Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

respiration - ANSWER the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during cellular metabolism. ventilation - ANSWER the process of moving gases into and out of the lungs. The muscles of ventilation are the lungs and the thorax. what is the major inspiratory muscle? - ANSWER the diaphragm

What is the proper position to use for an unresponsive patient during oral care to prevent aspiration? (Select all that apply) a.) prone position b.) sims' position c.) semi-fowler's position with head to side d.) trendelenburg position e.) supine position - ANSWER B, C

Medical diagnosis - ANSWER Identification of a disease condition based on: 1. a specific evaluation of a physical sign and symptoms 2. a patients medical history 3. and the results of diagnostic test and procedures. -stays constant as a condition remains. Collaborative problem - ANSWER -is an actual or potential physiological complication that nurses monitor to detect the onset of changes in a patient's health status. Client-centered problems - ANSWER Nursing interventions are defined in...

Purposes of the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. To identify and label nurse-sensitive patient outcomes B. To test the classification in clinical settings C. To establish health care reimbursement guidelines D. To identify nursing interventions for linked nursing diagnoses E. To define measurement procedures for outcomes - ANSWER A, B, E

An older adult has limited mobility as a result of a total knee replacement. During assessment you note that the patient has difficulty breathing while lying flat. Which of the following assessment data would support a possible pulmonary problem related to impaired mobility? (Select all that apply) a.) B/P = 128/84 b.) respirations 26/min on room air c.) HR 114 d.) crackles over lower lobes heard on auscultation e.) pain reported as 3 on scale of 0 to 10 after medication - ANSWER B, C, D

Benner theory - ANSWER Novice, advanced, competent, proficient, expert Robert woods - ANSWER Improved education for nurses What is caring - ANSWER Universal phenomenon that influences the way we think, feel and behave

what are the 5 major functions of the skin? - ANSWER protection, secretion, excretion, temperature regulation, cutaneous sensation, protection function of the skin - ANSWER epidermis is a relatively impermeable layer that prevents entrance of microorganisms. excretion and secretion function of the skin - ANSWER sweat promotes heat loss by evaporation. sebum lubricates skin and hair.

Florence Nightingale - answer Known as the first nurse epidemiologist who explored sanitation techniques and its effect on health Roles of the Nurse - answer Caregiver Communicator Educator Advocate Manager