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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. Role modeling - discussion - panel discussion - audiovisual materials - role playing - printed materials






2. Collect from specimen port on drainage tubing - Cleanse with alcohol & use sterile syringe to pull out urine - Collect urine only from upper tubing - never from drainage bag - Urinalysis - collect 30 mL; Culture & Sensitivity (C&S) - collect 10 mL -






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






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






5. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






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






7. 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






8. In the case of cardiopulmonary or respiratory arrest - calling a code & resuscitating the patient are to be delayed until these measures will be ineffectual.






9. Anatomical position - Removal of soiled dressings & tubes - Who will bathe the body? - Identification tags - Personal items - Order to release body / mortuary notification - Special handling for communicable disease






10. Altered self - image






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






13. 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






14. Loss of voluntary control of urination






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






16. 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






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






18. Bladder - nervous system damage






19. 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






20. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association is a way to define what nurses can diagnose in the nursing realm & a way to find interventions & outcomes. Nursing Diagnosis must be a NAndA approved diagnosis - NIC - Nursing Interventions Classification






21. Process by which healthcare providers give appropriate - uninterrupted care & facilitate the patient's transition between different setting & levels of care - Teaching patient & family - self - care - medications - Involve patient & family in care p






22. Assess for: - illness - fever - fatigue - N/V - medications - can alter taste or decrease appetite (chemo - steroids) - poor fitting dentures - no teeth - bad teeth - mouth problems - lesions - inflamed mucosa - pain - dislike of certain foods - unfa






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

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24. - 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

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






26. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






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






28. 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






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

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30. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. 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






35. 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






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






37. 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






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






39. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






40. Specific signs & symptom






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






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






43. Inability to empty bladder






44. 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






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






46. Most common nosocomial infection (esp. in elderly) - may cause systemic infections in elderly - more common in females - urethra is shorter; urinary meatus is closer to anus - E. coli - cause of most UTI's - Risk Factors - Sexually active female - ca

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47. Difficulty or painful urination






48. 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






49. - 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






50. 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