Nursing 2420 - (All Correctly Answered)

The __________ of nurses is a major source of nursing practice theory correct answers day-to-day experience _________ is a formal construction of knowledge that occurs external to self (ex. Einstein's "Theory of Relativity") correct answers Theory ______ is a search for information and expl...

What is a theory? correct answers formal consutrciton of knowledge, frameworks to organize and understand what we do/see Theory as a lens correct answers the theory filters out certain facts and gives a particular pattern to those it lets in Why does nursing theory matter? correct answers to b...

Definition of a Family correct answers Defined in many ways, according to frame of reference, values or discipline, no universal definition, what an individual considers it to be. "Household" frequently used. Family Structure correct answers Many different types Traditional Nuclear Nuclear B...

Clinical Manifestations of Increased ICP correct answers Infants: bulging fontanels, separate cranial sutures, high-pitched cry, poor feeding, setting sun sign Children: HA, N/V, seizures, drowsiness Nursing Interventions for increased ICP correct answers Assess LOC, Neuro exams, Glascow coma sc...

Colic - diagnoses correct answers Rule of Three - Cries & fusses for >3 hours per day, >3 days a week, >3 weeks / Occurs in 5% to 20% of all infants ; the cause found in less than 5% / Most common in evening hours ; Typically ends by 12-16 weeks / No lasting affects after they out...

mechanical ventilation correct answers use of an automatic mechanical device to perform all or part of the work of moving air into and out of the lungs Nasotracheal Orotracheal Direct tracheal Nasotracheal correct answers Insertion of an endotracheal tube into the trachea through the nose. ...

The parents of a newborn male are questioning the nurse concerning the pros and cons of a circumcision. Which disadvantage should the nurse point out to these parents? correct answers Anesthetic may not be effective during the procedure On a newborn's initial assessment, it is noted that the new...

During a routine assessment the nurse notes the postpartum client is tachycardic. What is a possible cause of tachycardia? correct answers delayed hemorrhage Which factor puts a client on her first postpartum day at risk for hemorrhage? correct answers uterine atony Two days after giving birth...

A nurse is caring for a non-breastfeeding client in the postpartum period. The client reports engorgement. What suggestion should the nurse provide to alleviate breast discomfort? correct answers Wear a well-fitting bra. The nurse's assessment identified signs that the client is depressed. What ...

A boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is admitted to the pediatric unit. He has an ineeffective cough. Lung auscultation reveals diminished breath sounds. What is the priority nursing intervention? A. Apply supplemental oxygen B. Notify the respiratory therapist C. Monitor pulse oximetry D. P...