H.Mariot's best collections

A nurse in a clinic that provides direct care services to clients with tuberculosis would be classified as practicing: a. community-based nursing. b. community-oriented nursing. c. institutional nursing. d. public health nursing. a. community-based nursing. The nurse practicing as a community-based nurse is more likely to give direct care to people than are nurses who practice from a community-oriented framework. Jennifer is a nurse in a family medicine clinic. Today she is assessing Jose, ...

Scopolamine (Transderm-V) Medication used to control motion sickness. Must be taken prior to the onset of nausea and vomiting. Most effective if taken 12 hours before expected travel or activity. Skin patch is applied behind the ear. Indirect transmission Involves the spread of infection through an intermediate source, such as vehicles, fomites, or vectors. Example: contracting malaria following exposure in a mosquito-infested area. Direct transmission The spread of an infection through person...

What are the most important roles of the nurse (5) Caregiver Advocate Educator Researcher Leader What are the 5 steps in the nursing process? (1) Assessment (2) Nursing Diagnosis (3) Planning (4) Implementation (5) Evaluation *** All of the above require critical thinking! Define Assessment Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health and/or situation. - info medical personnel can look at - begins the moment you walk through the door Can the RN provide subjective i...

2 prisoners test positive for TB they need a chest x-ray a dude comes into the hospital after running a marathon and complains of dizziness and headache but he already drank a pint of a sports drink give more fluids immediately treating a patient with cholera monitor fluids and electrolytes a guy comes in thinking he has SARS put a mask on a group of people most at risk for HIV? illegal IV drug users doing a presentation on hispanic woman risks of breast cancer, how do you show cultural com...

Humanistic Nursing Theory studies the existence of reality of nursing Transcultural Nursing comparison of differing cultures to understand their similarities and their differences across human groups Culture set of values, beliefs and traditions that are held by a specific group of people and that are handed down, generation to generation Leininger 1. cultural preservation or maintenance 2. cultural care accommodations or negotiation 3. cultural care re-patterning or restructuring Nightingal...

While discussing the science of nursing, the nurse identifies the domain of nursing theory. Which linkages should the nurse provide to describe nursing's paradigm? A. The person, the environment or situation, and health B. Stress reduction, self-care, and a systems model C. Curative care, restorative care, and terminal care D. Self-actualization, fundamental needs, and belonging A. The person, the environment or situation, and health A terrorist attack has occurred and several people have i...

Ancathosis Nigricans a skin condition characterized by dark, thick, velvety skin in armpits, groin, or neck; checking for lice and notice dark patch Anthrax bacterial infection from coming in contact with spores from infected animals or animal products think of sheep and animal hides; multiple routes for infection; treated with Cipro Prioritizing home care: a) COPD pt with SOB b) pt who refuses to eat or drink c) pt with CHF who has gained 3 lbs pt who has CHF and gained 3 lbs

What are the top 4 health risks for infants in order? Suffocation, MVA, Homicide, SIDS What is the significant cause of illness in infants and children? Infection What are the top health risks for children? Obesity, injuries/Accidents, Suicide, Acute and Chronic Illness Obesity Obesity: healthy people objectives have addressed youth fitness and obesity. Defined by BMI Risk for childhood obesity were related to obesity in the parents Higher in NA, Hispanic, and AA Lower socioeconomic groups in...

COBRA, major concern of pt paying for healthcare chicken pox in day care, 5 kids sent home for chicken pox verify the children have chicken pox vertical transmission breast milk from mother to baby checking for lice and notice dark patch of skin on neck send for medical evaluation

Implied Consent obligations that are understood without verbally expressed terms (Unconscious Patient) Informed Consent A written form that states the understanding of the prescribed treatment Physician-Patient Relationship The Physician is expected to assess and treat the patient with the same amount of knowledge, skill, and judgement as another Physician would