Foundations and Adult Health Nursing 9th Edition Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Ed Ch 36 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ RATED The continuous quality improvement team is monitoring the nursing care of clean-contaminated wounds. Which operative wound would be excluded from this study? 1. Gastric resection 2. Uncomplicated abdominal hysterectomy 3. Breast biopsy 4. Lung resection - ANS Correct Answer: 3 The surgical report of a newly transferred client indicates that there was a great deal of intestinal spillage into the abdominal cavity during th...

FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING Chapter 15: Elimination and Gastric Incubation UPDATED!!! QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Elimination - ANS Includes the urinary system, and the GI system. Essential for the body to function properly. STANDARD STEPS : BEFORE THE PROCEDURE - ANS 1. Check the health care providers order 2. Introduce yourself to patient 3. ID the patient (Name and DOB) 4. Explain the procedure 5. Determine the need for and provide patient education 6. Evaluate the patient 7. ...

Adult Health 1 Test #1- Practice Questions And ANSWERS What is the rationale for the placement of a nontunneled percutaneous central catheter for a 21-year old male patient received in the ED from a motor vehicle accident with abdominal injuries? A. The catheter allows easy care of the catheter by Jason after discharge. B. There is a lower risk of infection and other complications. C. Patient preference to not have an IV in his hand D. The urgent need for fluid and medication admini...

Exam 1: Chapter 16- Test Bank A+ RATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data will be of most concern to the nurse? a. Urine output is 30 mL/hr. b. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for the past 8 hours. d. There is prolonged skin tenting over the sternum. - ANS b. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. 2. A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung devel...

Chapter 30: Dying, Death, and Grieving Halter: Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach, 8th Edition UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 1. An adult says to the nurse, "The cancer in my neck spread in only 2 months. I've been cursed my whole life. Maybe if I had been more generous with others ..." Considering the stages of grief described by Kübler-Ross, which stage is evident? a. Anger b. Denial c. Depression d. Bargaining - ANS ANS: D ...

Chapter 27: Patient Safety and Quality Potter et al.: Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition A+ RATED A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which comment by the patient will cause the nurse to follow up? a. "Every December is the time to change batteries on the carbon monoxide detector." b. "I will schedule an appointment with a chimney inspector next week." c. "If I feel dizzy when using the heater, I need to have it inspected." d. "When it is cold outside in...

Adult health nursing chapter 8 UPDATED!!! A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of heart failure. Recently the patient's symptoms have been getting worse as a result of arteriosclerosis. In establishing a patient care plan, what is the primary goal treatment? - ANS reduce the workload of the heart. What is the best nursing action that will lessen the severity of a patient's orthostatic hypotension? - ANS Change his position routinely, especially from horizontal to vertical...

Nursing Fundamentals: Chapter 7, 8, 9 and 23 What is the importance of documentation for all members of the heath care team? - ANS Provides a written records of the history, treatment, care and response to the patient while under medical and nursing care. Justifies claims for reimbursement , shows the use of the nursing process and provides data for quality assurance studies. What should charting reflect? - ANS Your hands on care Medical Record - ANS Legal record and can be used as ev...

New Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Edition Carol Taylor - chapter 24 Infection control & Chapter 25 Vital signs The nurse is aware that an antiviral medication is most effective when given during which phase of the infectious process? A) Prodromal stage B) Incubation period C) Full stage of illness D) Convalescent period - ANS A)Prodromal stage Feedback: When given during the prodromal stage of certain viruses, antiviral medications can shorten the full stage of the illness. Whe...

Community Test 1 - Test Bank QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS COMPLETE EDITION A+ RATED 3. Which of the following is the primary focus of public health nursing? a. Families and groups b. Illness-oriented care c. Individuals within the family unit d. Promotion of quality of life - ANS ANS: D The key difference between community-based and community-oriented nursing is that community-based nurses deal primarily with illness-oriented care, whereas community-oriented nursesor public health nurs...