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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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






2. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






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






4. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






5. Keep promises






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. 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






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






11. 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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12. Nurse knows the right thing to do but factors make it difficult to follow correct course of action.






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






14. 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






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






16. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






17. For bowel diversions that bring portion of small or large intestine to abdominal surface for stool elimination - Permanent or temporary diversion - If permanent - may do abdominal - perineal resection to close off rectum & anal area (esp. if cancer i






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






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






20. Complete lack of control over urination






21. 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






22. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






23. 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






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






25. A natural habitat of an organism (Ex: other humans - animals - soil - inanimate objects - water - milk - food)






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






27. Wash gently with gauze or clean cloth & water - Pat dry






28. 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






29. Statement of ethical obligations & duties of every person who enters practice of nursing; Non - negotiable ethical standard; Expression of nursing's own understanding of commitment to society






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






31. 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






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






33. Do - not - resuscitate - an order specifying that there be no attempt to resuscitate a patient in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest - Nurse is obligated to attempt CPR if there is no DNR order - Nurse should clarify the patient's code status: if th

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34. Altered self - image






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






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

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37. Frequency & amount of stools - history of diarrhea - constipation - impaction - Any abnormality of stool appearance - Use of laxatives or enemas - Dietary habits - food allergies - fluids - fiber - Amount of activity & exercise - Medications - Stress






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






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

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40. Medicate for pain - N/V - Rest periods before each meal - Offer mouth care prior to each meal - Be sure dentures are clean & in mouth - Offer foods patient likes & can eat - Cold - soft foods may be better tolerated - Smaller portions - More frequent






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

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43. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






44. 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






45. 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






46. Body part or function






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






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






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






50. Mixture of serum & red blood cells