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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. Palliative - to relieve or reduce intensity of an illness; is not curative (Ex: colostomy - arthroscopy - balloon angioplasties)






2. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






3. Only in animal products






4. 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






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






6. Respect values & beliefs - Role change - Body image change - Encourage to set attainable goals - Facilitate support from family / friends






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






8. Urinary retention - inability to empty bladder






9. Sterile technique; practices that render & keep objects & areas free from microorganisms






10. Improves venus return - respiratory function - & peristalsis - relieves skin pressure. Patient should practice before surgery






11. Developmental considerations - child has limited understanding but needs to grieve - Family - Who has died - Socioeconomics - financial burden or loss; Cause of Death - Culture - Gender - Religion






12. Containing or mixed with blood






13. Build - up of fat - cholesterol & calcium on inside of artery walls - Leads to hardening of walls with loss of elasticity or ability to expand fully - Plaque build up roughens walls so clotting factors can stick to walls - Plaque narrows lumen of art






14. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






15. 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






16. Activity - movement stimulates intestinal muscle action = peristalsis - abdominal & pelvic muscle exercises to maintain tone for intra - abdominal pressure






17. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






18. 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






19. 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






20. 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






21. To make or confirm a diagnosis (Ex: breast biopsy - laparoscopy)






22. Point of escape of the organism from the reservoir (Ex: Respiratory - GI - Genitourinary - break in skin)






23. Inability to empty bladder






24. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






25. 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






26. Health history & physical assessment within 24 hrs of surgery to identify risk factors & allergies - Identifying medications & treatments patient is currently receiving - surgery cancels all prior medication orders (Ex: no cumadin - Plavix - aspirin






27. - Peel fruits & vegetables - Eat dry foods & foods that are piping hot & cooked thoroughly - avoid tap water - ice cubes - fruit juice - fresh salads - unpasteurized dairy products - cold sauces & toppings - open buffets - & undercooked or reheate


28. Gradual withdrawal of mechanical ventilation from a patient with a terminal illness or an irreversible condition with a poor prognosis.






29. Understanding & Acceptance: Involve family / friends in patient care - Establish trusting relationship - Refer to support groups


30. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






31. 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






32. Personal habits - Defecate at the same time each day - Privacy & time allotment - Positioning - sitting upright with feet on ground






33. Leakage when coughing - sneezing - or increased intra - abdominal pressure






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






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






36. Specific signs & symptom






37. collected during midstream - first small amount of urine voided helps to flush away any organisms near the meatus - urine voided at midstream is most characteristic of urine body is producing - patient voids & discards a small amount of urine; contin






38. Retention with leakage that exceeds bladder capacity






39. Act for patient without their consent; Overrides patient autonomy; Nurse decides What is in best interest of patient






40. 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


41. 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


42. Loss that is yet to come






43. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






44. 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






45. Inability to delay need to urinate






46. Physical: protect from potential or actual harm Emotional: Free of fear - anxiety Allow independence Explanations


47. Two - piece bag may be used - face plate attaches to skin around stoma - bag attaches to face plate - easy to remove & empty bag without disturbing seal on skin - bag is changed only when it leaks or seal is lost - opening in karaya should be cut 1/8






48. Helps increase lung volume & inflation of alveoli which Facilitates venus return; Practice prior to surgery






49. Complete lack of control over urination






50. Liquids can have color but must be able to see through (Coffee is ok) - No milk products - Nutritionally inadequate over time - Used as preparation for surgery - diagnostic studies - post - operative advancement - Hydrates - rests GI tract - N