Nur 155 test 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Review Question: What is self-actualization? Answer: the highest label of optimal functioning Question: What is self-efficacy? Answer: one's belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task Question: What is the health promotion model? Answer: defines health as a positive, dynamic state, not merely the absence of disease Question: What is holistic health models? Answ...

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...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: How to detect fluid imbalance? Answer: Daily weight Question: What is fluid volume excess? Answer: Fluid intake or fluid retention that exceeds the body's fluid needs; also caled overhydration or fluid overboard. Question: S/S of fluid volume excess Answer: edema, fluids in the lungs, high BP, High pulse

NUR 155 Exam 1 (Units 1 & 2) TEST GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Question: Physiological Answer: Breathing, food, water, se, sleep, homeostasis, excretion Question: Safety Answer: security of body, of employment, or resources, of morality, of the family, of health, of property Question: Love/belonging Answer: Friendship, family, sexual intimacy Question: Esteem Answer: self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others. Question: S...

Nur 155 Test 1 Diabetes Mellitus Questions and Answers diabetes mellitus - Answers ️️ -chronic multisystem disease characterized by hyperglycemia from abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin use or both. Type 1 diabetes - Answers ️️ -an autoimmune disorder in which the body develps antibodies against insulin and/or the pancreatic β cells that make insulin. Risk factors for type 1 diabetes - Answers ️️ -a genetic predisposition and exposure to a virus type 2 diabetes - An...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Exam 2 Prep Question: Fluid Deficit (Dehydration) - Signs + Symptoms? Interventions? Answer: S+S: -Feeling dry, thirsty, confused -Weak/thready pulse -Sluggish capillary refill -Decreased urine output -Decreased BP -Decreased skin turgor Interventions: Administer fluid (both IV + PO, as prescribed), monitor VS changes, I/O, weight Question: Excess Fluid Volume - Signs + Symptoms? Interventions? Answer: ...

NUR 155 Test 1 – 100% Correct Solved Cataract - Answer ️️ -Opacity of the lens Caused by abnormal metabolic process within the lens; water & protein accumulate in the lens fiber structure Signs & Symptoms of Cataract - Answer ️️ --decreased vision -abnormal perception -glare Treatment of Cataract - Answer ️️ -Nonsurgical: change in glasses prescription; increased lighting, lifestyle adjustments Surgical: removal of lens; phacoemulsification Cataract (Surgical Care) - Answ...