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RNSG 1105 Final Questions With Complete Solutions
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RNSG 1105 Final Questions With Complete Solutions__ cups = __ oz = __ mL Correct Answer 1 cup = 8 oz = 240
mL
__ gr = __ mL Correct Answer 1gr = 1 mL
___mL=____oz Correct Answer 30mL=1oz
__kg =__ lbs = ___mL Correct Answer 1 kg = 2.2 lbs = 1 L
24-HOUR URINE COLLECTION Correct Answer ***To start
the collection, have pt void, discard this specimen and then the
clock starts.
Evlauate Kidney functions
---All urine for 24 hours must be collected in a receptacle that is
generally kept on ice
--Everyone (patient, family, staff) must be instructed NOT to
discard the urine
--Place sign on door and in bathroom indicating not to discard
urine.
---Immediately send to lab at end of 24 hours for analysis.
---If even just one void is missed and not counted, the test must
be restarted.
active listening Correct Answer Active listening means being
attentive to what a patient is saying both verbally and
nonverbally.
Active listening mnemonic means:
,S -sit facing the patient - conveys e message that you are
interested in what the patient is saying.
O- open posture - suggests that the you are "open" to what the
patient says.
L—Lean toward the patient.
E—Establish /maintain intermittent eye contact.
R—Relax. It is important to communicate a sense of being
relaxed and comfortable with the patient. Restlessness
communicates to the patient lack of interest and a feeling of
discomfort.
Adaptive Response Correct Answer describes the patient
sensory response after therapy has been in place for a period of
time (unique to each patient). Simply put, they get used to it and
it no longer feels hot or cold. Like jumping into the pool. At first
the water is cold but after a few minutes, the water begins
to feel warm.
AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS Correct Answer ----Used for
patients who have organisms that remain
in the air and travel a longer distance.
---The most common of these diseases are:
Tuberculosis
Chicken pox (varicella)
Measles (rubeola)
Herpes zoster
----The patient is in a private negative air pressure room where
the air is brought into the room from the hallway and leaves the
room via a separate exhaust system.
---Must wear a particulate filter mask (i.e. N95 mask).
--Keep patient's door closed at all times.
, ****Patients on airborne precautions must wear surgical masks
when leaving the negative air pressure room for any reason.***
Alternatives to the use of restraints Correct Answer --More
frequent observations, social interactions such as involvement of
family.
--Moving patient closer to nurse's station, having family come
sit with patient
--Introduction of familiar and meaningful stimuli within the
environment.
--May need to bring items from home
--Use a bed alarm system
--Senses when patient gets out of bed
--Senses when patient steps on it
when getting out of bed
Ambulation Correct Answer If a patient begins to fall, place
your knee behind patients knee and guide the patient down your
leg and onto the floor, being sure to protect the head.
Dangle pt first before getting them up.
Aspiration Precautions Correct Answer Add thickener to thin
liquids to create consistency of honey. (Thin liquids such as
water, sodas, juices, soups are difficult to control and lead to
aspiration).
Bed Making Correct Answer Never shake or fluff, always fold
linen - prevents air currents that may spread microorganisms.
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