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[Show more]Nursing Process Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation 
Assessment Gathers information about the patient's condition 
The systematic collection and verification of data Purpose is to establish baseline data about the client Seeing If there are changes from first assessment Gives th...
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Add to cartNursing Process Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation 
Assessment Gathers information about the patient's condition 
The systematic collection and verification of data Purpose is to establish baseline data about the client Seeing If there are changes from first assessment Gives th...
Whats the bottom line when it comes to nursing and health promotion? Nurses are charges with health promotion and disease prevention & management (and need to know a lot about human dimensions, disease development and treatments, etc) 
what is health? a state of complete physical, mental, and social...
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Add to cartWhats the bottom line when it comes to nursing and health promotion? Nurses are charges with health promotion and disease prevention & management (and need to know a lot about human dimensions, disease development and treatments, etc) 
what is health? a state of complete physical, mental, and social...
Initial comprehensive Assessment occurs when client first presents themselves, and gives and overall picture of "health" 
Ongoing/Partial Assessment Occurs after comprehensive data base is established; is a reevaluation of problem or baseline looking for Improvement/deterioration 
Focused/ Problem...
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Add to cartInitial comprehensive Assessment occurs when client first presents themselves, and gives and overall picture of "health" 
Ongoing/Partial Assessment Occurs after comprehensive data base is established; is a reevaluation of problem or baseline looking for Improvement/deterioration 
Focused/ Problem...
What's the difference between subjective and objective data subjective- what the person says about himself/herself during history taking; also referred to as symptoms 
Objective- what you as the health professional observe by inspecting, percussing, palpating, auscultating, during the physical exam...
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Add to cartWhat's the difference between subjective and objective data subjective- what the person says about himself/herself during history taking; also referred to as symptoms 
Objective- what you as the health professional observe by inspecting, percussing, palpating, auscultating, during the physical exam...
What occurs in the planning phase of the nursing process? 
A. Perform actions to meet goals B. Determine if goals are met C. Gather information D. Set goals of care and identify nursing actions D. Set goals of care and identify nursing actions 
By the second postoperative day, a client has not achie...
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Add to cartWhat occurs in the planning phase of the nursing process? 
A. Perform actions to meet goals B. Determine if goals are met C. Gather information D. Set goals of care and identify nursing actions D. Set goals of care and identify nursing actions 
By the second postoperative day, a client has not achie...
Statistics: According to a recent 2016 study, ______ errors are the third leading cause of death with over 250,000 per year Medical -> Medication-related errors for hospitalized patients cast $16.4 billion annually 
The Institute of Medicine created 6 aims for the healthcare system to guide impro...
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Add to cartStatistics: According to a recent 2016 study, ______ errors are the third leading cause of death with over 250,000 per year Medical -> Medication-related errors for hospitalized patients cast $16.4 billion annually 
The Institute of Medicine created 6 aims for the healthcare system to guide impro...
Health History What history is this for Breast Exam: - Dietary Intake - alcohol and caffeine intake - Performance of Self-Breast Exam (SBE) - Mammograms - Pregnancies, births, breast-feeding - Onset of menstruation, menopause - Medications: Birth control pills (BCP) & type, Hormone replacement and O...
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Add to cartHealth History What history is this for Breast Exam: - Dietary Intake - alcohol and caffeine intake - Performance of Self-Breast Exam (SBE) - Mammograms - Pregnancies, births, breast-feeding - Onset of menstruation, menopause - Medications: Birth control pills (BCP) & type, Hormone replacement and O...
Special cases of license 1)US government employee 2)International nurse graduates Have to pass Special exam 
Licensure to be given a license to practice nursing in a state or province after successfully meeting requirements. 
It protects the public 
What is the history of Licensure? Florence Nightin...
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Add to cartSpecial cases of license 1)US government employee 2)International nurse graduates Have to pass Special exam 
Licensure to be given a license to practice nursing in a state or province after successfully meeting requirements. 
It protects the public 
What is the history of Licensure? Florence Nightin...
Effects of exercise on Cardiovascular system Incr. Cardiac output, improves myocardial contraction, improves venous return, & decr. resting heart rate 
Effects of exercise on Pulmonary System Improves alveolar ventilation, decr. work of breathing 
Effects of exercise on Metabolic System Incr. basal ...
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Add to cartEffects of exercise on Cardiovascular system Incr. Cardiac output, improves myocardial contraction, improves venous return, & decr. resting heart rate 
Effects of exercise on Pulmonary System Improves alveolar ventilation, decr. work of breathing 
Effects of exercise on Metabolic System Incr. basal ...
Your nurse manager informs you he is using the tool "Asking Why 5 Times" to investigate medication error in which you were involved. What was the nurse manager doing? a. Conducting root cause analysis b. Applying concepts of just culture c. Assessing outcomes for CMS d. Using bundles of care 
Ans:...
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Add to cartYour nurse manager informs you he is using the tool "Asking Why 5 Times" to investigate medication error in which you were involved. What was the nurse manager doing? a. Conducting root cause analysis b. Applying concepts of just culture c. Assessing outcomes for CMS d. Using bundles of care 
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Precordium area on anterior chest overlying heart and great vessels 
Heart has four chambers: Atria and ventricles 
Great vessels major arteries and veins connected to the heart 
Blood vessels arranged in two continuous loops: Pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation 
Heart wall layers Pericar...
