Nursing Fundamentals Quiz

<p>To solve problems, make decisions, and teach patients effectively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recording all nursing interventions in a timely and accurate manner. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement in nursing care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaluation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It ensures effective coordination of care and patient safety. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing assistive devices and training for one-handed techniques. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suggesting gentle range-of-motion exercises and application of heat to the affected joints. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreased muscle strength and endurance, leading to increased risk of falls. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing instruction in wheelchair mobility skills and upper body strengthening exercises. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pointing the toes downwards. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using standardized assessment tools to ensure objectivity and consistency in data collection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reassess the patient's pain using a different pain scale and observe for nonverbal cues. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surgical incision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discussing assessment findings and potential diagnoses with the patient to confirm their relevance and accuracy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Impaired gas exchange related to fluid accumulation in the lungs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide pain medication and non-pharmacological comfort measures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a structured and comprehensive approach to documenting patient care and progress. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse organizes a patient’s symptoms, vital signs, and medical history to identify patterns and potential problems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physiological factors affecting nutrient absorption and metabolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Referring the patient to community resources that provide food assistance and address socioeconomic barriers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low albumin levels can indicate malnutrition or inflammation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure documentation objectively reflects the patient's condition and care provided. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Edema and muscle wasting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential urgent situations and necessary client care directives for the next few hours. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obtaining informed consent before sharing information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Logging off the computer before leaving the workstation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supporting the patient's decisions and ensuring their rights are respected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To introduce the nurse, establish expectations, and set client goals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Macule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Displaying empathy and understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shredding printed client information immediately after it's no longer needed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Position the patient upright and provide thickened liquids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skin remains elevated for an extended period after being pinched. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Background (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bulla (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Termination Phase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stage I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Full-thickness skin loss not involving underlying fascia. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The heart's ability to pump blood effectively. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heart must pump adequately, circulating blood volume must be sufficient, arteries and veins must be patent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Issues like incomplete data, poor communication, and equipment failure.

A method for thorough documentation: Symptoms, Objective, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Revision.

Process of gathering comprehensive data from assessments and interviews.

Organizing collected data into patterns to identify trends or abnormalities.

Analyzing grouped data to understand patient conditions and issues.

Recognizing actual or potential health issues based on data analysis.

Defines health problems, their causes, and supporting evidence.

Developing goals and interventions based on assessment findings.

Data helps identify the scientific causes behind patient conditions and guide diagnosis.

A method to prioritize patient health problems based on basic human needs.

Actions a nurse can take independently to address patient needs without a doctor's order.

Actions that require a doctor's orders to be carried out by the nursing team.

Actions taken in cooperation with other healthcare professionals for patient care.

The step that assesses whether the nursing plan and interventions are effective.

Timely and accurate recording of patient care prevents errors and ensures effective communication.

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses competencies that guide nursing care implementation.

The essential guidelines for effective medical charting include accuracy, thoroughness, conciseness, objectivity, and timeliness.

A communication framework used for concise information transfer: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation.

A method of nursing documentation including Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Reflection.

An efficient nursing documentation method: Problem, Implementation, Evaluation.

Essential information during patient transfer: demographics, medical diagnosis, health status, plan of care, recent progress, urgent directives.

Measures to safeguard patient information, including securing logins and shredding documents with personal health information.

The relationship includes three phases: Orientation, Working, and Termination, each with specific goals and activities.

Obstacles faced during effective therapeutic interactions, including barriers in understanding and emotional responses.

The ability to move freely and control one's body position.

Includes full range of motion: flexion, extension, rotation, etc.

Anaerobic vs aerobic and isontonic vs isometric types of exercise.

Includes lifestyle, musculoskeletal integrity, and age among others.

Exercise enhances physiological function; immobility negatively impacts health.

Normal skin color is pink, warm, with good turgor and smooth texture, no lesions.

Abnormal skin shows red, white, blue, black colors, coldness, poor turgor, and presence of lesions.

Skin lesions that appear first, including macules, papules, nodules, and wheals.

A macule is a circumscribed, flat, nonpalpable change in skin color.

A Stage I pressure injury shows persistent redness of intact skin.

Stage II shows partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis.

Stage III shows full-thickness skin loss without underlying fascia involved.

Heart function, blood volume, and vessel patency affect skin health.

A form of communication focused on the needs and well-being of the patient.

Agreements between the therapist and patient about expectations during communication.

Includes interview, physical exam, and lab tests to evaluate nutritional status.

Assessing factors that may affect a patient's nutrition, like SDOH and lifestyle.

Inadequate nutrition determined by assessments revealing deficiencies or excesses.

Key metrics like BMI and calorie count used to assess nutritional health.

Indicators from assessments that suggest poor nutritional status.