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[Show more]What terms are on the Joint Comission's official do not use list? correct answer: U, use unit 
IU, use internal unit 
QD, write daily 
QOD, write every other day 
Trailing zero 
Lack of leading zero 
MS, write morphine sulfate 
MSO4 and MgSO4, write magnesium sulfate 
 
What additional abbreviatio...
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Add to cartWhat terms are on the Joint Comission's official do not use list? correct answer: U, use unit 
IU, use internal unit 
QD, write daily 
QOD, write every other day 
Trailing zero 
Lack of leading zero 
MS, write morphine sulfate 
MSO4 and MgSO4, write magnesium sulfate 
 
What additional abbreviatio...
identification, situation, background, assessment, recommendation correct answer: ISBAR 
 
making an initial connection with patient, building trust and rapport correct answer: Engagement 
 
Integration of communication/counseling skills correct answer: hearing the story 
 
Clear definition of th...
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making an initial connection with patient, building trust and rapport correct answer: Engagement 
 
Integration of communication/counseling skills correct answer: hearing the story 
 
Clear definition of th...
What is the central Nursing practice? correct answer: Caring 
 
What does it mean to be caring? correct answer: the universal phenomenon influencing the ways in which people think, feel, and behave in relation to one another 
 
What did Madeline Leininger say about caring in nursing? correct answe...
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Add to cartWhat is the central Nursing practice? correct answer: Caring 
 
What does it mean to be caring? correct answer: the universal phenomenon influencing the ways in which people think, feel, and behave in relation to one another 
 
What did Madeline Leininger say about caring in nursing? correct answe...
Nursing Process correct answer: -assessment (subjective, objective) 
-nursing diagnosis (approved NANDA) 
-planning (include family and patient - STG and LTG) 
-implementation (interviews with rationale) 
-evaluation (evaluate if goals were met, evaluate if interventions were done/not done) 
-revis...
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Add to cartNursing Process correct answer: -assessment (subjective, objective) 
-nursing diagnosis (approved NANDA) 
-planning (include family and patient - STG and LTG) 
-implementation (interviews with rationale) 
-evaluation (evaluate if goals were met, evaluate if interventions were done/not done) 
-revis...
A nurse is caring for a client 4 hr postoperative following a kidney biopsy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) 
a. Monitor for hematuria 
b. Check for flank pain 
c. Monitor for extravasion of tissue surrounding the biopsy site 
d. Encourage ambulati...
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Add to cartA nurse is caring for a client 4 hr postoperative following a kidney biopsy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) 
a. Monitor for hematuria 
b. Check for flank pain 
c. Monitor for extravasion of tissue surrounding the biopsy site 
d. Encourage ambulati...
define group norms correct answer: - rules that specify proper group behaviour 
 
what needs to happen in order for a rule to become a group norm? correct answer: the rule must be accepted by the majority 
 
define formal norms correct answer: specified in bylaws or constitution of the group 
 
d...
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Add to cartdefine group norms correct answer: - rules that specify proper group behaviour 
 
what needs to happen in order for a rule to become a group norm? correct answer: the rule must be accepted by the majority 
 
define formal norms correct answer: specified in bylaws or constitution of the group 
 
d...
A patient experiences severe blood loss and hypovolemia following a motor vehicle crash. The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of which condition most likely to affect the patient? 
 
a. Chronic kidney disease 
b. Intrarenal acute kidney injury 
c. Prerenal acute kidney injury 
d. Postrenal...
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Add to cartA patient experiences severe blood loss and hypovolemia following a motor vehicle crash. The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of which condition most likely to affect the patient? 
 
a. Chronic kidney disease 
b. Intrarenal acute kidney injury 
c. Prerenal acute kidney injury 
d. Postrenal...
Who do Street Outreach nurses work with? correct answer: Work with people who are homeless and community organizations 
 
What do street outreach nurses focus on? correct answer: building relationships, maintaining the dignity of and respect for clients 
Creating environment of cultural safety and...
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Add to cartWho do Street Outreach nurses work with? correct answer: Work with people who are homeless and community organizations 
 
What do street outreach nurses focus on? correct answer: building relationships, maintaining the dignity of and respect for clients 
Creating environment of cultural safety and...
The nursing process- ADPIE correct answer: Assessment 
Diagnosis 
Planning 
Implementation 
Evaluation 
 
SOLER correct answer: (Active Listening) 
Sit facing the patient 
Open position 
Lean towards the patient 
Eye contact 
Relax 
 
iSBAR correct answer: (Communication Tool) 
Identify 
Situati...
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Add to cartThe nursing process- ADPIE correct answer: Assessment 
Diagnosis 
Planning 
Implementation 
Evaluation 
 
