Fortis College

NUR 101 Health & Welness (Potter)illness behavior - correct answer different attitudes cause people to react in different ways to illness or the illness of a family member health - correct answer -state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity -the actualization of inherent and acquired human potential through goal-directed behavior, competent self-care, and satisfying relationships with others while adjustments are made as needed to...

NUR 101 Module 5 - 8 Examalopecia - correct answer hair loss or baldness caries - correct answer cavities of the teeth cerumen - correct answer wax in the external ear canals, consisting of a heavy oil and brown pigment cheilosis - correct answer ulceration and dry scaling of the lips with fissues at the angle of the mouth, is most often caused by vitamin b complex deficiencies gingivitis - correct answer inflammation of the gums (gingivae) glossitis - correct answer inflammation ...

NUR 101: Nursing ProcessAssess - correct answer Step 1 of Nursing process: gather information about pt condition Diagnose - correct answer Step 2 of Nursing Process: Identify Pt. problems Plan - correct answer Step 3 of Nursing Process Assessment - correct answer Deliberate and systematic collection of information about a patient to determine the patient's current and past health and functional status, and present and past coping patterns Comprehensive Assessment - correct answer ov...

NUR 101 Owens Exam 1 antibioticsMacrolides (Azithromycin (Zithromax)) - correct answer Bacteriostatic Mechanism of Action- Prevent protein synthesis. Nursing Interventions -Assess baseline cardiac and hearing function. -Avoid fruit juices, take with 8 oz of water. - Many drug interactions: Warfarin, digoxin, oral contraceptives. - Do not give to children under age 8 or pregnant or lactating women Tooth discoloration will occur if the drug binds to the calcium in the teeth -Dairy products,...

NUR 101: Pharmacology ExamBisacodyl (Dulcolax) - correct answer Classification: Laxative Action: Evacuation of the colon Uses: Treatment of Constipation Dosages: 5-30 mg Side Effects: Abdominal cramps, nausea, rectal burning, vertigo, vomiting Nursing Implications: assess for abdominal distention, presence of bowel sounds, assess color, consistency, and amount of stool Client Teachings: increase fluid intake to at least mL/day Digoxin (Lanoxin) - correct answer Classification: Antiar...

NUR 101 TEST #3The nurse has received an order to remove a Foley catheter. The nurse understands the most important step in catheter removal is? Select one: a. Deflate the balloon before removal b. Assure the client is in an upright position c. Assure the urinary drainage bag is below the bladder d. Measure the urine output before removal - correct answer a. Deflate the balloon before removal A client has been admitted to the Med-Surg unit and has been diagnosed with Grave's Disease. Wh...

NUR 101 Test 1What does ANA stand for? - correct answer American Nurses Association what is the ANA definition of nursing - correct answer The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and potential health problems What are nurses to their patient? - correct answer advocates Who was the first nurse? - correct answer Florence Nightingale What does NCLEX stand for? - correct answer National Council Licensure Examination What is the regulation of nursing practice? - correc...

NUR 101 Unit 1 Define nursing assessment - correct answer is a systematic, deliberate and interactive process. It focuses on specific client/patient characteristics, functional abilities and the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL's). The nursing assessment includes data collection and validation of pertinent observations. Assessment is a continuous process that requires skill and knowledge Nursing Process "ADPIE" - correct answer A = assessment D = diagnosis (sometimes...

NUR 101- Unit 1 practical role of nursing - correct answer professional role, dependent of RN or DR. Does not write care plan, only performs task Nursing Practice Act - correct answer rules that LPN follows? Scope of practice NCBON - correct answer elected every 2yrs. Controls and defines each criterion for medical staff agency/facility - correct answer can restrict you in what your scope of practice is but cannot make you do extra outside of scope 7 components of practical nurse - ...

NUR 101 UNIT 2 Communication, Nurse-Patient Relationship, Legal Aspects What it Communication? - correct answer a two-way process involving the sending and receiving of messages In the Communication process what is the sender? - correct answer the person or group who wishes to communicate a message to another In the Communication process what is the message? - correct answer what is said or written, the body language that accompanies the words In the Communication process what is the...