Final Exam
specific gravity
1.015 to 1.025
Hypotonic
1/2 NaCl
culture shock
feeling when someone is placed in different culture, may result in psych disturbance or discomfort. Person can feel inadequate or humiliated. Leads to self-esteem issues
using a walker
- elbows should be flexed 20-30 degrees - lift and move walker forward 8-10 inches - w partial or nonweight bearing put weight onwrists and arms and step forward with affected leg, supporting self on arms, and follow with good leg - nurse should stand behind client
Using a cane
- flex elbow 30 degrees and hold handle - tip of cane should be 15 cm lateral to the base of the fifth toe Cane On Affected Leg
Cold therapy
Promotes vasoconstriction, increases blood viscosity, decreases metabolism of tissues, has local anesthetic effect - Decreases muscle tension - should not be applied for longer than 20 minutes or reflex vasodilation can occur
initiative vs guilt stage
according to Erikson, the period during which children aged 3 to 6 years experience conflict between independence of action and the sometimes negative results of that action
Creatine range
0.6-1.5 mg/dL
HIPAA Rights
To see and copy their health record To update their health record To request correction of any mistakes To get a list of the disclosures a health care institution has made independent of disclosures made for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations To request a restriction on certain uses or disclosures To choose how to receive health information
Tetracyclines
- Sumycin, Doxycycline (Vibramycin) - broad, rocky mtn fever, lyme disease, acne, GI infections by H. Pylori - bad GI discomfort - Don't give to kids ≤8; teeth permanently yellow - Bad photosensitivity- wear sunscreen! - Can't take with milk, iron, or antacids - Take on empty stomach with a full glass of water
pH scale ranges from
0-14, 7 being neutral
BUN
10-20
hemoglobin in females
12-16 g/dL
Hemoglobin in males
14-18 g/dL
Intimacy vs. Isolation (Erikson)
20-40 yrs, good: love, intimate relationships, commitment. bad: avoidance of commitment, alienation, distancing oneself
HCO3 range in blood (Kidney)
22 to 26
CO2 range in blood (respiratory)
35 to 45
hematocrit in females
37-47%
hematocrit in males
42-52%
C. 30 minutes before the next dose
5. A physician has ordered peak and trough levels of a medication. When would the nurse schedule the trough level specimen? A. before administering the first dose B. immediately after the first dose C. 30 minutes before the next dose D. 24 hours after the last dose
Integrity vs. Despair (Erikson)
60- death. involves reevaluating what we have done in our lives. If we feel we have done well we have a sense of integrity, otherwise we experience gloom and doubt.
Adverse effects
7. A patient who is taking an oral narcotic for pain relief tells the nurse he is constipated. What is this common response to narcotics called? therapeutic effect adverse effect toxic effect idiosyncratic effect
c. faith
A client expresses confidence in his traditional healer to relieve symptoms of an illness. What is the client demonstrating? A) Hope B) Spirituality C) Faith D) Charity
Ans: B, C, D, E
A client has sought care because of insomnia that has been increasing in severity and frequency in recent months. What 32. questions should the nurse include in an assessment of this client's health problem? Select all that apply. A) "Do you have a family history of sleep disturbances?" B) "Do you smoke?" C) "What medications are you currently taking?" D) "Do you have a consistent routine around getting ready for bed and going to bed?" E) "How would you characterize your mood lately?"
A) "Most adults need between seven and nine hours, but everyone is different."
A client in his 40s has asked the nurse how much sleep he should be getting in order to maximize his health and well- being. How should the nurse respond? A) "Most adults need between seven and nine hours, but everyone is different." B) "It's important to get a minimum of eight hours sleep each night." C) "More sleep equals better health, so the more sleep you can fit into your schedule, the better." D) "Sleep needs depend a lot on age, and at your age, six to seven hours usually suffice."
C) Uncontrollable desire to sleep
A client is diagnosed with narcolepsy. Which of the following is a characteristic of this disorder? A) Waking during sleep B) Restless leg syndrome C) Uncontrollable desire to sleep D) Decrease in the amount or quality of sleep
A) Hypersomnia
A client reports that her naps after lunch often stretch to three hours in length and that she has great difficulty rousing herself after a nap. This condition is best termed as which of the following? A) Hypersomnia B) Insomnia C) Parasomnia D) Sleep apnea
B) These behaviors are signs of spiritual distress.
