NUR 310 Exam Study Guide Questions
and Answers
subjective data - Answer-interpretations and information provided by an individual about
himself or herself.
objective data - Answer-data that is measurable and observable
the collection of date can come from: - Answer-interview, health history, review of
clinical record, physical examination, functional assessment, cultural and spiritual
assessment, and consultation and review
The Nursing Process - Answer-Diagnosis/Analysis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Diagnosis - Answer-this is where the nurse analyzes the data collection during
assessment using clinical judgement
planning - Answer-nurse establishes priorities based on patient outcomes
first-level priority problem - Answer-emergent, life-threatening, and immediate, such as
establishing an airway or supporting breathing
Second-level priority problems - Answer-next in urgency; require prompt intervention to
prevent deterioration, and may include a mental status change or acute pain
Third-level priority problems - Answer-those that are important to the patient's health but
can be addressed after more urgent health problems are addressed.
implementation - Answer-the use will implement evidence-based interventions in a
safely and timely manner using principles of collaboration and delegation to facilitate
coordination of care
evaluation - Answer-the nurse will establish outcomes for the patient
Nonmaleficence - Answer-duty to do no harm
bebeficence - Answer-the "doing of good;" a return to health is the goal for the patient
autonomy - Answer-individuals have the right to determine their own actions and the
freedom to make their own decisions
, justice - Answer-treat everyone fairly and equally
Confidentiality - Answer-Respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details
secret
The CDC recommends ___________ as the first defense to decrease nosocomial
infections and to prevent transmission of micro-organisms - Answer-hand hygiene
The CDC recommends that health care providers wears gloves to: - Answer-- reduce
the risk of acquiring infections from patients
- prevent the transmission of flora from healthcare works to patient's
- reduce transient contamination of the hands of personnel by flora that can be
transmitted from one patient to another
When should you wear gloves - Answer-when coming in contact with bodily fluids
latex allergy - Answer-usually results from repeated exposure to proteins found in
natural rubber latex through skin contact and inhalation
clean spaces - Answer-gloves are not work from the room into the hallway to decrease
the risk of carrying microbes from a "dirty" room to a "clean" room or from an infected
patient to another patient
verbal messages - Answer-includes words spoken, tone of voice, and any additional
vocalizations
recieving - Answer-using your own interpretations to process messages sent
internal factors - Answer-factors that cannot be controlled
external factors - Answer-factors that can be controlled
You should organize an examination in a _________ approach. - Answer-head-to-toe
Prepare the environment for a physical examination by - Answer-ensuring the room is
private and quiet, has adequate lighting, and is a comfortable temperature for the
patient
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