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What is acute pain? How long does it last? - ANSWERsudden onset, usually subsides once treated. Lasts no more than 6 months What is chronic pain? - ANSWERPain continues for 6 months or longer, usually related to an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness
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What is acute pain? How long does it last? - ANSWERsudden onset, usually subsides once treated. Lasts no more than 6 months What is chronic pain? - ANSWERPain continues for 6 months or longer, usually related to an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness Who is the founder of modern day nursing? - ANSWERFlorence Nightingale What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - ANSWER1. Physiological needs
When is a discharge against medical advice signed? - ANSWERan AMA form is signed when patient wishes to leave healthcare facility against medical advice What is blanching? - ANSWERwhitening of skin/nail due to pressure, if not returned to normal color within 3 seconds or less it may be an indicator for poor blood circulation. What should a nurse do if reddened area appears on sacrum of patient? - ANSWERDo blanching test apply barrier cream make sure pt is being repositioned every 2 hrs What is informed consent? - ANSWERpermission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and benefits. What is a DNR order? - ANSWERDo Not Resuscitate- do NOT perform CPR What are nursing intervention to aid a patient to liquify bronchial secretions? - ANSWERHumidifier hydration through fluid intake percussion on back administer mucolytic What is culture competence? - ANSWERAwareness by the nurse of his/hers own cultural belief practices and an understanding of the limitations that these beliefs put on the nurse when dealing with those of other cultures. Should allow nurse to react to other cultures with openness and acceptance of cultural differences between them What is HIPAA? - ANSWERHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Why should nurses be direct/honest when communicating with client that has suffered physical abuse? - ANSWERTo gain pt trust What is genetic theory of aging? - ANSWERProposes that the organism is genetically programmed for a predetermined number of cell divisions, after which cells/organisms die What is palliative care? - ANSWERmanages symptoms, provide psychosial support, coordinate care to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for cts with serious illnesses What is sense of presence? - ANSWERAfter the loss of a loved one, experiencing their presences even after their loss What are nursing interventions for patients with dementia? - ANSWERkeep pt on a routine schedule, make sure they use the restroom before going to bed.
protease breaks down protein into small peptides and amino acids structures of the large intestines - ANSWERcecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anal canal function of the alveoli - ANSWERgrape like structures where lung and blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide organs of the lower respiratory tract - ANSWERalveoli bronchioles bronchi lower trachea anatomical position - ANSWERTo stand erect with arms at the sides and palms of the hands turned forward what is an organ - ANSWERA group of different tissues that work together to perform a certain function. what system has function of transporting nutrients, oxygen, water and waste? - ANSWERcirculatory system transports blood through the body and carries nutrients and oxygen to all body cells and carries waste away from cells to organs of excretion what is adipose - ANSWERadipose tissue which is connective tissue that stores fat serves as bodies reservoir of energy, assist in temp regulation, acts as a cushion and protects organs by anchoring them in place what is benign neoplasm - ANSWERa harmless neoplasm that is encapsulated and does not spread to other tissues what are melanocytes - ANSWERCells that produce skin pigment granules in the basal layer what is an eccrine gland - ANSWERsweat gland what does an osteoblast do? - ANSWERbuilds bones what is a tendon? - ANSWERAttaches muscle to bone sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous system - ANSWERsympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) when do majority of falls happen? - ANSWERduring transfer how to prevent falls? - ANSWERnonskid socks lower bed shoes when ambulating instruct pt to use call light check pt for fall risk q2h