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Add to cartPrecordium area on anterior chest overlying heart and great vessels 
Heart has four chambers: Atria and ventricles 
Great vessels major arteries and veins connected to the heart 
Blood vessels arranged in two continuous loops: Pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation 
Heart wall layers Pericar...
The nurse is preparing to examine an adult client's eyes, using the Snellen chart. What should the nurse do first? Position the client 20 feet away from the chart 
Shining a light into one eye and noting the pupillary response in the other eye is testing for which of the following parameters? Conse...
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Add to cartThe nurse is preparing to examine an adult client's eyes, using the Snellen chart. What should the nurse do first? Position the client 20 feet away from the chart 
Shining a light into one eye and noting the pupillary response in the other eye is testing for which of the following parameters? Conse...
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) an initiative to help prepare future nurses who will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the healthcare system within which they work. 
patient-centered care, quality improvement, ...
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Add to cartQuality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) an initiative to help prepare future nurses who will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the healthcare system within which they work. 
patient-centered care, quality improvement, ...
Geneticsthe study of general mechanisms of heredity and the variation of inherited trait. 
Genomicsis the study of the function of all the nucleotide sequences present within the entire genome of a species, including genes in DNA coding regions and in DNA non-coding regions. 
Genomeall of a living t...
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Add to cartGeneticsthe study of general mechanisms of heredity and the variation of inherited trait. 
Genomicsis the study of the function of all the nucleotide sequences present within the entire genome of a species, including genes in DNA coding regions and in DNA non-coding regions. 
Genomeall of a living t...
Which of the following techniques is most likely to result in the improved understanding for the patient of the interviewer's questions? 
A. The use of phrases that are commonly used by other client's in the area. B. The use of the client's own terms if possible. C. The use of the simplest langua...
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Add to cartWhich of the following techniques is most likely to result in the improved understanding for the patient of the interviewer's questions? 
A. The use of phrases that are commonly used by other client's in the area. B. The use of the client's own terms if possible. C. The use of the simplest langua...
A nurse is introducing herself to a client as the first step of a comprehensive physical exam. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use with this client -Use a mix of open and close ended question -reduce environmental noise -perform the general survey before the exam 
A nurse in a pro...
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Add to cartA nurse is introducing herself to a client as the first step of a comprehensive physical exam. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use with this client -Use a mix of open and close ended question -reduce environmental noise -perform the general survey before the exam 
A nurse in a pro...
Name the 3 criteria for OTC Status 1) Indications for use 2) Safety profile 3) Practicality for OTC use 
Give an example that is OTC yet is kept behind the pharmacy counter and requires an ID. Why? The decongestant pseudoephedrine because it can be combined with other drugs to make crystal meth 
Whe...
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Add to cartName the 3 criteria for OTC Status 1) Indications for use 2) Safety profile 3) Practicality for OTC use 
Give an example that is OTC yet is kept behind the pharmacy counter and requires an ID. Why? The decongestant pseudoephedrine because it can be combined with other drugs to make crystal meth 
Whe...
Introductory phaseintroduce yourself, explain purpose of interview, discuss questions, explain reason for note taking assure confidentiality and privacy, time frame of interview, build rapport (a close relationship built on trust) 
Working phasethe nurse collects data by collaborating with patient t...
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Add to cartIntroductory phaseintroduce yourself, explain purpose of interview, discuss questions, explain reason for note taking assure confidentiality and privacy, time frame of interview, build rapport (a close relationship built on trust) 
Working phasethe nurse collects data by collaborating with patient t...
What is the first step when performing an abdominal assessment? Inspection 
The term used for pain elicited when the nurse pushes down slowly and deeply on the abdomen and then lifts up quickly is called... Rebound Tenderness 
The nurse is planning to assess the abdomen of an adult male client. Befo...
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Add to cartWhat is the first step when performing an abdominal assessment? Inspection 
The term used for pain elicited when the nurse pushes down slowly and deeply on the abdomen and then lifts up quickly is called... Rebound Tenderness 
The nurse is planning to assess the abdomen of an adult male client. Befo...
Match the terms below with the correct definitions 
1. assessment 2. nursing diagnosis 3. planning 4. implementation 5. evaluation 
a. clinical judgement about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems and life processes b. assessing whether outcome criteria h...
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Add to cartMatch the terms below with the correct definitions 
1. assessment 2. nursing diagnosis 3. planning 4. implementation 5. evaluation 
a. clinical judgement about individual, family, or community responses to actual or potential health problems and life processes b. assessing whether outcome criteria h...
Sentinel Event Unexpected event that involves death or serious physical or psychological injury, or risk thereof 
Never Event shocking medical errors that should NEVER occur 
RCA root cause analysis 
Nursing Process Steps Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation 
Interventions blo...
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Add to cartSentinel Event Unexpected event that involves death or serious physical or psychological injury, or risk thereof 
Never Event shocking medical errors that should NEVER occur 
RCA root cause analysis 
Nursing Process Steps Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation 
Interventions blo...
Safe Patient handling for immobile patients transfer devices, lift teams 
Safe Patient handling for patients that can assist •Wide base of support •Lower center of gravity •Equilibrium of an object is maintained as long as the line of gravity passes through the base of its support •Facing th...
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Add to cartSafe Patient handling for immobile patients transfer devices, lift teams 
Safe Patient handling for patients that can assist •Wide base of support •Lower center of gravity •Equilibrium of an object is maintained as long as the line of gravity passes through the base of its support •Facing th...
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