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What is a requirement for protection under Good Samaritan laws?
What is a requirement for protection under Good Samaritan laws?
What type of aspiration is characterized by the absence of noticeable symptoms?
What type of aspiration is characterized by the absence of noticeable symptoms?
Which vitamin is classified as fat-soluble?
Which vitamin is classified as fat-soluble?
What is a potential consequence of trans fats in the diet?
What is a potential consequence of trans fats in the diet?
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What should a nurse do when performing care for a patient receiving tube feedings?
What should a nurse do when performing care for a patient receiving tube feedings?
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Which of the following is a function of a speech therapist?
Which of the following is a function of a speech therapist?
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Which type of bowel elimination disorder is characterized by dry, hard stools?
Which type of bowel elimination disorder is characterized by dry, hard stools?
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In client education, why do nurses include the psychomotor domain?
In client education, why do nurses include the psychomotor domain?
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Study Notes
Good Samaritan Laws
- Laws exist to encourage aid outside of work
- No compensation for care is permitted
- Negligence or exceeding scope of practice is prohibited
- Four key elements include:
- Permission of the ill/injured person
- Appropriate (non-reckless) care
- The person being cared for didn't cause the accident
- Emergency care given before trained help arrives
Vitamins
- Water-soluble vitamins: B, C, B complex
- Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, K (needed for fat absorption)
- Trans fats: Hydrogenated oils, increase blood cholesterol
Aspiration
- Aspiration: Foreign substance enters lungs (food, liquid, etc.)
- Two types:
- Overt aspiration: Noticeable symptoms: sudden cough, wheezing, trouble breathing, congestion, heartburn, throat clearing, chest discomfort, decreased oxygen saturation
- Silent aspiration: No obvious symptoms; look for fever, low oxygen saturation, rapid breathing (tachypnea) – common signs of pneumonia
Tube Feedings
- Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees
- Pause feedings during care or when lying the patient flat
Urinary Catheterization
- Urinary catheter: Flexible tube placed in bladder to drain urine
- Placement through urethra or surgically created opening in lower abdomen
Learning Domains
- Cognitive: Learning facts, remembering
- Affective: Changing emotions and feelings
- Psychomotor: Actions, physical movement, skills, coordination, senses – nurses use with client education
Bowel Elimination
- Constipation: Hard, dry stool difficult to pass
- Diarrhea: Watery stool
- Fecal impaction: Can present as diarrhea
Other Team Members
- Physical therapist: Gross motor skills (walking, stairs)
- Occupational therapist: Fine motor skills (utensils, writing, ADLs)
- Speech therapist: Speaking (communication), swallowing
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Description
This quiz covers essential knowledge about Good Samaritan laws, including the legal protections for those who provide assistance in emergencies. It also delves into vital information regarding vitamins and their classifications, alongside key medical concepts such as aspiration and tube feeding care. Test your understanding of these important topics.
