39 Questions
What is the optimal blood pH for most bodily functions?
7.4
What is the normal range for serum sodium levels in milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L)?
135-145
What is the normal range for partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?
75-100
What is the normal range for hemoglobin levels in adult females in grams per deciliter (g/dL)?
12.1-15.1
What is the term for the emotional response to loss, including feelings of sorrow, sadness, and longing?
Grief
What is the term for the experience of being deprived of something valuable or meaningful, including the loss of a loved one?
Loss
What is the term for the document that outlines an individual's preferences regarding medical treatment and interventions?
Living will
What is the term for the care that focuses on enhancing quality of life and managing symptoms, especially for patients with terminal illnesses?
Hospice care
What is the term for the gradual decline or deterioration of physical, cognitive, or emotional functions, often seen in people nearing end of life?
Fading away
What is the term for the state of chronic and continuous self-sacrifice and prolonged exposure to difficult situations that affect a healthcare professional's physical and emotional well-being?
Compassion fatigue
What is the purpose of using an incentive spirometer?
To help patients cough and deep breathe
What is the result of elevated calcium levels?
Decreased phosphate levels
What is the significance of supination, adduction, abduction, and rotation?
They are types of muscle movements
What is the primary goal of turning a patient with a UAP?
To prevent pressure injuries
What is the significance of Tchovest sign?
It is a sign of hypoxia
What is the significance of conduction in the heart?
It is the process of electrical conduction
What is the significance of the stages of grieving?
They are stages of emotional response to loss
What is the significance of perforation, rupture, obstruction, and erosion?
They are types of complications
What is the significance of primary and secondary intention?
They are types of healing processes
What is the normal range for serum potassium levels in millimoles per liter (mmol/L)?
3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L
What is the term for the wasting of muscle and adipose tissue due to lack of nutrition?
Atrophy
What is the normal range for urine specific gravity?
1.005 to 1.030
What is the term for the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in blood?
PaCO2
What is the normal range for hematocrit levels in adult males?
41% to 54%
What is the term for the experience of being deprived of something valuable or meaningful, including the loss of a loved one?
Loss
What is the normal range for fasting blood glucose levels in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)?
70 to 100 mg/dL
What is the term for the document that designates a person/healthcare proxy to make medical decisions on an individual if they are unable to make that decision themselves?
Health care power of attorney
What is the normal range for serum magnesium levels in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)?
1.7 to 2.2 mg/dL
What is the term for the patient and family-centered care that optimizes the quality of life by anticipating?
Palliative care
What is the primary purpose of teaching patients how to cough and deep breathe after abdominal surgery?
To prevent atelectasis
What is the significance of knowing the different stages of grieving in patient care?
To facilitate communication with family members
What is the primary goal of administering hypertonic solutions?
To shift fluids from the intracellular to the extracellular space
What is the significance of knowing the attachment theory in patient care?
To understand the patient's emotional response to illness
What is the primary purpose of using an incentive spirometer in patient care?
To promote deep breathing and lung expansion
What is the significance of knowing the levels of fluid and electrolytes in patient care?
To manage fluid balance and electrolyte levels
What is the primary goal of turning a patient with a UAP?
To prevent pressure injury
What is the significance of conduction in the heart?
To regulate the heartbeat
What is the primary purpose of administering nutrition to patients?
To provide energy and support growth
What is the significance of knowing the laboratory results in patient care?
To monitor the patient's response to treatment
This quiz covers various topics related to nursing fundamentals, including hypertonic and hypotonic solutions, nutrition, musculoskeletal and positions, atelectasis, and patient communication. It also reviews attachment theory and fluid management. Test your knowledge and prepare for the final exam!
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