NURSING 115 (Nurs115)

degree centigrade - oC degree Fahrenheit - °F before meals - ac after meals - pc ad lib - freely as desired ADL - activities of daily living bid - twice a day tid - three times a day qid - four times a day -c - with -s - without c/o - complains of cap - capsule DNR - do not resuscitate Dx or dx - diagnosis H&P - history and physical hs - at bedtime or hours of sleep I&O - intake and output O2 - Oxygen PO or Po - orally or by mouth IM - intramuscular IV - intravenous pm - w...

Four major categories of health care services - Health Promotion Illness Prevention Diagnosis and Treatment Rehabilitation and Long Term Define Health Promotion - Assists patients to remain healthy Prevent diseases and injuries Detect diseases earlier Promote healthy lifestyles Detection of warning signs Examples: prenatal classes, aerobic classes and smoking cessation classes Define Illness Prevention - Identify risk factors, such as family history Assists patients in reducing risk f...

Completion of a basic program for RN, graduates are allowed to take what licensing exam? - NCLEX RN Completion of basic program for PN, graduates are allowed to take what licensing exam? - NCLEX PN What does licensure mean to the nurse graduate? - 1) When the state board grants permission to qualifies persons to engage in a given profession or occupation. 2) Graduates may legally practice in their own state 3) Can use RN credentials Describe preparation of the diploma nurse? - 3 year pro...

degree centigrade - oC degree Fahrenheit - °F before meals - ac after meals - pc ad lib - freely as desired ADL - activities of daily living bid - twice a day tid - three times a day qid - four times a day -c - with -s - without c/o - complains of cap - capsule DNR - do not resuscitate Dx or dx - diagnosis H&P - history and physical hs - at bedtime or hours of sleep I&O - intake and output O2 - Oxygen PO or Po - orally or by mouth IM - intramuscular IV - intravenous pm - w...

A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) A. Home health care B. Rehabilitation centers C. Diagnostic centers D. Skilled nursing facilities E. Oncology centers - A, B, and D. A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing mechanisms should the nurse includ...

Abbreviations Nursing 115@ - correct answer at q - correct answer every p.o. - correct answer by mouth H2O - correct answer water H2O2 - correct answer hydrogen peroxide per - correct answer by gtt - correct answer drop u - correct answer unit iu - correct answer international unit ac - correct answer before meals pc - correct answer after meals hs - correct answer hour of sleep qd - correct answer every day

Chapter 14 nursing 115What are 3 risk of a central venous catheter? - correct answer breaking of catheter, dislodgment of a thrombus, or entry of air into circulation. Causing an embolism What are the signs and symptoms of an embolism complication due to a central venous catheter? - correct answer sudden chest pain, dyspnea, tachypnea, hypoxia, cyanosis, hypotension, and tachycardia. What should the nurse do if she see signs and symptoms of an embolism due to a central venous catheter? - c...

Intro to Prof Nursing Final (NURS-115)Nursing Process - correct answer Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation Assessment - correct answer Gather and analyze data Diagnosis - correct answer Make a judgement; classify health problems within the domain of nursing Planning - correct answer Create plan of care; set priorities, identify goals, select interventions Implementation - correct answer Carry out the plan Evaluation - correct answer Evaluate the pt's respo...

mtc nursing 115 final examKelly's Criteria - correct answer Service to humanity knowledge is enlarged through research intellectual activities; accountability Practitioners are more autonomous or independent Practitioners are motivated by service (altruism) Code of ethics There is an association that encourages and supports high standards of practice Defining Nursing - correct answer • Establishes purposes/functions Differentiates from other occupations Establishes paramete...