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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. A natural habitat of an organism (Ex: other humans - animals - soil - inanimate objects - water - milk - food)






4. 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






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






6. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






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






8. A tool nurses use to think critically - solve problems - & evaluate the way they care for patients. Dynamic - systematic or ever changing - depending on patient & all variables that impact patient - Helps nurse think about outcomes for patients & is






9. Primary commitment to the patient; Priority is good of individual patient rather than society in general;Evaluation of competing claims of patient's autonomy & patient well - being






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






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






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






13. Difficulty or painful urination






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






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

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






17. 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






18. 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






19. collected during midstream - first small amount of urine voided helps to flush away any organisms near the meatus - urine voided at midstream is most characteristic of urine body is producing - patient voids & discards a small amount of urine; contin






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






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






22. 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






23. Containing or mixed with blood






24. 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






25. Keep promises






26. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






27. 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






28. 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






29. Benefit the patient.






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






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






32. 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






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






34. Dishonesty to alleviate patient anxiety or concern






35. Need to void without ability to hold or delay






36. - 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






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






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






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






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. Reach full potential through development of capabilities - Continues throughout life: Acceptance of self & others as they are -






42. Respect values & beliefs - Role change - Body image change - Encourage to set attainable goals - Facilitate support from family / friends






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






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






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






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






47. ability to break down nitrogen to excrete






48. 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






49. Complete lack of control over urination






50. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time