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Nursing problem statement - CORRECT ANSWER-"nursing problem --> related to --> plus symptoms HIPPA keypoints - CORRECT ANSWER-1) only share client info with other team members directly involved with care - need to know basis - no over sharing detailed information with ''non-essential'' personnel i.e. transporters/drivers, secretaries 2) never discuss client info in the hallway, elevator, public area, outside hospital - ONLY in secure private areas at work (i.e. n...

When working with an older adult who is hearing-impaired, the use of which techniques would improve communication? (Select all that apply.) 1. Check for needed adaptive equipment. 2. Exaggerate lip movements to help the patient lip read. 3. Give the patient time to respond to questions .4. Keep communication short and to the point. 5. Communicate only through written information. - ANSWER-1,3,4 A new nurse complains to her preceptor that she has no time for therapeutic communication wit...

where should the RN look for the number of drops per mL of fluid the tubing delivers? a. on the package of tubing b. in the drug reference book c. in the charting from the nurse who started the infusion d. on the roller clamp of the tubing - CORRECT ANSWER-a. on the package of tubing how should the nurse plan for a 1200 mL fluid restriction? a. remove fluid from diet trays and offer them only between meals b. offer the client soft foods such as sherbert and custard c. allow 600 m...

What does ADPIE stand for in the nursing process? - SOLVED ANSWER-Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Nursing Diagnosis - SOLVED ANSWER-describe the human response or a patient's physical, sociocultural, psychologic, and spiritual responses to an illness or a health condition Types of Nursing Diagnoses - SOLVED ANSWER-actual, risk, health promotion (opportunity/readiness for) Example of subjective data - SOLVED ANSWER-pain Example of objective data - SOLVED...

3 levels of prevention - ANSWER-Primary, secondary, tertiary Efforts to prevent an injury or illness from ever occurring. - ANSWER-primary prevention Goal is to prevent spread of disease, illness, or infection - ANSWER-Secondary prevention Occurs when a defect or disability is permanent - ANSWER-Tertiary prevention conditions that increase the likelihood of a person developing a disease or health problem - ANSWER-Risk factors do NOT cause diseases or accidents - ANSWER-Risk factor...

The action of all individuals is regulated through 2 systems - CORRECT ANSWER-Laws and Ethics enforce a minimal level of conduct by imposing penalties for violations of acceptable behavior. How are they expressed? What are they based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Laws "must and shall" based on society's interest in prohibiting or controlling certain behaviors. Described as "should" and "may" and address beliefs about appropriate behaviors within a societal context - C...

fld or fl - CORRECT ANSWER-fluid; derive from fluidus gtt - CORRECT ANSWER-drop; derived from gutta H - CORRECT ANSWER-hypodermic h - CORRECT ANSWER-hour; derived from hora IM - CORRECT ANSWER-intramuscularly I & O - CORRECT ANSWER-intake and output IV - CORRECT ANSWER-intravenously LMP - CORRECT ANSWER-last menstrual period Ft - CORRECT ANSWER-make; derived from fiat g or gm - CORRECT ANSWER-gram; derived from gramma GI - CORRECT ANSWER-gastrointestinal

According to the American Heart Association, physical activity: - ANSWER-(*Chapter 38: Activity and Exercise*) • Elevates mood and attitude • Keeps us physically fit • Helps individuals quit smoking and stay tobacco-free • Boosts energy level so that individuals can get more done • Helps in the management of stress • Promotes a better quality of sleep • Improves self-image and self-confidence Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - ANSWER-The basic activities a person usually...

Communication - CORRECT ANSWER-Process of acting on information Human communication - CORRECT ANSWER-Process of making sense of the world Sharing that sense with others through verbal and non-verbal means Includes using the senses and a variety of modes Intent of communication - CORRECT ANSWER-To get a response To share information, thoughts, and feelings 3 Essential Elements of Intrapersonal Communication - CORRECT ANSWER-1. distinctive, transactional form of human communic...

standing order - ANSWER-Known as a routine order; written document to indicate a medication is to be given for a specified number of doses prn order - ANSWER-"As needed" order for medication. For example, Tylenol 650 mg po q4h for temperature greater than 101°F Stat order - ANSWER-A medication is to be given immediately but only once unless re-ordered Directions for taking verbal orders - ANSWER-1. Write the order down in patient's chart or enter it into the computer record 2...

