NURS 285

(1) ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT - Chapter 38 Correct Answer- What is the basic underlying anatomy in the abdomen? --- What is where? Correct Answer-The four abdominal quadrants: (1) right upper quadrant: liver, gallbladder, some pancreas, right kidney, transverse colon (2) left upper quadrant: stomach, spleen, main pancreas, left kidney, (3) right lower quadrant: appendix, ascending colon (4) left lower quadrant: sigmoid colon & descending colon How would you assess a distended ...

-

21 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

Canadian health care system Correct Answer-Is dynamic and responds to changes within medicine and throughout society What are the principles of the Canada Health Act? (These will be on midterm) Correct Answer-Public administration Comprehensiveness Universality Portability Accessibility What is Medicare? Correct Answer-Term refers to Canada's publicly funded health care system Under this system we have 13 provincial and territorial health care insurance plans. Historical Developm...

-

17 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

1) In the article "Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines: A Comprehensive Update of Evidence and Recommendations" Fischer et alia conclude that the guidelines are supported by "substantial" evidence. To do this, they searched multiple databases with standardized search terms, selected relevant studies, then collected and analyzed the data. Which level of evidence does their investigation illustrate, according to the Cochrane Collaboration? A) Systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials...

-

41 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

Which one of the following situations below involves moral dilemma for the nurse (you)? Correct Answer-Pregnant woman with preeclampsia comes to your hospital. She has already made up her mind and asks to abort the baby as she fears life-threatening complications during child birth. The doctor supports the patient's decision and asks you to participate in the surgery. However you question doctor's decision and even though you are terrified you may lose your job you refuse to participate in the...

-

22 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

NURS 285 Questions with Complete Solutions

-

34 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

John Adams has just been diagnosed of advanced cancer and is expected to begin chemotherapy immediately. Samanta is his assigned registered nurse. She spiritually connects with John as she discusses his health care plan. Through genuine and authentic engagement, she is able to educate John on what to expect. She thus practices the art of caring by providing compassion, promoting healing, easing John's apprehension and promoting his dignity in "the caring moment". From your knowledge of nursin...

-

49 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

Name the two national organizations that represent(advocate for) (A) not-for-profit hospitals, and (B) for-profit hospitals. Correct Answer-Not-for-profit: American hospital association (AHA), For-Profit: Federation of American Hospitals [FAH] What role(s) does the federal government play in the US healthcare? Correct Answer-regulate What does Medicare part A, part B, and part D cover? Correct Answer-Part A: Inpatient, Part B: Outpatient, Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage What is manag...

-

6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

Nursing Organizations in Canada (4) Correct Answer-1. Regulator: Serve and protect the public (ex. CRNA) 2. Professional: Advance the profession and improve health (ex. CNA) 3. Educational: Advance education and represent nursing programs (ex. CASN) 4. Union: Support the nurse and strengthen working conditions (ex. UNA) Nursing Regulation (6) Correct Answer-*RN Profession Scope of Practice* 1. Health professions or nursing legislation (ex. Health Professions Act [HPA]) 2. RN profession r...

-

6 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

Critical thinking Correct Answer-Includes reasoning both outside and inside of the clinical setting clinical reasoning Correct Answer-a specific term usually referring to ways of thinking about patient care issues (determining, preventing, and managing patient problems); for reasoning about other clinical issues (e.g., teamwork, collaboration, and streamlining work flow); nurses usually use critical thinking clinical judgment Correct Answer-refers to the result (outcome) of critical thinki...

-

7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

1. A nurse administers pure oxygen to a client during and after electroconvulsive therapy. What is the nurse's rationale for this procedure? A. To prevent increased intracranial pressure resulting from anoxia B. To prevent hypotension, bradycardia, and bradypnea due to electrical stimulation C. To prevent anoxia due to medication-induced paralysis of respiratory muscles D. To prevent blocked airway resulting from seizure activity Correct Answer-ANS: C The nurse administers 100% oxygen duri...

-

71 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

why is history of nursing relevant today? Correct Answer-- learn from mistakes of past - understand the profession - informs others about our role in HC Ancient Times nursing Correct Answer-- earliest accounts of nursing recorded were 5000 years ago in ancient egypt -mostly caring for the wealthy -evolution tied with medicine and evolution of hospitals 1000-Middle ages nursing Correct Answer--no formal training -poor wages -rooted in religion (nuns), but eventially more hospitals dev...

-

7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

What is the metaparadigm of nursing? Correct Answer-person, environment, health, nursing How does the WHO define health Correct Answer-"Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity." In more recent years, this statement has been modified to include the ability to lead a "socially and economically productive life." Current understandings of health are shaped by Correct Answer--The time and place in which we ...

-

31 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

primary prevention Correct Answer-Preventing infection before it even occurs - handwashing, masks, immunizations secondary prevention Correct Answer-Works to reduce the infections impact - treating infection with antibiotics, patient education tertiary prevention Correct Answer-Works to minimize long lasting effects of infection incubation period Correct Answer-Time of entrance of infection to first symptoms Prodromal stage Correct Answer-From nonspecific symptoms to more specifi...

-

5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker

Nightingale Correct Answer-the act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his recovery CNA described nursing practice as Correct Answer-a dynamic, caring, helping relationship in which the nurse assists the client to achieve and obtain optimal health nursing metaparadigm Correct Answer-person / client environment health nursing person/client Correct Answer-Individual, family, group, or community that is receiving care environment Correct Answer-Internal/exter...

-

20 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

cracker