Nurs 212 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 nurse is assessing a patient? A. Palpation B. Inspection C. Percussion D. Auscultation correct answers Palpation When performing a physical examination, safety must be considered to protect...

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 set of beliefs about the nature of how the world works. A nursing philosophy puts together some or all concepts of the metaparadigm. Nightingale's philosophy Henderson's philosophy Watson's philo...

Health promotion is best represented by which activity? a. Administering immunizations b. Giving a bath c. Preventing accidents in the home d. Performing diagnostic procedures correct answers C The registered nurse is providing nursing care for a client in pain. The nurse administered pain medication, repositioned the client, and dimmed the lights. Twenty minutes later, the nurse returns to check on the client's level of pain. The nurse is performing which standard of practice? a. A...

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. Deficiencies = lack of health. Health promotion. Clara Barton correct answers organized the American Red Cross, she persuaded congress in 1882 to ratify this treaty so that the Red Cross could perform huma...

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - syndrome that can be reversed IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) - autoimmune disease like crohns and UC Where is Crohn's disease located? - anywhere in the GI tract. segmental Where is ulcerative colitis found? - in the colon only. affects mucosal layer Crohn's disease symptoms - diarrhea, abd cramping, wt loss, decreased absorption, rectal bleeding meds contraindicated with crohns - NSAIDs and contraceptives ulcerative colitis symptoms - bloody diarrhea,...

NURS 212 MIDTERM Exam Questions and Answers Factors that influence communication - ANSWER internal factors (specific to nurse) external factors client factors internal factors - ANSWER liking others (pts need to feel accepted) empathy (recognizing pts feelings w/o criticism) ability to listen self-awareness (understand your personal biases before an interview) external factors - ANSWER Ensure privacy Refuse interruptions Comfortable room temp Good lig...

Arterial blood pressure correct answers a measurement of the pressure (mmHg) exerted by the blood as it flows through the arteries Blood pressure _____ as the heart contracts and _____ as the heart relaxes. correct answers rises; falls What is blood pressure measured in? correct answers millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and it's recorded as a fraction What is the systolic number in blood pressure? correct answers -the top photo (numerator) -it is a result of the ventricles of the heart -...

Arterial blood pressure correct answers a measurement of the pressure (mmHg) exerted by the blood as it flows through the arteries Blood pressure _____ as the heart contracts and _____ as the heart relaxes. correct answers rises; falls What is blood pressure measured in? correct answers millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and it's recorded as a fraction What is the systolic number in blood pressure? correct answers -the top photo (numerator) -it is a result of the ventricles of the heart -...

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 set of beliefs about the nature of how the world works. A nursing philosophy puts together some or all concepts of the metaparadigm. Nightingale's philosophy Henderson's philosophy Watson's philo...

NURS 212 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Factors that influence communication - ANSWER internal factors (specific to nurse) external factors client factors internal factors - ANSWER liking others (pts need to feel accepted) empathy (recognizing pts feelings w/o criticism) ability to listen self-awareness (understand your personal biases before an interview) external factors - ANSWER Ensure privacy Refuse interruptions Comfortable room temp Good lighti...