Nurs 212 (A+ Graded) .

A nurse observes a patient lying rigidly in bed taking shallow breaths. The patient reports a 4 out of 5 on the pain scale and says "my leg hurts." The nurse determines that together, the objective and subjective data are: correct answers congruent and support that the patient is in pain A nurs...

Nursing as a professional discipline correct answers nursing is recognized as increasing profession guided by a code of ethics Health Literacy correct answers ability of patients to obtain, process, and understand basic information needed to make decisions after things have occurred Early C...

When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is: A. Palpation. B. Inspection. C. Percussion. D. Auscultation. correct answers Inspection Which of these techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture, and swelling when the...

Evidence-Based Practice correct answers -1972 -Gold standard of practice -Holistic definition: ~Systematic approach ~Emphasizes the use of best evidence ~Clinician's approach ~Patient's preferences and values Using Evidence-Based Practice correct answers -Collects data in a systematic and...

Approaches to defining profession correct answers Process approach Power approach Trait approach Process approach correct answers All are in a state of development Found somewhere along a continuum Not an either/or situation Power approach correct answers How much "power" does the group ...

Why Is Theory Important? correct answers Nursing as a profession is strengthened when nursing knowledge is built on sound theory. Theory is a useful tool for reasoning, critical thinking, and decision-making (Tomey and Alligood, 2010). Philosophies of Nursing correct answers A philosophy is a se...

Standards of right and wrong that are internalized by the process of learning inherent in human socialization Often based on religious beliefs Behaviors according to certain traditions correct answers Morals Concepts, ideals, behaviors, and significant themes that give meaning to our person...

Factors that influence communication correct answers internal factors (specific to nurse) external factors client factors internal factors correct answers liking others (pts need to feel accepted) empathy (recognizing pts feelings w/o criticism) ability to listen self-awareness (understand y...

The nurse is conducting a physical assessment. The data the nurse would collect vary depending on what? correct answers The client's acuity A nursing instructor is discussing the purposes of health assessment. What is one purpose of health assessment? correct answers To establish a database agai...

Florence Nightingale correct answers describes nursing 150 years ago as establishing an environment that allows persons to recover from illness. She linked 5 environmental factors; 1) pure/fresh air, 2) pure water, 3) efficient drainage, 4) cleanliness, 5) light, especially direct sunlight. Deficien...

A client receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) therapy is being treated for status epilepticus with diazepam (Valium). The nurse places priority on: correct answers Monitoring the client for nausea and GI cramping The nurse should question the use of barbiturates for the treatment of seizure activity if pr...

A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who has hypovolemia due to vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse should expect which of the following findings? (Select all that apply.) A. Distended neck veins B. Hyperthermia C. Tachycardia D. Syncope E. Decreased skin turgor correct answer...

the nursing workforce is dominated by correct answers women between 2000 and 2008 men in nursing increased by how much correct answers 50% what was the mean age of nurses in the workforce in 2017 correct answers 51 racial and ethnic minorities compromise what percentage of the RN population...

gender demographics correct answers a. Dominated by women b. : Men in nursing increased by 50% c. Men were 62% more likely than women (55%) to have a bachelor's or higher degree in nursing d. 76% of male nurses and 62% of female nurses work in hospitals age demographics correct answers a. The...