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[Show more]functions of skin 1. protective barrier 2. sensory organ: pain, temperature, touch 3. synthesizes vitamin D 
pressure ulcers: definition, risk factors, specific populations at risk Pressure ulcer: impaired skin integrity related to unrelieved, prolonged pressure, usually over a bony prominence (sacr...
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pressure ulcers: definition, risk factors, specific populations at risk Pressure ulcer: impaired skin integrity related to unrelieved, prolonged pressure, usually over a bony prominence (sacr...
What term matches with this description? 
-Age-related reduction of muscle mass or function resulting from a reduction in protein synthesis and an increase in muscle protein degeneration -Can lead to disability -Causes •Psychosocial factors impacting activity Sarcopenia 
What three components shou...
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-Age-related reduction of muscle mass or function resulting from a reduction in protein synthesis and an increase in muscle protein degeneration -Can lead to disability -Causes •Psychosocial factors impacting activity Sarcopenia 
What three components shou...
In the nursing process, _____ is the proposal of diagnosis-specific treatment to assist the individual toward the goal, or expected outcome, of optimal health. planning 
Mark is taking care of a patient who will not receive a blood transfusion because he thinks it will turn him into the devil. This ...
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Add to cartIn the nursing process, _____ is the proposal of diagnosis-specific treatment to assist the individual toward the goal, or expected outcome, of optimal health. planning 
Mark is taking care of a patient who will not receive a blood transfusion because he thinks it will turn him into the devil. This ...
The patient is an 80-year-old male who is visiting the clinic today for a routine physical examination. The patient's skin turgor is fair, but the patient reports fatigue and weakness. The skin is warm and dry, pulse rate is 116 beats/min, and urinary sodium level is slightly elevated. Which instru...
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Add to cartThe patient is an 80-year-old male who is visiting the clinic today for a routine physical examination. The patient's skin turgor is fair, but the patient reports fatigue and weakness. The skin is warm and dry, pulse rate is 116 beats/min, and urinary sodium level is slightly elevated. Which instru...
The patient is brought to the emergency department with possible injury to the left shoulder. Which area will the nurse assess to best determine joint mobility? 
a. The patient's gait b. The patient's range of motion c. The patient's ethnic influences d. The patient's fine-motor coordination b. ...
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Add to cartThe patient is brought to the emergency department with possible injury to the left shoulder. Which area will the nurse assess to best determine joint mobility? 
a. The patient's gait b. The patient's range of motion c. The patient's ethnic influences d. The patient's fine-motor coordination b. ...
A healthcare provider prescribes dietary and medication therapy for a client with the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What is most appropriate for the nurse to teach the client about meal management? 1 Snack daily in the evenings 2 Divide food into four to six meals a day 3 Eat ...
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Add to cartA healthcare provider prescribes dietary and medication therapy for a client with the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What is most appropriate for the nurse to teach the client about meal management? 1 Snack daily in the evenings 2 Divide food into four to six meals a day 3 Eat ...
Stages of Sleep There are two major stages of sleep: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep 
Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) 75% of total sleep Stages 1 and 2 = 5% to 50% of sleep, light sleep, easily aroused in stage 2 Stages 3 and 4 = 10% of sleep, deep-sleep = delta sleep ...
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Add to cartStages of Sleep There are two major stages of sleep: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep 
Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) 75% of total sleep Stages 1 and 2 = 5% to 50% of sleep, light sleep, easily aroused in stage 2 Stages 3 and 4 = 10% of sleep, deep-sleep = delta sleep ...
Which complication will the nurse monitor for in a client who has been prescribed long-term antibiotic therapy? A. Increased risk of bleeding B. Increased risk of hypertension C. Increased risk of hypoglycemia D. Increased risk of Candida albicans infection D. Increased risk of Candida albicans infe...
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patient education the process of influencing the patient's behavior to effect changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to maintain and improve health 
maintaining and promoting health all of the following are examples of which category of aims of teaching and counseling? o Developmental a...
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Add to cartpatient education the process of influencing the patient's behavior to effect changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to maintain and improve health 
maintaining and promoting health all of the following are examples of which category of aims of teaching and counseling? o Developmental a...
documentation written, legal record of all pertinent interventions with the patient - assessments, diagnoses, plans, interventions, and evaluations 
patient record a compilation of a patient's health information; the patient record is the only permanent legal document that details the nurse's inte...
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Add to cartdocumentation written, legal record of all pertinent interventions with the patient - assessments, diagnoses, plans, interventions, and evaluations 
patient record a compilation of a patient's health information; the patient record is the only permanent legal document that details the nurse's inte...
