NUR 425 Exam 1 Study Guide Fall 2023 For all concepts and/or exemplar conditions throughout this course use the nursing process (ADPIE) to plan your care. *goals are expected outcomes Module 1 • Preoperative o Nursing roles/responsibilities  Roles: • Admitting nurse • Educator • Advocate  Responsibilities: • Preoperative checklist • Assessment o Full medical hx o Pts. health status o Collection of info and paperwork necessary for intra/post-operative care o Comp...

1. A nurse is reviewing the techniques for transferring a client from a bed to a chair with a group of assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? ANS: Use lower-body strength RATIONALE: The nurse should instruct the AP to use lower-body strength when lifting a client to reduce stress on the back 2. A nurse is participating in a quality improvement study about the effectiveness of client pain management in the unit. Which of the following strate...

1. One of the primary focuses of improving the health of the American people in the twenty-first century is to address: a. bioterrorism and global health threats. b. delivery of individual care and hygiene. c. the need for increased hospital and acute care. d. chronic disease and disability management. ANS: A There are new concerns, and of the most serious are bioterrorism and globally induced infections, such as the avian flu. These threats will divert health care funds and resources from...