NUR 215 Q&A Exam Bundle

Which teaching technique is best for teaching a nurse assistant how to perform fingerstick glucose testing? Demonstrate the procedure, then ask for a return demonstration A patient with a diabetic foot ulcer will need to perform dressing changes after discharge. When should the nurse schedule the t...

Carbohydrates -Provide most of the body's energy and fiber -each gram produces 4 kcal -Provide glucose, which burns completley/efficiently w/out end products to secrete -Sources include whole grain breads, baked potatoes, brown rice and toher plant food Fats -Provide energy and vitamins -No more t...

False Imprisonment confinement of a person against his or her will. restraining an individual or restricting an individual's freedom. Good Samaritan Law Provides limited protection to someone who voluntarily chooses to provide first aid adverse legal scenario administering the wrong dosage of med...

Necessary LossA loss related to a change that is part of the cycle of life & is anticipated but still can be intensely felt Actual Lossany loss of a valued person, item, or status (loss of job) that others can recognize Perceived LossAnything clients define as loss but that is not obvious or verif...

A patient with metastatic cancer has what kind of pain classification? chronic pain A patient with back pain that was the result of an automobile injury a year ago, what kind of pain? Chronic pain, potentially neuropathic pain A patient who had bowel surgery yesterday, determine pain classificatio...

Coping -Describes how an individual deals w/ problems/issues -Factors influencing an individuals ability to cope include the number, duration, and intensity of stressors, the individuals past experiences, current support system, and available resources (financial) -Coping strats are unique to an ind...

What is informatics? the study of how information technology can be used and applied to prevent or reduce errors and improve care and outcomes According to the IOM every healthcare professional should meet the following competencies? -employ word processing, presentation, and data analysis software...

A 78-kg patient in septic shock has a pulse rate of 120 beats/min with low central venous pressure and pulmonary artery wedge pressure. After initial fluid volume resuscitation, the patient's urine output has been 30 mL/hr for the past 3 hours. Which order by the health care provider should the nur...