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Jason has been overwhelmed this semester. He has fallen behind in all of his classes and after two weeks of cramming and getting very little sleep, he has developed tension headaches. In addition, he has trouble eating. What stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Jason experiencing? - CORRECT ANSWERexhaustion The flight-or-fight mechanism causes all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER-the speeding up of digestion The relaxation technique targeted at releasing physical tension is...

Removal of protective gloves - CORRECT ANSWER-Grip one glove near cuff, Peel down until comes off inside out Cup with other gloved hand Place two fingers inside cuff Peel glove off so it comes off inside out with first glove Dispose of gloves properly Always wash hands(20 seconds) Using an inhaler - CORRECT ANSWER-Remove cap and shake well Have person breathe out all the way Play mouthpiece between teeth and have them seal lips around it As they start to breathing slowly, Press down on...

When you are in good health and in balance--this is called Homeostasis. - CORRECT ANSWER-True Sabotage is a good way to create positive friction in a relationship. - CORRECT ANSWER-False Walking is not an activity that improves focus and happiness. - CORRECT ANSWER-False

What is surgical asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of creating and maintaining an area that is completely free of pathogens (sterile technique) What is medical asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens (clean technique) What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWERWashing hands What is objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-What you observe and can measure What is subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-Data that only the sub...

kaiserwerth program - CORRECT ANSWER-the program Fliedner created. the first nursing school Florence Nightingale - CORRECT ANSWER-Established sanitary nursing care units. Founder of modern nursing. began professional education of nursing. attended kaiserwerth program. became superintendent of a charity hospital for ill governesses. led 38 nurses into the Crimean war, "lady with the lamp". 1st nursing theorist. established nursing school at st. thomas hospital in london. nightingale ...

How did Nightingale Nurses improve patient care by? - CORRECT ANSWER-Good hygiene, patient observation, accurate information keeping, nutritional improvement, Pastor Theodore Fliedner in U.S - CORRECT ANSWER-Established first hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with 4 deaconesses. Who were Nursing programs established by? - CORRECT ANSWER-Only by large hospitals AMA - CORRECT ANSWER-American Medical Association Isabelle Hampton - CORRECT ANSWER-established NLNE to set standards for nur...

-ectasis - CORRECT ANSWER-dilation, expansion lith/o - CORRECT ANSWER-stone nephr/o, ren/o - CORRECT ANSWER-kidney pyel/o - CORRECT ANSWER-renal pelvis ur/o, urin/o - CORRECT ANSWER-Urine cyst/o - CORRECT ANSWER-urinary bladder -cele - CORRECT ANSWER-hernia Dia - CORRECT ANSWER-through, between -tripsy - CORRECT ANSWER-crushing -uria - CORRECT ANSWER-urination, urine

NAPNES - CORRECT ANSWER-National Association for Practical Nurse Education and service UAP - CORRECT ANSWER-Unlicensed Assistive Personnel NFLPN - CORRECT ANSWER-National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses NLNE - CORRECT ANSWER-National League for Nursing Education Illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Abnormal process in which aspects of the social, emotional, or intellectual condition if a person are diminished or impaired Theodor Fliedner - CORRECT ANSWER-German pastor affiliated with Lutheran...

Pulse sites temporal, carotid, apical, brachial, radial, ulnar, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis How to take blood pressure Feet flat on floor Patient's palm resting face up on table and level with heart (not above) Stages of hypertension prehypertension 120-140 / 80-90 Stage 1 140-159 / 90-99 Stage 2 160+ / 100+ remember 140/90? just put that at stage 1 and the rest falls in place. Stage One of Hypertension This first stage of the four stages of hypertension i...

What does epinephrine and norepinephrine do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Raise heart rate, vasoconstriction, release glucose reserves, produce adrenal glands, neurotransmitters Blood is returned to which part of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-Right atrium/superiorvenacava Oxygenated blood exits through which part of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aorta in the left ventricle Range of motion (ROM) - CORRECT ANSWER-Move joints smoothly and gently, repeat based on orders, perform to the point of resistance, ...

