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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Composed of clear - serous portion of the blood & from serous membranes






2. Inspect






3. Stool production will usually not begin for a few days after surgery - surgery inhibits peristalsis - patient has been NPO - enemas to cleanse prior - Mucus may be passed from stoma prior to production of stool - Colostomy may require irrigation to






4. Works to stimulate peristalsis by distending & irritating bowel - Used to remove stool and/or flatus - relieve constipation or fecal impaction - prevent escape of fecal material during surgical procedures - promote visualization of GI tract by radiog






5. Nurse knows the right thing to do but factors make it difficult to follow correct course of action.






6. Result of natural development






7. Loss of voluntary control of urination






8. Only in animal products






9. Personal emotional involvement - Need to explore own beliefs about death - Burn - out from work in areas of frequent death - Critical Care - ER - Hospice - Long Term Care






10. Plantlike organisms - molds (Ex: Athlete's foot - Ringworm)






11. 1. Denial & Isolation 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4. Depression 5. Acceptance

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12. Medications - narcotics - iron preparations - chronic use of stimulant laxatives - antibiotics - Constipation or diarrhea is common side effect of meds Treat Constipation: - increasing fiber - fluids - activity - allowing time daily - may use bulk






13. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






14. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






15. In the case of cardiopulmonary or respiratory arrest - calling a code & resuscitating the patient are to be delayed until these measures will be ineffectual.






16. Must be done immediately to preserve life - a body part - or function






17. Kills organisms but not spores & is bacteriocidal - Betadine - alcohol - chlorine - Depends On what organisms & How many are present - Type of item being disinfected - Time & strength of disinfecting agent is critical






18. Ensure that food is safe for consumption & prepared & stored properly - Never purchase food with damaged packaging - Take items that require refrigeration home immediately - Never use raw eggs in any form - Cook ground meat thoroughly; should not hav






19. Legal document that protects patient - physician - & healthcare institution - Person who is performing procedure (physician) is responsible for securing consent & explaining procedure to patient - Nurse signs as a witness - signifying that patient si

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20. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






21. Composed of white blood cells - liquefied dead tissue debris - & dead & live bacteria






22. Right of self - determination; informed choices for patients - right to choose






23. Sense of hopefulness - participation in decisions - expression of feelings & emotions - Not die alone - religious or spiritual needs - honesty

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24. Role modeling - discussion - panel discussion - audiovisual materials - role playing - printed materials






25. Wash gently with gauze or clean cloth & water - Pat dry






26. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






27. Cultural - views on healthcare - Environmental - access to healthcare - Socioeconomic - financial resources - insurance - Physical - mobility






28. Allow individual to state in advance What their choices would be should certain circumstances develop






29. Absence of basic human needs results in illness - Presence of basic human needs helps prevent illness or signals health - Meeting basic human needs restores health - One feels something missing when needs are unmet - One feels satisfaction when need

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30. HDL - 'good' type






31. Point where an organism enters a new host; GI - GU - Respiratory - break in skin or mucous membranes






32. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






33. Reach full potential through development of capabilities - Continues throughout life: Acceptance of self & others as they are -






34. Goal of treatment is a comfortable dignified death & that further life - sustaining measures are no longer indicated.






35. Altered self - image






36. Assess for: - illness - fever - fatigue - N/V - medications - can alter taste or decrease appetite (chemo - steroids) - poor fitting dentures - no teeth - bad teeth - mouth problems - lesions - inflamed mucosa - pain - dislike of certain foods - unfa






37. Medicate for pain - N/V - Rest periods before each meal - Offer mouth care prior to each meal - Be sure dentures are clean & in mouth - Offer foods patient likes & can eat - Cold - soft foods may be better tolerated - Smaller portions - More frequent






38. O Spiritual / Religious needs - Know & respect special ceremonies - rituals - Contact clergy to visit if patient desires






39. Lifestyle - Psychosocial - Environmental - Developmental - Biologic risks






40. Bowel sounds - auscultate every 4 hrs when patient is awake - reduced or absent; should return within 8-24 hrs after surgery - Distention - assess; esp. if bowel sounds are absent or high - pitched (could indicate paralytic ileus) - Is there an infe






41. Specific signs & symptom






42. Mixture of serum & red blood cells






43. Difficulty or painful urination






44. ability to excrete excess nitrogen






45. Lifestyle - Psychosocial - Environmental - Developmental - Biologic risks






46. I & O - monitor for fluid volume deficit or overload - Bladder distention - assess by palpating above pubic symphysis if patient has not voided within 8 hrs after surgery or if patient has been voiding frequently in amounts less than 50 mL






47. identify factors that may place the patient at greater risk for complications during & after surgery - often conducted several days before surgery as part of pre - operative laboratory screening & teaching






48. Benefit the patient.






49. Interval between pathogen's invasion of the body & the appearance of symptoms; organisms are growing & multiplying






50. Should be cut 1/8 inch larger than stoma to protect skin & avoid stoma rub - may use charcoal or other deodorizer in bag to control odor - Bismuth subgallate oral also controls odor