Pnvn 1811 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PNVN 1811 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (2023/2024)(VERIFIED ANSWERS)

dorsal cavity Cranial Cavity: space in skull that contains the brain Spinal Cavity: space inside the spinal column State Nurse Practice Act defines the scope and limitations of professional nursing practice based on each state Nursing Licensure The legal ability to practice as a nurse as defined in a region's nurse practice act. Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) individual who is trained to function in an assistive role to the licensed registered nurse in the provision of patient a...

State Nurse Practice Act: - defines the scope and limitations of professional nursing practice Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) - individual who is trained to function in an assistive role to the licensed registered nurse in the provision of patient activities as delegated by and under the supervision of the registered professional nurse Nursing Licensure - The legal ability to practice as a nurse as defined in a region's nurse practice act. Common Law - a system of law based on prec...

Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease? - Pathology The liver can be found in the - upper right quadrant, epigastric region= Both A and B The supine position - describes the body lying face up The opposite term for posterior in humans is - anterior; ventral= both B and C What percentage of an adult's body weight consists of water? - 50% to 60% The two major body cavities are called - dorsal and ventral The primary function of the skin is - protection The nurse weighs a...

Which word is defined as the scientific study of disease? - Pathology The liver can be found in the - upper right quadrant, epigastric region= Both A and B The supine position - describes the body lying face up The opposite term for posterior in humans is - anterior; ventral= both B and C What percentage of an adult's body weight consists of water? - 50% to 60% The two major body cavities are called - dorsal and ventral The primary function of the skin is - protection The nurse weighs a...

OTC drugs are sold without needing this from the doctor? - RX (prescription) Narcotics that have a high potential for addiction/dependency are often administered by health care professionals. Which schedule classification do these drugs fall under? - Schedule 2 The appropriate place to apply nitroglycerin is - On the chest, non hairy area, rotate sites The doctor has ordered a medication orally but the pt is nauseated and actively vomiting. What action should the nurse take next? - Obtain...

Which of the following is an age-related change of the NS? a.) crystalized intelligence decreases b.) executive functioning increases c.) short-term memory increases d.) depth perception decreases - D Which of the following is an age-related change of the CVS? a.) number of pacemaker cells decrease b.) blood pressure decreases c.) vital capacity decreases d.) heart wall thins - A Which of the following is an age-related change of the respiratory system? a.) ability to clear secretions...

OTC drugs are sold without needing this from the doctor? - RX (prescription) Narcotics that have a high potential for addiction/dependency are often administered by health care professionals. Which schedule classification do these drugs fall under? - Schedule 2 The appropriate place to apply nitroglycerin is - On the chest, non hairy area, rotate sites The doctor has ordered a medication orally but the pt is nauseated and actively vomiting. What action should the nurse take next? - Obtain...

dorsal cavity - ANSWERCranial Cavity: space in skull that contains the brain Spinal Cavity: space inside the spinal column State Nurse Practice Act - ANSWERdefines the scope and limitations of professional nursing practice based on each state Nursing Licensure - ANSWERThe legal ability to practice as a nurse as defined in a region's nurse practice act. Common Law - ANSWEROriginates in the courts Informed consent and right to refuse treatment are examples Statutory law - ANSWER...