NURSING 115 (Nurs115)

NSG 115 (STUDY GUIDE) EXAM 1 Code of Ethics a set of principles that reflect the primary goals, values, and obligations of the profession What purpose does the code of ethics for nurses serve? 1) - it is a succinct statement of the ethical obligations and cities of every individual who enters the nursing profession 2) - it is the profession's nonnegotiable ethical standard 3) - it is an expression of nursings own understanding of its commitment to society *Codes help nurses uph...

NUR 115 - Test 3 - HarmonFollowing the completion of a basic program for registered nurses, graduates are allowed to take what licensing exam? - correct answer RN-NCLEX - exam for registered nurses Following the completion of a basic program for practical nurses, graduates are allowed to take what licensing exam? - correct answer PN-NCLEX - exam for practical nurses What does "licensure" mean to the nursing graduate? - correct answer Upon successful completion of a licensing exam, gradua...

NURS 115 Exam 1During the communication process, "decoding" is: a. The selection of words by the sender b. The interpretation of the message by the receiver c. The method by which the message is given d. The way in which feedback is interpreted - correct answer b. the interpretation of the message by the receiver The nurse is teaching the client about his upcoming procedure and the client is very stressed. It would be most important for the nurse to: a. use humor first to decrease the ...

Nurs 115 Fundamentals : AssessmentNursing Assessment - correct answer It is a systematic approach that does not always go in order. It's holistic and you start to organize your information in this phase. Is the nursing assessment just about the individual? - correct answer No, it involves the family, community, group, etc. Nursing Diagnosis - correct answer It describes a health problem your patient is having. It is does not include the medical diagnosis but it does draw conclusions. P...

NURS 115 Test 2 - liberty universityWhat are the five cardinal signs of inflammation? - correct answer Calor, Rubor, Tumor, Dolor, and Functio Laeso (Heat, Redness, Swelling, Pain, and Loss of Function) What are the two components of the acute phase of inflammation? - correct answer Vascular -immediate contradiction followed by vasodilation - also release of chemical mediators Cellular - movement of phagocytic WBC into the injured area What is the first stage of Leukocyte response? - cor...

Nurse 115 Final Exam Study GuideA definition of ethics is: - correct answer the reflection of values in how one conducts himself or herself. Ethical dilemmas are common occurrences when caring for patients. The nurse understands that ethical dilemmas are primarily the result of: - correct answer Conflicting value systems Values and ethics are the heart of the ANA's Code of Ethics for the profession of nursing. This document acts as a guide for: - correct answer members of the nursing prof...

Nursing 115 Chapter 16The nurse is using critical thinking skills during the first phase of the nursing process. Which action indicates the nurse is in the first phase? A. Completes a comprehensive database B. Identifies pertinent nursing diagnoses C. Intervenes based on priorities of patient care D. Determines whether outcomes have been achieved - correct answer A. Completes a comprehensive database The assessment phase of the nursing process involves data collection to complete a thor...

Nursing 115 Chapter 17 After assessing a patient, a nurse develops a standard formal nursing diagnosis. What is the rationale for the nurse's actions? A. To form a language that can be encoded only by nurses B. To distinguish the nurse's role from the physician's role C. To develop clinical judgment based on other's intuition D. To help nurses focus on the scope of medical practice - correct answer B. To distinguish the nurse's role from the physician's role The standard fo...

Nursing 115 Chapter 18The nurse completes a thorough assessment of a patient and analyzes the data to identify nursing diagnoses. Which step will the nurse take next in the nursing process? A. Assessment B. Diagnosis C. Planning D. Implementation - correct answer C. Planning After identifying a patient's nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, a nurse prioritizes the diagnoses, sets patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and chooses nursing interventions appropriat...

Nursing 115 Chapter 26A nurse developed the following discharge summary sheet. Which critical information should the nurse add? TOPIC Medication Diet Activity level Follow-up care Wound care Phone numbers When to call the doctor Time of discharge A. Clinical decision support system B. Admission nursing history C. Mode of transportation D. SOAP notes - correct answer C. Mode of transportation List actual time of discharge, mode of transportation, and who accompanied the...