Clinical chp 1 chronic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cognitive and Sensory Impairments: Findings to Report to Provider - 1. Strabismus should be reported to the provider. 2. For hearing impairments in infants, nurses should report lack of startle reflex, failure to respond to noise, absence of vocalization by 7 months, and lack of response to the spoken word. 3. For hearing impairments in older children, nurses should report not talking after 15 months, speaking in monotone, need for repeated conversation, and speaking loudly for the situation...

Management of Care – (9)  Advance Directives – (1)  Legal Responsibilities: Purpose of a Living Will (RM FUND 9.0 Chp 4)  A living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s wishes regarding medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is facing endof-life issues. Most state laws include provisions that protect health care providers who follow a living will from liability.  Assignment, Delegation and Supervision – (2)  Delegation and...

 Management of Care – (5)  Case Management – (1)  Cardiovascular Disorders: Tetralogy of Fallot (RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 20)  Defects that decreases pulmonary blood flow have an obstruction of pulmonary blood flow and an anatomic defect (ASD or VSD) between the right and left sides of the heart. In these defects, there is a right to left shift allowing deoxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation. Hypercyanotic spells (blue, or “Tet,” spells) manifest as acute cyano...

 Management of Care – (5)  Case Management – (1)  Cardiovascular Disorders: Tetralogy of Fallot (RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 20)  Defects that decreases pulmonary blood flow have an obstruction of pulmonary blood flow and an anatomic defect (ASD or VSD) between the right and left sides of the heart. In these defects, there is a right to left shift allowing deoxygenated blood to enter the systemic circulation. Hypercyanotic spells (blue, or “Tet,” spells) manifest as acute cyano...

Chp 44 Pain Mngmt Exam 87 Questions with Verified Answers Intro - CORRECT ANSWER Pain is often under-recognized, misunderstood, and inadequately treated. Subjective No two people experience pain in the same way. Nurses are legally and ethically responsible for assessing and managing pain. Pain management should be patient centered, with nurses practicing patient advocacy, empowerment, compassion, and respect Scientific Knowledge Base - CORRECT ANSWER Gate-Control Theory of Pain ØPhys...

VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FOCUSED REVIEW Management of Care – (9) Advance Directives – (1) ▪ Legal Responsibilities: Purpose of a Living Will (RM FUND 9.0 Chp 4) • A living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s wishes regarding medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is facing end- of-life issues. Most state laws include provisions that protect health care providers who follow a living will from liability. Assignment, Delegation ...

Clinical Assessment Definitions 319 Questions with Verified Answers Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Staining (Ziehl - Neelsen) - CORRECT ANSWER Used in diagnosis of Tuberculosis, tuberculous infections and leprosy. Organisms will appear red against a blue background when stained by this method. Usually takes 2 -3 weeks to culture tubercle bacilli; results of the AFB stain can indicate the need for the immediate initiation of therapy. Airway Resistance (Raw) - CORRECT ANSWER Estimated by determi...

RN ATI CAPSTONE A AND B STUDY GUIDE Capstone B Management of Care (15 items) 1. Home safety: Planning care for a client who has vision loss (Fundies Chp 13) a.Remove throw rugs, loose carpets. b. Electrical cord/ extension against the wall behind the furniture c. Monitor gait d.Steps/ sidewalks are in good repair e. Grab bar near toilet/tub, stool riser f. Non skid mat in r g. Shower chair and Bedside commode h. Proper lightning 2. Cystic Fibrosis: Priority Assessment for a Group of ...

VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FOCUSED REVIEW STUDY GUIDE VATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR FOCUSED REVIEW Management of Care – (9) Advance Directives – (1) ▪ Legal Responsibilities: Purpose of a Living Will (RM FUND 9.0 Chp 4) • A living will is a legal document that expresses the client’s wishes regarding medical treatment in the event the client becomes incapacitated and is facing end- of-life issues. Most state laws include provisions that protect health care providers...

ATI Capstone A and B study guide Management of Care (15 items) 1. Home safety: Planning care for a client who has vision loss (Fundies Chp 13) a.Remove throw rugs, loose carpets. b. Electrical cord/ extension against the wall behind the furniture c. Monitor gait d.Steps/ sidewalks are in good repair e. Grab bar near toilet/tub, stool riser f. Non skid mat in r g. Shower chair and Bedside commode h. Proper lightning 2. Cystic Fibrosis: Priority Assessment for a Group of Children ...