Nursing Characteristics and Responsibilities

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What is the effect of stimulant drugs like caffeine on respiration?

Make respiration slower and shallower

Have no effect on respiration

Make respiration faster and shallower (correct)

Make respiration slower and deeper

What is the effect of depressant drugs like morphine on respiration?

Make respiration slower and deeper (correct)

Make respiration slower and shallower

Have no effect on respiration

Make respiration faster and shallower

What happens to the rate of respiration during digestion?

It stops temporarily

It decreases

It remains the same

It increases slightly (correct)

What is the effect of fever on the rate of respiration?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hemorrhage on the rate of respiration?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cold application on the rate of respiration?

It makes breathing fuller, deeper, and slower Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of hand washing in a healthcare setting?

To prevent cross-contamination of patients Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases can be prevented by hand washing?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When is it essential to wash your hands in a healthcare setting?

All of the above and more Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of an alcohol hand rub?

70% alcohol and 30% water Signup and view all the answers

When is an alcohol hand rub not suitable?

When hands are visibly soiled Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the hand washing procedure?

Wet your hands with warm running water Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for regular, normal respiration?

Eupnea Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a temporary cessation of breathing?

Apnea Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for difficulty or painful breathing?

Dyspnea Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a blueness or discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane caused by lack of oxygen in the blood?

Cyanosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a rapid breathing?

Polypnea Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for breathing accompanied by abnormal, abounds resembling snores?

Stretoruo Breathing Signup and view all the answers

Why is skin care and hygiene important for patients with diabetes?

Because elevated blood sugar levels can make the patient prone to yeast Signup and view all the answers

What type of water should be used to bathe a radiated area?

Plain cool water Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse check before providing hygiene care to a patient?

The physician's orders for activity or position Signup and view all the answers

When is early morning care typically provided?

Very early morning or by the night shift Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse avoid using on a radiated area?

Bath salts Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the nurse to determine the patient's hygiene needs?

To ensure the patient's hygiene needs are met Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary responsibility of a nurse as a direct care provider?

Addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of the client Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a nurse's role as a communicator?

Using interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of a nurse as a client/family educator?

Assessing and diagnosing the teaching needs of the client Signup and view all the answers