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PN1 - Final Exam Review/PN1 - Final Exam Review.

1. The question got cut off but the answer is below: -He took a culture of your wound to see if there are bacteria present -The doctor is making sure you do not have an infection present in your system 2. The nurse is changing the dressing on a clients wound. The nurse understands which of the following symptoms indicate a wound infection? Redness over 1 cm wide on periwound skin and tenderness 3. The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who is going home with a tracheostomy tub...

PN1 - Final Exam Review/PN1 - Final Exam Review. Module One & Two: The nurse is responsible for all tasks that are delegated. 5 rights of delegation: • Right task: The task is within the UAP's scope of practice and competence. • Right circumstances: The patient care setting and resources are appropriate for the delegation. • Right person: The UAP is competent to perform the delegated task or activity. • Right communication: The nurse provides a clear and concise explanation of t...

PN1 - Exam 1 Review. / PN1 - Exam 1 Review. 1. What is therapeutic communication? a. Therapeutic communication – Patient-centered communication in which the goal is to promote a greater understanding of a patient’s needs, concerns, and feelings. (Burton, 10/2014) b. Therapeutic communication and active listening (listening with concentration and focused energy) are incorporated into your care. You give objective and thorough end-of-shift reports and document objectively about the...

PN1 – Final Exam Review/PN1 – Final Exam Review. 1. Your client has had an arthroplasty two days ago and has required pain medication every four hours. What consideration is given to the use of opioids and immobility in a post-surgical client? a. Decrease peristalsis and can cause severe constipation b. Constipation can cause impaction 2. What is the term for a surgical removal and replacement of a joint? a. arthroplasty 3. Although this arthritis can occur in children, it of...

PN1- Exam 1 Review/PN1- Exam 1 Review. 1. Review on therapeutic communication. a. Therapeutic communication – Patient-centered communication in which the goal is to promote a greater understanding of a patient’s needs, concerns, and feelings. (Burton, 10/2014) b. Therapeutic communication and active listening (listening with concentration and focused energy) are incorporated into your care. You give objective and thorough end-of-shift reports and document objectively about the care gi...

1. Dietary adjustment for constipation Increase fiber/water, whole grains, fruit, veggies 2. Pt has an indwelling catheter, describe cares common for this apparatus. • Use routine hygiene to clean periurethral area; antiseptic cleaning solutions are NOT recommended. • Leave catheters in place only as long as needed. (strongest predictor of a CAUTI) • Assess need for urinary catheter daily and document patient needs or indications. • Maintain a closed system by ensuring that cath...

PN1 -Exam 2 Study Guide /PN1 -Exam 2 Study Guide. MODULE 3 Kidney anatomy and physiology: Nephron function: functional unit of the kidney, the structure that actually produces urine in the process of removing waste and excess substances from the blood Urine characteristics: Urine color is an indicator for hydration. Urine pH is often influenced by diet. Urine smell indicates age of the urine and may indicate the presence of glucose and ketones.

PN1 Exam 2 Review -Questions and Answers-Rasmussen College-1. The most accurate information concerning a client’s pain comes from the nurse’s assessment or the client? Is objective or subjective data more important? When objective and subjective data about a client’s pain are in conflict, which report should the nurse consider as the primary source? 2. When administering pain medication, is it the most appropriate to administer the minimum dose and reevaluate the client’s pain afte...

PN1 Exam 2 1. Caring for a peptic ulcer - Treat with antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors and bismuth salts. Stress reduction and rest. Smoking cessation. Dietary modifications. 2. A client is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. The nurse realizes that this electrolyte imbalance is most likely associated with - Chronic alcoholism 3. Diet for swallowing disorder - 4. diverticulitis and association - 5. (?) electrolytes to monitor with chronic renal failure - 6. Fluid compartment most effe...