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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






2. 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






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






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


5. 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






6. 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


7. Body part or function






8. HDL - 'good' type






9. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






10. Helps remove mucus & is usually taught with deep breathing (esp. important for patients with increased risk of respiratory complications)






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


12. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






13. 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






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


15. 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






16. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






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






18. 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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. 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


24. 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






25. provided for people with limited life expectancy - often in the home - focuses on the needs of the dying - comfort & dignity; encompasses biomedical - psychosocial - & spiritual aspects






26. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






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


28. 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






29. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






30. Permanent change - cause is irreversible alterations in normal anatomy & physiology - require long period of care






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Only in animal products






39. Equal care & rights for all






40. 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






41. To remove a diseased body part (Ex: appendectomy - amputation)






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






43. 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






44. 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






45. ability to excrete excess nitrogen






46. - 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


47. Must be done within a reasonably short time frame to preserve health - but is not an emergency.






48. 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






49. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






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