NURS 155 (NURS155)

Delirium - Reversible state of confusion-usually caused by a medical condition Depression - Mood disorder; sense of hopelessness and persistent unhappiness dementia - a gradual and irreversible loss of intellectual function Hemiparesis - weakness on one side of the body *damage from right side of the brain affects the left side of the body and vis versa Types of sensory deficits and examples - Tactile: touch; peripheral neuropathy Smell: Olfactory; anosmia Taste: Gustatory; decreased gust...

Hondros NUR 155 Exam 1 Questions Correctly Answered. Tanner's Model of Clinical Judgement - CORRECT ANSWER A "MODEL" based on how a nurse thinks. Explains 4 steps in the "CRITICAL THINKING PROCESS" that nurses use to solve any problem: *Noticing *Interpreting *Responding *Reflecting Nursing Process - CORRECT ANSWER Uses the Scientific Method to complete a Step-by-step approach to plan patient-centered care: "ADPIE" *Assessment *Diagnosis *Planning/Outcomes *Implementa...

NUR 155 Study Review Exam 1 Test (Galen). Who is able to access an EMR? (electronic medical record) people with appropriate need for access with a login username and password Why should medications be documented immediately after they are given? To avoid confusion and double dosing. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More If a mistake is made while paper documenting how should you proceed? Draw a line...

NUR 155 Exam 2 With Verified Correct Answers. what is holism - CORRECT ANSWER treating your patient as a whole (sleep habits, eating habits, wellbeing) what are the three levels of prevention - CORRECT ANSWER primary, secondary, tertiary what is primary prevention and what are some examples: - CORRECT ANSWER focuses on health promotion and protection against specific health problems. the purpose is to decrease the risk or exposure of the individual or community to disease (ex: health...

Galen College Of Nursing NUR 155 Exam 3 Study Guide. Characteristics of a stage 1 pressure ulcer A nonblanchable area with redness Has minor soft tissue swelling and warmth to area Skin is intact Normally reversible with appropriate nursing care Characteristics of a stage 2 pressure ulcer Partial thickness with loss of skin including the epidermis and or dermis Includes superficial wounds like cuts, blisters, or small open areas Wound is painful Ulcer is seen with reddi...

Galen NUR 155 Study Guide Exam 3 Questions Correctly Answered. Types of wounds Intentional or unintentional Open or closed Acute or chronic Partial thickness, full thickness, complex transparent film autolytic debridement, semi-permeable allows skin to breathe. uses: burns, IV sites, stage 1& 2 pressure ulcers, skin tears Brainpower Read More how do you apply an abdominal binder? start at typhoid, fasten from the bottom up used for support to keep dressing intact remove every...

Exam 4 NUR 155 Written Questions Correctly Answered. When do you perform the first check of med administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Upon removal When do you perform the second check of med administration? - CORRECT ANSWER While preparing When do you perform the third check of med administration? - CORRECT ANSWER At bedside What are the 5 rights of med administration? - CORRECT ANSWER Right time, patient, medication, dosage, route If a patient is administered a medication and has an...

NUR 155 Final Exam 2 Correctly Answered Galen College Of Nursing. pH of urine - CORRECT ANSWER 4.5-8 Normal for bicarbonate - CORRECT ANSWER 22-28 mEq/L Should ketones be present in urine? - CORRECT ANSWER No normal potassium levels - CORRECT ANSWER 3.5-5.0 mEq/L How far to insert a catheter into males and females ? - CORRECT ANSWER Males = 12 to 17.5 cm Females = 2.5-5 cm Normal sodium levels - CORRECT ANSWER 135-145 mEq/L Where is a nasogastric tube placed? - CORRECT ...

Galen Nursing 155 Test 2 Review Practice Questions. Vitamin A - CORRECT ANSWER Fat soluble,*Function* Night and color vision; maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes. *Food Sources* Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, mango, fish liver oil, liver, butter, cream, egg yolks, yellow fruit, green leafy vegetables (orange stuff...) Vitamin D"sunshine vitamin" - CORRECT ANSWER Fat soluble,*Function* enhances absorption of calcium. *food sources* fish liver oil, fish, fortified milk, sunligh...

Electrolytes NUR 155 Study Exam Guide Questions Correctly Answered Galen. Isotonic - CORRECT ANSWER when the concentration of two solutions is the same Hypovolemic/ hypertonic - CORRECT ANSWER Less fluid, more patricles Hypervolemic hypotonic - CORRECT ANSWER More fluid, less particles Osmosis - CORRECT ANSWER The movement of water molecules from a less concentrated area to a more concentrated area in an attempt to equalize the concentration of solutions on two sides of the membran...