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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Changes in attitude - values - feelings (emotional)






2. Inability to empty bladder






3. 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






4. Altered self - image






5. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. Bowel sounds - auscultate every 4 hrs when patient is awake - reduced or absent; should return within 8-24 hrs after surgery - Distention - assess; esp. if bowel sounds are absent or high - pitched (could indicate paralytic ileus) - Is there an infe






10. I & O - monitor for fluid volume deficit or overload - Bladder distention - assess by palpating above pubic symphysis if patient has not voided within 8 hrs after surgery or if patient has been voiding frequently in amounts less than 50 mL






11. Specific signs & symptom






12. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






13. Give each his/her due & act fairly






14. 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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15. 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






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

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17. 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






18. Containing or mixed with blood






19. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






20. 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






21. Result of natural development






22. Lifestyle - Psychosocial - Environmental - Developmental - Biologic risks






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






24. 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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25. 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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26. Equal care & rights for all






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

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

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






30. Difficulty or painful urination






31. 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






32. Goal of treatment is a comfortable dignified death & that further life - sustaining measures are no longer indicated.






33. O Spiritual / Religious needs - Know & respect special ceremonies - rituals - Contact clergy to visit if patient desires






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






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






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

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






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






39. 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






40. 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






41. Disposable one - piece bags may be used at first - will have karaya or stomahesive attached - After stoma is stable - two - piece bag may be used - face plate attaches to skin around stoma - bag attaches to face plate - easy to remove & empty bag w






42. 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






43. Code of ethics; accountability






44. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






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






46. Only in animal products






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






48. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






49. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






50. 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