Signs of breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS-Color change
dimpling
drainage
lump
Benign tumors of the uterus may occur... - CORRECT ANSWERS-single or
mulitple
uterine muscle tissue in lining, muscle wall or outside surface
Bariatric surgery must meet the following criteria - CORRECT ANSWERS-BMI
≥40 kg/m2 with one or more
obesity-related complications
18 years or older
Understands the risks and benefits
Has been obese for >5 years
Has tried and failed to lose weight
Dumping Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-Gastric contents empties too
rapidly into small intestines making it unable to digest nutrients
finasteride (Proscar) the medication used for BPH may cause - CORRECT
ANSWERS-erectile dysfunction
,Beneficence - CORRECT ANSWERS-obligation to do good and prevent harm
Denial- nursing responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assess patient and
family's need for information, use open ended questions, social work and
psychiatrist support
Anger- nursing responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Allow family and client
to express and get though stage, spend time with client, counselors, social
work and psychiatrist support
Bargaining- nursing responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Allow client to
express wishes
Depression- nursing responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Allow time to go
through stage, encourage expression, clinical depression should be treated
Acceptance- nursing responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Explain behavior
to family, continue to be present but respect wishes, allow expression of
feelings
Bereavement - CORRECT ANSWERS-The period of time a person mourns
During mourning- nursing response - CORRECT ANSWERS-"The pain will
never go away but with time, it will get a little less painful"
Most common fear of the dying... - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pain
Effective listening includes - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Empty space
2. Avoid distractions
3. Allow time to answer questions
4. Avoid advice
5. Assess understanding
Cachexia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Severe muscle wasting and weight loss
Myoclonus - CORRECT ANSWERS-Involuntary jerking caused by use of certain
opioids
Palliative Care - CORRECT ANSWERS-Any care or treatment that reduces the
severity of the disease symptoms (days/months/years)
Hospice Care - CORRECT ANSWERS-A concept of care for the patient in the
last phases of an incurable disease (at home, impatient of extended care
facility)
The last sense to go before death.. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hearing
,Honeymoon phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occurs after abuse, perpetrator
expresses kindness and loving and victim doesn't want to leave
Tension-building phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-Minor pushing, verbal abuse,
victim ignores or accepts the behavior of the perpetrator
Battering Incident - CORRECT ANSWERS-Abuser releases built up tension by
way of brutal beatings
The greatest risk for violence is a when a women - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Threatens to leave the relationship
Warning signs of child abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Bruises on extremities
2. Burns
3. Fractures
4. Lacerations
Risk factors for child abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Parental characteristics
2. Environmental factors
3. Characteristics of the child
The first nursing intervention after a victim shares their desire to leave an
abusive situation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Develop a safety plan
Primary prevention of abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prevent the occurrence of
abuse
Secondary prevention of abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS-Early intervention in
abusive situations to minimize their disabling or long term effects
Tertiary prevention of abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS-Rehabilitation process,
providing support, safety, health and well-being
Primary goal of intervention after rape - CORRECT ANSWERS-Empowerment
Assessment guidelines of rape examination - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Obtain
consent
2. Head to toe
3. Focused assessment of genital area
4. Document physical findings
5. Treatment, discharge plan and follow up
Sexual assault victims are considered to be recovered if, - CORRECT
ANSWERS-They are relatively free of any s/s of acute stress disorder and
PTSD
, Pathological depression occurs when - CORRECT ANSWERS-A person doesn't
have coping mechanisms
Congruent - CORRECT ANSWERS-Appropriate to the situation
Incongruent - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inappropriate to the situation
Constricted - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diminished range and intensity
Flat - CORRECT ANSWERS-Absence of emotional expression
Major depression is diagnosed when - CORRECT ANSWERS-The person is
persistently in a depressed mood for a minimum of 2 weeks
Anhedonia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Loss of interest and pleasure in activities
(inability to be happy)
Dx of dysthymic disorder - CORRECT ANSWERS-Depressed mood for more
days than not over a 2 year period of time
Global Assessment of Functioning - CORRECT ANSWERS-The higher the
number, the higher the level of functioning (highest score, 100)
Psychomotor retardation - CORRECT ANSWERS-Slowed down movement or
speech, don't have enough energy to get out of bed
Somatic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Complain about everything
If a depressed person is having difficulty making decisions, - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Limit their option to 2 choices, then make the choice for them if
they cant choose
Delusion - CORRECT ANSWERS-False fixed belief
Depressed delusion - CORRECT ANSWERS-Will always be negative (body s
rotting away)
#1 priority intervention of the depressed patient - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Safety
Education on medication includes - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Takes 1-3 weeks
to reach therapeutic affect
2. Do not stop taking meds
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