NUR

What are the four nursing aims? - ANSWER-1. Promote health 2. Prevent illness 3. Restore health 4. facilitate coping with disability or death What are the 7 criteria for nursing profession? (be able to ID examples of how nursing schieves the criteria discussed in class- select all that apply) - ANSWER-1. Well defined body of specific and unique knowledge 2. Strong service or orientation 3. recognized authority by a professional group 4. code of ethics 5. professional organization tha...

Informatics - ANSWER-use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making Health Informatics - ANSWER-discipline that uses technology to sort, process, organize and retrieve information in healthcare so it can be shared among providers and consumers. Focus is on providing optimal care for patients. Health care information system (HIS) - ANSWER-group of systems/programs used within an organization to support and enhance healthcare. ...

The nurse practices in the conformity with the code of ethics for professional nurses. Which of the following best defines the code? A. provides rational to improve self-health care in client populations B. ensures the protection of clients from all harmful practices C. Designates the necessity of provision of identical care to all clients D. defines the principles by which nurses' provide care to their clients - ANSWER-D. defines the principles by which nurses' provide care to their c...

The primary reasons for delay or failure to access health care includes which of the following - ANSWER-Inability to afford insurance, lack of transportation, refusal of services by providers The nurse is providing care to a patient with a large abdominal wound that requires packing and a wet to dry dressing. What cost effective measure would the nurse do in preparation to do wound care? - ANSWER-Review previous documentations to identify specific supplies needed A nurse asks their manager...

As needed - ANSWER-PRN By mouth - ANSWER-PO Intramuscular - ANSWER-IM intavenously - ANSWER-IV Intradermal - ANSWER-ID Every 2 hours - ANSWER-Q2H Every 3 hours - ANSWER-Q3H Every 12 hours - ANSWER-Q12H Tablet - ANSWER-TAB Before Meals - ANSWER-AC Discontinue - ANSWER-DO NOT ABBREVIATE Cubic centimeters - ANSWER-DO NOT ABBREVIATE Units - ANSWER-DO NOT ABBREVIATE International Units - ANSWER-DO NOT ABBREVIATE Orange Juice - ANSWER-DO NOT ABBREVIATE ;) A...

What is an assessment? - ANSWER--A data collection process -A continuous process -A method to establish a baseline What is primary subjective data? Give an example. - ANSWER-Client reports feelings/thoughts Ex. "I have a headache" What is secondary subjective data? Give an example. - ANSWER-Anyone, other than the client, reports feelings/thoughts. Ex. Spouse states, "She complained of pain in her abdomen this morning." What is primary objective data? Give an example. - ANSWER-N...

Why is nursing considered a profession? - ANSWER-Education, knowledge, selfless concern for others, follow a code of ethics, practice autonomy, accountability, and responsibility, professional organizations What is a nurse? - ANSWER-Highly trained, well educated, caring, and competent. 6 basic skills - ANSWER-critical thinking skills Communication skills Organizational skills Leadership skills Advocacy technical skills 4 basic principals of nursing - ANSWER-Advocacy Responsibility...

What is a nurse? - ANSWER-Nurses are highly trained, well educated, caring, and competent. Why is nursing considered a profession? - ANSWER--Standard education -Knowledge to role -Selfless concern for others -Code of ethics -Autonomy, Accountability, Responsibility -Professional organizations Name 6 skills a nurse must have - ANSWER--Critical thinking skills -Communication skills -Organizational skills -Leadership skills -Advocacy -Technical skills What are the 4 basic p...

Concept - ANSWER-describes a phenomenon, which is described by a concept that is either empirical or abstract. Empirical concept - ANSWER-one that can be either observed or experienced through senses Abstract concept - ANSWER-cannot be observed. Ex) hope or caring o Conceptual model - ANSWER-A set of concepts that integrate the concepts into a meaning o Propositions: - ANSWER-statements that describe relationships among events, situations, or actions. o Assumptions: - ANSWER-Also ...

The nurse teaches a patient about pursed lip breathing. Which action by the patient would indicate to the nurse that further teaching is needed? The patient practices by blowing through a straw. The patient's ratio of inhalation to exhalation is 1:3. The patient inhales slowly through the nose. The patient puffs up the cheeks while exhaling. - ANSWER-4 A 55-year-old patient with increasing dyspnea is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseas...