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TERM 1 FINAL EXAM UNITEK COLLEGE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+), Exams of Nursing

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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TERM 1 FINAL EXAM UNITEK
COLLEGE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
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
2. Safety and Security needs
3. Love and Belonging Needs
4. Self esteem
5. self actualization
To protect pt information from being disclosed without consent or knowledge
What is a vegan diet? What are the vitamin deficiency? - ANSWERone that excludes
all animal products
vitamin B12
what are signs of neglect ? - ANSWERMalnutrition (losing weight)
poor hygiene
unexplained bruises and welts
pressure injuries
What is surgical asepsis? - ANSWERthe process of creating and maintaining an
area that is completely free of pathogens (sterile technique)
What is medical asepsis? - ANSWERmeasures used to reduce and prevent the
spread of pathogens (clean technique)
What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? - ANSWERWashing hands
What is objective data? - ANSWERWhat you observe and can measure
What is subjective data? - ANSWERData that only the subject or "patient" can feel
and will tell you. Usually in a statement.
When should discharge planning begin? - ANSWERShortly after admission
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TERM 1 FINAL EXAM UNITEK

COLLEGE QUESTIONS &

ANSWERS(RATED A+)

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

  1. Safety and Security needs
  2. Love and Belonging Needs
  3. Self esteem
  4. self actualization To protect pt information from being disclosed without consent or knowledge What is a vegan diet? What are the vitamin deficiency? - ANSWERone that excludes all animal products vitamin B what are signs of neglect? - ANSWERMalnutrition (losing weight) poor hygiene unexplained bruises and welts pressure injuries What is surgical asepsis? - ANSWERthe process of creating and maintaining an area that is completely free of pathogens (sterile technique) What is medical asepsis? - ANSWERmeasures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens (clean technique) What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? - ANSWERWashing hands What is objective data? - ANSWERWhat you observe and can measure What is subjective data? - ANSWERData that only the subject or "patient" can feel and will tell you. Usually in a statement. When should discharge planning begin? - ANSWERShortly after admission

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.

  1. concrete operational (7-11yrs) development of organized and rational thinking/beginning of logical thought or operations
  2. formal operational stage (12+yrs) the gained ability to think in an abstract manner by manipulating ideas in their head without dependence of concrete manipulations Erickson's stages of psychosocial development - ANSWERinfancy (birth-1yr) basic trust vs mistrust toddler (1-3yrs) autonomy vs shame and doubt preschool (4-6yrs) initiative vs guilt school age (7-11yrs) industry vs inferiority adolescence (12-19yrs) identity vs role confusion young adulthood (20-44yrs) intimacy vs isolation middle adult hood (45-65yrs) generatively vs stagnation late adulthood (65+) ego integrity vs despair what is an autocratic family pattern? - ANSWERwhen the parents attempt to control the children with strict rigid rules and expectations What is patriarchal family patterns? - ANSWERdistinction between f/m social groups are clear as a structure is baed on stereotypical roles for each gender matriarchal family patterns - ANSWERmatrilineal society adhering to a kinship system in which ancestral decent is traced through maternal instead of paternal lines What does stereotype mean? - ANSWERbased opinion on a particular group of ppl What is ethnocentrism? - ANSWERThe belief that our own group or culture is superior to all other groups or cultures secretion of endocrine glands - ANSWERhormones hormones excreted by the gonads - ANSWERtestosterone progesterone estrogen function of the vena cava - ANSWERcarry blood to the heart from other areas of the body digestive enzymes - ANSWERlipase breaks down fatty acids/ glycerol molecules amylase breaks down carbs and starch into simple sugars

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