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NURS 2002 Midterm (2024) Exam Rated A+
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Name: Score:85 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 85
-has the patient been given this medication before?
-given the patient's symptoms and diagnosis, does it make sense for the patient to have this
medication?
-determine if the patient has any known drug allergies or sensitivities
-assess the patient's other medications to detect possible contraindications
-make sure it is the right medication; packaging, labeling, and spelling of some drugs look alike—
watch for visual cues on packing or in how the drug name is written
-have another person double-check medications and mathematical calculations (per policy)
what questions would you ask to ensure the right education? what action would you take?
what question would you ask to ensure the right reason? what action would you take?
what questions would you ask to ensure the right to refuse? what action would you take?
what questions would you ask to ensure the right drug? what action would you take?
,Term 2 of 85
how does nutrition influence growth and development?
-right drug
-right reason
-right dose, route, preparation
-right patient
-right time
-right assessment data
-right education
-right to refuse
-right documentation
-right response
-maintaining normal voiding habits: schedule, urge to void, privacy, position, hygiene
-promoting fluid intake
-strengthening muscle tone
-assisting with toileting
-body needs adequate energy and nutrients to develop and grow properly
-nutrition essential during periods of crucial development, such as childhood/adolescence
-sudden vision loss
-eye trauma/injuries
-foreign bodies, lacerations, hyphema (blood in eye)
-acute glaucoma
,Term 3 of 85
what are the rights of medication administration?
-facial pressure, pain, headache
-snoring, sleep apnea
-nasal congestion
-halitosis, anosmia
-cough, pharyngitis
-dysphagia, dental pain
-voice changes, oral lesions
-right drug
-right reason
-right dose, route, preparation
-right patient
-right time
-right assessment data
-right education
-right to refuse
-right documentation
-right response
-outer ear foreign object
-foul-smelling drainage
-chronically draining ears
-ear trauma; tympanic rupture
-patient has a soft formed bowel movement every 1 to 3 days without discomfort
-the relationship between bowel elimination and diet, fluid, and exercise is explained
-patient should seek medical evaluation if changes in stool color or consistency persist
, Definition 4 of 85
-diarrhea: answering call bells immediately, removing cause (ex: meds), rectal examination if there
is an impaction, giving special care to region around anus
-preventing food poisoning:
-encouraging recommended diet and exercising
-using medications only as needed
-using emptying methods such as enemas, rectal suppositories, oral intestinal lavage, digital
removal of stool
what nursing interventions help promote normal urination?
what are the important patient teachings regarding colostomies?
what nursing interventions promote improved GI outcomes?
what nursing interventions help prevent UTIs?
Term 5 of 85
how might culture influence nutrition/findings on a nutrition assessment?
-use crusher, cutter, etc. depending on patients needs
-follow five rights
-can be capsule, pill, tablet, extended release, elixir, suspension, or syrup
-certain populations at higher risk of diseases that can affect GI/GU health
-ex: African Americans and sickle cell disease, alcoholism in Native American populations,
lactose intolerance has familial predisposition
-different locations
-as you get closer to the rectum, the stool that is expelled will become more formed
-differences in what is considered edible
-how food is prepared
-what food combinations are permitted
-income level and availability of food
-religious beliefs
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