Nurs 372 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is an example of improving the pt care experience? - Healthcare providers, nurses, and staff in a clinic serving a large immigrant population are only able to speak English - A healthcare system runs a free clinic in a low-income housing community - A primary care clinic decides to decrease it's hours to MWF - A pt with cancer travels 50 miles each way to see her oncologist correct answer: A healthcare system runs a free clinic in a low-income housing community ...

A hospital is applying for Magnet status. Which component would indicate the hospital is meeting Magnet principles? 1.Client care outcome data is shared only with the executive board 2.Nurses are active participants on major hospital committees 3. Nurse turnover reached 40% 4. The education budget for nursing has been cut to provide for new lab equipment correct answer: 2. Nurses are active participants on major hospital committees. A nurse is working as an occupational health nurse a...

NURS 372 Final Exam Questions & Answers-The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: A. Crackles heard bilaterally on lung bases on auscultation B. Daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing present more than twice weekly C. Waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing D. Dyspnea on exertion with activity E. Reliever (rescue) drug needed more than twice weekly F. Activity limited or stopped by symptoms more than twice weekly - B, C, E, F During...

NURS 372 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION. Causes of Cancer 1. Age (increased risk for people over 65) 2. Gender (more cancers deaths in men than women per year) 3. Geographic location 4. Genetics (accounts for 15% of cancers. Cancers with familial relationships include breast, colon, lung, ovarian, and prostate) 5. Immune disturbance (viruses increase risk: Epstein-Barr, herpes, papillomavirus, hep B, cytomegalovirus (CMV)) 6. Chemical agents (exposure to ca...

What is perinatal nursing? correct answer: Caring for clients and families from preconception throughout the childbearing year antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and healthy newborn care What is an important question to ask clients of childbearing capacity? correct answer: is it possible that you could be pregnant or planning to be pregnant? What do we do if someone is not immune to diseases such as Hep B, varicella, and rubella? correct answer: Immunize BEFORE conception What is ...

What is the newborn period? correct answer: •Birth to day 28 of life What are physiological adaptions with the newborn period? correct answer: -Establishing and maintaining respirations -Adjusting to circulatory changes -Regulating temperature -Nutritional intake and digestion (begin feeding) -Regulating weight What is Apgar scoring? What are the 5 components? correct answer: •Rapid assessment of the newborn's transition to extrauterine at 1 and 5 mins of life; repeat at 10 and...

A system of computerized programs used within healthcare to aid in decision making is known as a. Clinical information systems b. Clinical decision support system c. Electronic health record d. Electronic medical record correct answer: b. Clinical decision support system A nurse supervisor knows a nurse needs more education on CDS when the nurse states: "CDS..." a. Can improve patient outcomes b. Does not impact efficiency c. Prevents errors from occurring d. Improves our patie...

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Warning signs of Cancer CAUTION correct answer: C - change in bowel or bladder habits A - a sore that will not heal U - unusual bleeding or discharge T - thickening or lump in breast, testicle, or elsewhere I - indigestion or difficulty swallowing O - obvious change in wart or mole N - nagging cough or hoarseness Use the ABCD RULE correct answer: Asymmetry: Does the mole look the same in all parts or are there differences? Border: Are the borders sharp or ragged? Color: What are th...

Which of the following statements is correct regarding folic acid? a. Folic acid is recommended once pregnancy is confirmed. b. Folic acid is not required within North America as many foods have additional fortification which is enough during pregnancy. c. Folic acid supplementation during preconception and pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects. d. Folic acid supplementation dosing is standard regardless of risk factors correct answer: c Why is folate or folic acid of particular co...