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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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






2. 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






3. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






4. Risk factors for illness - Factors in the human dimensions that influence health - illness status - Beliefs and practice - Basic human needs - Self - concept






5. 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






6. 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






7. HDL - 'good' type






8. Degree of resistance the potential host has to the pathogen






9. 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






10. 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






11. Deep breathing (TCDB - Turn - Cough - Deep Breathing) - During surgery - cough reflex is suppresses - mucus accumulates - & lungs do not ventilate fully. After surgery - respirations are less effective due to anesthesia - pain meds - & pain - hyperv






12. 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






13. 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






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






17. 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






18. Complete lack of control over urination






19. 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






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






21. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






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






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

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






25. Lab / Screenings - Chest x- ray - is there fluid or anything pressing on the heart? - ECG - heart health - circulatory - ischemia - CBC - WBC's - infection - RBC's - platelets - bleeding time - Chemistry profile - Urinalysis






26. Only in animal products






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






28. Code of ethics; accountability






29. 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






30. 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






31. Loss of voluntary control of urination






32. Concern for the welfare of others; patient advocacy; respect for other cultures - perspectives






33. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






34. Current Trends in Nursing - Nursing shortage - Evidence - based practice - Community- based nursing - Decreased length of hospital stay - Aging population - Increase in chronic care conditions - Independent nursing practice - Culturally competent ca






35. Bladder - nervous system damage






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






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






38. 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






39. Result of unpredictable event (Ex: injury - disaster)






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






41. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






42. skin should be intact - free of redness - Watch for any irritation - rash - signs of infection - Erosion around stoma can cause stoma to become flat or indented






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






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






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






46. Provide specific instructions about kinds of healthcare that should be provide or forgone






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






48. 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






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






50. Retention with leakage that exceeds bladder capacity