Ch 11 & 16: Nursing & Health Assessment – Flashcards
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4 types of nursing assessments?
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FATE: Focus, Admission, Time-lapse, Emergency
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aim & time frame for focus assessment?
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done during admission; ongoing process integrated w/ nursing care--few min to a few hrs b/tw assessments
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aim & time frame for admission assessment?
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initial ID of normal function, functional status, and collection of data concerning actual or potential dysfunction; done w/in specified time frame after admission to hospital, nursing home, ambulatory care center, or home healthcare setting
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aim & time frame for time-lapse reassessment?
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compare pt. current status vs. baseline obtained previously. detect changes in all fcnl health patterns after extended period of time has passed; several months (3, 6, 9 mo or more) b/tw assessments
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aim & time frame of emergency assessment?
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ID of life-threatening situation; done anytime physiologic, psychological, or me crisis occurs
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3 clinical skills used in assessment?
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observation, interviewing, and physical exam
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4 techniques used in physical exam?
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PAPI: Palpation, Auscultation, Percussion, Inspection
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name the 3 components of functional health assessment
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PAR: Pattern label, Assessment parameters for each pattern, and Recording of assessment data
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Pattern label
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name given to a category of assessment data (11 cater. of fcnl health pttrns)
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Assessment parameters
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specific questions to ask/info to gather based upon each fcnl health pattern
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recording of assessment data
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recording (using a special form/computer) the assessment parameters and pattern labels
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Name 5 purposes of the health assessment
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1) Est. a baseline 2) Determine normal function 3) Determine risk of DYSfunction 4) Determine strengths 5) To provide data for diagnosis
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Name 2 types of data
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subjective and objective
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Name 2 sources of data
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Primary and Secondary data
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Primary data
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info from client/patient (i.e: how symptoms effect life, etc)
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Secondary data
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info from other sources (i.e: family members of lab results)
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Name 13 important subjective data to gather
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1) Health history 2) Pain Assessment (OLDCARTS) 3) Health perception of pt. 4) Activity/exercise (posture, gait, balance, mobility, <3 fcn) 5) Nutrition/Metabolism 6) Elimination 7) Rest/Sleep 8) Cognition/Perception 9) Self-perception/Self-concept 10) Roles/Relationships (& how rel w/ illness) 11) Coping/Stress tolerance 12) Sexuality/Reproduction 13) Values/Beliefs
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Usual order of physical exam?
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Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation (unless examining abdomen--then it's Ausc, Perc, Palp)
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Name 5 ways to validate objective data?
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1) compare to Normal function 2) use textbooks, journals, research 3) check Consistency for cues 4) Clarify patient's statements 5) seek Colleagues' consensus
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name the 3 components of functional health assessment (FHP)
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pattern label, assessment parameters for each pattern, ; recording of assessment data
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name the 4 phases of the patient interview (for subjective data)
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Preparatory, Introductory, Maintenance, and Concluding phases
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body systems model (aka medical model; review of systems)
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focuses of pt. major anatomic systems. Nurse collects data about past/present condition of each organ/body system ;then thoroughly exams each body system for actual/potential problems
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head-to-toe model
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nurse examine every body part from head to toe
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name the 11 FHP (functional health patterns)
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1) Health perception of pt. 2) Activity/exercise (posture, gait, balance, mobility, ;3 fcn) 3) Nutrition/Metabolism 4) Elimination 5) Rest/Sleep 6) Cognition/Perception 7) Self-perception/Self-concept 8) Roles/Relationships (; how rel w/ illness) 9) Coping/Stress tolerance 10) Sexuality/Reproduction 11) Values/Beliefs
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Functional health pattern model
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focuses on client's normal, altered, and risk for altered function
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nursing diagnosis (NANDA)
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a clinical judgement about indiv., fam., or community RESPONSES to actual or potential health probs/life processes. Provides the basis for selection of nursing interventions to get to outcomes for which the nurse is accountable.
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medical diagnosis
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describes a disease
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diagnostic reasoning
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the process of gathering & clustering data to draw inferences & propose diagnoses
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outcome identification
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the formulation of pt. goals & measurable outcomes that provide the basis for evaluating nursing diagnoses
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clinical reasoning
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use of critical thinking to question why pt. has an abnormal finding
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reflection
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those intellectual & affective activities in which indie. engage to explore their experiences in order to lead to new understandings & appreciations.
