NUR 155 (NUR155)

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: What is subjective data? Answer: aka symptoms apparent only to the person affected and can only be described/verified by that person (Subjective patient Says) Question: What is objective data? Answer: aka signs detectable by an observer or measured or tested against an acceptable standard (Objective nurse Observes) Question: What is nursing diagnosis? Answer: nurse's clinical judg...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 3 Question: Before administering oxygen Answer: Check orders, check levels of hgbA1c, paCO2, Whether the pt has COPDm if not check pulse ox. Question: Oxygen delivery- Simple face mask Answer: 40-60% 5-8 liters min Question: Partial rebreather mask Answer: 60-90% at liter flows of 6-10 L/min -Prevents CO2 buildup

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 1 Question: Define what protective devices are used for Answer: avoid/prevent purposeful or accidental harm, to provide medically necessary treatment Question: Describe physical restraints Answer: leather or cloth wrist and ankle restraints, soft belts or vests, hand mitts, pelvic ties and geri chairs Question: describe chemical restraints Answer: anxiolytics, sedatives, neuroleptic and psychotropic agen...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 4 Question: Define drug tolerance Answer: A unusually low physiological response to a drug and requires increases in the dosage to maintain a given therapeutic effect. Question: Define drug half-life Answer: the time required for the amount of drugs in the body to decrease by 50% of what it was at initial administration. Question: What are the key terms related to drug actions? What do these mean? Pharma...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: When inserting an NG tube what should the nurse assess? Answer: Gag reflex in fowler position Question: How many inches should the nurse lubricate when inserting and NG TUBE? Answer: 4 inches Question: What should the nurse have the pt do while inserting an NG tube? Answer: Have the pt chin down & swallow when tube is in nasopharynx Question: What is the official way to ensure proper pl...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Final Exam Review Question: Kubler-Ross stages of dying Answer: denial anger bargaining depression acceptance (DABDA) Question: Types of Grief Answer: -abbreviated: brief but genuinely felt -anticipatory grief: experienced in advance -disenfranchised grief: unable to acknowledge loss - unhealthy grief: strategies to cope are inconsistent or maladaptive -complicated-unresolved or chronic grief Question:...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 4 Question: What is a non-opioid/NSAID? Answer: Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug NSAIDS relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) a chemical that is activated by damaged tissue, resulting in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins. Used to treat mild pain and fever Question: What are some non-opioid/NSAID side effects? Answer: Hives, face swelling, shock asthma, GI bleeding, Tinnitus ...