Nurs 212 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - syndrome that can be reversed IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) - autoimmune disease like crohns and UC Where is Crohn's disease located? - anywhere in the GI tract. segmental Where is ulcerative colitis found? - in the colon only. affects mucosal layer Crohn's disease symptoms - diarrhea, abd cramping, wt loss, decreased absorption, rectal bleeding meds contraindicated with crohns - NSAIDs and contraceptives ulcerative colitis symptoms - bloody diarr...

demographics: age correct answers -90% of nurses younger than 50 years old were employed in nursing -less than half of the nurses were older than 65 were working in nursing -graduates from BSN programs tend to be younger than graduates from other types of nursing programs -average age of BSN graduate is 28 -average age of graduates from associate-degree and diploma (hospital based programs) is 33 reason for aging nurse workforce correct answers -Recent economic downturn and high unemploy...

NURS 212 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Factors that influence communication - ANSWER internal factors (specific to nurse) external factors client factors internal factors - ANSWER liking others (pts need to feel accepted) empathy (recognizing pts feelings w/o criticism) ability to listen self-awareness (understand your personal biases before an interview) external factors - ANSWER Ensure privacy Refuse interruptions Comfortable room temp Good lighti...

demographics: age correct answers -90% of nurses younger than 50 years old were employed in nursing -less than half of the nurses were older than 65 were working in nursing -graduates from BSN programs tend to be younger than graduates from other types of nursing programs -average age of BSN graduate is 28 -average age of graduates from associate-degree and diploma (hospital based programs) is 33 reason for aging nurse workforce correct answers -Recent economic downturn and high unemploy...

Evidence-Based Practice correct answers -1972 -Gold standard of practice -Holistic definition: ~Systematic approach ~Emphasizes the use of best evidence ~Clinician's approach ~Patient's preferences and values Using Evidence-Based Practice correct answers -Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process -Involves the patient, family, other health care providers, and environment, as appropriate, in holistic data collection -Prioritizes data collection activities based on the patient...

Health promotion is best represented by which activity? a. Administering immunizations b. Giving a bath c. Preventing accidents in the home d. Performing diagnostic procedures correct answers C The registered nurse is providing nursing care for a client in pain. The nurse administered pain medication, repositioned the client, and dimmed the lights. Twenty minutes later, the nurse returns to check on the client's level of pain. The nurse is performing which standard of practice? a. A...

subclinical hyperthyroidism lab values – TSH below 0.4 T3 and T4 normal overt hyperthyroidism labs – no TSH elevated T3 and T4 graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism. it can destruct the thyroid tissue, which can lead to - hypothyroidism skin/hair/nails for a hyperactive thyroid pt - warm, smooth, moist THIN brittle nails patchy hair loss with fine silky hair clubbing of fingers skin/hair/nails for hypoactive thyroid patient - dry, thick, inelsastic cold skin THICK, ...

Evidence-Based Practice correct answers -1972 -Gold standard of practice -Holistic definition: ~Systematic approach ~Emphasizes the use of best evidence ~Clinician's approach ~Patient's preferences and values Using Evidence-Based Practice correct answers -Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process -Involves the patient, family, other health care providers, and environment, as appropriate, in holistic data collection -Prioritizes data collection activities based on the patient...

Florence Nightingale correct answers describes nursing 150 years ago as establishing an environment that allows persons to recover from illness. She linked 5 environmental factors; 1) pure/fresh air, 2) pure water, 3) efficient drainage, 4) cleanliness, 5) light, especially direct sunlight. Deficiencies = lack of health. Health promotion. Clara Barton correct answers organized the American Red Cross, she persuaded congress in 1882 to ratify this treaty so that the Red Cross could perform huma...