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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. 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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2. Increase venus return and helps prevent complications of thrombophlebitis & resultant emboli






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






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






5. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






6. Keep promises






7. 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






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






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






10. Inspect






11. 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






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






13. identify factors that may place the patient at greater risk for complications during & after surgery - often conducted several days before surgery as part of pre - operative laboratory screening & teaching






14. 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

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






16. Specific signs & symptom






17. Taking care of the whole person - body - mind - spirit - heart - soul - Provide best quality of life by symptom management






18. Palliative - to relieve or reduce intensity of an illness; is not curative (Ex: colostomy - arthroscopy - balloon angioplasties)






19. Dysuria - urinary frequency or urgency - cloudy urine with foul odor






20. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






21. Two - piece bag may be used - face plate attaches to skin around stoma - bag attaches to face plate - easy to remove & empty bag without disturbing seal on skin - bag is changed only when it leaks or seal is lost - opening in karaya should be cut 1/8






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






23. Plantlike organisms - molds (Ex: Athlete's foot - Ringworm)






24. Most common nosocomial infection (esp. in elderly) - may cause systemic infections in elderly - more common in females - urethra is shorter; urinary meatus is closer to anus - E. coli - cause of most UTI's - Risk Factors - Sexually active female - ca

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25. 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






26. Result of natural development






27. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






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






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






30. 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






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






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






33. 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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34. Lifestyle - Psychosocial - Environmental - Developmental - Biologic risks






35. 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






36. 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






37. Regular exercise






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






39. Cholesterol: Heredity is biggest factor in how body produces - handles - & excretes cholesterol - Type & amount of fat in diet - Saturated fats: carry cholesterol and stimulate liver to make cholesterol - Higher fat diets can elevate cholesterol blo






40. Code of ethics; accountability






41. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






42. 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






43. Altered self - image






44. Brings large intestine to surface Can be created anywhere along large intestine - Consistency of stool depends on how far stool travels through colon before diversion - May be able to train bowel to evacuate at same time each day - if solid stool






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






46. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






47. Inability to get to toilet in time or inability to recognize need to urinate






48. - 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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49. 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






50. 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