SOLER correct answer: (Active Listening) 
Sit facing the patient 
Open position 
Lean towards the patient 
Eye contact 
Relax 
 
iSBAR correct answer: (Communication Tool) 
Identify 
Situati...
Nurse Practice Act correct answer: - defines the practice of nursing 
- sets the minimum educational qualifications and other requirements for licensure 
- determines the legal titles and abbreviations nurses may use 
- provides for disciplinary action of licensees fir certain causes 
 
Practice re...
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Add to cartNurse Practice Act correct answer: - defines the practice of nursing 
- sets the minimum educational qualifications and other requirements for licensure 
- determines the legal titles and abbreviations nurses may use 
- provides for disciplinary action of licensees fir certain causes 
 
Practice re...
Drug Hx includes correct answer: - Rx 
 - OTC 
 - Herbal 
 - Homeopathic 
 - Home remedies 
 - street drugs 
 
"5 rights" +2 correct answer: 1. drug 
2. dose and form 
3. time 
4. route 
5. patient 
6. documentation 
7. circumstance 
 
JACHO National Patient Safety Goals included medication reco...
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Add to cartDrug Hx includes correct answer: - Rx 
 - OTC 
 - Herbal 
 - Homeopathic 
 - Home remedies 
 - street drugs 
 
"5 rights" +2 correct answer: 1. drug 
2. dose and form 
3. time 
4. route 
5. patient 
6. documentation 
7. circumstance 
 
JACHO National Patient Safety Goals included medication reco...
High Fowler's correct answer: 90 Degrees 
 
Body Mechanics correct answer: The efficient use of the body as a machine and as a means of locomotion 
 
Body Alignment correct answer: Permits optimal musculoskeletal balance and operation and promotes physiologic functioning. There should be no undu...
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Add to cartHigh Fowler's correct answer: 90 Degrees 
 
Body Mechanics correct answer: The efficient use of the body as a machine and as a means of locomotion 
 
Body Alignment correct answer: Permits optimal musculoskeletal balance and operation and promotes physiologic functioning. There should be no undu...
What increases an individual's risk for C.Diff? Select all that apply. 
 
a. Antibiotic therapy 
b. Immunosuppression 
c. Intake of fatty foods 
d. Old age 
e. Sedentary lifestyle correct answer: a, b, and d 
 
A patient undergoes a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and returns to the clinical unit aft...
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Add to cartWhat increases an individual's risk for C.Diff? Select all that apply. 
 
a. Antibiotic therapy 
b. Immunosuppression 
c. Intake of fatty foods 
d. Old age 
e. Sedentary lifestyle correct answer: a, b, and d 
 
A patient undergoes a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and returns to the clinical unit aft...
What are the different diagnostic testing and procedure options for Upper GI disorders? correct answer: abdominal x-ray 
CT scan of abdomen 
MRI of abdomen 
ultrasound of abdomen/esophagus 
upper GI or barium swallow 
endoscopic procedures (e.g. EGD) 
tissue biopsies 
PET scan 
 
What is nausea? h...
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Add to cartWhat are the different diagnostic testing and procedure options for Upper GI disorders? correct answer: abdominal x-ray 
CT scan of abdomen 
MRI of abdomen 
ultrasound of abdomen/esophagus 
upper GI or barium swallow 
endoscopic procedures (e.g. EGD) 
tissue biopsies 
PET scan 
 
What is nausea? h...
A nurse is preparing to administer an emergency drug to a patient who is having a severe allergic reaction. Which route of administration would provide the fastest and most complete absorption? correct answer: Intravenous 
 
Rationale: Intravenous administration results in the fastest and most comp...
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Add to cartA nurse is preparing to administer an emergency drug to a patient who is having a severe allergic reaction. Which route of administration would provide the fastest and most complete absorption? correct answer: Intravenous 
 
Rationale: Intravenous administration results in the fastest and most comp...
Rheumatoid Arthritis correct answer: 1. Inflammation of connective tissue within synovial joints 
2. Chronic, systemic autoimmune disease 
3. Remission and exacerbation periods 
4. Local tissue inflammation and localized symptoms plus extra-articular manifestations 
5. Incidence increases with age ...
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Add to cartRheumatoid Arthritis correct answer: 1. Inflammation of connective tissue within synovial joints 
2. Chronic, systemic autoimmune disease 
3. Remission and exacerbation periods 
4. Local tissue inflammation and localized symptoms plus extra-articular manifestations 
5. Incidence increases with age ...
Autoimmune Disorders, Increased ICP & Intracranial Disorders, Inflammatory & Mobility Disorders, and Sensory Perception 
 
Which of the following would be appropriate to utilize in diagnosing increased ICP? Select all that apply. 
 
a. Cranial X-ray 
b. CT Scan of the brain 
c. Neurological Assessme...
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Add to cartAutoimmune Disorders, Increased ICP & Intracranial Disorders, Inflammatory & Mobility Disorders, and Sensory Perception 
 
