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Ethical actions As part of a clinical post-conference discussion, an instruc- tor is showing the students examples of clinical pathways used in the facility. When explaining these examples, the instructor identifies which of the following as being com- monly used as a basis for developing these tools? Select all that apply. Which of the following is a strategy a nurse would likely discuss with a client as part of health promotion? A nurse in a primary care physician's oflce has a 73...

The nurse is caring for a client with a small bowel obstruc- tion. The client is vomiting foul smelling fecal-like material. What action should the nurse implement? Administer antiemetics every 2 to 3 hours. Position on the left side with knees drawn up. Encourage ice chips sparingly. Give IV fluids with electrolytes. A man who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day wants to know if smoking is contributing to the diflculty that he and his wife are having getting pregnant. Wh

The nurse is caring for a client who has as a son with a streptococcus throat infection. Which nurse recommen- dation would be best to advise the client to do in order to prevent acquiring the infection? The nurse is caring for a client infected with Rocky Moun- tain spotted fever. The nurse should ask if the client has experienced which of the following? The nurse is caring for a client with a protozoa infection. Which is the most likely mode of transmission? The nurse is caring for a ...

1 / 54 MedSurg Exam #6 Test Questions and Answers Rated A The nurse cautions that constant stress can cause which alteration to the gastrointestinal (GI) system? a. Slowed GI mobility resulting in constipation b. Reversed peristalsis resulting in projectile vomiting c. Increased digestive juices resulting in a gastric ulcer d. Decreased digestive juices resulting in inettective me- tabolism The nurse is caring for multiple patients. The nurse deter- mines that which patient has the hig...

Which statements are true regarding antidiuretic hor- mone (ADH)? Select all that apply. 1. ADH is released into the bloodstream when calcium is low. 2. ADH is secreted by the hypothalamus. 3. ADH is stored in the anterior pituitary. 4. ADH responds to changes in the concentration of body fluids. 5. ADH attects urine output. Which factor predisposes SIADH? 1. Small cell lung

preoperative decision to have surgery to operating room intraoperative operating room to post anesthesia care unit postoperative PACU, admit as an in patient, discharge home, follow up. A procedure to maintain an accurate and up-to-date list of medication reconciliation medications for all patients between all phases of health care delivery. respiratory/ cardiovascular surgery is delayed if issues arise in either of these systems bilirubin, albumin, ALT, AST if these v

ethics the knowledge of right and wrong. laws rules set by the government to help people live peacefully together and to ensure order and safety. a law passed by the federal government that includes Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staflng requirements, resident assessment instructions, and in- formation on rights for residents. Minimum Data Set (MDS) a detailed form with guidelines for assessing residents in long-term

Chapter 4 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition Chapter 4 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-Term Care 4th Edition

What is #1's primary job? Clearing for the flight What is #2's Primary job? Don't hit #1 (Deconfliction from #1), secondary is clearing Where is the highest potential for a mid-air while flying formation? If you collide with another aircraft in the formation, what should you do? Another aircraft within the formation Do not attempt to maintain formation, go to separate MOA's and obtain separate chase ships When must #2 break out of the formation? Hazards, In-front of or Under...

s often the first time a nursing assistant meets a new resident The NA should try to make sure the resident has a good of her and her facility The NA should prepare the before the resident ar- rives The NA should ask to find out a residents personal preferences and The NA should herself to the resident and stay her position The NA should always call a resident by her name until she tells the NA what she prefers to be called The NA should try to make sure the new resident feels welco...

Good sources of these are fish, meat, beans, soy products, and cheese Proteins (P) Without this, a person can only live a few days Water (W) These help the body store energy Fats (F) These add flavor to food and help to absorb certain vita- mins Fats (F) They are essential for tissue growth and repair Proteins (P) Examples of these are

The Internet is a gods resource to use to Try and find a job Identification required by a potential employer May include a social security card Appropriate for a job interview:wearing jeans Not appropriate Looking happy to be there appropriate Wearing very little jewelry appropriate asking how many hours you would work appropriate Sitting up straight appropriate Shaking hands with the interviewer appropriate When is an appropriate time to dis

ong-term care living facilities for people who need 24 hour nursing care Chronic conditions that last a long time diagnoses medical conditions determined by a doctor home health care care given in a person's home Assisted living living facilities for people who need some help with daily Adult daycare for people who need some help during working hours Acute care for people with an immediate illness Skilled care medically neces

rotected Health Information (PHI) a person's private health information, which includes name, address, telephone number, social security num- ber, email address, and medical record number procedure a set of steps used to do a task a course of action that should be taken every time a certain situation occurs legal term meaning a person can be held responsible for their actions if they harm someone else chain of command the line of au

LTC long-term care facility the number of days a person stays in a healthcare facility length of stay skilled care medically necessary care given by a skilled nurse or ther- a disease or condit

Chap. 3: Holistic care focuses on (A) The person's physical, mental, and social well-being (B) Disease and disability (C) How sick a person is (D) The absence of disease and illness Chap. 3: Which of the following is a physical need? (A) The need for social interaction (B) The need for water (C) The need for self-esteem (D) The need for independence Chap. 3: Which of the following is an example of a psycho- logical needs? (A) The need for food (B) The need for sleep (C) The need...

BASIC PHYSICAL NEEDS NEEDS WHICH KEEP US ALIVE & FUNCTIONING WELL NEEDS WHICH INVOLVE SOCIAL INTERACTION, EMO- TIONS, INTELLECT, AND SPIRITUALITY LOVE, AFFECTION, ACCEPTANCE BY OTHERS, SAFETY, SE- EXAMPLES OF PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS WHO WAS ABRAHAM MASLOW HIERARCHY OF NEEDS MODEL OF BEHAVIOR PYRAMID GUIDELINES FOR RESPECTING SEXUAL NEEDS CURITY, SELF-RELIANCE, INDEPENDENCE, CONTACT WITH OTHERS, SUCCESS & SELF ESTEEM RESEARCHER OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR WHO INTRODUCED THE "HIER

confusion delirium the inability to think clearly Sudden or gradual Most common in elderly Causes- UTI, low blood sugar, nutrition, seizures State of severe confusion occurs suddenly and temporar- ily Causes- infections, disease, imbalance, poor nutrition cognition the ability to think logically and clearly Cognitive impairment loss of ability to think logically; concentration and memory are a

Hartmans Nursing Assistant Care Chapter 6 Review Hartmans Nursing Assistant Care Chapter 6 Review

Chap. 1: Which of the following healthcare settings is generally for people who will die in six months or less? (A) Hospice care (B) Long-term care (C) Outpatient care (D) Acute Care Chap. 1: Which of the following statements is true of long-term care? (A) People with terminal illnesses do not live in long-term care facilities. (B) Most conditions seen in long-term care facilities are chronic. (C) People who live in long-term care facilities are never able to return home. (D) Long-...