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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






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






3. Teach patient & family that pain meds will be ordered by physician & administered by nurse - Patient should ask for pain meds before pain becomes severe - A different med can be ordered if the med does not control pain or has unpleasant side effects






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






5. Retention with leakage that exceeds bladder capacity






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






7. 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






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






9. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






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






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






12. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






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






14. Equal care & rights for all






15. Result of natural development






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






17. Point where an organism enters a new host; GI - GU - Respiratory - break in skin or mucous membranes






18. 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






19. 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






20. 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






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. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






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






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






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






26. 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






27. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






28. Body part or function






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






30. 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






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






32. Inspect






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






34. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






35. no harsh or abrasive cleansers - use mild soap & water - dry gently - use skin protectant products to toughen area & protect from irritating stool






36. 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






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






38. Complete lack of control over urination






39. Inability to empty bladder






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






41. Cultural - views on healthcare - Environmental - access to healthcare - Socioeconomic - financial resources - insurance - Physical - mobility






42. Oxygen; skin color - V/S - mental responsiveness; Intake & elimination of fluids;I & O - skin turgor - weight - mucous membranes; Food;weight - muscle mass - labs; Temperature;Physical activity;Rest & sleep


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






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






45. 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






46. 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






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


48. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






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






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