Assessment - SOLVED ANSWER-Nurse collects data, including health history, physical examination information, and document relevant data. Diagnosis - SOLVED ANSWER-Nurses identifies significant assessment findings of like data (clusters of cues) and validates nursing diagnosis. Systematic - SOLVED ANSWER-Step by step process Dynamic - SOLVED ANSWER-Change is evolving and never constant Interpersonal - SOLVED ANSWER-Between patient and nurse, a relationship that is strictly professional...

7 parts of health history - ANSWER-"1.Biographical data 2.Reason for seeking care - C/C 3.Current health or history of current illness - HPI (history of present illness 4.Past health 5.Family history 6.Review of systems - Head to toe 7.Functional assessment or ADLs " Examples of Biographical data in health hstory - ANSWER-"Name •Address and phone number •Age and birth date •Birthplace •Sex •Marital status •Race •Ethnic origin •Occupation—usu...

purpose of nursing process - SOLVED ANSWER-is to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems nursing process - SOLVED ANSWER-consists of 5 phases: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation ana scope and standards of practice - SOLVED ANSWER-Standard 1. Assessment "The RN collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation." Standard 2. Diagnosis "The RN analyzes asse...

The differences between the pro-life and abortion rights movement are an example of: a. social activism b. values inquiry c. ethical inconsistency d. values calrification - SOLVED ANSWER-B Nurses uphold human dignity when providing care. Examples of this behavior would include what? (select all that apply) a. protecting the privacy of the client b. maintaining confidentiality c. promoting universal health care d. providing culturally competent care e. demonstrating accountabilit...

Common Nursing Definition Themes - ANSWER-•Health promotion •Health maintenance •Restoration •Support of the dying Nursing Process- Client Importance - ANSWER-•Receives individualized care •Continuity of care •Provides for client participation •Client satisfaction is enhanced Assessment - ANSWER-•Systematic data collection •Verification of data •Organization of data •Interpretation •Documentation of the data JCAHO Assessment Guidelines - ANSWER-•Eac...

Communication - SOLVED ANSWER-Communication is a *lifelong learning process*. Nurses are often included in their patient's and families' intimate journeys from the miracle of birth to the mystery of death. *As a nurse your aim is to communicate with patients and families by developing meaningful and helpful relationships* Intrapersonal communication - SOLVED ANSWER-A powerful form of communication that is used as a professional nurse. This level of communication is also called self-talk...

Decreased level of consciousness - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse participating in a research project associated with pressure ulcers will assess for what predisposing factor that tends to increase the risk for pressure ulcer development? A. Decreased level of consciousness B. Adequate dietary intake C. Shortness of breath D. Muscular pain Healing stage III pressure ulcer - CORRECT ANSWER-The wound care nurse visits a patient in the long-term care unit. The nurse is monitoring a patient with a st...

Jargon - CORRECT ANSWER-special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. Context - CORRECT ANSWER-the circumstances that form the setting for an event Accommodate - CORRECT ANSWER-fit in with the wishes or needs of Competence - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability to do something successfully or efficiently Interpret - CORRECT ANSWER-explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions). Congruent - CORRECT ANSWER-i...

Define Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-the collection of data about an individuals state of health What are the two ways assessment is derived from? - CORRECT ANSWER-Subjective and Objective What does an inspection require? - CORRECT ANSWER-Good lighting, Adequate exposure, Occasional use of instruments. What is an otoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER-look in ear what is a ophthalmoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER-looks in eyes What does palpation apply? - CORRECT ANSWER-senses of touch What does pal...

• Communication theories - CORRECT ANSWER-concerned with the transformation of information • Symmetrical role - CORRECT ANSWER-relationships are equal between communicators • Complementary role - CORRECT ANSWER-one person holds a higher position than the other in the communication process • Linear VS transactional models activity pg. 9 - CORRECT ANSWER- • Linear - CORRECT ANSWER-good in emerency (call 911) • Transactional - CORRECT ANSWER-more info, touchy feely, more ...