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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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






2. Diet - should include adequate fiber or bulk - Whole grains - fruits - vegetables - legumes - Eating at regular intervals helps stimulate peristalsis (gastrocolic reflex) - Food allergies or food poisoning may lead to diarrhea - Some foods cause






3. 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






4. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






5. 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






6. 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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7. Legal document that protects patient - physician - & healthcare institution - Person who is performing procedure (physician) is responsible for securing consent & explaining procedure to patient - Nurse signs as a witness - signifying that patient si

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






9. 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






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






11. Combination of Power of Attorney for Healthcare & Living Will






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






13. Nurse knows the right thing to do but factors make it difficult to follow correct course of action.






14. Urinary retention - inability to empty bladder






15. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






16. 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






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






18. HDL - 'good' type






19. Respect for inherent worth & uniqueness of the individual; patient privacy & confidentiality






20. Code of ethics; accountability






21. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






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






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






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






25. 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






26. 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






27. 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






28. 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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. 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






33. Permanent change - cause is irreversible alterations in normal anatomy & physiology - require long period of care






34. 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






35. Inspect






36. 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






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






38. 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






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

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






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






43. 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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44. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






45. Equal care & rights for all






46. 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






47. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






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






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






50. 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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