Understanding Stages of Terminal Illness

What is the LPN (LVN) legally required to do for the residents assigned to the nursing assistant?

Give medications to the residents at the prescribed times.

What is a terminal illness defined as?

An illness where a person will live only a few months, weeks, or days

How long will a person generally live if they refuse food and hydration?

A few days

Which action constitutes a federal crime and is considered a crime against society?

Taking a controlled substance from agency supply for personal use. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of health and illness, what is a secondary illness considered to be?

An illness that arises from a primary disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is an action that should not be legally assigned to a nurse's aide according to the text?

Give medications to the residents at the prescribed times. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of prioritization for patient assessment on a medical-surgical nursing unit?

22-year-old patient awakening from neck surgery, 35-year-old patient with femoral artery injury, 44-year-old patient with dehydration, 82-year-old blind patient needing discharge instructions Signup and view all the answers

How can Dunn's theory of health and illness be best compared?

To a plant that grows from a seed, blossoms, wilts, and dies Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario describes a person with a closed chest drainage device in place?

A 52-year-old diagnosed with lung cancer who had part of one lung removed Signup and view all the answers

What role can a nursing assistant legally play in patient care according to the text?

Assisting with toileting, feeding, and transporting patients. Signup and view all the answers

Which task cannot be legally assigned to a nursing assistant based on the information provided?

Administering medications to patients at specific times. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a terminal illness from other types of illnesses?

The expectation of living only a few months, weeks, or days Signup and view all the answers

What is required to provide information from a patient's medical record to anyone not directly involved in the patient's care?

Written consent from the patient Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario involves advising a patient to take legal action against their doctor?

Advising a patient to sue the doctor for a supposed mistake. Signup and view all the answers

Who retains ownership of a patient's medical record according to the text?

The doctor or agency Signup and view all the answers

Which patient should be assessed first based on the information provided?

22-year-old patient awakening from neck surgery Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can a patient's medical record be legally shared without consent according to the text?

As requested by the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale for prioritizing the 35-year-old patient with a femoral artery injury after the 22-year-old patient awakening from neck surgery?

The femoral artery injury is life-threatening Signup and view all the answers

Why is a release or consent required to provide information from a patient's medical record?

To protect the patient's privacy and confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Why is the 44-year-old dehydrated patient prioritized after the patients with the neck surgery awakening and femoral artery injury?

Dehydration can lead to serious complications if not addressed Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of patients providing consent to share their medical records with insurers or lawyers?

It maintains patient control over their private health information Signup and view all the answers

Which step should come last in problem-solving approach according to the information given?

Implement the chosen solution Signup and view all the answers

How should a healthcare provider handle a patient's request to share their medical record with another party?

Seek permission from the patient first Signup and view all the answers

Why does choosing the alternative with the best chance of success come before predicting outcomes in problem-solving?

Choosing the best alternative ensures efficient decision-making Signup and view all the answers

During the admission interview performed by the RN, the major goal is to:

Identify the patient's major complaints Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a structured format like Gordon's 11 Health Patterns in data gathering?

To guide assessment across 11 health points Signup and view all the answers

In the context of nursing process phases, what does the nurse do during the assessment phase?

Gathers, organizes, and documents data Signup and view all the answers

Why is establishing rapport important during an admission interview?

To create a care plan Signup and view all the answers

Which format provides a guided path for covering 11 health points during assessment?

Gordon's 11 Health Patterns Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Gordon's 11 Health Patterns from Maslow's hierarchy in data collection?

Gordon's guides data collection across various health areas Signup and view all the answers