NUR 155 (NUR155)

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: How should you place your pt while using an enema and what does it do? Answer: -On left side -It helps the patient pass the bowel that may been constipated or impact feces -allow medication to stay in as long as they can Question: stress incontinence Answer: when urine leaks during exercise, running jumping coughing, stress . Etc Question: urge incontinence Answer: involuntary leakag...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 1 Question: Physical restraints can be applied only with Answer: a primary care provider (PCP) order and only after all reasonable alternatives failed. Question: Physical restraints can be applied for either or both of two reasons Answer: Medical necessity • Behavioral or mental health issues Question: stepticemia Answer: infection of the blood Question: who's at greater risk of falls Answer: old...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Prep Question: Fluid Deficit (Dehydration) - Signs + Symptoms? Interventions? Answer: S+S: -Feeling dry, thirsty, confused -Weak/thready pulse -Sluggish capillary refill -Decreased urine output -Decreased BP -Decreased skin turgor Interventions: Administer fluid (both IV + PO, as prescribed), monitor VS changes, I/O, weight Question: Excess Fluid Volume - Signs + Symptoms? Interventions? Answer: ...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 4 Review Question: Mourning Answer: The outward social expression of loss Ex: screaming, crying Question: Bereavement Answer: A period of time after loss Question: Complicated grief Answer: Greater than 6 months. Can affect persons wellbeing and physical affect. Causing anxiety, depression, can affect job, personal care Question: Disenfranchised grief Answer: Loss that is not validated or recognized,...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 1 Question: Normal WBC? Answer: 5,000-10,000 over 10,000 = infection under 5,000 = decreased ability to fight infection (chemo, aids, etc) Question: What is the Helping Relationship and what are the 3 stages? Answer: Nurse-Patient Relationship 1- Orientation/Introductory (establish boundaries, observe, interview, assess pt) 2- Working (dev plan of care and achieve goals pt has set, collab with other teams,...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 3 Review Question: Delegation Answer: RN must know their scope of practice RN can delegate, nut must make sure task is completed Delegate cannot be redelegated Question: Charge RN Answer: Can do RN jobs Ensures RN's are completing their scope of practice Patient assignments Incident reports Question: RN responsibilities Answer: Assessment Discharge Transfers Educate Reassess if baseline status...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 4 Question: What is the pharmacopoeia? Answer: A book containing a list of products used in medicine, with the descriptions of the product, chemical tests for identity, purity , formulas and prescriptions. Question: Define therapeutic effect: Answer: The desired effect of a medication, the primary effect, the intended reason a drug is prescribed. Question: Define side effect: Answer: Secondary eff...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Test 4 Question: Patient has suction attached to NG/ OG tube but you need to administrate medication . What do you need to do? Answer: Unclamp the OG tube and clamp after administration of medication Wait 30-45 minutes to put suction back on Question: What to do if you need to give obese patient an injection? Answer: Get a bigger needle, ask last sight of injection, know what syringe size you need Question: As...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 3 Question: What does EKG shows? Answer: Shows the electrical activity of the heart Question: Echocardiogram Answer: - Measure the cardiac output - Non-invasive - Visualize the heart structure & function

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: Nutrition Answer: the body's intake and use of adequate amounts of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and energy production Question: Nutrients Answer: the necessary substances obtained from ingested food that supply the body with energy; build and maintain bones, muscles, and skin; and aid in the normal growth and function of each body system Question: Malnutrition Answer: an imbalance in...