Exam 4 NUR 166
Capsule - ANS Powder or gel form of an active drug
stoppage of breathing or the lack of air reaching the lungs; synonym for suffocation - ANS
asphyxiation
___ care combines both allopathic medicine and complementary and alternative therapies. -
ANS Integrative
Third intention is when a wound is left open for a few days and then, if there is no indication of
infection, _____________. - ANS closed by a surgeon
the deliberate spread of pathogenic organisms into a community to cause widespread illness,
fear, and panic - ANS bioterrorism
Elixir - ANS Clear liquid containing water, alcohol, sweeteners and flavor
Secondary intention, in which the wound is left open and ____ ____, is not done if less of a scar
is necessary. "Your wound will heal slowly as granulation tissue forms and fills the wound." -
ANS closes naturally
____ is the belief that the body can heal itself though the use of natural substances. - ANS
Homeopathy
Enteric coated - ANS A tablet or pill coated to prevent stomach irritation
___ care is a form of healing that considers the whole person, body, mind, spirit, and emotions. -
ANS Holistic
A Penrose drain is an open drainage system that exits the skin through a ___ ___. The purpose
a Penrose drain is to provide a sinus tract for drainage. - ANS stab wound
negative, often repetitive, disruptive behavior; also referred to as horizontal violence, lateral
violence, and professional incivility - ANS bullying
Dehiscence is the partial or total ____ of wound layers as a result of excessive stress on
wounds that are not healed. - ANS separation
event caused by the release of a chemical compound that has the potential for harming people's
health - ANS chemical emergency
,____ is following a healthy lifestyle. - ANS Naturopathy
Extended release - ANS Slow and continuous release of the medication
Liniment - ANS Medication mixed with alcohol, oil, or soap, which is rubbed on the skin
Who are the most prevalent users of complimentary or alternative therapies (CAT)? - ANS
women, ages 35-50, with higher levels of education, who are former smokers.
Clients at greater risk for ____ include those who are obese or malnourished, smoke tobacco,
use anticoagulants, have infected wounds, or experience excessive coughing, vomiting, or
straining. - ANS dehiscence
organizational environment where "core values and behaviors resulting from a collective and
sustained commitment by organizational leadership, management, and workers emphasize
safety over competing goals" - ANS culture of safety
Lotion - ANS Topical solution
During the centering stage of the Therapeutic Touch, the practitioner brings attention ___ to a
peaceful state of consciousness. - ANS inward
The _____ scale is an assessment tool used to assess the client's risk for pressure injury
development - ANS Braden
the use of high-tech means to disable or delete critical electronic infrastructure data or
information - ANS cyber terror
an emergency event of greater magnitude that requires the response of people outside the
involved community - ANS disaster
During the assessment stage of TT, the practitioner moves the hands 2 to 6 in (5 to 16 cm) from
the client's skin surface and gathers information about ___________. - ANS energy fields and
energy flow.
Wounds healed by primary intention are well approximated (skin edges tightly together).
Intentional wounds with minimal tissue loss, such as those made by a ____ ____ with sutured
approximated edges, usually heal by primary intention. - ANS surgical incision
Lozenge - ANS Small oblong medication in a flavored base
Ointment - ANS Semisolid drug that is applied externally
, During the treatment phase of TT, the practitioner ___ ___ with the goal of restoring balance. -
ANS modulates energy
The bulb-like drain allows removal of blood and drainage from the surgical site. - ANS
Jackson-Pratt drain
intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an
expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult; includes physical
abuse, sexual abuse/contact, emotional/psychological abuse, neglect, and financial
abuse/exploitation - ANS elder abuse
Pill - ANS Mixture of a powdered drug with a cohesive material
___ is a theory and philosophy that focuses on connections and interactions between parts of
the whole - ANS Holism
What type of dressing should the nurse apply over the client's venous access site? - ANS
Transparent film dressings are semipermeable, waterproof, and adhesive, allowing visualization
of the access site to aid assessment and protecting the site from microorganisms.
domestic violence or battering between two people in a close relationship - ANS intimate partner
violence (IPV)
intentional dispersal of radioactive materials into the environment for the purpose of causing
injury and death - ANS nuclear terrorism
____ ____ is ideal for covering fresh wounds that are likely to bleed or wounds that exude
drainage. - ANS Gauze dressing
Powder - ANS Single or mixture of finely ground drugs
Homeopathy is based on the belief of supporting the body while the symptoms are allowed to
___ ___ ___. - ANS "run their course"
Solution - ANS Drug dissolved in another substance
___ meditation refers to being mindful and aware of the present moment. - ANS Receptive
A hydrocolloid dressing helps keep the wound ____. - ANS moist
facility that handles poison exposure and provides poison prevention teaching to the general
population - ANS poison control center
Suppository - ANS Easily melted medication that is inserted into the body