A client scheduled for complex heart surgery has been reading the Bible for hours each day, cries often, and is not sleeping well. What might these observations cue the nurse about the client? A) These behaviors are expected before major surgery. B) These behaviors are signs of spiritual distress. C) Family members live far away and the client is lonely. D) The client is naturally emotional and reactive.
C) Spiritual health
A client states that his life has meaning and purpose, he feels loved, and has experienced forgiveness in his life. What is 6. the term that describes this state of spirituality? A) Spiritual belief B) Spiritual alienation C) Spiritual health D) Spiritual bliss
A) Sensory deficit
A client tells his nurse that he has difficulty hearing related to working in a loud factory setting for 15 years. What is the term for this condition? A) Sensory deficit B) Sensory deprivation C) Sensory overload D) Sensory stimulation
B) "I respect what you choose to believe in."
A client tells the nurse, "I am an atheist. I do not believe in God." What would be an appropriate response by the nurse? A) "Well, I believe in God and you should, too." B) "I respect what you choose to believe in." C) "How can you deny the existence of God?" D) "What makes you think you are an atheist?"
A) Use the bedroom for sleep and sex only.
A client who has a sleep disorder is trying stimulus control to improve amount and quality of sleep. What is 17. recommended in this type of therapy? A) Use the bedroom for sleep and sex only. B) Use the bedroom for reading and eating. C) Go to bed at the same time every night. D) Sleep alone with minimal coverings.
B) Sudden loss of motor tone that may cause the person to fall asleep; usually experienced during a period of strong emotion
A client with a sleep disorder experiences cataplexy. Which is a feature of this condition? A) Irresistible urge to sleep, regardless of the type of activity in which the client is engaged B) Sudden loss of motor tone that may cause the person to fall asleep; usually experienced during a period of strong emotion C) Nightmare or vivid hallucinations experienced during sleep time D) Skeletal paralysis that occurs during the transition from wakefulness to sleep
C) Yes, this is an indicator of obstructive apnea
A client's bed partner reports the client often has irregular snoring and silence followed by a snort. Does this warrant further assessment? A) No, snoring has varied patterns B) No, this is a description of normal snoring C) Yes, this is an indicator of obstructive apnea D) Yes, the bed partner is unable to sleep at night
a minority
A community health nurse is providing care to a group of Hispanic people living in an area that is predominantly populated by white people. What are the Hispanic people in this community an example of?
Spasticity
A condition of increased muscular tone causing stiff and awkward movements
A) Damages
A lawsuit has been brought against a nurse for malpractice. The client fell and suffered a skull fracture, resulting in a longer hospital stay and need for rehabilitation. What does the description of the client and his injuries represent as proof of malpractice? A) Damages B) Causation C) Duty D) Breach of duty
C) Common law
A lawyer quotes a precedent for punishment of a crime committed by the defendant in a trial. What is court-made law known as? A) Public law B) Statutory law C) Common law D) Administrative law
B) Exercising within two hours of bedtime can hinder ability to sleep
A middle-age adult man has just started an exercise program. What would the nurse teach him about timing of exercise and sleep? A) Exercising immediately before bedtime enhances ability to sleep B) Exercising within two hours of bedtime can hinder ability to sleep C) The time of day does not matter; exercise facilitates sleep D) The fatigue from exercise may be a hindrance to sleep
Duty
A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility
D) Negligence
A nurse does not assist with ambulation for a postoperative client on the first day after surgery. The client falls and 13. fractures a hip. What charge might be brought against the nurse? A) Assault B) Battery C) Fraud D) Negligence
A) Prone position increases the risk for sudden infant death syndrome.
A nurse educates a young couple on putting their newborn on his back to sleep. What is the rationale for this information? A) Prone position increases the risk for sudden infant death syndrome. B) Prone position decreases the risk for sudden infant death syndrome. C) Supine position may alter the size and shape of the infant's head. D) Supine position makes changing diapers and feeding difficult.
C) Civil
A nurse fails to administer a medication that prevents seizures, and the client has a seizure. The nurse is in violation of 25. the Nurse Practice Act. What type of law is the nurse in violation of? A) Criminal B) Federal C) Civil D) Supreme
A) Parish nurse
A nurse fills the following roles in the community: health educator, personal health counselor, referral agent, trainer of volunteers, developer of support groups, integrator of faith and health, and health advocate. What is the term for this type of nurse? A) Parish nurse B) Religious nurse C) Visiting nurse D) Home health nurse
B) Avoid sedatives for sleeping.
