NURS 300 Exam – Questions With Verified
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What is the Science art of Nursing The caring and compassionate side of how you
connect with patients and support them emotionally,
not just physically.
What is Situational Assessment - Scoping the environment around you
- Quickly looking at what's going on right now with a
patient and the environment so you can decide what
needs to be done.
What steps do you take to Perform - Check chart then introduce our chart
your Situational Assessment?
- Verify his name and DOB by asking him
- Look at environment of the room and equipment in
the room
What is a TORTS Intentionally or Unintentionally wrong doings
What examples of Intentional TORTS? When nurses are held liable
(Examples) - Assault
- Battery
- Defamation of character
- Invasion of Privacy
- False imprisonment
- Fraud
What examples of Unintentional Referred to as negligence
TORTS? - Fails to initiate proper precaution
- Nurse does not intent to cause harm to patient
, Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) the rules and laws for nurses in each state
What do Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) - What tasks nurses can perform (scope of practice)
cover....
- Education and licensing requirements
- Standards for safe care
- What happens if a nurse breaks the rules (discipline)
What are the 6 rights of delegation? - Right time
- Right task
- Right Follow-Up
- Right communication
- Right Person
- Right Circumstance
(PCC-FTT)
NPO means... Nothing by Mouth
PO means... By Mouth
MIV means... Maintenance IV
PRN means... As needed
What are the components of the - Exit, transmission, entry
infection cycle - Mode of transmission
- Portal entry
- Portal exit
When is it appropriate to use - Touching body fluids
handwashing?
- Comes in contact with an infectious patient (needs
an isolated room)
When is it appropriate to use Alcohol When nurse hands are not soild
wipes? ? - Stool
- Blood TB body fluids
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Terms in this set (75)
What is the Science art of Nursing The caring and compassionate side of how you
connect with patients and support them emotionally,
not just physically.
What is Situational Assessment - Scoping the environment around you
- Quickly looking at what's going on right now with a
patient and the environment so you can decide what
needs to be done.
What steps do you take to Perform - Check chart then introduce our chart
your Situational Assessment?
- Verify his name and DOB by asking him
- Look at environment of the room and equipment in
the room
What is a TORTS Intentionally or Unintentionally wrong doings
What examples of Intentional TORTS? When nurses are held liable
(Examples) - Assault
- Battery
- Defamation of character
- Invasion of Privacy
- False imprisonment
- Fraud
What examples of Unintentional Referred to as negligence
TORTS? - Fails to initiate proper precaution
- Nurse does not intent to cause harm to patient
, Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) the rules and laws for nurses in each state
What do Nurse Practice Acts (NPAs) - What tasks nurses can perform (scope of practice)
cover....
- Education and licensing requirements
- Standards for safe care
- What happens if a nurse breaks the rules (discipline)
What are the 6 rights of delegation? - Right time
- Right task
- Right Follow-Up
- Right communication
- Right Person
- Right Circumstance
(PCC-FTT)
NPO means... Nothing by Mouth
PO means... By Mouth
MIV means... Maintenance IV
PRN means... As needed
What are the components of the - Exit, transmission, entry
infection cycle - Mode of transmission
- Portal entry
- Portal exit
When is it appropriate to use - Touching body fluids
handwashing?
- Comes in contact with an infectious patient (needs
an isolated room)
When is it appropriate to use Alcohol When nurse hands are not soild
wipes? ? - Stool
- Blood TB body fluids
