Contemporary nursing 1st - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Communicating effectively with an older person as a caregiver. - Answer -Remember that they often feel as though they are a burden to the caregiver. -Positive messages, show desire to help. -REMINISCING: Should be encouraged by caregivers. To talk about the past is an important part of the aging process. -it can remind them o their persona resources for dealing with choices, problems, and losses. -Confidence and Self-Esteem -If reminiscing stimulates negative memories, it should no...

When did bioethics emerge? correct answer: → Bioethics emerged in the 50s and 60s following the Nuremberg trials Issued Nuremberg code: 1st code of ethics in this field Coincided with Civil Rights movement - when parental, academic, political, medical, and military authorities were challenged Invention of life-saving technology such as ventilator or AED What did the patient-physician relationship look like before the emergence of Bioethics? correct answer: Less focus on patient autonom...

LPN Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 1-6 FINAL EXAM Define Sinus Tachycardia - Regular Rhythm, rate 100-180 beats/min (higher in infants) When is the best time of the month to perform a self-breast examination? - 4th to 7th day during menstrual cycle or days after cycle has ended. Define total Patient Care - Rn is responsible for all aspects of care for one or more pts during a shift of care. Care is usually consistent, comprehensive, and holistic, care can be delegated. RN works directly w...

contemporary issues and trends related to maternal-infant health - answer-- reduce the rate of fetal and infant deaths - reduce the rate of maternal mortality - reduce preterm births - reduce c-section births among low risk women - reduce severe maternal complications hormones of pregnancy - answer-HCG progesteron estrogen HCG hormone - answer-- hormone that labs look for to detect pregnancy - detected 7-8 days before expected menses, peaks 8-10 weeks, doubles around every 48 hours ...

Define Sinus Tachycardia - ANSWERSRegular Rhythm, rate 100-180 beats/min (higher in infants) When is the best time of the month to perform a self-breast examination? - ANSWERS4th to 7th day during menstrual cycle or days after cycle has ended. Define total Patient Care - ANSWERSRn is responsible for all aspects of care for one or more pts during a shift of care. Care is usually consistent, comprehensive, and holistic, care can be delegated. RN works directly with pt, family and health care...

LR Chapter 1-7 NURS MISC Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide Test Latest updated 2022 Chapter #1: Nursing Today. Art: deliver care artfully with compassion, caring and respect for patient’s dignity and personhood. Science: based on a body of knowledge, that is continually changing with new discoveries and innovations. Integrate art and science into nursing practice. Quality of care at a level of excellence that benefits patient and their families. Science an...

LR Chapter 1-7 NURS MISC Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide Test Latest updated 2022 Chapter #1: Nursing Today. Art: deliver care artfully with compassion, caring and respect for patient’s dignity and personhood. Science: based on a body of knowledge, that is continually changing with new discoveries and innovations. Integrate art and science into nursing practice. Quality of care at a level of excellence that benefits patient and their families. Science an...

Communicating effectively with an older person as a caregiver. -Remember that they often feel as though they are a burden to the caregiver. -Positive messages, show desire to help. -REMINISCING: Should be encouraged by caregivers. To talk about the past is an important part of the aging process. -it can remind them o their persona resources for dealing with choices, problems, and losses. -Confidence and Self-Esteem -If reminiscing stimulates negative memories, it should not be encouraged...

Message from Director Welcome!! As Program Director of the McLennan Community College (MCC) Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program, I welcome you to a challenging, rewarding profession. Whether you are a new or continuing nursing student, I congratulate you on choosing nursing as your profession and McLennan Community College as your nursing school. In addition to offering the best possible professional education, faculty strives to provide evidence- based teaching and clinical practices an...

NUR 475 Maternity Ch 1, 3, 6 Latest updated 2021/2022 Chapter 1-21st Century Maternity Nursing Maternity Nursing Maternity Nursing- encompasses pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth and the first 6 weeks after birth. ◦ Care givers ◦ Nurses ◦ Nurse practitioners ◦ Nurse midwives ◦ Locations ◦ Offices ◦ Clinics ◦ Home ◦ hospitals ◦ HEALTH DISPARITIES Health disparities refer to differences in the health status of different groups of people. Some groups of people have higher rat...