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Peplau's Theory correct answersDevelop interaction between nurse and patient 4 Phases of Peplau's Theory correct answers1. Preorientation - nurse takes the lead in engaging patient encounter 2. Orientation - as nurse-patient relationship strengthens, patient begins to depend on nurse 3. Working phase - collaborates with the patient on needs and problem-solving alternatives 4. Resolution - ending of the relationship where patient no longer is dependent on nurse or needs Pepla...

Types of Diuretics correct answersthiazide, loop, osmotic, and potassium sparing diuretics which excrete K+ correct answersthiazide, loop, osmotic diuretics Diuretic retain K+ correct answerspotassium sparing diuretics Diuretics 2 major uses correct answersHeart failure and hypertension Diuretics other uses correct answersglaucoma (decrease intraocular pressure) cerebral edema (decrease ICP) prevent renal failure reduce ascites in liver failure Actions of thiazide and thiazide-...

American Legal System correct answers- US Constitution - Separate but equal branches of government (House vs Senate vs Presidential) - Executive (implement law), Legislative (create law), Judicial (regulate the laws and adjust/disband laws) Civil Law correct answersA law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights. Criminal Law correct answersCodes of behavior related to the protection of property and individual safety Criminal vs. Civil Law correct a...

What is malpractice? correct answersprofessional negligence: Occurs by: - Commission: doing something that should not have been done. - Omission- Failing to do something that should have been done. - Malpractice suits are civil not criminal. What is negiligence correct answersNegligence: The professional nurse has assumed the duty of care. The professional nurse has breached the duty of care by failing to meet standards. The professional nurse failed to meet the standards of care pr...

Returning to School Syndrome (RTSS) correct answersHoneymoon Conflict Reintergration honeymoon (1st stage) correct answersfirst semester, positive glow on returning back to school, sense of satisfaction and optimistic outlook, last from a few hours to many months, stage ended during semester of first theory or nursing practice course Conflict (2nd stage) correct answerssecond semester, negative emotions begin to develop because of inadequately meeting expectations in nursing field. man...

Metaethics correct answersuniversal truths, and where and how ethical principles are developed Normative Ethics correct answersmoral standards that regulate behavior Applied ethics correct answersspecific difficult issues such as euthanasia, capital punishment, abortion and health disparities. Values correct answersattitudes, ideals, or beliefs an individual or group uses to guide behavior. -Whats important to you? EX: "right and wrong" or hierarchies of importance. Morals...

Infancy (birth -1 year) correct answersTRUST VS MISTRUST Trust that caregivers will be there when they need them, give them food, safety, love comfort. Basic trust of parent will create trust in the world and other people. Result is faith and optimism. Mistrust-Mistrust develops when trust-promoting experiences are deficient or lacking or when basic needs are inconsistently or inadequately met. Toddlerhood (1-3 years) correct answersAUTONOMY VS SHAME AND DOUBT Centered on ability to ...

Affordable Care Act correct answersProvides opportunity for access, not letting patients fall through the cracks What type of people make up nursing and where they practice correct answersRNs are the largest group of healthcare providers; 91% that are under 50 are employed as nurses Over 4 million licensed RNs Majority practice in hospitals, then ambulatory, public health, home health, extended care, other APRN correct answersAdvanced Practice Nurses; NPs, CNSs, CNMs, and CRNAs ...

Which of the following situations is an example of moral distress? a) You hear nurses in the lounge making off-color jokes about a patient. You are afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation. b) You have been late for work a couple of times in the last 2 weeks, and your co-workers are covering for you. c) You become romantically involved with a co-worker, which is against the unit policy, so you resign your position. d) You purposefully use vague language when explaining a patients c...

Peplau's Theory correct answersHildegard Peplau Nurse-patient relationship Relationship must pass through 3 phases in order to be successful: orientation, working, termination 6 nursing roles show the dynamic character roles typical in nursing (stranger, resource, teaching, leadership, surrogate, counselor) Henderson's Theory correct answersVirginia Henderson Importance of patient independence There are 14 basic needs of patients Orem's Theory correct answersDorot...