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critical reflectivity
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becoming aware if our awareness & critiquing it (where highest learning occurs) (i.e. questioning judgements & considering other ways of thinking ab. situation--alternative explanations)
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reflective skepticism
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a healthy attitude of doubt toward supposed truths (willingness to consider alt. explanations)
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Defining Characteristics (in Nsg Diagnoses)
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observable cues/inferences that cluster as manifestations of an actual illness/wellness health state or nursing diagnosis
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Related factors (in Nsg Diag.)
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describe the conditions, circumstances, or etiology that contrib. to the prob. & will aff what the msg interventions will be. (i.e.: stress incontinence related to High Intraabdominal Pressure vs. stress incontinence related to Overdistention b/tw voidings)
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Risk factor (in Nsg diag.)
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envir. factors & physiological, psychological, genetic, or chem. elements that increase the vulnerability of a patient to an unhealthful event (tl:dr: a potential problem)
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actual nursing diagnosis
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describes a human response to a health problem that is being manifested. written as 3 pt. statement: diagnostic label, defining characteristics, and related factors
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risk nursing diagnosis
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describes a human response to health conditions/life processes, that may develop in a vulnerable patient. written as 2 pt. statement: diagnostic label, and risk factors
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wellness nursing diagnosis
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describes human responses to levels of wellness in a patient that has readiness for enhancement to a higher state. written as 1 pt statement: diagnostic label
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possible nursing diagnosis
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made when not enough evidence supports the prob, but the nurse thinks that it is highly probable & wants to collect more info. written as 2 pt statement: diagnostic label, and related factors (unknown)
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outcome identification
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the formulation of goals & measurable outcomes that provide the basis for evaluating nursing diagnoses
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High-priority nursing diagnoses
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nsg diagnoses that are potentially life-threatening & req. immediate action. (i.e: Impaired Gas Exchange, Dysreflexia, Self-Directed Risk for Violence)
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Medium-priority nursing diagnoses
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nsg diagnoses that involve probe that could result in unhealthy consequences like phys/emo impairment, but aren't likely to threaten life. (i.e.: Fatigue, Stress Incontinence, Dysfunctional Grieving)
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Low-priority nursing diagnoses
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nsg diagnoses that involve probe that usually can be resolved easily w/ minimal interventions ; have little potential to cause significant dysfunction. (i.e: Pain [moderate; after minor surgery])
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[patient] outcome
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an educated guess, made as a broad statement, about what the pt.'s state will be after the nursing intervention is completed. Directly addresses prob. stated in nursing diagnosis
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qualifier
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a description of the parameter for achieving the outcome. (i.e: "Walks" isn't specific enough--"Ambulates safely w/ 1-person assistance" clarifies the outcome statement)
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outcome criteria
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specific, measurable, realistic statements of goal attainment. May restate goal, but also present info that'll guide evaluation phase of the nursing process. (answer who, what actions, under what circumstances, how well, & when.
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Planning
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4th phase of nursing process: development of nsg strategies designed to improve pt. probs
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nursing interventions
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any treatment, based upon clinical judgement & knowledge, that a nurse performs to enhance pt. outcomes
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patient goal
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reflects resolution/correction of id'ed prob (;= 1 goal per msg diagnosis)
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evaluation [of a nursing intervention]
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a written statement that determines the pt.'s progress twd specific outcome criteria
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variances
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result when a deviation occurs in the [critical] pathway; & alters an expected outcome or discharge date
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Cognitive interventions (2 types & brief den)
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1) Educational (nurse educated pt. & am on how to do something at home) 2) Supervisory (nurse oversees pt. overall care and makes sure CNA's are doing their job)
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Interpersonal interventions (3 types)
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1) Coordinating (act as pt. advocate, make referrals, collar w/ others on hc team) 2) Supportive (use good comm'n & caring to provide comfort & promote healthy resp. to health probs) 3) Psychosocial (focus on resolving me, psych, or social probe--humor, gp therapy, role mod social skills)
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Technical Interventions (3 types)
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1) Mainenance (help pt. retain certain lvl of health--hygiene, skin care) 2) Surveillance or Monitoring (detect changes from baseline data using all senses) 3) Psychomotor (insert, remov, change, app, admin, cleanse, suction, etc--anything involving a psychomotor action)
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evaluation
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the judgement of the effectiveness of nursing care to meet pt. goals based on the pt.'s behavioral responses
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standards of care
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authoritative statements made by nursing organizations, external review board, or hc institutions that describe the responsibilities of the nursing profession, against which its practitioners are held accountable.
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IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvement)
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Independent not-for-profitt organization that has partnered with many healthcare organizations to improve the quality and safety of care delivery while decreasing cost and inefficiency. (i.e: IHI bundles--present EBP)
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3 Types of evaluation?
