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






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






3. Brings large intestine to surface Can be created anywhere along large intestine - Consistency of stool depends on how far stool travels through colon before diversion - May be able to train bowel to evacuate at same time each day - if solid stool






4. Total Parenteral Nutrition - nutritional therapy that bypasses the GI tract for patients who are unable to take food orally; meets patient's nutritional needs by way of nutrient - filled solutions administered intravenously through a central vein






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






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






7. supports & immobilizes a body part - helps a surgical incision helps with comfort and pain.






8. 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






9. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






10. 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






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






12. Respect for inherent worth & uniqueness of the individual; patient privacy & confidentiality






13. Keep promises






14. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






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






16. Physical - genetic inheritance - age - developmental level - race - & gender - Emotional - how the mind affects body function & responds to body conditions - Intellectual - cognitive abilities - educational background - & past experiences - Environme






17. Bladder - nervous system damage






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. 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






20. Difficulty or painful urination






21. 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






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






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






24. HDL - 'good' type






25. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






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






27. Timed specimen collections (24- hour specimen): obtain correct container & preservative or ice if needed - Instruct patient/family about collection - Begin with empty bladder - end with empty bladder - Have patient void before beginning - Have patien






28. Inspect






29. Inability to empty bladder






30. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






31. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






32. Changes in attitude - values - feelings (emotional)






33. 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






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






35. Only in animal products






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






37. Taking care of the whole person - body - mind - spirit - heart - soul - Provide best quality of life by symptom management






38. Backrubs- Warm / cold compresses - Auditory / visual stimuli - TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) - Acupuncture - Placebos - Analgesics - Endorphins - natural analgesic activated by stress & pain - Medications - IV - PO - PCA - Epidu






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






40. - 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






41. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






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






43. Altered self - image






44. Regular exercise






45. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






46. Should be moist & red or pink if circulation is adequate - Pale or bluish indicates problem - bleeds easily (mucosa) but amount is minimal - Very edematous at first - but will shrink down to normal size as healing occurs (6-8 weeks) - Protrude above






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






48. Procedure that is preplanned & based on the patient's choice & availability of scheduling for the patient - surgeon - & facility; Non - urgent; does not have to be done immediately






49. Urinary retention - inability to empty bladder






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