Nur 304 exam 1 stuvia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Preventative Care - Answer disease prevention • Adult screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, tobacco use, and cancer • Pediatric screenings for hearing, vision, autism, and developmental disorders • HIV screening for adults at higher risk • Wellness visits • Immunizations • Diet counseling • Mental health counseling and crisis prevention • Community legislation (seat belts, car seats for children, bike helmets) Primary Care - Answer Health Promotion focuses o...

1. When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone. What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch? 1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics 2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen 3. A stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic episode - Answer 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the is...

1. When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone. What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch? 1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics 2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen 3. A stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic episode - Answer 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the is...

The 5 Vital Signs - Answer 1) Temperature 2) Pulse 3) Respiratory rate 4) Blood pressure 5) Oxygen saturation When should a nurse look at VS? - Answer - initial visit -whenever the patient condition changes Is pain subjective or objective? - Answer Subjective Nursing Intervention - Answer nurses are responsible for the patient Average temperature range - Answer 98.8-100.4 Fever - Answer Oral: >100 F Rectal: >100.4 F Hypothermia - Answer <95F Hyperthermia - Ans...