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with sleep apnea. What should the nurse do in order to promote sleep in the client? A) Encourage the client to lose weight. B) Avoid sedatives for sleeping. C) Encourage deep breathing exercises. D) Provide good ventilation in the room.
B) Oxygen tent
A nurse is caring for a client who complains about sleep apnea. Which of the following delivery devices should the nurse use to administer oxygen to this client? A) Nasal catheter B) Oxygen tent C) Transtracheal oxygen D) CPAP mask
A) Maintain a calm and quiet environment free from noise.
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with insomnia. What nursing intervention would help the nurse relieve the client's condition? A) Maintain a calm and quiet environment free from noise. B) Administer sedatives as prescribed by the physician. C) Motivate the client to sleep because it may affect his health. D) Engage the client in some diversional activities.
C) Hypothalamus
A nurse is caring for a client who is sleeping for abnormally long periods of time. This condition may be caused by 7. injury to which of the following body structures? A) Spinal cord B) Pancreas C) Hypothalamus D) Thyroid
A) Decreased TPR and BP
A nurse working the night shift assesses a client's vital signs at 4 a.m. (0340). What would be the expected findings, based on knowledge of NREM sleep? A) Decreased TPR and BP B) Increased TPR and BP C) No change from daytime readings D) Highly individualized, cannot predict
extracellular fluid
A patient admitted with heart failure has pitting edema in the lower extremities. When planning care, the nurse knows fluid volume excess for this patient is in
False
A patient has the right to obtain, review and revise the patient information in his or her health record. True or False
C) It loses its effectiveness after one or two weeks
A sedative-hypnotic has been prescribed to help a client sleep. What should the nurse teach the client about this medication? A) It should be taken every night for several months B) It is useful for sleep but is better taken with alcohol C) It loses its effectiveness after one or two weeks D) It should be taken in the morning for long-term effects
Ethnicity
A social division based on national origin, religion, language, and often race.
intentional tort
A wrongful act knowingly committed.
Sr. Callista Roy
Adaptation Model
B, C, E, F
An elderly nursing home resident has refused to eat or drink for several days and is adm to the hospital. The nurse should assess for which of the following? Select all A) BP 164/80 B) Weak pulse 110 per min C) Cracked lips D) JVD E) Tenting of the skin F) Increased BUN, Na Levels
A) Stimuli from peripheral organs to the RAS
An individual awakens from a sound sleep in the middle of the night because of abdominal pain. Why does this happen? A) Stimuli from peripheral organs to the RAS B) Stimuli to the wake center in the cerebral cortex C) Messages from chemoreceptors to the brain D) Messages from baroreceptors to the spinal cord
Bentyl (dicyclomine)
Anticholinergic for cramping/irritable bowel
C) Melatonin
Based on the circadian cycle, the body prepares for sleep at night by decreasing the body temperature and releasing which chemical? A) Neonephrine B) Seratonin C) Melatonin D) Dopamine
Ethnocentrism
Belief in the superiority of one's nation or ethnic group.
melena
Black tarry stool can occur while taking iron
biological variations
Differences among people in various racial groups include body structure, skin color, physiological responses to medication, electrocardiographic patterns, susceptibility to disease, and nutritional preferences and deficiencies.
Osmosis
Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane lesser--> greater
B) An ethical code defines right and wrong.
Each of the major religions has several characteristics in common. What is one of those characteristics? A) Ministers are addressed as "Reverend." B) An ethical code defines right and wrong. C) Communion is delivered the same way. D) Men and women are viewed as equals.
Chronic pain
Enduring pain that does not decrease over time; may occur in muscles, joints, and the lower back, and may be caused by enlarged blood vessels or degenerating or cancerous tissue. Other significant factors are social and psychological.
trust vs mistrust stage
Erikson's stage in the first year of life, where infants decide whether the world is friendly or hostile. They decide depending on whether they can trust that their basic needs will be met. If successful, the result is trust and hopefulness.
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Erikson's stage in which a toddler learns to exercise will and to do things independently; failure to do so causes shame and doubt
gliding joint
Flat surfaces of the bone slide over one another; flexion-extension and abduction-adduction can occur (e.g., carpal bones of wrist and tarsal bones of feet).
B) Impaired immunity
For which most serious complication should the nurse monitor a patient who is experiencing prolonged stress? A) altered sleep patterns B) Impaired immunity C) Decreased Intestinal peristalsis
penicillins
Group of antibiotics that are often used to treat infections by gram-positive bacteria. urticaria pruritis angioedema dyspnea
A) Life-affirming influences encourage self-actualization.
