Adn 160 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 224 Review of Knowledge (ROK) NR224 – Fundamentals of Nursing I Unit 1 Concepts NR 224 Exam 1 Key Concepts Chapters 15, 16, 28,29,38, & 39. Key Concepts Chapter 15: Critical Thinking in Nursing 1. Discuss the importance of critical thinking in nursing practice. • Be able to think in a systematic and logical manner • Having open-mindedness, continual inquiry, and perseverance, combined with a willingness to look at each unique patient situation and determine which identi...

OB HESI PRACTICE TEST 1. While breastfeeding, a new mother strokes the top of her baby's head and asks the nurse about the baby's swollen scalp. The nurse responds that the swelling is caput succeda neum. Which additional information should the nurse provide this new mother? A) The infant should be positioned to reduce the swelling. Feedback: INCORRECT B) The swelling is a subperiosteal collection of blood. Feedback: INCORRECT C) The pediatrician will aspirate the blood if it gets larger. Feed...

NSG 6330 WOMEN'S HEALTH STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2020 What is the typical onset of Dysmenorrhea? Within 2 years of menarche Painful menstruation caused by excess prostaglandin and leukotriene levels Primary dysmenorrhea What Sx occur with primary dysmenorrhea? Uterine contraction, N/V, and Diarrhea Painful menstruation caused by an identifiable condition, normally of the uterus or pelvic Secondary dysmenorrhea What are some conditions that cause secondary dysmenorrhea? Endometriosis, Ade...

Chapter 14: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders 1. What should be the priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal? 1. Risk for injury R/T central nervous system stimulati on 2. Disturbed thought processes R/T tactile hallucinations 3. Ineffective coping R/T powerlessness over alcohol use 4. Ineffective denial R/T continued alcohol use despite negative consequences 2. A nurse evaluates a client’s patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump and notices 100 attempts with...

GERO EXAM ONE Chapter 1: Seeing Older Adults through the Eyes of Wellness The Wellness Focus: ● Wellness: the best function and quality of life ○ helps to avoid a narrow focus on physical health and functioning ● consider a holistic approach - addressing the: mind, body and spirit interconnectedness ○ promotes purpose in life, communicating with others, maintaining dignity, and contributing to society ○ this is the patient’s wellness perspective ○ wellness team: the pa...