Understanding Sympathetic Responses

Questions and Answers

Which type of power is defined by a person's expertise or skill?

Expert power (correct)

Reward power

Coercive power

Legit power

What nutritional component is categorized as a macronutrient alongside fats and proteins?

Water

Vitamins

Minerals

Carbohydrates (correct)

Which stage is NOT a part of the nursing process?

Diagnosis

Implementation

Assessment

Diagnosis Confirmation (correct)

Which leadership style emphasizes maximum control by the leader?

Autocratic Signup and view all the answers

At what BMI is an individual considered obese?

30 or greater Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive function is NOT included in the list provided?

Perception Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of anemia?

Iron deficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which group of responses best defines the stages of grief?

Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal magnesium level in the body?

1.8 - 3.0 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

What is phosphorus primarily used for?

Bone health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of learning focuses on teaching adults?

Andragogy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Maslow's five levels of needs?

Cognitive needs Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT one of the 4 C's of communication?

Creative Signup and view all the answers

What does Bloom's taxonomy primarily assess?

Intellectual abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which role does 'Gerogogy' focus on?

Teaching the elderly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of patient education?

Promote wellness and prevent illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of assessment in the nursing process?

Gathering comprehensive patient information Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym representing basic needs consist of?

Mobility, Safety, Oxygenation, Nutrition Signup and view all the answers

In the context of nursing practice, what is meant by 'small decisions done without thinking'?

Automatic actions taken during care Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step when administering medication through an NG tube?

Flushing the tube with 15 to 30 mL of water after each medication Signup and view all the answers

Recognizing the culture of a patient includes which of the following practices?

Scheduling meals around prayer times Signup and view all the answers

What are the five rights in medication administration?

Patient, medication, time, dose, route Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after a nurse collects data in the nursing process?

Compare data with outcome criteria Signup and view all the answers

In terms of data collection, which scale is an example of an ordinal scale?

Smiley face pain scale Signup and view all the answers

What defines a complete protein?

Contains all essential amino acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of albumin in blood?

Regulate blood osmotic pressure Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by a lack of dietary protein?

Kwashiorkor Signup and view all the answers

How much cholesterol should daily intake not exceed?

300 mg Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of imbalanced nutrition?

Intake exceeding the body's needs Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Marasmus?

Severe undernourishment in infants and children Signup and view all the answers

Which dietary change is recommended for patients with gout?

Consume foods with low purine content Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor that affects learning?

Environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'beneficence' refer to in healthcare?

To do no harm Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the study of epidemiology?

Study of epidemics and disease Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes a characteristic of long-term memory?

Ability to retain old and new information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary care delivery model known to be functional and oldest?

Functional team approach from the early 1950s Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conflict resolution method is characterized by both parties winning?

Collaboration Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sympathetic Response and Deductive/Inductive Reasoning

Deductive reasoning moves from general principles to specific cases.
Inductive reasoning goes from specific observations to general conclusions.
Qualitative methods are often inductive and subjective.
Quantitative methods are generally deductive and objective.

Common Causes & Types of Leadership

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia.
Autocratic leadership emphasizes control.
Laissez-faire leadership promotes freedom and autonomy.
Democratic leadership encourages participation.

Authority and Power

Authority is a legitimate right to command, often associated with roles like charge nurse.
Power is earned through respect and experience.
Types of power include:
- Legitimate power
- Expert power
- Coercive power
- Reward power
- Referent power

Nutritional Components

Six essential nutrients: fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, carbohydrates.
Five cognitive functions critical in learning: memory, attention, learning, orientation, language.

Nursing Process & BMI

Nursing process steps: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
BMI classifications:
- Underweight: less than 18.5
- Normal: 18.5 to 24.9
- Overweight: 25 to 29.9
- Obese: greater than 30.

Communication Skills

Effective communication encompasses the 4 C's: Clear, Concise, Correct, Complete.
Bloom's taxonomy involves various intellectual abilities, progressing from knowledge to evaluation.

Rights of Delegation & Medication Administration

Rights of delegation, summarized with the acronym "TAPED":
- Task
- Person
- Circumstance
- Direction
- Supervision
Five rights of medication administration:
- Patient
- Medication
- Time
- Dose
- Route.

Data Collection and Learning

Collecting data can involve different scales:
- Ordinal (e.g., pain scales)
- Nominal (e.g., binary questions)
- Interval (e.g., temperature)
- Ratio (e.g., weight).
Factors affecting learning success include motivation, timing, environment, and emotions.

Nutrition Basics

Proteins can be complete (containing all essential amino acids) or incomplete.
Kwashiorkor is a result of protein deficiency, characterized by swelling in children.
Fats serve to protect organs, insulate the body, and regulate cholesterol levels.

Patient Rights and Emergency Protocols

Sentinel events are occurrences where patient harm results from an error.
A timeout is a safety protocol performed before surgery to confirm patient details.

Disease Concepts & Nursing Practice

Etiology involves studying the causes of diseases.
Pathophysiology examines disorders and their effects on bodily functions.
Nursing processes prioritize assessment as the first step in patient care.

Culture and Patient Interaction

Recognizing a patient's culture is vital, such as considering meal schedules around prayer times.
Secondary subjective data refers to information provided by others, like a spouse.

Dietary Considerations

Dietary recommendations for conditions like COPD include high-calorie and high-protein meals.
Understanding diet restrictions, such as low purine diets for gout management, is crucial for patient education.

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Description

This quiz explores the concepts of sympathetic responses and the differences between deductive and inductive reasoning. It covers qualitative and quantitative approaches, helping you differentiate between subjective and objective analyses. Test your knowledge on these foundational principles in psychology and logic.