NURS 300 Final Exam – Questions With
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Euthanasia is against the law and unethical; assisted suicide is only permitted in
certain places, still unethical and seen as against the Code of Nurses; passive
euthanasia (removal of life supporting machines [withdrawing] or withholding
life-sustaining therapies; WWLST) more legally and ethically acceptable but still
debated.
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1 Sensory Deprivation 2 ANA guidelines r/t euthanasia
3 What is Sensory Deprivation? 4 Perception
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Terms in this set (154)
,Sensory Deprivation Increase stimuli/meaning
Visit More
Explain all care
Orient Frequently
Place TV, Radio, Clock, Calendar in room
Display pictures, cards, familiar objects
Touch more
Offer variety of foods
Elevate HOB
Open door
Assist OOB; Amb.
Sensory Overload Decrease Stimuli
Decrease interruptions
Organize care: accomplish more at one time
Close door, TV off, decrease odors
Restrict visitors/calls
Decrease noise levels
Provide comfort measures to decrease pain
Sensory deficit Support Clients adaptation
Maintain safety
Prevent further sensory loss (don't isolate, teach
clt/family)
Reception stimulation of senses (auditory or touch)
Perception person becomes aware of stimulus (involves
organizing, interrupting; essential for appropriate
reaction--usually react to stimuli most meaningful at
that time
Reaction response
Visceral awareness of internal organs and sensation
Vibratory stimulus to vibration (type of stimuli)
, Kinesthetic awareness of body position and movement
How to assess orientation ask pt if they know person, place, time
oriented x3
specify if they aren't oriented x3
Stereognosis awareness of objects shape, size, and texture
Clients at risk for sensory disturbances Immobilized
Isolated
Elderly
Confused
Terminally Ill
What is Sensory Deprivation? When sensory output is too low to permit normal
function
S/S of sensory deprivation? boredom
restlessness
decreased attention span
disorganized thoughts
emotional liability (not expressing emotions the right
way)
Anxiety
Hallucinations
Increased sleep
Irritability
Excessive yawning
Sleeping
Difficulty concentrating
Periodic disorientation
Crying
Annoyance over small matters
Depression
Causes of sensory deprivation? Restricting environment
Decreased input from impaired senses
Meaningless stimuli
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Euthanasia is against the law and unethical; assisted suicide is only permitted in
certain places, still unethical and seen as against the Code of Nurses; passive
euthanasia (removal of life supporting machines [withdrawing] or withholding
life-sustaining therapies; WWLST) more legally and ethically acceptable but still
debated.
Choose an answer
1 Sensory Deprivation 2 ANA guidelines r/t euthanasia
3 What is Sensory Deprivation? 4 Perception
Don't know?
Terms in this set (154)
,Sensory Deprivation Increase stimuli/meaning
Visit More
Explain all care
Orient Frequently
Place TV, Radio, Clock, Calendar in room
Display pictures, cards, familiar objects
Touch more
Offer variety of foods
Elevate HOB
Open door
Assist OOB; Amb.
Sensory Overload Decrease Stimuli
Decrease interruptions
Organize care: accomplish more at one time
Close door, TV off, decrease odors
Restrict visitors/calls
Decrease noise levels
Provide comfort measures to decrease pain
Sensory deficit Support Clients adaptation
Maintain safety
Prevent further sensory loss (don't isolate, teach
clt/family)
Reception stimulation of senses (auditory or touch)
Perception person becomes aware of stimulus (involves
organizing, interrupting; essential for appropriate
reaction--usually react to stimuli most meaningful at
that time
Reaction response
Visceral awareness of internal organs and sensation
Vibratory stimulus to vibration (type of stimuli)
, Kinesthetic awareness of body position and movement
How to assess orientation ask pt if they know person, place, time
oriented x3
specify if they aren't oriented x3
Stereognosis awareness of objects shape, size, and texture
Clients at risk for sensory disturbances Immobilized
Isolated
Elderly
Confused
Terminally Ill
What is Sensory Deprivation? When sensory output is too low to permit normal
function
S/S of sensory deprivation? boredom
restlessness
decreased attention span
disorganized thoughts
emotional liability (not expressing emotions the right
way)
Anxiety
Hallucinations
Increased sleep
Irritability
Excessive yawning
Sleeping
Difficulty concentrating
Periodic disorientation
Crying
Annoyance over small matters
Depression
Causes of sensory deprivation? Restricting environment
Decreased input from impaired senses
Meaningless stimuli
