Nsg300 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nursing is both _____ and _______? correct answer: An art and science Science is based on a body of what? correct answer: Knowledge that is constantly changing and evolving Art is based on the practice of what? correct answer: Compassion, respect, and dignity rendered to the client and family members alike. When rendering care, you will be guided by a code of ethics developed by who? correct answer: American Nurses Association What three areas will you incorporate as you begin yo...

Exam 2: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What is it called when body fluids are too concentrated? Answer: Hypernatremia Q: What is hypernatremia? Answer: •A serum sodium level that exceeds 145 mEq/dL. •body fluids are too concentrated •cells shrink to pull water into ECV Q: What is hyponatremia? Answer: •A serum sodium level less than 135 mEq/L. •body ...

Exam 1: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Review | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: what are the stages of the change model? Answer: precontemplation contemplation preparation action maintenance Q: precontemplation stage Answer: patient is unaware of problem and/or has no interest in change Q: contemplation stage Answer: patient is aware of problem and is beginning to think about changing but has ...

Exam 1: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Guide | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: what is the normal range for adult respirations Answer: 12-20 Q: apnea Answer: absence of breathing Q: dyspnea Answer: difficulty breathing Q: orthopnea Answer: difficulty breathing when lying down Q: rhonchi Answer: low-pitched gurgling caused by secretions in large airways; can often cle...

Exam 3: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Review | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: tidal volume Answer: Amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during a normal breath Q: what affects tidal volume Answer: Pregnancy, obesity, exercise, obstructive/restrictive lungs, conditions of lungs Q: inspiration Answer: active process of breathing oxygen in; stimulated by chemical receptors in the aorta ...

Exam 3: NSG300 / NSG 300 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: Insomnia Answer: symptom pt experience when they have difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings from a short sleep, nonrestorative sleep. Most common sleep-related complaint . common in pt w depression. Occurs most commonly in women Question: Who is the best evaluator of sleep? Answer: The patient Question: Ask q...

Exam 4: NSG 300/ NSG300 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Review | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Nurse's Effect on Patient's Self-Concept Answer: -remain aware of own feelings, ideas, values, expectations, and judgments -use pos. and matter of fact approach -build trusting relationship -be aware of facial/body expression Q: components of self concept Answer: -identity -body image -role performance Q: identit...

Exam 1: NSG300 / NSG 300 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: localized infection Answer: localized s/s such as pain, tenderness, warmth, and redness (wounds) Question: systemic infection Answer: affects entire body instead of one single organ or part Question: Body defenses against infection Answer: 1. normal flora 2. body system defenses 3. inflammation Question: ...

Exam 3: NSG300 / NSG 300 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Foundations of Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: how to relieve orthopnea Answer: elevate the head (use 2 pillows or more) to open airway Question: what is nebulization and what is the purpose? Answer: medication in aerosol; used to add moisture and enhance mucociliary clearance increased pulmonary secretions Question: signs of right sided heart failure Answer: p...