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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Do - not - resuscitate - an order specifying that there be no attempt to resuscitate a patient in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest - Nurse is obligated to attempt CPR if there is no DNR order - Nurse should clarify the patient's code status: if th

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

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4. 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






5. Teach patient & family that pain meds will be ordered by physician & administered by nurse - Patient should ask for pain meds before pain becomes severe - A different med can be ordered if the med does not control pain or has unpleasant side effects






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






7. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






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






10. Only in animal products






11. Equal care & rights for all






12. Uses reagent substances to detect the enzyme peroxidase in the hemoglobin molecule






13. Inability to get to toilet in time or inability to recognize need to urinate






14. 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






15. 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






16. Dysuria - urinary frequency or urgency - cloudy urine with foul odor






17. 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






18. Early signs & symptoms are present but are often vague & nonspecific; patient does not realize he is contagious






19. A tool nurses use to think critically - solve problems - & evaluate the way they care for patients. Dynamic - systematic or ever changing - depending on patient & all variables that impact patient - Helps nurse think about outcomes for patients & is






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






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






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






23. 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






24. Patient's voluntary agreement to undergo a procedure or treatment after receiving the following information in layman's terms: Description of procedures & potential alternatives - Underlying disease process & its course - Name & qualifications of per

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25. Body part or function






26. HDL - 'good' type






27. Smallest of all microorganisms - visible only with an electron microscope (Ex: common cold - AIDS)






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






29. 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






30. Maintain patient confidentiality within legal & regulatory parameters - Act as patient advocates - Deliver care in nonjudgmental manner & are sensitive to diversity - Deliver care that protects patient autonomy - dignity - & rights - Seek available






31. Bladder - nervous system damage






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

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33. 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






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






35. Social support systems - Community healthcare structure - Economic resources - Environmental factors - Nursing in the community






36. 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






37. 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






38. Recognized by others as well as patient (Ex: loss of job - spouse)






39. Pain reported by patient is determining factor of pain control - Assess pain q 2 hrs after major surgery - Older patient is at risk for undertreatment & overtreatment of pain






40. Salmonella bacillus from raw eggs or chicken - Bacterial enteropathogens - viruses - or parasites - cause Traveler's diarrhea - Undercooked meat






41. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






42. Most significant & most commonly observed infection - causing agents in healthcare institutions






43. Two or more clear moral principles apply but support mutually inconsistent courses of action






44. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






45. Can be harmful if taken in large amounts - All nutrients work with others to promote good health - Adding large amounts of one vitamin can make the body believe it is deficient in another vitamin - Food is the best source of nutrients - Supplements s






46. 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






47. 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






48. To restore function to traumatized or malfunctioning tissue (Ex: plastic surgery - breast reconstruction - skin graft)






49. Keep promises






50. Delay or problem starting urinary stream