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Nursing I Final Exam

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3 phases of nurse-patient interaction   1) Orientation-One to one relationship, assessment is made here with mutual agreement. This can be minutes to weeks 2) Working- The longest phase 3) Termination-the end  
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Inductive Reasoning   Going from specific to general  
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Deductive Reasoning   Going from general to specific  
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Six Rights of Medications   1) Right patient 2) Right medication 3) Right route 4) Right time 5) Right dose 6) Right documentation  
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Infiltration of an IV   1) Swelling 2) Cooling 3) Leakage  
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Phlebitis   1) Redness 2) Heat 3) Pain 4) Swelling  
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What local signs indicate something is wrong with the IV?   1) Redness 2) Pus 3) Warmth 4) Induration 5) Pain  
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What systemic signs indicate something is wrong with the IV?   1) Chills 2) Fever 3) Tachycardia 4) Hypertension 5) WBC elevated  
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Compensation   A person overcoming a perceived weakness by emphasizing it in a more desirable trait  
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Denial   A person refuse to acknowledge the presence of something  
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Displacement   A person transfers an emotional reaction from one object  
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Introjection   A person incorporates values onto another person ex. Older sibling taking parent role and advising younger sibling  
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Projection   A person's thought or impulses are attributed to another person  
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Rationalization   A person giving a logical or socially acceptable explanation "Behavior justification"  
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Reaction Formation   A person develops conscious attitudes and behaviors that are opposite from what they want to believe or do  
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Vital Signs   Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure  
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What are 4 ways heat loss happens?   1) Convection- Pushing away the heat from them ex. Fan 2) Evaporation- When the body is wet, it evaporates to make cooler 3) Conduction- Body heat is transferred to another object 4) Radiation  
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Factors affecting body heat?   1) Circadian Rhythm- Lowest temperature in the morning and highest in the evening 2) Age- Increases as older you get 3) Gender- Women tend to have high temperature than men 4) Environmental  
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Normal Body Temperature   37 C or 98.6 F  
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What are the different elevation of body temperature?   1) Fever 2) Hyperthermia 3) Neurogenic Fever 4) Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)  
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What are the methods to reduce fever?   1) Antibiotics- If evidence of infection 2) Antipyretics- Ibuprofen and acetaminophen 3) Other methods- cool blankets and bath or shower  
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What is decreased body temperature?   Hypothermia  
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Pulse   Waves produced in the wall of an artery with each beat of the heart  
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Apical Pulse   May be listened over the apex of the heart as the heart beats  
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Peripheral Pulse   Throbbing sensation that can be palpated (felt) wherever the artery passes a solid structure  
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What are the pulse characteristics?   1) Rate- Number of pulsation in 1 minute 2) Rhythm- Regular or irregular 3) Quality- Strong or weak 4) Stroke Volume  
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Cardiac Output   The amount of blood pumped per minute  
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Normal Pulse Rate   60-100 beats/min  
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Tachycardia   A rapid heart beat 100-180 beats/min  
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Bradycardia   A slow heart beat Below 60 beats/min  
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Pulse Amplitude   0-absent pulse 1+-thready pulse 2+-weak pulse 3+-strong pulse 4+-bounding pulse  
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Dysrhythmia   Irregular pattern of heartbeat  
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Respiration   1) Ventilation- Movement of gas in and out of the lungs 2) Inspiration- Breathing in 3) Expiration- Breathing out 4) Disfusion (external)- Exchange of oxygen and CO2 in the lungs and circulatory 4) Perfusion(internal)- the same tissue  
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Normal Respiration Rate   12-20 breaths per minute  
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Abnormal Respiration   1) Tachypnea-rapid rate 2) Bradypnea-slow rate  
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Apnea   Periods of no breathing  
