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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. 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






3. Personal emotional involvement - Need to explore own beliefs about death - Burn - out from work in areas of frequent death - Critical Care - ER - Hospice - Long Term Care






4. Inability to empty bladder






5. Act for patient without their consent; Overrides patient autonomy; Nurse decides What is in best interest of patient






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






7. 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






8. 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






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






11. 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






12. Demonstration - discovery - audiovisual materials - printed materials






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






19. Result of natural development






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






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






22. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






23. Equal care & rights for all






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






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






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






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

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






29. Helps remove mucus & is usually taught with deep breathing (esp. important for patients with increased risk of respiratory complications)






30. 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






31. skin should be intact - free of redness - Watch for any irritation - rash - signs of infection - Erosion around stoma can cause stoma to become flat or indented






32. Altered self - image






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






34. Body part or function






35. Timed specimen collections (24- hour specimen): obtain correct container & preservative or ice if needed - Instruct patient/family about collection - Begin with empty bladder - end with empty bladder - Have patient void before beginning - Have patien






36. 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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37. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






38. Keep promises






39. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






40. - 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






41. 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






42. Bladder - nervous system damage






43. Retention with leakage that exceeds bladder capacity






44. Personal habits - Defecate at the same time each day - Privacy & time allotment - Positioning - sitting upright with feet on ground






45. Inability to delay need to urinate






46. 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






47. Must be done immediately to preserve life - a body part - or function






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

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49. 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






50. Urinary retention - inability to empty bladder