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NUR155 | NUR 155 Exam 3 | Foundations of Nursing Exam 3| Questions and Answers Graded A+ | 2024/2025 Galen NUR155 | NUR 155 Exam 3 | Foundations of Nursing Exam 3| Questions and Answers Graded A+ | 2024/2025 Galen NUR155 | NUR 155 Exam 3 | Foundations of Nursing Exam 3| Questions and Answers Graded A+ | 2024/2025 Galen

Exam 1 Study Guide: NUR155 / NUR 155 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Study guide: NUR 155 Exam 1 Chapter 3 & 4 Critical thinking- Application of knowledge and experience. To identify patient problems and to direct clinical judgments and action. That results in positive patient outcomes. Clinical reasoning- Ability to focus and filter clinical data to recognize what is most and least important so th...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 1 Question: documentation goal Answer: to describe facts clearly and concisely to improve communication Question: correct clear and concise documentation Answer: "pt voided 150cc clear yellow urine to urinal @ 1230" Question: used standardized nursing terminology Answer: do not use abbreviations. example: don't use "QD", use daily. Question: charting by exception Answer: documentation that re...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 1 Question: Physical restraints can be applied only with Answer: a primary care provider (PCP) order and only after all reasonable alternatives failed. Question: Physical restraints can be applied for either or both of two reasons Answer: Medical necessity • Behavioral or mental health issues Question: stepticemia Answer: infection of the blood Question: who's at greater risk of falls Answer: old...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: examples of neurologic alterations Answer: -excess dietary intake of sodium - deficiency of folate Question: Diabetes where the patient is insulin dependent Answer: type 1 diabetes mellitus Question: Non-insulin dependent diabetes is Answer: type 2 diabetes mellitus

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: Nutrition Answer: the body's intake and use of adequate amounts of necessary nutrients for tissue growth and energy production Question: Nutrients Answer: the necessary substances obtained from ingested food that supply the body with energy; build and maintain bones, muscles, and skin; and aid in the normal growth and function of each body system Question: Malnutrition Answer: an imbalance in...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 4 Question: What is a non-opioid/NSAID? Answer: Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug NSAIDS relieve pain by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) a chemical that is activated by damaged tissue, resulting in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins. Used to treat mild pain and fever Question: What are some non-opioid/NSAID side effects? Answer: Hives, face swelling, shock asthma, GI bleeding, Tinnitus ...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Week 3 - 4 Exam Question: Which of the following supplements reduces BP & Cholesterol, antibiotic/antifungal, anti-clotting. May increase the anticoagulant effects of aspirin and anticoagulant medications. Answer: Garlic Question: The nurse is providing care for a client who currently has a serum sodium lab value of 148 mEq/L. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 1 Question: Define what protective devices are used for Answer: avoid/prevent purposeful or accidental harm, to provide medically necessary treatment Question: Describe physical restraints Answer: leather or cloth wrist and ankle restraints, soft belts or vests, hand mitts, pelvic ties and geri chairs Question: describe chemical restraints Answer: anxiolytics, sedatives, neuroleptic and psychotropic agen...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: What is subjective data? Answer: aka symptoms apparent only to the person affected and can only be described/verified by that person (Subjective patient Says) Question: What is objective data? Answer: aka signs detectable by an observer or measured or tested against an acceptable standard (Objective nurse Observes) Question: What is nursing diagnosis? Answer: nurse's clinical judg...