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Dyspnea   Difficult or labored breathing  
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Orthopnea   A condition in which breathing is better in an upright position  
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Cheyne-Stroke Respiration   Deep, fast breathing alternating with periods of apnea  
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Kussmaul Breathing   Deep, repetitive, gasping pattern  
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Blood Pressure   The force of the moving blood against the arterial wall Systolic pressure/dialostic pressure 120/80  
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Systolic Pressure   Highest pressure exerted during contraction  
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Dialostic Pressure   Lowest pressure exerted during relaxation  
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High and low blood pressure   High blood pressure is hypertension and low is hypotension  
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LPN   A 1 year vocational program and take the exam  
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RN   Either a three year program or associates degree or bachelors degree program and take exam for licence  
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What are the four components of informed consent?   1) Explained proposed treatment 2) Comprehension 3) Competence 4) Voluntary  
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What is the difference between malpractice and negligence?   Negligence is unintentional harm while malpractice is negligent acts with professional training and education  
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What do you need to prove malpractice?   1) A duty to the client 2) A breach in the duty 3) Damage 4) Cause and effect relationship  
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Asepsis   A condition of being free from infection  
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What is the purpose of asepsis?   1) To prevent infection 2) To prevent cross-infection 3) To prevent reinfection  
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What are the types of asepsis?   1) Medical asepsis- Clean 2) Surgical asepsis- Sterile  
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Maslow   Biological-Safety and Security-Love and Belonging-Self-esteem-Self-actualization  
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Normal Range on Pulse Oximetry   90-100%  
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What factors can affect a pulse oximetry reading?   1) Nail polish 2) Excessive motion 3) Poor circulation  
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IBW   Ideal body weight Females: 100 for 5' then 5 for each inch Males: 106 for 5' then 6 for each inch  
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Macronutrients   Fats, proteins and carbohydrates  
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Micronutrients   Vitamins, minerals and water  
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What are the positive signs you are pregnant?   1) Fetal heartbeat 2) Fetal movement palpable by the examiner 3) Visualization of the fetus through ultrasound  
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What are the probable sign you are pregnant?   1) Pregnancy test 2) Changes in pelvic organs (vagina,cervix,uterus) 3) Enlargement of abdomen 4) Ballottement 5) Braxton Hicks Contractions (false labors)  
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What are the presumptive signs of pregnancy?   1) Amenorrhea 2) Morning sickness 3) Excessive fatigue 4) Urinary frequency 5) Breast changes 6) Quickening  
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Naegle's Rule   1st day of last menstrual period-3 months+7 days+1 year=EDD  
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What are the 3 germ layers?   1) Ectoderm (responsible for nervous system) 2) Mesoderm (responsible for muscular/skeletal system) 3) Endoderm (responsible for digestive/gland and everything else)  
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What does the umbilical cord contain?   1) 1 vein (Carries rich oxygenated blood from placenta to the fetus) 2) 2 Arteries (Carries blood containing waste from the fetus to the placenta)  
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What is the purpose of amniotic fluid?   1) Protection 2) Aids in muscular development  
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What are the amniotic membranes?   1) Chorionic membrane: Outermost fetal membrane and it forms the sac and holds the amniotic fluid 2) Amniotic membrane- form beneath the chorion and adheres to it and produces the amniotic fluid  
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Union if the sperm and the egg depend on these 3 factors?   1) Equal maturation of the egg and the sperm 2) Ability of the sperm to reach 3) Ability of the sperm to penetrate  
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What are the 3 stages of fetal development?   1) Pre-embryonic- first 2 weeks 2) Embryonic stage- Week 3 to 8 3) Fetal Stage- Week 9 to birth  
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What are the leading cause of death in middle aged adults?   1) Motor vehicle accidents 2) Occupational injuries 3) Suicide 4) Chronic disease  
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Erikson Seventh Stage- Middle-aged adults   Generativity VS. Stagnation  