How can religious, life-affirming influences be compared with basic human needs? A) Life-affirming influences encourage self-actualization. B) Life-affirming influences enhance life. C) Life-affirming influences meet basic physiologic needs. D) Life-affirming influences cultivate wisdom.
arterial wound
Inadequate circulation of oxygenated blood Result in ischemia or tissue injury Round and small Pale, smooth borders Loss of hair Common in ankles, toes, side of foot, shin
hinge joint
Joint between bones (as at the elbow or knee) that permits motion in only one plane
Isotonic
LR, 0.9% NS, D5W
diffusion
Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. higher--> lower
Toradol (ketorolac)
NSAID (non-steroidal anti inflammatory)
5,000 to 10,000
Normal White Blood Cell count (WBC)
D) Offer a compassionate presence.
Nurses provide care to meet needs in all the human dimensions. What is one intervention nurses can implement to meet spiritual needs? A) Refer all questions to a spiritual advisor. B) Remind clients that nurses are not ministers. C) Avoid any discussion of religion or spirituality. D) Offer a compassionate presence.
True
One of the purposes of creating a patient record is to evaluate the quality of care patients have received and the competence of the nurses providing that care. True or False
Somatic pain
Pain that originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints.
Heat Therapy
Promotes vasodilation, decreases blood viscosity, increases metabolism of tissues, increases capillary permeability - should not be applied for longer than 20-30 minutes, or reflex vasoconstriction and tissue congestion can occur
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
Selye's concept of the body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm, resistance, exhaustion.
B) Administering blood transfusions
Some religious beliefs may conflict with prevalent health care practices. For example, what type of treatment is prohibited by the doctrine of Jehovah's Witnesses? A) Using narcotics to treat pain B) Administering blood transfusions C) Minor surgical procedures D) Diagnostic x-ray examinations
Using crutches
Support weight on hand piece! Keep crutches 8-10 inches out to the side; elbows flexed 20-30 degrees UP= good leg then crutches DOWN= crutches with bad leg then good leg
Sulfonamides
Take with LOTS OF WATER regardless of whether you give it at mealtime or not -- Bactrim, Septra, Gantricin, ie, used to treat UTI Rash, NVD, Photosensitivity
B) "Is there silence after snoring which then is followed with a snort?"
The client is a male who states his wife complains that his snoring awakens her at night. The spouse is present. To obtain further data, the nurse asks the spouse what? A) "How loud is his snoring?" B) "Is there silence after snoring which then is followed with a snort?" C) "How long does he snore each night?" D) "How often are you awakened at night due to his loud snoring?"
trough level
The lowest concentration of drug reached in the body after it falls from its peak level, usually measured in a blood sample for therapeutic drug monitoring.
A) Post signs for quiet and turn down hall lights during formal quiet times.
The nurse manager in an acute care facility has received client evaluations in which the clients have complained about excessive noise that interfered with their rest. The nurse manager and nursing staff plan to do the following. Which activity will most assist clients in obtaining rest? A) Post signs for quiet and turn down hall lights during formal quiet times. B) Ensure clients are offered prescribed sleeping medications at bedtime. C) Provide a small carbohydrate snack or juice prior to hours of sleep. D) Adjust the temperature of the room to 74 degrees and provide a blanket.
A) Whistle-blowing
The nurse reports a nursing colleague on the unit who is lethargic and verbally responding in a slow manner. What is this an example of? A) Whistle-blowing B) Collective bargaining C) Delegating nursing care D) Ensuring adequate staffing
D) Safety
The parents of a boy 10 years of age are worried about his sleepwalking (somnambulism). What topic should the nurse discuss with the parents? A) Sleep deprivation B) Privacy C) Schoolwork D) Safety
Pharmacodynamics
The study of what the drug does to the body
B) Invasion of privacy
Two nurses are discussing a client's condition in an elevator full of visitors. With what crime might the nurses be charged? A) Defamation of character B) Invasion of privacy C) Unintentional negligence D) Intentional negligence
Breach of Duty
Violation or omission of a legal or moral duty
A) Obesity
What condition have studies confirmed occurs when adults and children do not get recommended hours of sleep at night? A) Obesity B) Anxiety C) Diabetes D) Hypertension
D) Connectedness with other people
What factor is necessary to express and experience spirituality? A) Quiet time in isolation from others B) Membership in an organized religion C) Long-term suffering and pain D) Connectedness with other people
D) Giving a back massage
What independent nursing action can be used to facilitate sleep in hospitalized clients who are on bedrest? A) Administering prescribed sleep medications B) Changing the bed with fresh linens C) Encouraging naps during the daytime D) Giving a back massage
D) Nurse Practice Acts
What is the legal source of rules of conduct for nurses? A) Agency policies and protocols B) Constitution of the United States C) American Nurses Association D) Nurse Practice Acts
B) p.r.n
What is the most common method for ordering sleep medications? A) Stat B) p.r.n C) Single order D) Daily dose
A) Positive air pressure holds the airway open.