Which of the following would be appropriate to utilize in diagnosing increased ICP? Select all that apply. 
 
a. Cranial X-ray 
b. CT Scan of the brain 
c. Neurological Assessme...
Pericardium correct answer: outermost layer of the heart 
 
Epicardium correct answer: thin outermost layer of the heart 
 
Myocardium correct answer: thick, muscular middle layer of the heart 
 
Endocardium correct answer: Inner layer of the heart 
 
Atria (left and right) correct answer: thin...
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Add to cartPericardium correct answer: outermost layer of the heart 
 
Epicardium correct answer: thin outermost layer of the heart 
 
Myocardium correct answer: thick, muscular middle layer of the heart 
 
Endocardium correct answer: Inner layer of the heart 
 
Atria (left and right) correct answer: thin...
stage 1 correct answer: -push on it and does not blanch 
-red and stays red 
 
stage 2 correct answer: epidermal layer is off 
-not into deeper layer 
-over bony prominence 
 
stage 3 correct answer: deeper into dermal layer 
-undermining, tunneling, no bone, no muscle, no structure showing 
...
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Add to cartstage 1 correct answer: -push on it and does not blanch 
-red and stays red 
 
stage 2 correct answer: epidermal layer is off 
-not into deeper layer 
-over bony prominence 
 
stage 3 correct answer: deeper into dermal layer 
-undermining, tunneling, no bone, no muscle, no structure showing 
...
Diabetes will show what signs in the eyes? Thyroid issues? correct answer: Retinal hemorrhages; bulging eyes 
 
What is a white ring around the eye called? What is it indicative of? correct answer: Arcus senilis; indicative of high cholesterol 
 
What is xanthoma? What might it indicate? correct a...
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Add to cartDiabetes will show what signs in the eyes? Thyroid issues? correct answer: Retinal hemorrhages; bulging eyes 
 
What is a white ring around the eye called? What is it indicative of? correct answer: Arcus senilis; indicative of high cholesterol 
 
What is xanthoma? What might it indicate? correct a...
Hyperlipidemia correct answer: blood has too many lipids (or fats) such as cholesterol and triglycerides 
 
LDL correct answer: - < 100 optimal 
- Lower density: less protein, more cholesterol 
- transports cholesterol from the liver to cells 
- can be oxidized and deposited in artery walls 
 
...
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Add to cartHyperlipidemia correct answer: blood has too many lipids (or fats) such as cholesterol and triglycerides 
 
LDL correct answer: - < 100 optimal 
- Lower density: less protein, more cholesterol 
- transports cholesterol from the liver to cells 
- can be oxidized and deposited in artery walls 
 
...
When auscultating a client's lungs, the nurse hears a sound like Velcro being pulled apart over the client's right middle lobe. How should the nurse document this finding? correct answer: Coarse crackles 
 
While assessing an adult client, the client tells the nurse that she "has had difficulty ...
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Add to cartWhen auscultating a client's lungs, the nurse hears a sound like Velcro being pulled apart over the client's right middle lobe. How should the nurse document this finding? correct answer: Coarse crackles 
 
While assessing an adult client, the client tells the nurse that she "has had difficulty ...
A body of clinical ________________ has validated the importance of using the assessment techniques in Ellen's case. correct answer: Evidence (p.2) 
 
The collection of data about the individual's health state. correct answer: Assessment (p.2) 
 
What the person says about him or herself during ...
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Add to cartA body of clinical ________________ has validated the importance of using the assessment techniques in Ellen's case. correct answer: Evidence (p.2) 
 
The collection of data about the individual's health state. correct answer: Assessment (p.2) 
 
What the person says about him or herself during ...
Coronary Artery Disease correct answer: -Cardiovascular disease: Number 1 cause of death in the United States. 
 
-Of the 2.0 million Americans who had an MI in 2011, half died before reaching a hospital. 
 
-Major cause of __________ is Atherosclerosis. 
 
-"Atherosclerosis" comes from the Gree...
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Add to cartCoronary Artery Disease correct answer: -Cardiovascular disease: Number 1 cause of death in the United States. 
 
-Of the 2.0 million Americans who had an MI in 2011, half died before reaching a hospital. 
 
-Major cause of __________ is Atherosclerosis. 
 
-"Atherosclerosis" comes from the Gree...
neoplasia correct answer: -disorder of cell growth 
-disorder of proliferation and differentiation 
-uncontrolled cell growth and division 
 
cell proliferation correct answer: process of cell division in which the number of cells dying is equal to the number of cells dividing 
 
three types of ce...
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Add to cartneoplasia correct answer: -disorder of cell growth 
-disorder of proliferation and differentiation 
-uncontrolled cell growth and division 
 
cell proliferation correct answer: process of cell division in which the number of cells dying is equal to the number of cells dividing 
 
three types of ce...
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