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Erikson Sixth Stage- Young Adults   Intimacy VS. Isolation  
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What are some conflicts with hospitalization?   1) Separated from friends 2) Modesty 3) Exercise 4) Independence 5) Appearance 6) Smoking/drugs  
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What are health concerns with teens?   1) Obesity 2) Anorexia 3) Bulimia 4) Pregnancy 5) STD's/Aids 6) Dysmenorrhea (pain with period) 7) Choking games/Huffing 8) Accidents 9) Drug/alcohol 10) Suicide/Homicide 11) Piercings/Tattoos  
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What are the teens issues?   1) Puberty (capable of reproduction) 2) Masturbation 3) Acne (most common skin disorder) 4) Inactivity (less real exercise)  
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What are the sexual development in females?   1) Hair 2) Breast enlargement 3) Menses begin  
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What are the sexual development in males?   1) Enlargement of testes, scrotum and penis 2) Pubic hair  
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What are the developmental tasks for adolescents?   1) Accepting changing body 2) Developing a sastifying male or female role 3) Achieving more adult relationship 4) Preparing for independence 5) Developing workable set of values and ideas 6) Desiring and achieving socially responsible behavior  
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Erikson Fifth Stage- Adolescents   Identity VS. Role Confusion  
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ADHD   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder characterized by inability to focus, attention, lack of impulsive control and hyperactivity  
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What are the healthcare issues concerning school age children?   1) Privacy and modesty 2) Security/family 3) Separation from peers 4) Industry 5) Regression  
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What are the developmental tasks to be learned by school-age children?   1) Learning academic skills 2) Expanding social boundaries 3) Developing sensitivity and respect for others  
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Erikson Fourth Stage- School-Age   Industry VS. Inferiority  
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How would hospitalization affect the basic needs and developmental tasks of a toddler and preschool child?   1) Separation anxiety-especially from parents 2) Lack of routine-disruption of schedule 3)Eating habits 4) Fear of unknown 5) Confinement 6) Pain  
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What are the developmental tasks to be learned by preschoolers?   1) Learning sex differences and developing sex modesty 2) Begin to interact with age mates 3) Learning to identify with male-female roles 4) Learning to give and share affection 5) Learning to distinguish right from wrong  
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Erikson Third Stage- Preschool   Initiative VS. Guilt  
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What are the three developmental task for toddlers?   1) Learning to control large and small muscles 2) Learning to control elimination of bowel and bladder 3) Expanding verbal communication  
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Erikson Second Stage-Toddlers   Autonomy VS. Shame and doubt  
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SIDs   Sudden Infant Death Syndrome- Unexplained death of an infant usually 2-4 months so place the baby on their back  
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What are the concerns with propping bottles?   1) Infants is unable to push the bottle away 2) Leads to tooth decay 3) Decreased physical contact 4) CHOCKING  
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What are the ways parents can enhance trust in infants?   1) Predictable environment 2) Consistent caregiver 3) Responding consistently to needs 4) Rhythm to care  
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Erikson First Stage-Infancy   Trust VS. Mistrust  
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Enuresis   Bed wetting  
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What are the ways to measure sleep?   1) Polysomnographyy (PSG)- Sleep study 2) Eectroencephalogram (EEG)- Brain waves 3) Electro-oculogram (EOG)- Measures the eye 4) Electromyogram (EMG)- Record of resting and voluntary muscle activity 5) Wrist actigraph- Monitor activity  
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Bruxism   Grinding of the teeth  
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Erikson Eight Stage-Older Adults   Integrity VS. Despair  
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Parasomnia   Patterns of waking behavior that occurs during sleep  
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Sleep Apnea   Periodic breathing cessation for at least 10 seconds during sleep  
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Hypersomnia   Excessive sleeping especially during the day time  
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Restless Leg Syndrome   Uncontrollable movement of leg during sleep (has to do with the nervous system)  
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Circadian Disorders   Abnormality of sleep/ wake times (rotating shifts and jet lag)  
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Insomnia   Short term (it can last a month) or it can be chronic- this is the most common where inability to fall asleep or remain asleep  
