American Nurses Association (ANA) Correct Answer Created
the first official nursing code of ethics. They evolved from The
Nurses' Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada in
1896. The code outlines specific professional expectations to
prevent inflicting physical and emotional pain on others while
pursuing nursing education and engaging in nursing practice.
Apnea Correct Answer respirations cease for several seconds
or persistent cessation results in respiratory arrest.
Auscultation Correct Answer listening with stethoscope
axillary temperature Correct Answer Temperature taken at the
armpit
Biot respiration Correct Answer shallow breathing with
irregular periods of apnea.
Bradypnea Correct Answer regular breathing rate, but
abnormally low <10 breaths per minute.
Channel Correct Answer method of communication
Cheyne-Stokes respiration Correct Answer an irregular rate
and depth of respiration associated with periods of apnea and
hyperventilation.
, Clara Barton Correct Answer founded the American Red Cross
Depth Correct Answer movement of chest, is it deep or
shallow.
Diffusion Correct Answer respiratory gas movement
(O2&CO2) between alveoli & RBCs.
Dorothea Dix Correct Answer founding or expansion of more
than 30 hospitals for the treatment of the mentally ill.
Dysrhythmia and arrhythmia Correct Answer an irregular
rhythm in the pulse caused by an early, late, or missed heartbeat.
ECG is necessary.
Eupnea Correct Answer normal respiration with a normal rate
and depth for patients age.
Feedback Correct Answer response of the receiver.
fever Correct Answer elevated body temperature due to change
in the hypothetical set point.
Fowler's position Correct Answer patient sits straight or leans
slightly back with the legs either straight or bent.
Hyperpyrexia Correct Answer extremely high body
temperature above 41.5 degrees celsius
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