and NPH insulin adminsitration Correct Answers draw air into NPH draw air into regular draw up regular draw up NPH sliding scale insulin Correct Answers • Adjust...

a cognitive process that utilizes thinking that is purposeful, insightful, reflective, and goal directed in order to develop conclusions, solutions, and alternatives that are appropriate for the given situation Correct Answers critical thinking the examination of one's own reasoning or thought processes. critical thinking includes this. Correct Answers metacognition critical thinking enhances clinical decision making. ___________ is the core of the nursing processes. Corre...

What is the correct blood flow pathway through the heart? Correct Answers Right atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary arteries → Lungs Which heart sound is associated with the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves? Correct Answers S1 What is the best method to confirm absent peripheral pulses? Correct Answers Use a Doppler ultrasound. Where is the PMI located in a healthy adult? Correct Answers 5th ICS, midclavicular line. A patient has a displaced PMI. Wh...

primary health care Correct Answers foundation of Canada's health system, focuses on health promotion/disease prevention, ensure equitable distribution Bangkok charter for health promotion in a globalized world Correct Answers 2005, health is human right, mental and spirit important to health, global inequalities exist social determinants of health Correct Answers economic and social conditions that shape health and determine if one can achieve health Indian Act Corre...

What shapes history? Correct Answers - Advocacy (Advocating for people / themselves) - Bold actions (ex. The womens movement) -Conflict ( war → way for women to get into army as nurses) - Economy -Social Movements culture (Different cultures require different care) Factors that have impacted nursing (Past + Current) Correct Answers - Status or value societal attributes to nursing (nurse in olden days → respectable, single, white Christian women) - Power (Gove...

during an assessment of a patient, the nurse observes asterixis, twitching of the extremities, and notices that the patient is displaying inappropriate behavior and disorientation. which condition does the nurse suspect? a. graft vs host disease b. ascites c. esophageal varices d. hepatic encephalopathy Correct Answers d. hepatic encephalopathy SATA: which of the following are priority assessments for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy? - assessment of the skin for sp...

A woman in labor received an opioid close to the time of birth. The nurse would assess the newborn for which effect? respiratory depression hyperreflexia abdominal distention urinary retention Correct Answers respiratory depression Which medication is administered to reverse the depressant effects of opioids? meperidine nalbuphine butorphanol naloxone Correct Answers naloxone A client comes to the emergency department reporting strong contractions that have lasted...

Complications of cirrhosis Correct Answers Portal hypertension Esophageal and gastric varices Peripheral edema and ascites Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatorenal syndrome Elevated ammonia Increased INR Bipolar I Correct Answers • Full-blown mania that alternates with episodes of major depression • Hospitalization may be required • At least 1 major depressive episode • At least one manic episode • Psychosis Criteria for Delirium Correct Answers Unclear consc...

holistic health Correct Answers Caring for the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual needs of the patient -Nurses care for these needs directly or by advocating and arranging appropriate care Therapeutic Nurse-Patient relationship Correct Answers -the nurse must respect diversity of all clients and treat all clients with integrity, honesty, and compassion, regardless of the personal beliefs and feelings _____ will result in a clients healthcare due to needs not bei...

Fluid chamber: intracellular Correct Answers Fluid inside the cell Fluid chamber: Intracellular percentage Correct Answers 40% of total body water Fluid chamber: extracellular Correct Answers Fluid found outside the cell Fluid chamber: extracellular percentage Correct Answers 5% of total body water Fluid chamber: Interstitial Correct Answers Fluid found in the space around the cell Fluid chamber: interstitial percentage Correct Answers 15% of total body water ...