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Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for managing a client with peptic ulcers?

  • Providing education on stress reduction techniques (correct)
  • Encouraging frequent, large meals
  • Administering NSAIDs for pain relief
  • Limiting fluid intake to prevent gastric distension

What is the priority nursing action when positioning a deceased patient?

  • Placing the patient in a supine position with arms at sides
  • Leaving the patient in the position found to respect their last position
  • Elevating the head of the bed slightly to prevent discoloration of the face (correct)
  • Positioning the patient in a high-Fowler's position to prevent fluid accumulation

What are the key considerations for positioning a patient with hydrocephalus?

  • Placing the patient in Trendelenburg position to increase cerebral perfusion
  • Elevating the head of the bed to facilitate CSF drainage (correct)
  • Keeping the patient in a prone position to reduce pressure on the head
  • Maintaining a flat bed position to promote circulation

What is a common cause of hydrocephalus?

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Which of the following accurately describes a greenstick fracture?

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What is the defining characteristic of a pathologic fracture?

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Which of the following is a key focus of Peplau's theory of mental health nursing?

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What is the primary characteristic of reaction formation as a defense mechanism?

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According to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage is typically experienced during adolescence?

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What is the defining characteristic of echolalia?

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What behavior is most indicative of negativism?

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What is a central concept in Freudian theory?

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Which type of placental issue is most likely to cause bleeding?

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Which congenital heart defect is a component of Tetralogy of Fallot?

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What condition is typically associated with cyanotic heart defects?

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Which of the following is the most accurate definition of nursing?

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Which nursing intervention helps break the chain of infection?

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Proteinuria, edema, and hypertension are indicative of what condition during pregnancy?

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Bacterial STDs include all the following EXCEPT:

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When does engagement typically occur in primigravida pregnancies?

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Flashcards

Nursing management for peptic ulcers

Care strategies for patients with sores in the stomach or small intestine.

Suitable position for deceased patient

The proper positioning of a deceased patient.

Position for Hydrocephalus Patients

Positioning and bed angle for hydrocephalus patients.

Hydrocephalus

A condition where there is an accumulation of fluid in the brain.

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Greenstick fracture

A fracture where one side of the bone is broken, and the other is bent.

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Pathologic fracture

Fracture occurring in a bone weakened by disease.

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Peplau's mental health nursing

A nursing model focusing on the therapeutic relationship between nurse and patient in mental health.

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Reaction formation

Unconsciously substituting acceptable reasons for the real reasons motivating behavior

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Erikson's theory

A theory of human development focusing stages of psychosocial development.

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Echolalia

Automatic and immediate repetition of what others say.

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Negativism

Resistance to suggestions or commands; doing the opposite of what is asked.

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Freud's theory

A psychoanalytic theory focusing on the unconscious mind and early childhood experiences.

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Placenta types that cause bleeding

Placenta types and those causing bleeding

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Tetralogy of Fallot

A combination of four specific heart defects that occur together.

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Cyanotic

A condition causing bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood.

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Legal definition of nursing

The professional commitment to supporting human rights, dignity, and well-being, while providing culturally safe, ethical and quality care.

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Nursing interventions breaking infection chain

Breaking the chain of infection

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Proteinuria, edema, and hypertension in pregnancy

Swelling due to protein in the urine and high blood pressure during pregnancy

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Bacterial STDs except

Herpes simplex is usually spared in this type of infection

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Primi gravida engagements occur between

When the fetal head passes into the pelvic inlet; between 37-38 weeks

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Study Notes

  • This is a compilation of nursing-related questions, likely for exam preparation.

Nursing Management & Conditions

  • Nursing management for patients with peptic ulcers is a key topic.
  • Proper positioning for a deceased patient is an important consideration.
  • The appropriate positioning and degree of bed elevation for patients with hydrocephalus need to be understood.
  • Understanding the causes of hydrocephalus is necessary.
  • Knowledge of nursing's legal definition is required.
  • Key nursing interventions to break the cycle of infection should be known.
  • Understanding signs of protein urea, edema, and hypertension is important.
  • Differentiating between diseases that cause cyanosis is being tested.

Definitions

  • Greenstick fracture needs to be defined.
  • Pathologic fracture needs to be defined.
  • Peplau's mental health nursing theory needs definition.
  • Reaction formation needs definition.
  • Erikson's theory requires a definition.
  • Echolilia needs definition.
  • Negativism needs definition.
  • Freud's theory needs definition.
  • Ostemyelitis needs a definition.
  • Involuntary admission needs a definition.

Pregnancy & Childbirth

  • Understanding types of placenta and which can cause bleeding is essential.
  • Primi gravida engagements: understand when these occur.
  • Tetralogy of Fallot: know the diseases that cause it.
  • What happens during weeks 14-26 of pregnancy: it's the second trimester.
  • What happens from week 26 to birth: it's the third trimester.
  • Stage of labor when dilation reaches 10 cm: it is the first stage.
  • Knowing when the anterior fontanelle closes is important.
  • Knowing when the posterior fontanelle closes is important.
  • If bleeding occurs before 24 weeks of gestation, then understand what type of abortion occurs.

Medications & Assessments

  • When to use Digoxin depending on the patient heart rate.
  • Knowing the uric acids levels in patients is important.

Mental Health questions

  • Understanding Jordanian standards of mental health is a relevant area.

Calculation

  • How to calculate drug dosage is important (example provided: 4000 * 20/24 * 60 = 56)

Other Medical conditions

  • Complications of appendicitis needs to be understood.
  • Symptoms of heart failure needs to be understood.
  • Understanding type of hormone deficiency in diabetes insipidus (ADH)
  • Proper nutrition for a patient with heart failure has to be understood.
  • Understanding the side effects of Appendicitis.
  • Understanding the side effects of Pharyngitis.

Vaccines

  • When to administer the DPT vaccine should is needed.

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