Nur 345 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Infant's understanding of illness -unaware of effects but senses parent distress Infant responses to hospitalization -sleep-wake cycles disrupted -feeding routines disrupted -displays excessive irritability -separation anxiety -starting about 9 months What helps relieve the separation anxiety for infants and toddlers consistency of nursing care, providers Toddler and pre-schooler's understanding of illness -understanding of cause and effect is not fully developed -have a general concept of ...

A client reports that her mother-in-law is very intrusive. The nurse responds, I know how you feel. My mother-in-law is nosy, too. What is the nurse is demonstrating? countertransference. What is the possible outcome of the nurse's expressions of sympathy instead of empathy toward the client? decreased client communication. A client states "That nurse nevers seems comfortable being with me. How would the nurse's behavior be understood? The nurse does not seem genuine to the client. The nur...

What are Benner's stages of nursing proficiency? 1. Novice 2. Advanced Beginner 3. Competent 4. Proficient 5. Expert What is the goal of the Scope and Standards of Practice? To improve the health and well-being of all individuals, communities, and populations through the significant and visible contributions of registered nursing using standards-based practice When did nursing documentation begin? 1960 What are the six standards of practice? 1. assessment 2. diagnosis 3. outcomes identificat...

The nurse will be alert for which cognitive alterations when caring for a 40-year-old patient admitted to the emergency department with a high blood alcohol level? SATA: - Delirium - Slurred speech - Expressive aphasia - Ringing in the ears - Exogenous depression - Delirium - Slurred speech - Exogenous depression The nurse notes the presence of which alterations when admitting a 30-year-old patient with suspected meningitis? - Hypoglycemia - Light sensitivity - Aphasia - Motor deficits - Light ...

The nurse admits an older person suffering from chronic alcoholism. Based on which factors would the nurse assess for alteration in total body water (TBW)? Age, Overall health, Body weight, Gender An intravascular fluid sample is to be collected from a patient. Based on the location of this type of fluid, the nurse will inform the patient that the sample will come from what source? Blood specimen The nurse is preparing a continuing education class that will include information on body fluid co...

A nurse has learned about SBAR communication, and is observing how this model fits what she hears in a meeting on infection prevention. Match the SBAR step to the examples she jots down. - Situation - Background - Recommendation - Assessment - Nosocomial infections up 15% in Cardiac Recovery ward - Never used to have MRSA originate at Cardiac Recovery ward - Need to find source of MRSA and weak link to contamination - Review all equipment introduced since change. Match infection to source - No...

Which component of the chain of infection involves the infectious agent leaving the reservoir? A. Source B. Portal of Entry C. Portal of Exit D. Mode of transmission Portal of exit A patient with the respiratory infection influenza contracted the pathogen by which mode of transmission? A. Direct Contact B. Droplet C. Biological D. Airborne Droplet Suctioning allows entry of infectious agents into which portal of entry? A. Respiratory tract B. Blood stream C. Upper GI tract D. Mucous membranes ...

Considering the many criteria for good mental health, the nursing student has been instructed to list four of these criteria. The student's list consists of the following: (1) an appropriate perception of reality, (2) the ability to accept oneself, (3) the ability to establish relationships, (4) a need for detachment and the desire for privacy. How would the nurse evaluate the nursing student's list? 1. Excellent. All the student's criteria are correct. 2. Good. Three out of the four criteria...

1. The risk of experiencing serotonin syndrome when SSRI’s are given with monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine (Nardil). Serotonin syndrome is best characterized in which of the following? A. Hypotension and urinary retention. B. Muscle rigidity and high fever. C. A productive cough and vomiting. D. Tea-colored urine and constipation. 2. A newly admit client has started taking bupropion (Wellbutrin). The nurse monitors in which of the following side effects that would indica...