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NR 224 EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ Atelectasis - -The collapse of the alveoli that prevents normal exchange of oxygen and CO2 how to prevent atelectasis - -deep breathing exercises, coughing after surgery, smoking cessation prior to surgery Respiratory Observations on a patient - -observe nails for clubbing, chest wall retraction and accessory muscle use, breathing pattern, and assess for paradoxical breathing or asynchronous breathing 6 P's of Dyspnea -...

NR 224 EXAM 2 - WOUND/URINARY/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Wound healing by Primary intention - -Wound that is closed/approximated. Heals by epithelialization, quickly, minimal scar formation. Surgical incisions, sutured/stapled wounds. Wound healing by Secondary Intention - -Not approximated. Left open. Heals from the inside out until wound is filled with scar tissue. Pressure ulcers, burns, and lacerations with tissue loss. 4 stages of infection - -Incubation, Prodrom...

NR 224 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ levels of the critical thinking model - -Basic - accept diverse opinion and values experts · Tasked Oriented · Follow procedures step by step Complex · experts and trust their own decisions Commitment · make choices without assistance accountability Importance of critical thinking in nursing practice - -focus on the important issues · recognize patient problem • analyzes information about the problem List and provide an exam...

NR 224 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ what patients are at a greater risk for infection? older adults, pt with multiple illnesses, poorly nurtrished, stress what are the natural defenses of the human body? skin, mouth, eyes, respiratory tract, urinary tract, GI tract, vagina, immune system what immunity is provided by mechanical barriers of intact skin and mucous membranes natural resistance what immunity occurs when an individual develops antibodies to a particu...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Infection - -is the invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microorganisms, resulting in disease. Entry and multiplication of organisms result in disease Colonization - -occurs when a microorganism invades the host but does not cause infection Communicable Disease - -is the infectious disease transmitted from one person to another. If pathogens multiply and cause clinical signs and symptoms.... - -the infection is s...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ Acute wounds - -trauma and surgical Chronic - -vascular compromise Pressure Ulcers - -Impaired skin integrity r/t unrelieved , prolonged pressure in combination with shear or friction. (bed sores) At risk pressure ulcer pt... - -Impaired sensory Spinal cord injuries Immobile patients Shear/Friction Moisture Altered level of consciousness Stage 1 pressure ulcer - -- Nonblanchable erythema -Skin remains in...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM KEY CONCEPTS/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ What considerations are important when determining the best option? - -Whatever decision is the best for the patient Delegation - -Transferring responsibility for a performance of an activity or task while retaining accountability for an outcome Examples of things you can Delegate - -Assigning Vitals or Labs to other healthcare professionals like Unlicensed assistive personnel and LPN Not Delegate...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, VERIFIED/ A nurse knows that patient education has been effective when the patient states - -"I will rotate the location where I give myself injections." Which statement by the patient is an indication to use the Z-track method? - -"The last shot like that turned my skin colors." A 2-year-old child is ordered to have ear irrigation performed daily. The nurse correctly performs the procedure by - -Pulling the auricle down...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ The nurse is having difficulty reading of physician's order for a medication. He or she know that the physician is very busy and does not like to be called. What is the most appropriate next step for the nurse to take? - -Call the physician to have the order clarified. you must have the right documentation and clarify all orders with the prescriber before administering medications The patient has an ord...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ ____ range of motion is when the patient is unable to move independently therefore the nurse moves each joint - -Passive ROM ____ range of motion is when the patient moves all joints UNASSISTED - -Active ROM _______ nitrogen balance occurs when the body loses more nitrogen than it gains from infection, trauma, burns, fever, starvation, etc. - -Negative Nitrogen Balance MUST provide patient with protein a...

NR 224 FUNDAMENTALS (VITAL SIGNS) EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ What are the different classifications of High Blood Pressure? (Hint: There are three of them.) - - Prehypertension, Stage One Hypertension, Stage Two Hypertension What is a normal systolic range of blood pressure? - -Less than 120 < 120 What is a normal diastolic range of blood pressure? - -Less than 80 < 80 What is the systolic range for Prehypertension? - -120-139 What is thee diastolic range for Pr...

NR 224 FUNDS WEEK 1 CH. 15, 16 AND 28/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ critical thinking these are the steps for: Recognize an issue, analyze info, evaluate info and make a conclusion. analyticity Anticipate possible results or consequences systematicity Be organized, focused; work hard in any inquiry. problem solving obtain information and then use the information plus what you already know to find a solution decision making focuses on problem resolution inference pr...

NR 224 SKIN AND WOUND CARE/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ changes in skin on older adults - -less collagen, elasticity, thinning, weakened attachment of both epidermis and dermis shearing forces decreased inflammatory response slow healing reduced nutritional intake how does health status affect wound healing? - -corticosteroid drugs, poor immune system, and postopertive radiation therapy delay healing dessication, maceration, pressure, trauma, edema, infection, necros...

NR 224 WEEK 1, EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ When does a nurse perform handwashing? - -- before and after client contact - before putting on gloves and after removing them - After contact with body fluids - When moving from a contaminated body site to a clean site during care - After contact with contaminated objects Chain of infection - -Infectious agent, reservoir, the portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host. Infectious Agent - -a ...

NR 224 - FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, GRADED A+ The nurse is preparing to administer eardrops to an infant. The nurse should plan to proceed by taking which step to assure the appropriate instillation of the medication? - -Pull down and back on the auricle, and direct the solution toward the wall of the ear canal. When a client requests pain medication, the nurse administers a ventrogluteal intramuscular injection. After administration of the injection, what should the nurs...

NR 222 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Which of the following nursing situations best reflects accountability? a) The nurse assesses the patient for the possible cause of his pain b) The nurse takes the oncology nursing certification examination c) The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error. d) An education seminar on "Eating for a healthy Heart" - -c) The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error. Which statement is...

NR 222 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, 100% ACCURATE/ Teenager, "I like to smoke with my friends." He does not recognize that it affects his asthma. Which stage of TTM? precontemplation Leading health indicators (LHI) found in Healthy People 2020/2030 include (Select all that apply): -access to health services -environmental health In addition to abiding by the profession's standards of care, a nurse is also expected to abide by the following code of ethics Health teaching o...

NR 222 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ definition of nursing - -diagnosis and treatment of human responses to health and illness. characteristics of a profession - --requires extended education -requires a body of knowledge -provides a specific service -has autonomy -incorporates a code of ethics require a body of knowledge - -Nurses are responsible for obtaining and maintaining specific knowledge and skills. -provide care and comfort to emphasize health promotion and...

NR 222 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ A community health nurse is working with clients in an area that is considered a food desert area. Which of the following best describes a food desert area? A. An area where there is limited access to affordable and nutritious fresh foods such as veg and fruits. B. An area where there is abundant access to affordable nutritious fresh foods such as veg and fruits C. An area where there is limited access to all foods there are...

NR 222 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ According to Benner, an expert nurse goes through five levels of proficiency. Identify them. - - Novice: Beginning nurse, just graduated Advanced beginner: some level of experience Competent: 2-3years Proficient: more than 2-3 years Expert: field of nursing in many many years American Nursing Association (ANA) Standards of Nursing Practice Assessment - -The data collected can be subjective or objective, pertaining to the patient. Am...