What is the rationale for using CPAP to treat sleep apnea? A) Positive air pressure holds the airway open. B) Negative air pressure holds the airway closed. C) Delivery of oxygen facilitates respiratory effort. D) Alternating waves of air stimulate breathing.
C) Circadian rhythm
What name is given to the rhythmic biologic clock that exists in humans? A) Sleep-wake cycle B) Alert-unaware process C) Circadian rhythm D) Y o-yo theory
A) Love and relatedness
What spiritual need is believed to underlie all religious traditions and is common to all people? A) Love and relatedness B) Physical hygiene C) Religious education D) Church services
B) "How would you like us to pray?"
What statement or question is useful for a nurse if a client asks the nurse to pray with him or her? A) "I'm sorry, I am just too busy." B) "How would you like us to pray?" C) "You will have to talk to your minister." D) "Why would you want me to do that?"
B) Decreased attention span, difficulty problem solving
What type of cognitive responses might a nurse assess in a client with sensory deprivation? A) Uncoordinated movements, altered sense of smell B) Decreased attention span, difficulty problem solving C) Apathy, depression D) Rapid mood changes, anxiety
C) Civil law
What type of law regulates the practice of nursing? A) Common law B) Public law C) Civil law D) Criminal law
cultural imposition
When one person imposes his or her beliefs, values, and practices on another because he or she believe his or her ideals are superior
D) Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Which drug normalizes sleep cycles by enabling the body's supply of melatonin to naturally promote sleep? A) Flurazepam (Dalmane) B) Temazepam (Restoril) C) Eszopiclone (Lunesta) D) Ramelteon (Rozerem)
C) Identifies factors that interfere with normal sleep pattern
Which expected outcome demonstrates the effectiveness of a plan of care to promote rest and sleep? A) V erbalizes inability to sleep without medications B) Continues to read in bed for hours each night C) Identifies factors that interfere with normal sleep pattern D) Reports minimal improvement in quality of rest and sleep
B) Altered consciousness, relative inactivity
Which group of terms best describes sleep? A) Decreased state of activity, refreshed B) Altered consciousness, relative inactivity C) Comatose, immobility D) Alert, responsive
D) a person 15 years of age
Which individual is likely to require more hours of sleep? A) a person 75 years of age B) a person 43 years of age C) a person 25 years of age D) a person 15 years of age
D) Ambien
Which medication is least likely to affect sleep quality? A) Diuretic B) Steroid C) Antidepressant D) Ambien
A) Melatonin
Which natural chemical does the body produce at night to decrease wakefulness and promote sleep? A) Melatonin B) Serotonin C) Endorphins D) Dopamine
A) A client who receives IV antibiotics every three hours
Which of the following clients likely faces a risk for the nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sleep Pattern: Difficulty Remaining Asleep? A) A client who receives IV antibiotics every three hours B) A client whose opioid analgesics result in central nervous system depression C) A client who is receiving corticosteroids that make her feel restless and agitated D) A client whose physical therapy has been scheduled in the late evening
B) Alienation, despair
Which of the following group of terms best defines spiritual distress? A) Spirituality, religion B) Alienation, despair C) Faith, prayer D) Forgiveness, purpose
C) Total sleep time decreases as the clients age.
Which of the following guidelines does the nurse apply to discussion of sleep patterns with older adult clients? A) Circadian rhythms become more prominent as clients age. B) The amount of stage 4 sleep increases as clients age. C) Total sleep time decreases as the clients age. D) Older clients fall asleep more quickly than younger ones.
C) Birth-control measures
Which of the following health care practices may be influenced by a young woman's religion? A) Y early mammograms B) Annual physicals C) Birth-control measures D) Health assessments
C) Insomnia
Which of the following is the most common sleep disorder? A) Hypersomnia B) Parasomnia C) Insomnia D) Dyssomnia
C) Competent practice
Which of the following is the nurse's best legal safeguard? A) Collective bargaining B) Written or implied contracts C) Competent practice D) Patient education
A) A person may be deeply spiritual but not profess a religion.