Transition Theory correct answersUniversal experiences occur over time. Types of Transition according to Transition Theory correct answers- Social/cultural - Life span - Vulnerable Bridges Transition Model correct answersalways moving forward Stages: - Ending - Neutral Zone - New Beginnings - Disengagement, disenchantment, disidentification, disorientation - acceptance of new values, behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes Schumacher & Meleis Types of Transitions correct answers...

Characteristics of Nursing correct answers1. Human Responses 2. Theory Application 3. Nursing actions and interventions 4. outcomes How does society validate the nursing profession? correct answers- licensure - public affirmation - legal and legislative parameters Nursing response to society correct answers- care to those in need - do so regardless of cultural, social, or economic standing Essential features of professional nursing correct answers- caring relationship that facilit...

Obregones Nurses correct answers- wrote first handbook for nurses - first time nursing was recognized as a separate discipline because there were practices that could enhance the outcome Saint Louise de Marillac correct answers- founder of Daughters of Charity - precursor to public health because she went out into the community to nurse sick in their homes Jeanne Mance correct answersEstablished first hospital in North America Rabia Choraya correct answers- Head nurse in Moroccan Army...

Understand the primary work setting for RN's correct answers- Hospitals 63.2% (where most nurses work!) - Ambulatory care (physician-based practices, nurse-based practices, free-standing emergency & surgical centers) 10.5% - Public and community health 7.8% - Home health 6.4% - Extended care facilities 5.3% - Others ~6.8% Understand trends in nursing education correct answersBSN are becoming more prominent, most ADN go back for BSN -"According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation...

(No pathology slides will be on the exam) correct answers What are the characteristics of cancer (malignant) growth? correct answers*Polymorphism* -diff shapes & sizes of cells Infiltrating Metastasizing Metabolically parasitic (use the body's energy and nutrient sources) -nucleus enlarges & cytoplasm decrease -prominent nucleolus -More malignant = more mitosis "carcinoma, sarcoma" Significance of tumor markers (proteins in blood) correct answersmost markers...

What is cancer? correct answersa group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells--eventually the cells can invade other parts of the body What is the highest estimated new cases in males and females? correct answersfemales- breast males- prostate What is the highest rate of estimated deaths in females verses males? correct answersfemales-lungs & bronchitis males- lungs & bronchitis What does it mean if you have been cancer free for 5 years? correct answers"cure free...

Which type of leukemia carries the best prognosis? correct answersAcute Lymphoblastic Leukemia A child is seen in the pediatrician's office for complaints of bone and joint pain. What other assessment finding may suggest leukemia? correct answers-fever -pallor -PETECHIAE A 56 yo woman is currently receiving radiation therapy to the chest wall for recurrent breast cancer. She calls her HCP to report that she has pain while swallowing and burning/tightness in her chest. What complicatio...

Pleural Effusion correct answersfluid in pleural space pneumothorax correct answersair in the pleural space Which chemo has a high risk for pulmonary toxicity? correct answersbleomycin (Blenoxane) For which pulmonary toxicity does bleomycin have a high risk? correct answersPneumonitis Hypocapnia correct answersreduced carbon dioxide in the blood Signs and Symptoms of pleural effusion correct answerstachypnea (fast breathing) decreased breath sounds dullness to percussion Defi...

cachexia correct answersextreme wasting and malnutrition internal radiation (brachytherapy) correct answers-private room -wear film badge -restrict visitors -visitors must stay 6 ft away from source -no pregant people -gloves unsealed correct answersclient and body fluid emit radiation radioactive for 24-48hrs then they are ok sealed or solid correct answersclient emits radiation, body fluids are not radioactive mucositis correct answersmouth sores extravasation correct answ...

SVCS early signs correct answersHoarseness, facial/neck swelling, NP cough, collar/neck feels tight, red face, broken capillaries, epistaxis, Increased BP/HR SVCS late signs correct answersDecreased BP, hemorrhage, cyanosis, Dizziness, lethargy, syncope, MS change Spinal Cord Compression early stages correct answersConstipation/incontinence, worsens the longer it goes. Pain and muscle weakness Spinal cord compression late stages correct answersWeakness and paralysis TLS signs correct...