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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. Death expected within a limited period of time - What patient needs to know - how disease will progress; go through stages of grief; support in decision making; right to consent to or refuse any & all treatment - What family needs to know - how disea






3. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






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






6. 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






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






8. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






9. 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






10. 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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11. Allow individual to state in advance What their choices would be should certain circumstances develop






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






13. Combination of Power of Attorney for Healthcare & Living Will






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






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






16. Patients who require in - hospital care are more acutely ill or injured than in the past - Length of stay has decreased; Often leads to re - admissions - Nurses in hospitals must have knowledge & skills to perform complex care to very ill patients






17. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






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

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19. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






20. - Skin care - clean & dry - Oral & nasal care q 2 hr - Turn & reposition q 2 hr - Pain control - Maintain nutrition & hydration - Patent airway - Vision may diminish - control lighting in the room






21. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






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






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






24. 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






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






26. Inability to empty bladder






27. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






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






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






30. Felt by person but intangible to others (Ex: loss of youth - independence)






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

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






33. 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






34. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






35. 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






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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. Only in animal products






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






43. Binds fat & cholesterol to decrease absorption into bloodstream from GI tract






44. Body part or function






45. ability to excrete excess nitrogen






46. Difficulty or painful urination






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






48. Complete lack of control over urination






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

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50. - Allow to verbalize feelings - fears - Do not leave alone - Include family