Exam 4 NUR 166 with 100% correct
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Capsule - ANSWER- Powder or gel form of an active drug
stoppage of breathing or the lack of air reaching the lungs; synonym for
suffocation - ANSWER- asphyxiation
___ care combines both allopathic medicine and complementary and alternative
therapies. - ANSWER- Integrative
Third intention is when a wound is left open for a few days and then, if there is no
indication of infection, _____________. - ANSWER- closed by a surgeon
the deliberate spread of pathogenic organisms into a community to cause
widespread illness, fear, and panic - ANSWER- bioterrorism
Elixir - ANSWER- Clear liquid containing water, alcohol, sweeteners and flavor
Secondary intention, in which the wound is left open and ____ ____, is not done if
less of a scar is necessary. "Your wound will heal slowly as granulation tissue
forms and fills the wound." - ANSWER- closes naturally
____ is the belief that the body can heal itself though the use of natural
substances. - ANSWER- Homeopathy
Enteric coated - ANSWER- A tablet or pill coated to prevent stomach irritation
___ care is a form of healing that considers the whole person, body, mind, spirit,
and emotions. - ANSWER- Holistic
,A Penrose drain is an open drainage system that exits the skin through a ___ ___.
The purpose a Penrose drain is to provide a sinus tract for drainage. - ANSWER-
stab wound
negative, often repetitive, disruptive behavior; also referred to as horizontal
violence, lateral violence, and professional incivility - ANSWER- bullying
Dehiscence is the partial or total ____ of wound layers as a result of excessive
stress on wounds that are not healed. - ANSWER- separation
event caused by the release of a chemical compound that has the potential for
harming people's health - ANSWER- chemical emergency
____ is following a healthy lifestyle. - ANSWER- Naturopathy
Extended release - ANSWER- Slow and continuous release of the medication
Liniment - ANSWER- Medication mixed with alcohol, oil, or soap, which is rubbed
on the skin
Who are the most prevalent users of complimentary or alternative therapies
(CAT)? - ANSWER- women, ages 35-50, with higher levels of education, who are
former smokers.
Clients at greater risk for ____ include those who are obese or malnourished,
smoke tobacco, use anticoagulants, have infected wounds, or experience
excessive coughing, vomiting, or straining. - ANSWER- dehiscence
organizational environment where "core values and behaviors resulting from a
collective and sustained commitment by organizational leadership, management,
and workers emphasize safety over competing goals" - ANSWER- culture of
safety
Lotion - ANSWER- Topical solution
During the centering stage of the Therapeutic Touch, the practitioner brings
attention ___ to a peaceful state of consciousness. - ANSWER- inward
The _____ scale is an assessment tool used to assess the client's risk for
pressure injury development - ANSWER- Braden
, the use of high-tech means to disable or delete critical electronic infrastructure
data or information - ANSWER- cyber terror
an emergency event of greater magnitude that requires the response of people
outside the involved community - ANSWER- disaster
During the assessment stage of TT, the practitioner moves the hands 2 to 6 in (5
to 16 cm) from the client's skin surface and gathers information about
___________. - ANSWER- energy fields and energy flow.
Wounds healed by primary intention are well approximated (skin edges tightly
together). Intentional wounds with minimal tissue loss, such as those made by a
____ ____ with sutured approximated edges, usually heal by primary intention. -
ANSWER- surgical incision
Lozenge - ANSWER- Small oblong medication in a flavored base
Ointment - ANSWER- Semisolid drug that is applied externally
During the treatment phase of TT, the practitioner ___ ___ with the goal of
restoring balance. - ANSWER- modulates energy
The bulb-like drain allows removal of blood and drainage from the surgical site. -
ANSWER- Jackson-Pratt drain
intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver or another person in a relationship
involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older
adult; includes physical abuse, sexual abuse/contact, emotional/psychological
abuse, neglect, and financial abuse/exploitation - ANSWER- elder abuse
Pill - ANSWER- Mixture of a powdered drug with a cohesive material
___ is a theory and philosophy that focuses on connections and interactions
between parts of the whole - ANSWER- Holism
What type of dressing should the nurse apply over the client's venous access
site? - ANSWER- Transparent film dressings are semipermeable, waterproof, and
adhesive, allowing visualization of the access site to aid assessment and
protecting the site from microorganisms.