What is an ongoing nursing process that starts on admission and ends on discharge? Assessment If a nurse administers a painkiller and later returns to assess the patient's pain level, which step of the nursing process is the nurse performing? Evaluation After teaching a patient how to use a piece of equipment, the patient demonstrates correct use. Which learning domain does this reflect? Psychomotor A nurse is trying to apply the principles of teaching and learning. Which of the follo...

Psychology - CORRECT ANSWER-A patients attitude and their expectations play a major role in their response to therapy and in his or her own willingness to take the medication as prescribed. Tolerance - CORRECT ANSWER-Occurs when a patient requires a higher dosage of medication to produce the same effects that a lower dose once provided. (Ex: a person addicted to heroin, after a few weeks of use, they tend to want more or increase their drug use to provide the same "High".) they build...

When you breathe - CORRECT ANSWER-What event occurs and responds to an increase in thoracic volume.. the back of each thigh - CORRECT ANSWER-Your hamstrings are located on.. weight bearing exercises - CORRECT ANSWER-Exercise that helps bones grow thicker and wider in adults.. ADPIE (pg. 80-81) - CORRECT ANSWER-Nursing process located at 5th intercostal and midclavicular space - CORRECT ANSWER-Apical Pulse Use gloves (standard precaution) - CORRECT ANSWER-What is required when dealing wi...

Collaborative problems - CORRECT ANSWER-Health related problems that the nurse anticipates based on the condition or diagnosis of a patient medical diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER-the identification of a disease or condition with evaluation of physical signs, symptoms, patient interview, laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, review of medical records, and patient history Goal - CORRECT ANSWER-Well-written & patient centered Planning - CORRECT ANSWER-Priorities of care are established & nurs...

Dorothea Dix pioneer crusader for elevation of standards of care for the mentally ill. Clara Barton developed the American Red Cross in 1881 Mary Ann Ball Greatest heroine of the civil war for championing the rights for soldiers • organized diet kitchens • laundries -ambulance services Linda Richards first trained nurse in America Isabel Hampton Robb organized first graded system of theory and practice in the nursing schools. Lavania Dock responsible with Robb, for organization...

How do you prevent DVT? Deep Vein Thrombosis. - CORRECT ANSWERCompression socks, Ambulation You are performing post app assessment for a pt that just returned from hernia repair. BP is 90/60, Pulse 108 bpm, what are you initially going to do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check dressing sight. Pt has no medical coditions prior to surgery, then post app pt is difficult to arouse. You check O2 sat, and it went down to 85%. What will you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-You're going to arouse the pt. encourage pt ...

What should you do when giving an unresponsive patient oral care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn them to the side before starting Why would you turn an unconscious patient on their side during oral care? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent aspiration How long should a back rub be? - CORRECT ANSWER-3-5 Minutes How should you clean the patient's eyes? - CORRECT ANSWER-From inner canthus to outer canthus Why should you avoid pulling the patient across the sheets/linens? - CORRECT ANSWER-To avoid friction...

Superficial - CORRECT ANSWER-Nearer the surface. Deep - CORRECT ANSWER-Farthest away from the body surface. Sagittal plane - CORRECT ANSWER-runs lengthwise form the front to the back. Cuts the body unequal right and left. Midsagittal plane - CORRECT ANSWER-known as midline, divides the body into equal left and right halves. Coronal/ frontal plane - CORRECT ANSWER-divides the body into anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) portions. Transverse plane - CORRECT ANSWER-horizontal plane t...

Which of the following are objective signs of pain? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased pulse rate; Increased blood pressure; Diaphoresis Which of the following lists gives the correct order for the parts through which light passes as it enters the eye? - CORRECT ANSWER-cornea, aqueous humor, lens, vitreous humor Which portion of the brain controls the basic functions of life? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medulla Cranial nerve VII is the ____________ nerve. - CORRECT ANSWER-Facial Th...

What is a benefit of therapeutic communication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Helps a positive nurse-client relationship What should the nurse say if their client going to surgery says they're afraid of anesthesia? - CORRECT ANSWER-"Can you tell me more about your concern?" What should a nurse do when caring for a client and they want to use active listening? - CORRECT ANSWER-Give client feedback to indicate understanding What should the nurse say to an adolescent client who is fearful and wit...