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






2. Recovery period; returns to a healty state; feeling better






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






4. Lecture or discussion - panel discussion - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials - programmed instruction - computer - assisted instruction programs






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






6. 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






7. Build - up of fat - cholesterol & calcium on inside of artery walls - Leads to hardening of walls with loss of elasticity or ability to expand fully - Plaque build up roughens walls so clotting factors can stick to walls - Plaque narrows lumen of art






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






9. 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






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






11. 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






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

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13. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






14. 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






15. 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






16. Understanding & Acceptance: Involve family / friends in patient care - Establish trusting relationship - Refer to support groups

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17. Give each his/her due & act fairly






18. 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






19. ability to excrete excess nitrogen






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






21. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






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

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






24. 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






25. Specific signs & symptom






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

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






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






29. 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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30. Improves musculoskeletal system - Improves cardiovascular function - Improves circulation - tissues get oxygen & nutrients - Promotes relaxation

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






32. Provide information on What is happening - Provide private area to grieve - Allow family time alone with patient before & after death - if so desired - Assist with contacting mortician - May attend funeral services

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33. 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






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






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






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






37. Respect values & beliefs - Role change - Body image change - Encourage to set attainable goals - Facilitate support from family / friends






38. Inability to swallow - Pitting edema - Decreased GI & GU activity - Incontinence - Loss of motion - sensation - reflexes - Elevated temp but cold - clammy skin - Cyanosis - Lowered BP - Noisy - irregular respirations - Cheyne - Stokes - May






39. Liquids can have color but must be able to see through (Coffee is ok) - No milk products - Nutritionally inadequate over time - Used as preparation for surgery - diagnostic studies - post - operative advancement - Hydrates - rests GI tract - N






40. 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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41. Loss of voluntary control of urination






42. 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






43. - 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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44. Composed of white blood cells - liquefied dead tissue debris - & dead & live bacteria






45. Freedom from pathogenic organisms in a specific area - Clean' vs 'Soiled' - patient or in patient's room - Achieved by: Confining pathogens within a given area - Limiting growth & numbers of pathogens - Limiting transmission of pathogens from place






46. Body part or function






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






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






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






50. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)