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Why does environmental factor affect sleep?   Temperature, light and noise can affect sleep  
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Why does illness affect sleep?   Illness can lead to an increase of sleep needed in order to recoup  
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Why does lifestyle affect sleep?   1) Exercise increase sleep 2) Some food can help sleep (milk) 3) Caffeine is a CNS stimulant (no sleep) 4) Anxiety can disrupt sleep 5) Alcohol can disrupt sleep 6) Medications can go both ways  
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Why does age affect sleep?   1) Newborns and young children- Increased REM and they have sleep related problems (nightmare and bed wetting) 2) Adolescent- Sleep related problem 3) Young adult- All nighter, work, stress  
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Factors Affecting Sleep   1) Age 2) Lifestyle 3) Illness 4) Environmental factor  
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Dreams   It can occur from stage 2 to REM and dreams are remembered in REM  
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REM rebound   Continous deprivation of sleep eventually you will knock out  
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Stages of Sleep   NREM 1- NREM 2- NREM 3- NREM 4- NREM 3- NREM 2-REM-brief waking  
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REM   Vital signs start to go up and mental and emotional restoration happens  
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NREM 4   Deepest Sleep (heart rate drops) and physical restoration is restored  
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NREM 3   Deeper sleep (relaxed) no eye movement  
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NREM 2   Light sleep but the vital signs will start to lower  
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NREM 1   Starting to fall asleep  
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REM   Rapid eye movement: Brain is high sctive in sleep and its difficult to awake in this stage  
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NREM   Non rapid eye movement: Sleep produced by withdrawn neurotransmitter  
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Factors influencing the trend of increasing home care?   1) Cost 2) People like it better 3) Family not staying in the same region  
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What can a UAP do?   1) Feeding 2) Ambulating 3) Grooming 4) Transporting 5) Collecting data 6) Reporting  
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The five rights of delegation?   1) The right task (which tasks are appropiate) 2) The right circumstance 3) The right person (health care worker) 4) The right direction (communication is clear and concise) 5) The right supervision  
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Supervision   1) RN-to-RN delegation: No supervision involve 2) RN-to-LPN delegation: The LPN is under the guidance of RN 3) RN-to-UAP delegation: Supervision is needed by the RN  
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Who has liscensure?   RN and the LPN  
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RN protected scope of practice- They can not delegate...   1) Assessment 2) Evaluation 3) Nursing Judgment 4) Initial client and family education 5) Care planning 6) Health counseling and therapeutic communication  
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LPN can generally do many care activities except:   1) Those items in the RN scope of practice 2) IV push drugs 3) IV meds and transfusion 4) Hanging and regulating medicated IV  
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Different Kind of Solution   1. Isotonic- the same concentration 2. Hypertonic- greater concentration 3. Hypotonic- lesser concentration  
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Major Anions in Body   1. Chloride 2. Bicarbonate 3. Phosphate  
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Major Cations in Body   1. Sodium 2. Potassium 3. Calcium 4. Hydrogen 5. Magnesium  
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Extracellular Fluid   1. Intravascular- in the vascular space (blood vessels) 2. Interstitial- outside the cell (between the cells) 3. Transcellular- Joint space (the fluid in spine and brain)  
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Functions of Water   1. Transporting nutrient to cells and waste from cells 2. Transport hormones, blood 3. Facilitate cellular metabolism 4. Acts as a solvent 5. Help maintain body temperature 6. Facilitate digestion 7. Tissue lubricant  
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Four Levels of Anxiety   1. Mild 2. Moderate 3. Severe 4. Panic  
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Sympathetic Vs. Parasympathetic   Sympathetic- Increase heart rate Para sympathetic- Slows heart rate  
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What is stress?   A condition in which the human system respond in a normal state  
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12 Leading Health Indicators   Were selected on the basis on their ability to promote action, the ability of data to measure progress, and their importance as public health issues  
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Tertiary Prevention   Concerned with prevention of disease progression or re occurrence and rehab for no further complications  
