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NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGE
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NSG 3100 EXAM 3 GALEN COLLEGEapplying critical thinking in practice - ANSWER -prioritize mult patients
-cultural impacts on care outcomes
-logical reasoning
-review current evidence based research
Assessing - ANSWER collecting, validating, and communicating patient data
bag bath - ANSWER Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened with a
no-rinse-required cleaning product.
belt restraint - ANSWER seatbelt
cane guidelines - ANSWER -rubber tips
-length=permit elbow to be flexed
-strong side of body
-6 in tomside 6 inches in front of near foot
clinical reasoning - ANSWER process used by practitioners to plan, direct, perform,
and reflect on client care
complete bath - ANSWER sponge bath
critical thinking-challenge status quo and rituals - ANSWER ask why
critical thinking-confidence - ANSWER confident in words and actions
critical thinking-curiosity - ANSWER gain new knowledge
critical thinking-fair minedness - ANSWER consider all points of view
critical thinking-independence - ANSWER think for yourself
critical thinking-insight into egocentricity - ANSWER be aware of own biases
critical thinking-integrity - ANSWER admit when wrong
critical thinking-intellectual humility - ANSWER admitting you dont know
critical thinking-perseverance - ANSWER keep pushing forward and making
progress
crutch stance (4pt alternate gait) - ANSWER -bear weight both legs
-safest
-right crutch-left foot
left crutch-right foot
repeat
, Crutch Stance (Tripod position) - ANSWER -crutches 6 in out and 6 in fwd
Crutches (3 pt gait) - ANSWER -bear whole weight good leg
-both crutches-weak leg forward
good leg fwd
repeat
Crutches (two pt alt gait) - ANSWER -left crutch-right foot together
right crutch-left foot together
repeat
diagnosis - ANSWER analyzing and synthesizing data
dorsal recumbent position - ANSWER -lying on the back with the knees flexed
-elevate head with pillow
Evaluation - ANSWER measuring the degree to which goals have been achieved to
determine how to modify care plans
Fall Risk Factors - ANSWER -Poor Vision
-Cognitive dysfunction (confusion, disorientation, impaired memory/judgement)
-mobility restrictions
-Orthostatic hypotension
-Urinary incontinence
-Weakness
-sedatives, hypnotics, tranquilizers, narcotic analgesics, and diuretics
foot care basics - ANSWER -nails cut straight across
-diabetics
-no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin
Fowler's position - ANSWER a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised
between 45 and 60 degrees
High Fowler's Position - ANSWER -sitting up almost straight
-60 to 90 degrees
-never long for elderly due to skin breakdown
Implementation - ANSWER carrying out the plan of care
independent - ANSWER no bathing assistance needed
jacket restraint - ANSWER jacket used to restrain pt - last resort
lateral position - ANSWER side lying position
log roll - ANSWER -the method used to turn a patient with a spinal injury, in which
the patient is moved to the side in one motion
-arms across chest
-blanket underneath slide to edge of bed
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