RNSG 1105 Final Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
24-hour urine collection Correct Answer all urine for 24 hours
must be collected in a receptacle that is generally kept on ice
everyone must be instructed not to discard the urine
sent to lab at the end of 24 hours for analysis
Airborne Precautions Correct Answer for pts who have
organisms that remain in the air and travel long distance (Tb,
varicella, measles, herpes zoster)
private negative pressure room
Must wear a particulate filter mask (N95)
Keep pts door closed at all times
Pt must wear surgical mask when leaving room
Assessing patient's tolerance of thermal therapy Correct Answer
the skin, look for any open areas
the neurological system for sensation
the pt's mental status
identification of conditions that contraindicate heat or cold
therapy
the condition of the equipment being used
Assessment prior to ROM exercises Correct Answer medical
diagnosis
capabilities
movements not allowed
does pt take pain meds prior to activity
ability to understand instructions
if help is needed, to move heavy or helpless pts
,Benefits of Health Informatics - Administrative information
systems Correct Answer increases in the accuracy and
completeness of nursing documentation
improvement in the nurse's workflow and an elimination of
redundant documentation
automation of the collection and reuse of nursing data
facilitation of the analysis of clinical data
Benefits of Health Informatics - Clinical information systems
Correct Answer provides a vehicle for improving quality and
safety of pt care
provides a basic level of interoperability among EHRs
stimulates consumer education and pt's involvement
helps public health officials meet their commitment to
communtiy
Cold Therapy Correct Answer causes vasoconstriction,
decreasing blood supply to area; leave for 20-30 minutes,
recovery time of one hour
Contact precautions Correct Answer for pts who are infected or
colonized by a multidrug-resistant organism (Cdiff, MRSA)
gloves and impermeable gowns to prevent direct contact
Goal is to prevent transmission of disease by direct and indirect
contact
Documentation for collecting specimens Correct Answer
patient teaching
equipment used
method used for collection
color, consistency, amount of specimen
, time sent to lab and test ordered
pt's response
Droplet precautions Correct Answer for pts whose organisms
are spread by large particles (rubella, mumps, diphtheria,
influenza, meningitis, pertussis)
Must wear surgical mask; gloves when handling tissues or items
with respiratory secretions
Keep visitors 3 ft from infected pt
Pt door closed at all times
Pt wears surgical mask when leaving room
Elements of professional communication Correct Answer
courtesy, use of names, trustworthiness, autonomy &
responsibility, assertiveness
Ensuring safe patient handling Correct Answer explain to the
pt what will be done
if needed, administer prescribed analgesic in advance
elevate bed to proper height and lock wheels
position pt in proper body alignment
protect from injury while being moved
avoid friction on pt's skin while being moved
move your body & the pt's in a smooth rhythmic motion
Fowler's and semi-Fowler's position Correct Answer Laying on
back with head of bed elevated 60 degrees for Fowler's and 30-
45 degrees for semi-Fowler's
General Guidelines for Specimen Collection Correct Answer 1.
read HCP order and the facility protocols and standards
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