Term 1 Final Exam Unitek college
What is surgical asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of creating and
maintaining an area that is completely free of pathogens (sterile technique)
What is medical asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-measures used to reduce and
prevent the spread of pathogens (clean technique)
What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Washing hands
What is objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-What you observe and can
measure
What is subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-Data that only the subject or
"patient" can feel and will tell you. Usually in a statement.
When should discharge planning begin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shortly after
admission
When is a discharge against medical advice signed? - CORRECT ANSWER-an
AMA form is signed when patient wishes to leave healthcare facility against
medical advice
What is blanching? - CORRECT ANSWER-whitening of skin/nail due to pressure,
if not returned to normal color within 3 seconds or less it may be an indicator for
poor blood circulation.
What should a nurse do if reddened area appears on sacrum of patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Do blanching test
apply barrier cream
make sure pt is being repositioned every 2 hrs
What is informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWER-permission granted in the
knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a
patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and
benefits.
What is a DNR order? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do Not Resuscitate- do NOT perform
CPR
, What are nursing intervention to aid a patient to liquify bronchial secretions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Humidifier
hydration through fluid intake
percussion on back
administer mucolytic
What is culture competence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Awareness by the nurse of
his/hers own cultural belief practices and an understanding of the limitations that
these beliefs put on the nurse when dealing with those of other cultures. Should
allow nurse to react to other cultures with openness and acceptance of cultural
differences between them
What is HIPAA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
To protect pt information from being disclosed without consent or knowledge
What is acute pain? How long does it last? - CORRECT ANSWER-sudden onset,
usually subsides once treated.
Lasts no more than 6 months
What is chronic pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain continues for 6 months or
longer, usually related to an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness
Who is the founder of modern day nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Florence
Nightingale
What is a vegan diet? What are the vitamin deficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER-one
that excludes all animal products
vitamin B12
what are signs of neglect ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Malnutrition (losing weight)
poor hygiene
unexplained bruises and welts
pressure injuries
Why should nurses be direct/honest when communicating with client that has
suffered physical abuse ? - CORRECT ANSWER-To gain pt trust
What is genetic theory of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER-Proposes that the
organism is genetically programmed for a predetermined number of cell
divisions, after which cells/organisms die
What is surgical asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-the process of creating and
maintaining an area that is completely free of pathogens (sterile technique)
What is medical asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-measures used to reduce and
prevent the spread of pathogens (clean technique)
What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Washing hands
What is objective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-What you observe and can
measure
What is subjective data? - CORRECT ANSWER-Data that only the subject or
"patient" can feel and will tell you. Usually in a statement.
When should discharge planning begin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shortly after
admission
When is a discharge against medical advice signed? - CORRECT ANSWER-an
AMA form is signed when patient wishes to leave healthcare facility against
medical advice
What is blanching? - CORRECT ANSWER-whitening of skin/nail due to pressure,
if not returned to normal color within 3 seconds or less it may be an indicator for
poor blood circulation.
What should a nurse do if reddened area appears on sacrum of patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Do blanching test
apply barrier cream
make sure pt is being repositioned every 2 hrs
What is informed consent? - CORRECT ANSWER-permission granted in the
knowledge of the possible consequences, typically that which is given by a
patient to a doctor for treatment with full knowledge of the possible risks and
benefits.
What is a DNR order? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do Not Resuscitate- do NOT perform
CPR
, What are nursing intervention to aid a patient to liquify bronchial secretions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Humidifier
hydration through fluid intake
percussion on back
administer mucolytic
What is culture competence? - CORRECT ANSWER-Awareness by the nurse of
his/hers own cultural belief practices and an understanding of the limitations that
these beliefs put on the nurse when dealing with those of other cultures. Should
allow nurse to react to other cultures with openness and acceptance of cultural
differences between them
What is HIPAA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
To protect pt information from being disclosed without consent or knowledge
What is acute pain? How long does it last? - CORRECT ANSWER-sudden onset,
usually subsides once treated.
Lasts no more than 6 months
What is chronic pain? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain continues for 6 months or
longer, usually related to an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness
Who is the founder of modern day nursing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Florence
Nightingale
What is a vegan diet? What are the vitamin deficiency? - CORRECT ANSWER-one
that excludes all animal products
vitamin B12
what are signs of neglect ? - CORRECT ANSWER-Malnutrition (losing weight)
poor hygiene
unexplained bruises and welts
pressure injuries
Why should nurses be direct/honest when communicating with client that has
suffered physical abuse ? - CORRECT ANSWER-To gain pt trust
What is genetic theory of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER-Proposes that the
organism is genetically programmed for a predetermined number of cell
divisions, after which cells/organisms die