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Structure, Process, and Outcome evaluation
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Structure evaluation
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focus on environment where care is provided (i.e.: avail. of equipment, admin supp., nrse-pt. ratios)
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Process evaluation
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focus on nurse's performance (i.e.: info gathered dur. interview & phys exam; validity of nsng diag. sttmts; nurse's technical competence)
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Outcome evaluation
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focus on pt. ; pt.'s function (extent to which pt. actual outcome reflects desired pt. goal & outcome criteria)
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name the 4 possible judgments regarding outcome achievement
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1) Goal was completely met 2) Goal was partially met 3) Goal was completely unment 4) New problems or nursing diagnoses have developed
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Quality Improvement programs
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mechanisms for healthcare organizations to assess and improve care. ensure quality pt. care provided & standards upheld
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Who established the Standards of Nursing Practice?
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ANA
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The Joint Commission
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external review board that establishes standards for institutions to make sure they function w/in specified guidelines
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Define peer review
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The evaluation and judgment of a nurse's perforfmance by other nurses.
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ID the 2 types of peer review
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1) Nursing Monitor 2) Individual peer review
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Nursing monitor (aka nursing audit)
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any review completed by a nurse, of a pt.'s care or records to evaluate whether established standards were met. (Members of monitoring committee may review nurse's documentation of care in health record, or determine pt.'s health status thru observation.)
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Individual peer review
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Individual nurse's performance is evaluated ; judged by other nurses w/ similar edu ; experience
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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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fosters continued improvement in nursing edu programs. Accreditation is non-gov, peer review process. Ensures quality ; integrity of BSN and MSN (but not LPN) Uses NATIONALLY recall. std.'s to eval programs
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ANA standards of care? (6)
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ADOPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcome ID, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
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ANA standards of professional performance?
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Ethics, Edu, EBP & Research, Qual of Practice, Communication, Leadership, Collab, Professional Practice Eval, Resrc Utilization, Envir health
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Which Nsg theorist emphasized the interpersonal interaction b/tw pt. & nurse?
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Peplau
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Which nsg theorist focused on helping the pt. gain independence ASAP?
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Henderson
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What nsg theorist focused on providing care & assisting pt. to attain self-care?
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Orem
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Nurse is gathering info about a person's culture ; beliefs r/t health; ; how these beliefs influence the person. The nurse is eval which FHP?
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Health Perception ; Health Management
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Maslow's hierarchy of human needs in order (from 1-5)?
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Physiologic, Safety, Love, Esteem, Self-Actualization needs
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Members in ANA vs NLN?
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ANA: Only RNs NLN: nurse, other HCPs, & lay ppl
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3 phases on nurse-pt. relationship?
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Orientation, Working, Termination
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Positive Regard
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viewing the pt. unconditionally; treating them with warmth, caring, interest, and respect uncond.
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Which glands are involved in neuroendocrine regulation of stress?
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hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal glands
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Differentiate b/tw pulses of 0, 1+, 2+, 3+
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0: absent 1+: diminished, thready, easily obliterated pulse 2+: normal, not easily obliterated 3+: increased & full volume pulses
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How soon can a nurse with Streptococcus (gp. A) Infection return to work?
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24 hrs after start of treatment
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How soon can a nurse with diarrhea return to work?
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After being symptom free for 3 days
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How soon can a nurse with conjunctivitis return to work?
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once discharge stops
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Differentiate Korotkoff Phase I, II, III, & IV
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I: faint, clear tapping sounds that gradually incr in intensity (systolic BP) II: Swishy III: Crisper, more intense sounds IV: muffled blowing sounds
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Biot's breathing pattern
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cyclical pattern of shallow breaths alternating w/ apnea
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Cheyne-Stokes breathing pattern
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cyclical pattern of breaths characterized by periods of increase ARE ; depth alternating w/ periods of apnea
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Bradypnea
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RR ; 12 (per min)
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Kussmaul respirations
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increased RR (; 20) ; increased depth of respirations
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Average resting cardiac output?
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5.5 L/min
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How to get cardiac output? (math)
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Stroke volume x HR (i.e: SV 70 mL ; HR 72 bpm= CO 5 L/min)
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arterial blood gas ranges for PaO2?
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80-100 mm Hg
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arterial blood gas range for HCO3?
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22-26 mEq/L
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arterial blood gas range for PaCO2?
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35-45 mm Hg
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pH range for arterial blood gas?
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7.35-7.45
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max flow rate that can be used for O2 delivery via nasal cannula?
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6 L/min