RNSG 1216 Exam Package Deal

Vitamin B12 deficiency - Answer can occur because of low gastric acid Normal BMI - Answer 18.5-24.9 Northern heritage health risk - Answer -celiac -type 1 diabetes Feeding the patient key points (7) - Answer 1) Food allergies 2) ID patients diet 3) elevate head of bed 4) oral & hand hyg...

Health-care Associated Infections (HAIs): - Answer infection acquired while patient is receiving health care services Most common HAIs include: - Answer Pneumonia GI Illnesses UTIs Bloodstream Infections Wound Infections Hand Hygiene is the single most important intervention to prevent ......

Whos going to ace this test?! - Answer YOU ARE!!! MED SAFETY - Answer Explain consideration for administration of injectable drugs to infants and children. - Answer The recommendation for pediatric IM injection sites includes use of the anterolateral thigh for infants up to 12 months of age, ...

A patient has been recently admitted to the hospital. What Infections, if observed, may suggest that the patient has dysphagia? - Answer 1. persistent drooling 2. change in voice after swallowing 3. Wet, gurgly voice In the change of shift report, the nurse was told a patient requires "minimal a...

What are the principles and mechanisms of thermoregulation? - Answer regulation of balance between heat lost and heat produced Neural and Vascular Control Heat Production Heat Loss Neural and Vascular Control (mechanism of thermoregulation) - Answer hypothalamus controls heat loss and he...

Objective Assessment - Answer - What do you see? - What do you smell? - Observable - Measureable - Vital signs, physical assessment Subjective Assessment - Answer - Direct information from the patient - "I feel sick" "I have chest pain" - Write direct statements in quotes Methods of...

Eyes - Answer Check pupillary reflexes to: Light Accommodation Neurolgical/ Musculoskeletal - Answer Observe gait and balance Test muscle strength in upper and lower extremities Test range of motion of head and upper/lower extremities Check deep tendon reflexes (DRTs) bilaterally- triceps,...

Accomodation - Answer responding to the environment through new activity. ex- pupils "accommodating" to the light. Adventitious sounds - Answer abnormal lung sounds heard upon auscultation. alopecia - Answer partial or complete loss of hair aphasia - Answer abnormal neurological condition...

Pharmacologic Concepts - Answer Medication names (Chemical, generic, trade). Classification. (effects on body) Medication forms (medication route). pharmacokinetics Medication Actions - Answer absorption distribution metabolism excretion absorption - Answer Administration site to bloodst...

Patient-Centered Care - Answer Understand patient values and preferences Try to adapt procedures to minimize the invasive nature of catheterization and maintain a patient's dignity and respect Many cultures have specific beliefs and practices related to elimination, privacy, and gender-specific c...

Which of the following should NOT be delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP)? A) Oropharyngeal suctioning. B) Nasotracheal suctioning. C) Pulse oximetry. D) Oral care. - Answer B) Nasotracheal suctioning The nurse desires to suction the patient's left main-stem bronchus. In what ...

Afebrile - Answer without fever Antipyretics - Answer medications that reduce fever Auscultatory gap - Answer temporary disappearance of sounds usually heard over the brachial artery, occurring when the cuff pressure is high and is gradually reduced, with the sounds again heard at a lower leve...

Patients Six Rights - Answer 1. Right dose 2. Right patient 3. Right time 4. Documentation 5. Right route 6. Right drug Tall MAn words - Answer ISMP recommends mixed or tall man case letter words when possible. EX. aMILoride vs. amLoDIPine Classification of medication - Answer indicates ...

nebulization - Answer adds moisture or medications to inspired air by mixing particles of varying sizes with the air orthopnea - Answer patient uses multiple pillows when reclining to breathe easier or sits leaning forwards with arms elevated Pheumothorax - Answer collection of air gas in the ...