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Nursing Fundamentals Theory

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Rapid onset - lasts short period of time






2. 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






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






4. In the case of cardiopulmonary or respiratory arrest - calling a code & resuscitating the patient are to be delayed until these measures will be ineffectual.






5. Salmonella bacillus from raw eggs or chicken - Bacterial enteropathogens - viruses - or parasites - cause Traveler's diarrhea - Undercooked meat






6. Voiding too often but normal total amounts






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






8. - 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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9. Urinary retention - inability to empty bladder






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






11. 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






12. Complete lack of control over urination






13. Containing or mixed with blood






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






15. Build - up of fat - cholesterol & calcium on inside of artery walls - Leads to hardening of walls with loss of elasticity or ability to expand fully - Plaque build up roughens walls so clotting factors can stick to walls - Plaque narrows lumen of art






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

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






18. Storing & recalling of new knowledge (brain)






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






20. Fluid intake - at least 2000 mL daily






21. Result of natural development






22. 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






23. Retards growth of organisms & is bacteriostatic






24. Acceptable environment for an infectious agent






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






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






27. Improves musculoskeletal system - Improves cardiovascular function - Improves circulation - tissues get oxygen & nutrients - Promotes relaxation

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






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






30. 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






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






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






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






35. 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






36. 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






37. Integration of mental & muscular activity (physical)






38. 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






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

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






41. Pain reported by patient is determining factor of pain control - Assess pain q 2 hrs after major surgery - Older patient is at risk for undertreatment & overtreatment of pain






42. 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






43. Code of ethics; accountability






44. Avoid causing harm (Nightengale Pledge






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






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






47. 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






48. Mixture of serum & red blood cells






49. Frequency that occurs during sleeping hours






50. 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