The nurse is caring for a patient with cognitive impairments. Which actions will the nurse take during AM care? (Select all that apply.) 
 
a. Administer ordered analgesic 1 hour before bath time. 
b. Increase the frequency of skin assessment. 
c. Reduce triggers in the environment. 
d. Keep the roo...
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Add to cartThe nurse is caring for a patient with cognitive impairments. Which actions will the nurse take during AM care? (Select all that apply.) 
 
a. Administer ordered analgesic 1 hour before bath time. 
b. Increase the frequency of skin assessment. 
c. Reduce triggers in the environment. 
d. Keep the roo...
Intracranial regulation Mechanisms or conditions that impact intracranial processing and function 
Neurologic function Control all processes of the body, as well as higher intellect, sensation and perception 
-Skull -Meninges -Falx Cerebri Protective structures of the CNS: 
-Dura mater -Arachnoid ma...
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Add to cartIntracranial regulation Mechanisms or conditions that impact intracranial processing and function 
Neurologic function Control all processes of the body, as well as higher intellect, sensation and perception 
-Skull -Meninges -Falx Cerebri Protective structures of the CNS: 
-Dura mater -Arachnoid ma...
________________ is a condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal, reflecting the presence of fewer than the normal number of erythrocytes within the circulatory system. Anemia 
A healthy person can often tolerate as much as _____% gradual reduction in hemoglobin without pro...
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Add to cart________________ is a condition in which the hemoglobin concentration is lower than normal, reflecting the presence of fewer than the normal number of erythrocytes within the circulatory system. Anemia 
A healthy person can often tolerate as much as _____% gradual reduction in hemoglobin without pro...
Growth Physical change that occurs over itme - typically numbers (height, weight), sexual maturation, and muscle tone 
Development process of adapting to one's environment over time; adapting to one's body; increasing complexity and skill development/progression 
Growth and development usually fol...
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Add to cartGrowth Physical change that occurs over itme - typically numbers (height, weight), sexual maturation, and muscle tone 
Development process of adapting to one's environment over time; adapting to one's body; increasing complexity and skill development/progression 
Growth and development usually fol...
transformational A ____________ leader develops: - effective teams on the nursing unit - empowers staff members - communicates effectively with the nursing team - guides and supports the nursing team in shared decision making 
Nursing care delivery models vary according to the responsibility and aut...
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Nursing care delivery models vary according to the responsibility and aut...
UTI Risk Factors Female Poor Hygiene Incontinence Catheter 
Catheter Care Foleys only when necessary 
Hang on the fixed part of the bed, not side rail 
Keep the bag below the bladder 
Leg strap to hold catheter if able to ambulate 
Clean catheter & perineal area well 
Ensure the catheter remains clo...
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Add to cartUTI Risk Factors Female Poor Hygiene Incontinence Catheter 
Catheter Care Foleys only when necessary 
Hang on the fixed part of the bed, not side rail 
Keep the bag below the bladder 
Leg strap to hold catheter if able to ambulate 
Clean catheter & perineal area well 
Ensure the catheter remains clo...
A 6-week-old infant grasps a rattle placed in the hand. The parent is impressed with this skill. What should the nurse teach the parent about this behavior? 1 This is the palmar grasp reflex and is expected at this age. 2 This is the pincer grasp, which disappears within several months. 3 Grasping i...
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Add to cartA 6-week-old infant grasps a rattle placed in the hand. The parent is impressed with this skill. What should the nurse teach the parent about this behavior? 1 This is the palmar grasp reflex and is expected at this age. 2 This is the pincer grasp, which disappears within several months. 3 Grasping i...
A 17 month old is expected to be in what stage according to Piaget's theory Sensorimotor 
By definition, toddlers are moving around and exploring their environment. Therefore you would, as the nurse, remind parents to: Apply child locks to cabinets that have household cleaners 
A nurse watches as a...
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Add to cartA 17 month old is expected to be in what stage according to Piaget's theory Sensorimotor 
By definition, toddlers are moving around and exploring their environment. Therefore you would, as the nurse, remind parents to: Apply child locks to cabinets that have household cleaners 
A nurse watches as a...
What does mental health indicate? a capacity to cope efficiently with and manage life stressors in an effort to achieve emotional homeostasis 
What are some myths about aging? Depression and loneliness are normal in older adults. The older I get, the less sleep I need. It is inevitable that older pe...
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Add to cartWhat does mental health indicate? a capacity to cope efficiently with and manage life stressors in an effort to achieve emotional homeostasis 
What are some myths about aging? Depression and loneliness are normal in older adults. The older I get, the less sleep I need. It is inevitable that older pe...
A patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asks the nurse why clubbing occurs. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic? (Select all that apply) 
a. "Your disease doesn't send enough oxygen to your fingers." b. "Your disease affects both your lungs and your hear...
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Add to cartA patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asks the nurse why clubbing occurs. Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic? (Select all that apply) 
a. "Your disease doesn't send enough oxygen to your fingers." b. "Your disease affects both your lungs and your hear...
When a smiling and cooperative patient complains of discomfort, nurses caring for the patient often harbor misconceptions about the patient's pain. Which of the following is true? a. Chronic pain is psychological in nature b. Patients are the best judges of their pain c. Regular use of narcotic ana...
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Add to cartWhen a smiling and cooperative patient complains of discomfort, nurses caring for the patient often harbor misconceptions about the patient's pain. Which of the following is true? a. Chronic pain is psychological in nature b. Patients are the best judges of their pain c. Regular use of narcotic ana...
A student nurse deflates a cuff too slowly while measuring blood pressure. Which effect would slow deflation of the cuff have on blood pressure reading? 
a. False low reading. b. False high systolic reading. c. False high diastolic reading. d. No effect on blood pressure reading. c. False high diast...
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Add to cartA student nurse deflates a cuff too slowly while measuring blood pressure. Which effect would slow deflation of the cuff have on blood pressure reading? 
a. False low reading. b. False high systolic reading. c. False high diastolic reading. d. No effect on blood pressure reading. c. False high diast...
Clinical decision making separates professional nurses from assistive personnel (AP) 
For example, an RN: - observes for changes in patient's conditions - collects data about the changes - recognizes and identifies new and potential problems - plans nursing strategies - takes immediate action when ...
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Add to cartClinical decision making separates professional nurses from assistive personnel (AP) 
For example, an RN: - observes for changes in patient's conditions - collects data about the changes - recognizes and identifies new and potential problems - plans nursing strategies - takes immediate action when ...
1. A nurse provides care for a client with an elevated temperature. The client is given the prescribed medication and the nurse checks the client's temperature at repeated intervals. What step of the nursing process is the nurse using to determine if the client has achieved the outcome criteria of ...
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Add to cart1. A nurse provides care for a client with an elevated temperature. The client is given the prescribed medication and the nurse checks the client's temperature at repeated intervals. What step of the nursing process is the nurse using to determine if the client has achieved the outcome criteria of ...
A nurse is reviewing results from a urine specimen. What will the nurse expect to see in a patient with a urinary tract infection? 
a. Casts b. Protein c. Crystals d. Bacteria d. Bacteria 
The nurse, upon reviewing the history, discovers the patient has dysuria. Which assessment finding is consisten...
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Add to cartA nurse is reviewing results from a urine specimen. What will the nurse expect to see in a patient with a urinary tract infection? 
a. Casts b. Protein c. Crystals d. Bacteria d. Bacteria 
The nurse, upon reviewing the history, discovers the patient has dysuria. Which assessment finding is consisten...
Which patient statement about illness reflects effective teaching by the nurse? It is a response characterized by a mismatch between a persons needs and resources available to meet those needs 
Rationale: Illness can be described as a response characterized by a mismatch between a person's needs an...
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Rationale: Illness can be described as a response characterized by a mismatch between a person's needs an...
1. When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone. What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch? 
1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics 2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen 3. A stage 3 pressure injury needing the appr...
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Add to cart1. When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone. What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch? 
1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics 2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen 3. A stage 3 pressure injury needing the appr...
Primary prevention activities that prevent or slow the onset of disease. Examples: eating healthy foods, regular exercise, wearing sunscreen, and protecting against injury and illness with seat belt usage and immunizations. 
Secondary prevention screening and education for the detection of illness i...
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Add to cartPrimary prevention activities that prevent or slow the onset of disease. Examples: eating healthy foods, regular exercise, wearing sunscreen, and protecting against injury and illness with seat belt usage and immunizations. 
Secondary prevention screening and education for the detection of illness i...
comprehensive a __________________ plan of care additionally specifies any routine nursing assistance the patient needs to meet basic human needs and describes appropriate nursing responsibilities for fulfilling the collaborative and medical plan of care initial which element of comprehensive planni...
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Add to cartcomprehensive a __________________ plan of care additionally specifies any routine nursing assistance the patient needs to meet basic human needs and describes appropriate nursing responsibilities for fulfilling the collaborative and medical plan of care initial which element of comprehensive planni...
