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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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






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






3. 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






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






5. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






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






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






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






12. 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






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






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






15. 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






16. 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






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






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






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






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

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






22. 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






23. Point of escape of the organism from the reservoir (Ex: Respiratory - GI - Genitourinary - break in skin)






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






26. 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






27. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






28. Inability to delay need to urinate






29. 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






30. Benefit the patient.






31. 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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32. 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






33. 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






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






35. Bladder - nervous system damage






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






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






38. Complete lack of control over urination






39. 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






40. Only in animal products






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






43. 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






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






45. Improves venus return - respiratory function - & peristalsis - relieves skin pressure. Patient should practice before surgery






46. Body part or function






47. provided for people with limited life expectancy - often in the home - focuses on the needs of the dying - comfort & dignity; encompasses biomedical - psychosocial - & spiritual aspects






48. Process of emptying the bladder






49. Ensure that food is safe for consumption & prepared & stored properly - Never purchase food with damaged packaging - Take items that require refrigeration home immediately - Never use raw eggs in any form - Cook ground meat thoroughly; should not hav






50. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products