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Nursing 301 Exam 1 questions and answers
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Nursing 301 Exam 1 questionsand answers
Young Adult (20-35) - answer -growth has peaked around age 20
-memory peaks in 20s
-critical thinking increases
-intimacy vs isolation
-adult commitments and responsibilities (occupation)
Young Adult (Self Concept) - answer -avoidance of substance use disorders
-family formation
-social interactions
-ethical behavior
-at risk for alterations in health due to risky behavior
Middle Adult (36-65) - answer -Changes in physical appearance and ability
( visual/ auditory,respiratory)
-memory and stored knowledge intact
-slight decline in processing/reaction time
-generativity vs stagnation
-strong concern for others
Middle Adult ( Self Concept) - answer -menopause
-sexuality
-job performance/support
-marital changes
-at risk for alteration in health
Purpose of Health Teaching - answer -promote,maintain and restore client health
(essential)
,-support informed decision making and self care preventive meds
-promote adherence to the plan of care ( to save cost of future care and longer
hospital stays and promote early discharge)
Adherence Factors - answer -demographic values
-illness variable (severity)
-therapeutic regimen variables (side effects uncomfortable)
-psychosocial variables-support system
-financial variables
-motivation
(If in pain, do not educate at that time*)
Gerontological Considerations - answer -numeros chronic illnesses/meds
-medication sensitivity
-inadequate support systems
-lifetime habits-compromise
-impairment/
limitations (hear or see)
-collaboration is essential
Learning - answer act of gaining knowledge,skill
Teaching - answer imparting of knowledge
Factors that effect learning - answer -readiness
-environment
-technique of teaching
Learning Readiness - answer -teachable moment
-affected by many factors: culture, personal values, physical/emotional status/
past experience
,-positive feedback
-asking questions helps promote readiness
Learning Environment - answer -minimize factors that interfere (noise)
-time selection
-presence of additional support system
-appropriate technique
-collaborate
Nursing Process in Learning Process - answer Assess
Diagnosis
Plan and Goals
Implement
Evaluation
Health Promotion - answer -develop resources that maintain or enhance well
being and improve QOL
-focus on potential for wellness
-encourage appropriate alterations as necessary
Health Promotion Components - answer -self responsibility
-nutritional awareness
-stress reduction and management
-physical fitness
Adolescent Health Promotion - answer -focus on creating healthy habits early to
prevent negative results of risky behavior
-healthy diet
Young/Middle adult Health Promotion - answer -healthy behavior, pregnancy and
family
-cancer screenings, chronic illness, activities offered at workplace
, Older Adult Health Promotion - answer -very health conscious, benefit from
activities that help them maintain their independence and achieve optimal health
Primary Health Prevention - answer -promote health/ prevent disease
-shots,nutrition, health education and fitness
Secondary Health promotion - answer -ID illness and provide treatment
-communicable disease screening, early detection
Tertiary Health promotion - answer -prevent long term consequences to promote
optimal functioning
-promote independence
Health Assessment Considerations - answer -role of the nurse
-effective communication
-assessment data
-role of technology
Assign - answer transfer the authority, accountability and responsibility
Delegate - answer transfer the authority and responsibility
(most common)
Supervising - answer monitor and evaluate
-RN may be responsible for supervision and delegation
-delegate decisions based upon facility policies, state nurse practice acts and
standards of care
RN Can not Delegate... - answer -nursing process
-client education
-clinical judgement situations
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