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Secondary Prevention   Focuses on early detection and prompt intervention to halt the progression- Screening activities and education for detection of early stages of illness  
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Primary Prevention   Is concerned with health promotion and specific protection against the disease- Activities that are designed to prevent or slow the onset of disease  
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Levels of prevention   1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Tertiary  
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Members of the Surgical Team   1. Patient 2. Circulating Nurse 3. Scrub Nurse 4. Surgeon 5. Anesthesiologist (captain of patient care) 6. Register Nurse First Assistant 7. Advanced Practice Nurse  
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Hypovolemic Vs. Hypervolemia   Hypovolemic- Too little fluid Hypervolemia- Too much fluid  
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Goals of Post-Op Care   1. Maintain function 2. Promote recovery and healing 3. Facilitate coping with alterations and structure or function  
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Preparing the Patient Physically   1. Hygiene and skin prep 2. Elimination 3. Possible urinary catherization 4. Nutrition and fluid 5. Rest and sleep  
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Goals in Pre-Op Teaching   1. Promote lung ventilation and blood oxygenation 2. Promote deliberate body movement post-op to improve circulation 3. To assess and manage pain 4. Promote a sense of well-being  
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Moderate Sedation   Conscious sedation- patient can respond verbally but amnesia can happen and they maintain their airways  
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Types of Anesthesia   1. General- IV or inhalation 2. Regional- Injected near a nerve or nerve pathway 3. Topical- Used on open skin surface, wounds and its spray on because if injected then its regional  
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Based on Purpose   1. Diagnostic-Confirm/determine diagnosis 2. Ablative-Take out diseased part 3. Reconstructive-help restore function 4. Transplantation-Take out old organ and put in new 5. Constructive-construct function that wasnt there 6. Palliative-help with sym  
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Degree of Risk   Major or minor  
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Degree of Urgency   1. Emergency- Patient require immediate surgery within the hour (save organs) 2. Urgent- It has to be done within a day (appendix) 3. Required/Elective- should have surgery but in no hurry (back problem, hernia) 4. Optional- Cosmetic surgery, your choi  
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3 Categories of surgery   1. Degree of urgency 2. Degree of risk 3. Based on purpose  
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Reason for hot application   1. Inflammation 2. Contracture 3. Joint stiffness 4. Muscle spasm 5. Pain 6. Rewarm the body part 7. Hasten healing  
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Reason for cold application   1. Control bleeding 2. Prevent swelling 3. Cools the body 4. Relieves superficial pain 5. Muscle spasm  
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Cardinal response (local inflammation)   1. Swelling 2. Warmth 3. Pain 4. Redness 5. Decrease function in the affected area  
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Systemic response to inflammation   1. Fever 2. White Blood Cells 3. Maillase (genral discomfort) 4. Drowsiness and sluggish  
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Ways body resist infection   1. Intact skin and mucous membrane 2. Normal PH levels of gastric secretion 3. White Blood Cells within normal range 4. Good general health 5. Immunization 6. Stress at a healthy level 7. Other factors (age, race, heredity)  
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Factors required for infection to spread   1. The number of organism 2. The virulence of the organism (strength) 3. The weaken immmune system 4. The links and closeness of contact  
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Pathogen   Pathogen can be in or out of the body. Pathogen is a disease producing microorganism.  
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Nursing Process   A- Assessment D- Diagnosis P- Planning I- Implementation E- Evaluation  
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What are the consideration to be taken with fall risks?   1) Previous fall within the last 6 months 2) Person who takes 4 or more medications 3) People who are weak or dizzy from standing 4) People who forget their limits  
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What demographic are at risks for fall?   1) Age (increased age) 2) Gender (Females more at risk) 3) White (risks for fall)  
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SOAP   S- Subjective (what the patient says) O- Objective (what is observed) A- Assessment P- Plan  
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What are the early signs and symptoms of alzheimers?   1) Forgetfulness 2) Mood changes 3) Impaired attention 4) Hygiene changes  
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What are the later signs and symptoms of alzheimers?   1) Gait disturbance 2) Lack of recognition 3) Incontinence 4) Sundowning (agitation and anxious)  
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