NR 226 (NR 226)

Prepare: Bowel Diversion Surgeries What is an Ostomy? • A surgically created temporary or permanent opening is called an ostomy. The intestine is then brought to the abdominal wall and stool is passed out of the body through the stoma. Identifying Different Colostomies • The nurse cares for a client with an ostomy. Using the image above, identify in which ostomy location the nurse can expect formed stool to be present? Select all that apply. Care of an Ostomy • Which of the following...

Prepare: Perioperative Nursing Phases of Perioperative Period • Which phase of the perioperative period is the client (pictured below) in? Informed Consent • When a nurse witnesses a client's signature on an informed consent, the nurse is witnessing which of the following? Developmental Considerations • Individuals at each end of the age spectrum are at higher risk during surgery due to immature or aging immune systems, inability to regulate body temperature and fragile skin. Sel...

Sleep and Rest Prepare: Sleep and Rest • The Importance of Sleep • Sleep is important for the restoration of biological processes including tissue renewal. Parasomnias • Which of the following is true of the group of sleep disorders known as parasomnias? Select all that apply. Normal Sleep Pattern • Select the correct characteristics associated with a normal sleep pattern. Self-Check: Understanding Normal Sleep • Why is it important for the nurse to understand the stages a...

Prepare: Clinical Judgement Parts of the Nursing Diagnosis • Select the statement that includes the correct element to use when documenting a problem-based nursing diagnosis. From Nursing Process to Concept Map • The boxes below represent containers on a Care Focused Concept Map. Using the drop-down menu, indicate which step of the nursing process aligns with each container in the care focus concept map. Attention to Details • Attention to details, or cues, is key to successful...

Prepare: Fluid and Electrolytes Osmolality • Which of the following describes osmolality? Important Terms • Match the definition with the description: Osmolality and Types of Fluid • Match the correct osmolality to the types of fluid. Self-Check: Tonicity • To show an understanding of tonicity, think about the following equations and see if you can figure out what happens when you add fluids with different concentrations. Complete the following calculations: Self-Check: Gett...

Prepare: Managing Patient Care Nursing Care Delivery • Match the nursing care delivery system to its key characteristics. • Patient Centered Care: • Total Patient Care: • Case Management: Four Principles of the Healthcare Team (RAAA) • Match the principle to the correct definition. Five Rights of Delegation • What are the five rights of delegation? Select all that apply. Self-Check: Nursing Role Nursing Role • The nurse whose work focuses on lowering the cost of care ...

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