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Term 1 Final Exam UNITEK collegeWhat is acute pain? How long does it last? - answer sudden onset, usually subsides
once treated.
Lasts no more than 6 months
What is chronic pain? - answer Pain continues for 6 months or longer, usually related to
an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness
Who is the founder of modern-day nursing? - answer Florence Nightingale
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - answer1. Physiological needs
2. Safety and Security needs
3. Love and Belonging Needs
4. Self esteem
5. self actualization
What is surgical asepsis? - answerthe process of creating and maintaining an area that
is completely free of pathogens (sterile technique)
What is medical asepsis? - answermeasures used to reduce and prevent the spread of
pathogens (clean technique)
What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? - answerWashing hands
What is objective data? - answerWhat you observe and can measure
What is subjective data? - answerData that only the subject or "patient" can feel and will
tell you. Usually in a statement.
When should discharge planning begin? - answerShortly after admission
When is a discharge against medical advice signed? - answeran AMA form is signed
when patient wishes to leave healthcare facility against medical advice
What is blanching? - answerwhitening of skin/nail due to pressure, if not returned to
normal color within 3 seconds or less it may be an indicator for poor blood circulation.
What should a nurse do if reddened area appears on sacrum of patient? - answerDo
blanching test
, apply barrier cream
make sure pt is being repositioned every 2 hrs
What is informed consent? - answerpermission granted in the knowledge of the possible
consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with
full knowledge of the possible risks and benefits.
What is a DNR order? - answerDo Not Resuscitate- do NOT perform CPR
What are nursing intervention to aid a patient to liquify bronchial secretions? -
answerHumidifier
hydration through fluid intake
percussion on back
administer mucolytic
What is culture competence? - answerAwareness by the nurse of his/hers own cultural
belief practices and an understanding of the limitations that these beliefs put on the
nurse when dealing with those of other cultures. Should allow nurse to react to other
cultures with openness and acceptance of cultural differences between them
What is HIPAA? - answerHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
To protect pt information from being disclosed without consent or knowledge
What is a vegan diet? What are the vitamin deficiency? - answerone that excludes all
animal products
vitamin B12
what are signs of neglect ? - answerMalnutrition (losing weight)
poor hygiene
unexplained bruises and welts
pressure injuries
Why should nurses be direct/honest when communicating with client that has suffered
physical abuse ? - answerTo gain pt trust
What is genetic theory of aging? - answerProposes that the organism is genetically
programmed for a predetermined number of cell divisions, after which cells/organisms
die
What is palliative care? - answermanages symptoms, provide psychosial support,
coordinate care to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for cts with serious
illnesses
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