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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. Respect for inherent worth & uniqueness of the individual; patient privacy & confidentiality






2. Freedom from pathogenic organisms in a specific area - Clean' vs 'Soiled' - patient or in patient's room - Achieved by: Confining pathogens within a given area - Limiting growth & numbers of pathogens - Limiting transmission of pathogens from place






3. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






4. Regular exercise






5. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






6. Code of ethics; accountability






7. Brings small intestine to surface - usually the ileum - stool is always liquid - may drain liquid stool without any control OR - can create inverted nipple & pouch 'continent ostomy' so stool is retained until catheter is inserted to drain OR - diver






8. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






9. Improves musculoskeletal system - Improves cardiovascular function - Improves circulation - tissues get oxygen & nutrients - Promotes relaxation

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10. Primary commitment to the patient; Priority is good of individual patient rather than society in general;Evaluation of competing claims of patient's autonomy & patient well - being






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






12. So patient should be taught to splint the incision (support with pillow or folded bath blanket) & cough during period after pain medication has been administered






13. Composed of clear - serous portion of the blood & from serous membranes






14. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






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






16. Appoints an agent that the person trusts to make decisions in the event of subsequent incapacity.






17. Statement of ethical obligations & duties of every person who enters practice of nursing; Non - negotiable ethical standard; Expression of nursing's own understanding of commitment to society






18. Give each his/her due & act fairly






19. Health - state of complete physical - mental - & social well being - not merely the absence of disease - Wellness - active state - oriented toward maximizing the potential of the individual

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20. Changes in attitude - values - feelings (emotional)






21. 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






22. Difficulty or painful urination






23. Health - state of complete physical - mental - & social well being - not merely the absence of disease - Wellness - active state - oriented toward maximizing the potential of the individual






24. Most common nosocomial infection (esp. in elderly) - may cause systemic infections in elderly - more common in females - urethra is shorter; urinary meatus is closer to anus - E. coli - cause of most UTI's - Risk Factors - Sexually active female - ca

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25. Recovery period; returns to a healty state; feeling better






26. Urinary retention - inability to empty bladder






27. 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






28. Inspect






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






30. ability to excrete excess nitrogen






31. Inability to delay need to urinate






32. Process of emptying the bladder






33. Hand Hygiene - Wash - before & after touching patient; before & after wearing gloves - Alchohol - based handrubs - if hands are not visibly soiled - Soap & water - if hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or body fluids; wash for 15 sec






34. Hematest & guaiac test are chemical tests commonly used - False - positive results - from ingesting red meat - animal liver & kidneys - salmon - tuna - mackerel & sardines - tomatoes - cauliflower - horseradish - turnips - melon - bananas - & soybean






35. supports & immobilizes a body part - helps a surgical incision helps with comfort and pain.






36. 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






37. Frequency & amount of stools - history of diarrhea - constipation - impaction - Any abnormality of stool appearance - Use of laxatives or enemas - Dietary habits - food allergies - fluids - fiber - Amount of activity & exercise - Medications - Stress






38. Disposable one - piece bags may be used at first - will have karaya or stomahesive attached - After stoma is stable - two - piece bag may be used - face plate attaches to skin around stoma - bag attaches to face plate - easy to remove & empty bag w






39. Mixture of serum & red blood cells






40. 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






41. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association is a way to define what nurses can diagnose in the nursing realm & a way to find interventions & outcomes. Nursing Diagnosis must be a NAndA approved diagnosis - NIC - Nursing Interventions Classification






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






43. Lecture or discussion - panel discussion - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials - programmed instruction - computer - assisted instruction programs






44. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






45. Increase venus return and helps prevent complications of thrombophlebitis & resultant emboli






46. Diet - should include adequate fiber or bulk - Whole grains - fruits - vegetables - legumes - Eating at regular intervals helps stimulate peristalsis (gastrocolic reflex) - Food allergies or food poisoning may lead to diarrhea - Some foods cause






47. Backrubs- Warm / cold compresses - Auditory / visual stimuli - TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) - Acupuncture - Placebos - Analgesics - Endorphins - natural analgesic activated by stress & pain - Medications - IV - PO - PCA - Epidu






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






49. Equal care & rights for all






50. Need to void without ability to hold or delay