NURS 142 Exam 1 Graded A+ (Verified)
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what are the four broad goals of nursing - ANSWER promote health, prevent
illness, treat human responses to illness, and advocate
what is an assessment - ANSWER a systematic data collection that predicts
health risks and identifies health promotion
what are the four types of nursing assessmen - ANSWER initial, ongoing,
emergency, focused
what are maslows hierarchy of needs from bottom to top - ANSWER
physiological, safety (includes health and well being), love/belonging, esteem,
self actualization
what is the abccs assessment - ANSWER airway, breathing, circulation,
consciousness, safety
what are the steps to a abccs assessment - ANSWER 1. airway. is the patient's
airway compromised?
2. breathing- assess rate of breathing as well as difficulty. assess effectiveness
of oxygen delivery. Take Blood oxygen percentage
3. circulation. assess radial pulse first then carotid pulse, skin color, moisture,
and temperature.
4. consciousness, notice if they are drowsy alert etc.
5. safety- check for allergies, oxygen saturation, brakes on bed, bed rail, call
bell, check for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
what might be included in a focused respiratory exam - ANSWER pt history of
smoking, family history of pulmonary disease, signs and symptoms, O2
percentage, respiratory rate
what might be included in a focused cardiovascular and peripheral vascular
system assessment - ANSWER data about the clients diet, exercise, weight, BMI,
stress levels, smoking history, family history, pulse,
what is subjective data - ANSWER data obtained from the patient and/or family
members,
, what is a symptom - ANSWER subjective data that the pt reports
what is a primary source vs a secondary source - ANSWER the patient is the
primary source, the pt's family/caregivers are secondary
what is objective data - ANSWER something you can observe and measure
what are several areas for a comprehensive health history - ANSWER
demographic/biological data, reason for seeking healthcare, current/past
medical history, family health history, functional health/ADL, review of body
systems
what are some things to figure out during the demographic/biological data part -
ANSWER name, emergency contacts, contact information, birthday, gender,
allergies, preferred language, relationship status, occupation/education,
resuscitation status,
what is a chief complaint - ANSWER the reason the patient is seeking medical
care
what is OLD CARTS ICE - ANSWER questions to ask about a symptom. Onset,
location, duration, characteristics, aggravating factors, relieving factors,
treatments, impact on ADL, coping strategies, emotional response
what is medication reconciliation - ANSWER comparing current medications
with a previous list, done with every visit to the hospital/clinic
what are some categories in a current and past health history interview -
ANSWER current health, medication, allergies, childhood illness, chronic illness,
acute illness, surgery, accidents, injuries, reproductive health, immunizations
what is functional health assessment - ANSWER measures a person's daily
functioning and ability to do ADLs
what are instrumental activities of daily living - ANSWER more complex daily
tasks that allow pt to be independent, such as managing finance, pay bills,
transportation
what are some categories in a functional health exam - ANSWER nutritional
metabolic, elimination, activity exercise, sleep, cognitive perceptual,
relationship, sexual, coping/stress, beliefs/values, self esteem, health
management
what does the term malnutrition include - ANSWER any improper
nutrition,including getting too much nutrients (overnutrition) or not getting
enough (undernutrition)
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what are the four broad goals of nursing - ANSWER promote health, prevent
illness, treat human responses to illness, and advocate
what is an assessment - ANSWER a systematic data collection that predicts
health risks and identifies health promotion
what are the four types of nursing assessmen - ANSWER initial, ongoing,
emergency, focused
what are maslows hierarchy of needs from bottom to top - ANSWER
physiological, safety (includes health and well being), love/belonging, esteem,
self actualization
what is the abccs assessment - ANSWER airway, breathing, circulation,
consciousness, safety
what are the steps to a abccs assessment - ANSWER 1. airway. is the patient's
airway compromised?
2. breathing- assess rate of breathing as well as difficulty. assess effectiveness
of oxygen delivery. Take Blood oxygen percentage
3. circulation. assess radial pulse first then carotid pulse, skin color, moisture,
and temperature.
4. consciousness, notice if they are drowsy alert etc.
5. safety- check for allergies, oxygen saturation, brakes on bed, bed rail, call
bell, check for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
what might be included in a focused respiratory exam - ANSWER pt history of
smoking, family history of pulmonary disease, signs and symptoms, O2
percentage, respiratory rate
what might be included in a focused cardiovascular and peripheral vascular
system assessment - ANSWER data about the clients diet, exercise, weight, BMI,
stress levels, smoking history, family history, pulse,
what is subjective data - ANSWER data obtained from the patient and/or family
members,
, what is a symptom - ANSWER subjective data that the pt reports
what is a primary source vs a secondary source - ANSWER the patient is the
primary source, the pt's family/caregivers are secondary
what is objective data - ANSWER something you can observe and measure
what are several areas for a comprehensive health history - ANSWER
demographic/biological data, reason for seeking healthcare, current/past
medical history, family health history, functional health/ADL, review of body
systems
what are some things to figure out during the demographic/biological data part -
ANSWER name, emergency contacts, contact information, birthday, gender,
allergies, preferred language, relationship status, occupation/education,
resuscitation status,
what is a chief complaint - ANSWER the reason the patient is seeking medical
care
what is OLD CARTS ICE - ANSWER questions to ask about a symptom. Onset,
location, duration, characteristics, aggravating factors, relieving factors,
treatments, impact on ADL, coping strategies, emotional response
what is medication reconciliation - ANSWER comparing current medications
with a previous list, done with every visit to the hospital/clinic
what are some categories in a current and past health history interview -
ANSWER current health, medication, allergies, childhood illness, chronic illness,
acute illness, surgery, accidents, injuries, reproductive health, immunizations
what is functional health assessment - ANSWER measures a person's daily
functioning and ability to do ADLs
what are instrumental activities of daily living - ANSWER more complex daily
tasks that allow pt to be independent, such as managing finance, pay bills,
transportation
what are some categories in a functional health exam - ANSWER nutritional
metabolic, elimination, activity exercise, sleep, cognitive perceptual,
relationship, sexual, coping/stress, beliefs/values, self esteem, health
management
what does the term malnutrition include - ANSWER any improper
nutrition,including getting too much nutrients (overnutrition) or not getting
enough (undernutrition)
