Nursing 246

NURS 246: Test 1 (Health Assessment and Physical Examination) four reasons as to why a physical examination is conducted - correct answer 1) it is an initial evaluation in triage for emergency care 2) for routine screening to promote wellness behaviors and preventive health care measures 3) to determine eligibility for health insurance, military service, or a new job 4) to admit a patient to a hospital or a long-term care facility five purposes of a physical examination - correct answer 1...

Nursing 246 Exam #1 Components of the general survey - correct answer *physical appearance *mental status *mobility *behavior Inspection - correct answer *observe the person in initial conversation *look for symmetry *inspect for color, shape, size, movement, or drainage *observe throughout the remainder of the exam Physical Appearance - correct answer *stature *weight and nutritional status *height *symmetry *hygiene *posture *motor activity *general skin condition *mood ...

Nursing 246 FinalWhat might a patient need if their hemoglobin and hematocrit are low? - correct answer Blood transfusion Name 4 out of 6 factors that are assessed using the Braden scale - correct answer Sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear 6 rights of medication administration - correct answer 1. Patient 2. Drug 3.Dose 4. Route 5. Time 6. Documentation Peripheral vs Central IV - correct answer Peripheral: Inserted into a peripheral vein; ...

Nursing 246 exam 1American Nurses Association (ANA) definition of nursing - correct answer the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him - correct answer Florence Nightinggale's definition of nursing? Virgini...

NURS 246: Test 1 (Nursing Assessment)critical thinking five-step process that professional nurses use to apply the best available evidence to caregiving and promoting human functions and responses to health and illness - correct answer nursing process a _______________________ care approach is holistic and essential when applying the nursing process - correct answer patient-centered a nursing assessment must be what three things in order for the nurse to correctly identify a person's desi...

Nursing 246 HESI practice The nurse palpates a weak pedal pulse in the client's right foot. Which assessment findings should the RN document that are consistent with diminished peripheral circulation? (Select all that apply.) Diminished hair on legs Bruising on extremities Skin cool to touch Capillary refill less than 3 seconds Darkened skin on extremities Diminished hair on legs Skin cool to touch Capillary refill less than 3 seconds Rationale Diminished hair on ...