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RNSG 1215 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 2024.
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RNSG 1215 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE, WITHCOMPLETE SOLUTION 2024.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH WITHDRAWAL FROM TOBACCO?
headaches, anger, anxiety, depression, desire to smoke, hunger
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH WITHDRAWAL FROM ALCOHOL?
vomiting, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, tremor of hands, insomnia
WHAT IS TOLERANCE?
a need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve intoxication,
WHY IS ALCOHOL BIOAVAILABILITY INCREASED IN THE BODY OF OLDER ADULTS?
liver metabolism, body water and decreased kidney function
WHAT ARE SECOND LEVEL PRIORITY PROBLEMS?
Next in urgency, requiring attention so as to avoid further deterioration
WHAT IS THE NURSING PROCESS AND WHAT ARE THE STEPS INVOLVED?
standards of practice in nursing including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning,
implementation and evaluation
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE A PROFICIENT NURSE?
nurse who understands a patient situation as a whole rather than as a list of tasks
WHAT IS THE HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL AND ITS FOCUS?
multidimensional nature of person as the indirect within their society. this focuses people achieving
higher level of well being
WHAT SUBSTANCE OF ABUSE IS MOST COMMONLY USED IN PERSONS AGED 12 YEARS AND OLDER?
marijuana, cocaine (including crack), heroin or prescription-type drugs used nonmedically.
WHEN CONSIDERING CULTURE IN THE ASIAN POPULATION, WHAT THEORY IS PREVALENT AND WHAT
IS THE MEANING OF THE THEORY?
ying yang theory; health exists when all aspects of the person are in perfect balance. Asian Paradigm
Theory; states differences in Western and Asian concept of justice which is a result of differences in
social organization and cultural traditions
WHAT IS MEANT BY SUBCULTURE?
, groups of people within the same culture that share different beliefs, values and attitudes
HOW IS ONES CULTURE DEVELOPED?
attitudes, beliefs and values growing up
WHAT ARE DIFFERING ASPECTS OF INTERVIEWING THE ELDERLY VERSUS A YOUNGER ADULT?
process may take longer since there is more information to give
CONSIDERING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, WHAT IS THE BEST APPROACH WHEN COMMUNICATING
WITH ADOLESCENTS?
Respectful, honest attitude with focus on the individual
WHAT TECHNIQUES ARE BEST TO COMMUNICATE WITH TODDLERS?
Give one direction at a time and provide simple explanations
WHY ARE NON VERBAL BEHAVIORS IMPORTANT WHILE COMMUNICATING WITH PATIENTS?
provide clues to understanding feelings, message is reinforced
HOW SHOULD OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS BE USED WHILE COMMUNICATING WITH PATIENTS?
to begin the interview, to introduce a new section of questions, and whenever the person introduces a
new topic
IN PRESCHOOLERS, WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO COLLECT FROM CAREGIVERS PRIOR TO HOSPITALIZATION
OR A PROCEDURE?
seperation anxiety
WHAT IS A GENOGRAM?
family tree
WHAT ARE GENORAMS USED FOR?
to review family history
What is proper documentation of patient care, interventions, etc.?
promotes patient safety and quality of care
What is a health history?
Biographic data
Reason for seeking care
Present health or history of present illness
Past health
Family history
What is a health history's purpose?
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