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What is the A.B.C.D.E. rule used for? What does each letter stand for?
Correct Answer-- Used to determine the priority issues a patient is
experiencing.
-A = Airway
-B = Breathing
-C = Circulation
-D = Disability
-E = Exposure
What are the Nursing Process Steps in order? Correct Answer-
Assessing; Diagnosing; Planning; Implementing; and Evaluating
What are the 4 phases of a nursing INTERVIEW? What does each
mean? Correct Answer-1. Preparatory Phase (establish a good nurse-Pt.
relationship; gather objective data on Pt. before seeing them.)
2. Introduction (A.I.D.E.T.; subjective data directly from Pt.)
3. Working Phase (work with Pt. toward the designated goal(s).)
4. Termination (end of care due to goal met, or Pt. transfer.)
Which phase of the nursing INTERVIEW does the nurse gather all the
information needed to form the SUBJECTIVE database?
, a. Preparatory Phase
b. Introduction
c. Working Phase
d. Termination Correct Answer-b. Introduction
What is an important phrase to avoid when interviewing a Pt.? Correct
Answer-"Why...?"
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs (starting at the base)? What does
each one cover? Correct Answer-1. Physiological (essentials to live; air,
water, food, etc.)
2. Safety (environment, shelter, clothing)
3. Love/Belonging (relationships with others)
4. Esteem (perception of self; despair, happiness, success, etc.)
5. Self-actualization (one's need to accomplish goals)
What are 3 types of nursing diagnoses? What do they mean? Correct
Answer-1. Actual (Focus on "right now" problem)
2. Risk (Assess for future risks)
3. Wellness (focus on the Pt's ability to perform tasks with/without
complications)
What is another term for s/sx? Correct Answer-Defining Characteristics