Nur 404 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is epidemiology? correct answers Investigation of patterns of health events in populations (distribution)* what is the definition of an agent? correct answers An animate or inanimate factor that must be present or lacking for a disease or condition to develop what is the definition of a host? correct answers a living species (human or animal) capable of being infected or affected by an agent what is the definition of an environment? correct answers all that is internal/external to ...

NUR 4040 Exam 2: Planned Change Practice Questions and Answers What is change? - Ans:-The process of making something different from what it was A deliberate effort to make something happen To alter or transform Change is a continually unfolding process rather than an either/or event (Sullivan and Decker, 2009) What are personal, professional, and organizational changes? - Ans:-Personal Change Alteration made voluntarily for one's own reasons (usually self improvement) Professional Ch...

NUR 4045 Adult Health 2 EXAM II. 1. Patient on PEEP (believe) experiencing ARDS (select all that apply) a. Beta blocker b. Loop diuretic c. Bronchodilator d. Something else corticosterian Look it up 1. The nurse assists the provider with a liver biopsy at the bedside. Which position does the nurse put the patient in after the biopsy? Supine with head elevated on one pillow Semi-fowlers with two pillows under the leg Right side lying with a folded towel under the puncture site Left...

NUR 4040 Exam 1 Practice Questions and Answers Acronym for nursing process - Ans:-ADPIE What are traits of an economic man? - Ans:-Makes decision in rational manner Has complete knowledge of situation Has complete list of possible alternatives Has rational system of ordering preferences of alternatives Selects the decision that will maximize utility function What are the traits of an administrative man? - Ans:-Makes decision that are good enough Knowledge is always fragmented Impossibl...

Community Based Nursing Practice correct answers -Illness oriented care -manages acute and chronic conditions -a result of increased hospital cost Community-oriented nursing practice correct answers -promotes quality of life -primary focus is on health care of communities and populations -preserve, protect, promote, or maintain health and prevent disease Public Health Core Functions correct answers assessment, policy development, assurance Assessment correct answers systematically c...

What is transition shock? correct answers the inconsistency between the academic world and the work world. When does transition shock (reality shock) usually occur? correct answers occurs in new nurses when they enter the work environment after spending 2+ years in nursing school and suddenly feel unprepared Who published first on reality shock? correct answers Marlene Kramer in 1974 What are the transition shock phases? correct answers Honeymoon phase, Shock (Rejection) phase, Recovery...

Family demographics Correct Answer study of the structure of families and households and the family-related events, such as marriage and divorce, that alter the structure through their numbering timing and sequencing Important used of family demography by the nurse Correct Answer to forecast stresses and developmental changes experienced by families and to identify possible solutions to family problems Forecast stressors Correct Answer to anticipate needs and help patients and families ide...

Which of the following best describes the primary reason that Americans are concerned about health care? a. Politicians are discussing how to improve health care. b. The media has provided mixed messages about the health care system. c. Our national health care costs keep increasing. d. The new health care system offers free services to Americans. correct answers c A nurse has begun to lobby with politicians for changes to the health care system. Why is this involvement important? ...

Respiratory Alkalosis and Respiratory Acidosis NUR 404 with Accurate Answers Prepare: Respiratory Alkalosis Assessment Findings David Jones is a 62-year-old widow who lives alone. He presents to the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath and tingling in his fingers. He denies having diabetes, respiratory illness, or significant cardiac history. Physical assessment reveals T 98.4, HR 108 reg, RR 32 and deep, BP 98/56. His speech is rapid, and he frequently changes his position ...

What is community based nursing practice? correct answers Focuses on illness care in the community A result of increased hospital costs What is community-oriented nursing (aka Community Health Nursing) ? correct answers Philosophy of nursing service delivery Focused on the health care of the community or populations Uses investigation of major health and environmental problems, health surveillance, community diagnosis Goal is to prevent disease and preserve, promote, restore, and pr...