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Fundamentals of Nursing (Lecture 1) *Q&A* [verified] Paradigm of Nursing *Ans* Links the following four: The person, health, environment/situation and nursing Intellect and Free will *Ans* They don't exist alone but exist in communities Environments *Ans* Social, religious and culture communities Nursing Process *Ans* Method of applying theory or knowledge Health *Ans* Dynamic state of well being (continuum) ranging from wellness to illness State of Wellness *Ans* When basic needs have...

Fundamentals of Nursing- Chapter 9 *Q&A* [verified] A nurse who is a discharge planner in a large metropolitan hospital is preparing a discharge plan for a patient after a kidney transplant. Which actions would this nurse typically perform to ensure continuity of care as the patient moves from acute care to home care? Select all that apply A. Performing an admission health assessment B. Evaluating the nursing plan for effectiveness of care C. Participating in the transfer of the patient...

Nursing Fundamentals Final Exam *Q&A* [verified] You enter a residents room and the resident has a new onset bedsore. You feel you need to document this in the medical record but also have a discussion with the nurse. Where would you opt to have this discussion? a. In the patients room b. In the hallway with the family c. In private d. At the local bar *Ans* C To prevent shampoo from getting into your residents eyes, you should: a. Use a hand held nozzle b. Use dry shampoo c. R...

Fundamentals of Nursing (PRELIM) *Q&A* [verified] Health *Ans* is a fundamental right of every human being. It is a state of integration of the body and mind Model *Ans* is a theoretical way of understanding a concept or idea health beliefs *Ans* a person's ideas, convictions, and attitudes about health and illness positive health behaviors *Ans* activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health and preventing illness negative health behaviors *Ans* practices actu...

Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide *Q&A* [verified] Assessment: *Ans* collecting vital signs, pain levels, other signs/ symptoms Diagnosis: *Ans* nurse makes a nursing diagnosis based on assessment of patient; not a medical diagnosis Planning: *Ans* nurse comes up with client-centered goals; need to be measurable (client will ambulate 10 meters 3x daily for 2 wks) Implementing: *Ans* following through with plan that was developed for the patient Evaluation: *Ans* goal was met, partial...

Fundamentals of Nursing (Legal Issues) *Q&A* [verified] A standard or rule of conduct established and enforced by an administrative entity is defined as a... *Ans* Law _____ law regulates relationships among people. *Ans* Private or Civil _____ law concerns state and federal criminal statutes. *Ans* Criminal A legal document that permits a person to practice certain skills and knowledge in a particular jurisdiction. *Ans* License or Registration A wrong against a person for his/her pro...

Fundamentals of Nursing – Hygiene *Q&A* [verified] The nurse is assisting a patient with rheumatoid arthritis to bathe at the sink. During the bath the patient states that she is tired. The nurse notices the patient is breathing rapidly and the pulse is rapid. What is the nurse's best response? A. Finish the bath quickly B. Help the patient return to bed C. Leave the patient alone to rest in the chair at the sink for a few minutes D. Instruct the patient to take deep breaths and ...

Fundamentals of Nursing, Vital Signs *Q&A* [verified] Afebrile *Ans* Without fever Febrile *Ans* With fever Apical pulse (aka "point of maximal impulse" or PMI) *Ans* Central pulse; located at the apex of the heart (aka "point of maximal impulse" or PMI). Routinely used on infants - 3yrs. Helps determine discrepancies with radial pulse. Peripheral pulse *Ans* Pulse located away from the heart; wrist or foot. Apical-radial pulse *Ans* Normally apical & radial pulses are identical bu...

Nursing Fundamentals Exam 3 *Q&A* [verified] 1. When assessing a patient with hypotonic fluid volume excess (FVE) the nurse can expect to find: a. Hyponatremia b. Confusion c. Headache d. All of the above *Ans* D all of the above Rationale_Na+ decreases with FVE, confusion may result from cerebral swelling as well as headache for the same reason. 2. The nurse evaluates that discharge teaching has been effective when the patient with hypocalcemia states: a. "I shouldn't take...

Fundamentals of Nursing Chapter 4 *Q&A* [verified] A primary care provider's orders indicate that a surgical consent form needs to be signed. Since the nurse was not present when the primary care provider discussed the surgical procedure, which statement best illustrates the nurse fulfilling the client advocate role? A: "The doctor has asked that you sign this consent form" B: "Do you have any questions about the procedure?" C: "What were you told about the procedure you are going...