Nurs 163 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 1170 - Week 1: Chapter 3 - The Development of Nursing in Canada (pp. 34-46) Terms in this set (37) What was Canada's first hospital? the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec established in 1639 in Quebec City the Nightingale Model -The standard model of nursing education around the world, including in Canada, from -Involved a hospital-based school that was overseen by a trained superintendent, trained staff members who also acted as instructors, and a supply of nursing students...

West Coast University: NURS MISC Week 6 Pharmacology Lecture Notes 1 CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES AND HEART FAILURE (Chapter 21, Page 163) Cardiac glycosides= Prototype medication: Digoxin Purpose • Positive inotropic effect= Increases contraction • Negative chronotropic effect= Decreases heart rate: Apical pulse has to be at least 60 before you give the medication ▪ Have to count for the full minute ▪ Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line • Negative dromotropic effect= Slows down rh...

What do you do if you suspect caregiver strain? - assess(interview) caregiver and the patient Give the caregiver ample encouragement If potassium is high, what do you do? - Report to RN What will (emesis) vomiting lead to? - metabolic alkalosis What do restraints include? - vests wheelchair to table foot pedals on wheelchair safety bars seclusion What would you notice in the eyes if a person were stressed? - Pupil dilation What would you assess on the body when assessing for mobility...

What do you do if you suspect caregiver strain? - assess(interview) caregiver and the patient Give the caregiver ample encouragement If potassium is high, what do you do? - Report to RN What will (emesis) vomiting lead to? - metabolic alkalosis What do restraints include? - vests wheelchair to table foot pedals on wheelchair safety bars seclusion What would you notice in the eyes if a person were stressed? - Pupil dilation What would you assess on the body when assessing for mobility...

West Coast University: NURS MISC Week 6 Pharmacology Lecture Notes 1 CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES AND HEART FAILURE (Chapter 21, Page 163) Cardiac glycosides= Prototype medication: Digoxin Purpose • Positive inotropic effect= Increases contraction • Negative chronotropic effect= Decreases heart rate: Apical pulse has to be at least 60 before you give the medication ▪ Have to count for the full minute ▪ Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line • Negative dromotropic effect= Slows down rh...

1. Nursing Process Steps 1. Assessing 2. Diagnosing 3. Planning 4. Implementing 5. Evaluating 2. Assessing Steps 1. Initial Assessment (Admission assessment) 2. Problem-Focused Assessment (Pain) 3. Shift Assessment 4. Emergency Assessment (Shortness of Breath) 5. Time-Lapsed Reassessment (Home Health) 3. What is Nursing? 1. Caring 2. Art 3. Science 4. Client Centered 5. Holistic 6. Adaptive 7. Helping Profession 4. Nursing Con- cerns 5. Roles and Func- t...

NURS 4827 PREDICTOR EXIT EXAM DETAILED 206 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE NURS 4827 PREDICTOR EXIT EXAM DETAILED 206 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE Predictor Exit exam 1. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I would avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine b. I will use ibuprofen as needed to contr...

1. Nursing Process Steps 1. Assessing 2. Diagnosing 3. Planning 4. Implementing 5. Evaluating 2. Assessing Steps 1. Initial Assessment (Admission assessment) 2. Problem-Focused Assessment (Pain) 3. Shift Assessment 4. Emergency Assessment (Shortness of Breath) 5. Time-Lapsed Reassessment (Home Health) 3. What is Nursing? 1. Caring 2. Art 3. Science 4. Client Centered 5. Holistic 6. Adaptive 7. Helping Profession 4. Nursing Con- cerns 5. Roles and Func- t...

  1. What can be delegated to Assistive person- nel (AP)? 2. A nurse on a med surge unit has recieved change of shift report and will care for 4 clients. Which of the following clients needs will the nurse assign to an AP? A. Feeding a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with aspiration pneumonia B. Reinforcing teaching with a client who is learning to walk with a quad cane C. Reapplying a condom catheter for a client who has urinary incontinence D. Applying a sterile dressing ...

Montana Administrator Test COMPLETE 2023/2024 1. A resident was admitted to a facility on November 10. The comprehensive assessment was completed on November 27th. Per OBRA 1987, the comprehensive assessment was completed .: Late. a comprehensive assessment is due 14 days after admission or by Nov 24th. 2. The has ultimate legal responsibility for the operation of a nursing facility.: Governing body. 3. Per OBRA 1987, air temperature is measured .: Just above the floor 4. The requir...