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NUR 215 Final Exam Detailed Questions and Expert Answers
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NUR 215 Final Exam Detailed Questions andExpert Answers
What are the steps for hand hygiene
Bare your hands and forearms. Push your sleeves above your wrists; remove
wristwatch and rings
Turn on the water, (use electronic faucet when possible)
Adjust water to warm, not hot
Wet your hands and wrists with clean, running (warm or cold) water
Apply enough liquid soap to cover all hand surfaces
Vigorously rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds
Rinse your hands thoroughly. Keep your hands below your wrists and forearms.
Dry your hands thoroughly
Turn off the faucet. If the faucet is not hands-free, hold a dry paper towel in your
hand to turn it off
Patients at high risk for foot injury
Diabetes
Peripheral Vascular Disease
,Pt education for foot care
Daily foot inspection
Hygiene - don't soak feet in water/lotion, do not cut or file calcifies areas, cut nails
straight across
Cotton/Wool socks, close toed shoes, well fitted shoes, no open-toed/flip flops
Do not go bare foot
Avoid measures that impair circulation (ex. compression socks)
Regular foot checks by health care professional are recommended
Types of stress
Anticipatory
Psychosocial
Physiological
Development
What is anticipatory stress
Concerning the future (ex. upcoming examination/clinical day)
Can also be undefined, such as vague sense of concern about the future or a
feeling that something will go wrong
,What is psychosocial stress
External stressors that arise from work, family dynamics, living situation, social
relationships, financial strain, and other aspects of daily lives
What is physiological stress
Affects body structures /functions
Psychological chemical affects
Environmental toxins, medications, tobacco
Psychological physical or mechanical affects
Trauma, cold, joint overuse
Psychological nutritional affects
Vitamin deficiency, high-fat diet
Psychological biological affects
, Viruses, bacteria
Psychological genetic affects
Inborn errors metabolism
Psychological lifestyle affects
Obesity, sedentary lifestyle
What is developmental stress
Stress from life stages (meeting family, starting any type of school, having kids,
buying a house, losing a parent)
Adaptive coping mechanisms
Healthy choices that reduce the negative effects of stress
Exercise to relive tension, journaling, eating healthy, taking vacation days, hobbies,
meditation, yoga, seeking support/advice (prayer, talking with a friend)
Signs of Adaptive Coping
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