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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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1. Obtaining complete proteins - soy products






2. Benefit the patient.






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






4. HDL - 'good' type






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






6. 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






7. Frequency & amount of stools - history of diarrhea - constipation - impaction - Any abnormality of stool appearance - Use of laxatives or enemas - Dietary habits - food allergies - fluids - fiber - Amount of activity & exercise - Medications - Stress






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






9. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






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






11. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






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






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. 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






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






18. Incontinence in child after toilet control expected






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






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






21. 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






22. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






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






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. Combination of Power of Attorney for Healthcare & Living Will






26. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






27. Provide specific instructions about kinds of healthcare that should be provide or forgone






28. Hand Hygiene - Wash - before & after touching patient; before & after wearing gloves - Alchohol - based handrubs - if hands are not visibly soiled - Soap & water - if hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood or body fluids; wash for 15 sec






29. - Allow to verbalize feelings - fears - Do not leave alone - Include family






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






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






32. Delay or problem starting urinary stream






33. 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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34. 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






35. 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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36. 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






37. Anatomical position - Removal of soiled dressings & tubes - Who will bathe the body? - Identification tags - Personal items - Order to release body / mortuary notification - Special handling for communicable disease






38. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






39. Regular exercise






40. 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






41. Interval between pathogen's invasion of the body & the appearance of symptoms; organisms are growing & multiplying






42. Early signs & symptoms are present but are often vague & nonspecific; patient does not realize he is contagious






43. Liquids can have color but must be able to see through (Coffee is ok) - No milk products - Nutritionally inadequate over time - Used as preparation for surgery - diagnostic studies - post - operative advancement - Hydrates - rests GI tract - N






44. 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






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






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






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






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






49. Result of natural development






50. Inability to empty bladder