A client tells the clinic nurse that she has sought care because she has been experiencing excessive tearing of her eyes. Which assessment should the nurse next perform? A) Inspect the palpebral conjunctiva. B) Assess the nasolacrimal sac. C) Perform the eye positions test. D) Test pupillary reactio...
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Add to cartA client tells the clinic nurse that she has sought care because she has been experiencing excessive tearing of her eyes. Which assessment should the nurse next perform? A) Inspect the palpebral conjunctiva. B) Assess the nasolacrimal sac. C) Perform the eye positions test. D) Test pupillary reactio...
Age-developmental focus -Individual fulfillment of developmental tasks. - ranges by age 
Cultural Assessment systematic and comprehensive examination of the cultural care values, beliefs, and practices of individuals, families, and communities 
culturally competent care the process of acquiring spec...
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Cultural Assessment systematic and comprehensive examination of the cultural care values, beliefs, and practices of individuals, families, and communities 
culturally competent care the process of acquiring spec...
A new nurse reports to the nurse preceptor that a client requested pain medication, and when the nurse brought it, the client was sound asleep. The nurse states the client cannot possibly sleep with the severe pain the client described. Which response by the experienced nurse is best? a. "Being abl...
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Add to cartA new nurse reports to the nurse preceptor that a client requested pain medication, and when the nurse brought it, the client was sound asleep. The nurse states the client cannot possibly sleep with the severe pain the client described. Which response by the experienced nurse is best? a. "Being abl...
epidemiology the study of health and disease in society 
Wellness- illness continuum Health as dichotomy: high-level wellness at the pos end to depletion of health at the negative end 
High-level wellness: sense of well-being, life satisfaction, quality of life. wellness is positive state with incre...
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Add to cartepidemiology the study of health and disease in society 
Wellness- illness continuum Health as dichotomy: high-level wellness at the pos end to depletion of health at the negative end 
High-level wellness: sense of well-being, life satisfaction, quality of life. wellness is positive state with incre...
Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) - Most common reason for seeking healthcare - May be minor, acute, chronic, severe, or life threatening - Treated in community settings: doctor offices, urgent care clinics, long-term care facilities, or self-care at home - Early detect...
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A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last two hours. What action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B...
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Add to cartA female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last two hours. What action should the nurse take first? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B...
- Pharmacist: gets med orders from providers and prepare and dispense the medicine -- collaborate with others and responsible for making sure orders are valid -- rarely mix compounds and solutions except in IVs -- main task is having the accurate label -- provide information about the medicine and i...
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Add to cart- Pharmacist: gets med orders from providers and prepare and dispense the medicine -- collaborate with others and responsible for making sure orders are valid -- rarely mix compounds and solutions except in IVs -- main task is having the accurate label -- provide information about the medicine and i...
The Ottawa Charter was developed for which one of the following purposes: A.To achieve health for all by the year 2000 and beyond B. To expand health education for healthier lives C. To guide Canada's health promotion initiatives D. To solidify the US and Canada in coordinated health care services ...
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation "HS?"half-strength, at bedtime 
What position must the patient be placed in to receive medications through an NG feeding tube?high fowler's position 
What drug has the following adverse reactions: DRY COUGH, orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia, rash, dysg...
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Add to cartWhat is the meaning of the abbreviation "HS?"half-strength, at bedtime 
What position must the patient be placed in to receive medications through an NG feeding tube?high fowler's position 
What drug has the following adverse reactions: DRY COUGH, orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia, rash, dysg...
2. The nurse evaluates which laboratory values to assess a patient's potential for wound healing? 1. Fluid status 2. Potassium 3. Lipids 4. Nitrogen balance Nitrogen Balance 
6. The nurse is educating the patient and his family about the parenteral nutrition. Which aspect related to this form of nu...
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Add to cart2. The nurse evaluates which laboratory values to assess a patient's potential for wound healing? 1. Fluid status 2. Potassium 3. Lipids 4. Nitrogen balance Nitrogen Balance 
6. The nurse is educating the patient and his family about the parenteral nutrition. Which aspect related to this form of nu...
A nurse reviews the urinalysis of a client and notes the presence of glucose. What action would the nurse take? a. Document findings and continue to monitor the client. b. Contact the primary health care provider and recommend a 24-hour urine test. c. Review the client's recent dietary selections o...
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Add to cartA nurse reviews the urinalysis of a client and notes the presence of glucose. What action would the nurse take? a. Document findings and continue to monitor the client. b. Contact the primary health care provider and recommend a 24-hour urine test. c. Review the client's recent dietary selections o...
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