While reviewing the chart for an assigned client before beginning care, a student notes that the client does not belong to a specific religion. Based on this information, what should the student interpret about the client? A) A person may be deeply spiritual but not profess a religion. B) Belonging to an organized religion is essential to spirituality. C) The student will not have to consider the spiritual dimension. D) The client should be referred for spiritual counseling.
Wong-Baker FACES scale
a pain assessment tool that asks patients (often children) to select one of several faces indicating expressions that convey a range from no pain through the worst pain
industry vs inferiority stage
according to Erikson, the period from age 6 to 12 characterized by a focus on efforts to attain competence in meeting the challenges presented by parents, peers, school, and the other complexities of the modern world
asepsis
absence of pathogenic microorganisms
Right sided CHF
affects edema and may have edema in lower extremities
left sided CHF
affects lungs, may hear crackles
presbycusis
age related hearing loss
venous ulcer
an open sore on the lower legs or feet caused by poor venous blood flow; stasis ulcer
unintentional tort
are referred to as negligence. A nurse who fails to initiate proper precautions to prevent patient harm (falls, skin breakdown) is subject to the charge of negligence.
Psyllium
bulk forming laxative
antacids
can cause white colored stool
Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence)
can reflect on identity and consider multiple roles, determining if you are willing to make an effort to integrate all of those roles. And understanding who you as an individual are (often influenced by the culture and time the person lives in). Erikson.
pyridium
causes urine to turn deep orange/red
medical asepsis
clean technique
polyethylene glycol
cleanses the colon rapidly; used for bowel prep
Anticholinergics
dry up secretions
Macrolides
erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin Take on empty stomach
FLACC scale
face, legs, activity, cry, consolability
Intracellular fluid
fluid within cells
elderly patients
have low lean muscle and higher adipose tissue
peak level
highest plasma concentration of a drug
presbyopia
impaired vision as a result of aging
Restoril (temazepam)
insomnia
Incubation period
interval between initial infection and first signs and symptoms
defamation
is an intentional tort in which one party makes derogatory remarks about another that diminish the other party's reputation.
ventrogluteal site
located by placing the palm of the hand over the greater trochanter of the patient's hip with the wrist perpendicular to the femur, pointing the thumb toward the patient's groin and the index finger toward the anterior superior iliac spine, and extending the middle finger back along the iliac crest toward the buttock.
sensory deficit
loss or impairment of sensation
Generativity vs. Stagnation (middle adulthood)
middle-aged adults feel they are helping the next generation through their work and child rearing, or they stagnate because they feel that they are not helping
Aculturation
minority group lives within dominant group and start losing those characteristics that makes them different - take on the values of the dominant culture
Aminoglycosides
ototoxicity, Renal toxicity, Can't take with PCN at all! - gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin
proprioception
our sense of body position
condyloid joint
oval shaped bone that fits into an elliptical cavity. eg. wrist
7.35-7.45
pH of blood
Visceral pain
pain that originates from organs or smooth muscles
convalescent stage
patient responds to infection and symptoms decline
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase of depth and sometimes rate to a maximum level, followed by a decrease, resulting in apnea
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
full stage of illness
presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease
pivot joint
rotating bone turns around an axis; i.e. connection between radius/ulna and humerus
ball and socket joint
rounded end of one bone fits into a cup like end of another bone
Dorothea Orem
self care theory
prodromal period
short period after incubation; early, mild symptoms
QSEN
stands for Quality and Safety Education for Nurses, a project for preparing future nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the health care systems within which they work patient centered care teamwork and collaboration evidence based practice quality improvement safety informatics
Surgical asepsis
sterile technique
cutaneous pain
superficial pain usually involving the skin or subcutaneous tissue
sensory deprivation
the absence of normal levels of sensory stimulation
Causation
the action of causing something
social organization
the order established in social groups; usually the male
ET tube
the same amount of fluid—15 to 30 mL—is used to mix the medication and to flush the tube afterward this is for what?
saddle joint
type of joint found at the base of each thumb; allows grasping and rotation
Sites for IM injections
ventrogluteal, vastus lateralis, deltoid
Kussmaul respirations
very deep and rapid respirations
whistle blowing
when the nurse reports unsafe practice environment