Comprehensive NSG 300 Q&A Bundle

A nurse enters the hospital room of a patient who had a total knee replacement the day before. Which of the following pose potential safety risks? (sata) A. Current safety inspection sticker is on the iv fluids pump B. A walker is positioned near the patient's bedside C. The hospital bed is in the ...

Nurses disengage and factually document the problem in patient care terms rather than as a personality issue, and forward the documentation in writing to a nurse manager and the appropriate section chief Lengthy discussions are not needed An apology goes a long way, and a statement of corrective a...

Transduction conversion of one form of energy into another. In sensation, the transforming of stimulus energies, such as sights, sounds, and smells, into neural impulses our brains can interpret. Transmission sending of impulse across a sensory pain nerve fiber (nociceptor) Nerve impulses excitato...

Social determinants conditions which people are born, grow up in, work in and age which are shaped by distribution of money, power and resources Intersectionality Belonging simultaneously to multiple social groups Illness the way someone reacts to disease Cultural competence An understanding of h...

Steps of the Nursing Process Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation critical thinking the ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to question and reflect on the reasoning process. The use of evidence-based practice. levels of critical thinking level one: ...

Body mechanics Coordinated efforts of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems Alignment and balance Also refers to posture Gravity Weight force exerted on the body Friction Force that occurs in a direction opposite to movement Skeletal system -Provides attachments for muscles and ligaments, prot...

Components of the nursing meta paradigm: a. person, health, environment, and theory b. health, theory, concepts and environment c. nurses, physicians, health and patient needs d. person, health, environment, and nursing d Theory is essential to nursing practice because it (SATA): a. contributes to ...

A nurse is assigned to five patients, including one who was recently admitted and one returning from a diagnostic procedure. It is currently mealtime. The other three patients are stable, but one has just requested a pain medication. The nurse is working with an assistive personnel. Which of the fol...

Client condition that begins with assessment of restlessness, tachypnea and tachycardia a. Stroke b. Carbon monoxide poisoning c. Hypoxia d. Dehydration c. Hypoxia Client sleep assessment reveals that client has difficulty initiating sleep, or staying asleep, indicates: a. Apnea b. Insomnia c. Depr...

Allopathic or biomedicine conventional western medicine. Effective in treating numerous physical ailments but less effective in decreasing stress-induced illnesses, managing symptoms of chronic disease, caring for the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals, and improving quality of life and ge...

On the basis of knowledge of the developmental tasks of Erikson's Industry versus Inferiority, the nurse emphasizes proper technique for use of an inhaler with a 10-year-old boy so he will: increase his self esteem with the mastery of a new skill Which of the following assessment findings suggest ...

Clinical decision making Problem-solving approach that nurses use to define patient problems and select appropriate treatment. -What separates professional nurses from assistive personnel (AP), the nurse will observe, collect data and make a plan for the best course of action. Clinical judgment A c...

Pressure Injury impaired skin integrity related to unrelieved, prolonged pressure Skin microbiome affecting skin integrity temperature, humidity, airflow, nutrition, perfusion, comorbidities, and condition of soft tissue. At risk for pressure injury... decreased mobility, decreased sensory percept...

Intradermal injection 25-27 gauge, 3/8" to 5/8" long, insert 10-15 degree angle IM needle length 1 to 1 1/2 SQ needle length 3/8-5/8 inch Ventrogluteal site (IM) is recommended for volumes greater than 2 ml Deltoid muslce (IM) used for 2ml or less Administration of eardrops children <3 - s...

What is one of the most important influences on a child's developmentparents A child's positive self esteem and school achievements are fostered by parents whorespond in a firm, consistent and warm manner A child's negative self esteem is fostered by parents whorespond in a harsh, inconsistent,...

As of the nurse prepares to administer oral medication which nursing intervention is of "most importance" to ensure patient's safety? perform assessment of the patient for risk of aspiration Rationale: you want to make sure that they can swallow A heavy equipment operator is given hearing prote...

What patient might need a therapeutic diet? A) an athlete B) a teenager with anger issues C)a diabetic D) someone who sleeps all the time c What do unsaturated fatty acids do? help with the metabolic process What role does positive nitrogen balance have in regards to wounds, how does it help? + ni...

What is pyrexia? fever over 100.4 What is the normal range for body temperature? 96.8-100.4 (36-38) What is a normal pulse rate? 60-100 bpm What is normal respiration 12-20 breaths per minute A postoperative patient is breathing rapidly. You should immediately: assess the oxygen saturation What...

Now order vs STAT order for medication now order - nurse has 90 minutes to administer STAT - nurse has to administer it immediately and only once Doing what ensures safe medication administration? following the same procedure each time medications are administered How many time should you compare ...

Layers of skin epidermis Dermal-epidermal junction Dermis Subcutaneous layer Pressure injuries pathogenesis pressure intensity (tissue ischemia, blanching), pressure duration, tissue tolerance Pressure injuries risk factors impaired sensory perception, impaired mobility, alteration in loc, shear, ...