guides from previous exams with complete solution
What parts of the nursing process do LPNs participate in?
ALL. (except Nursing Diagnosis)
What is objective data or signs?
Things we can verify with a physical assessment (Fever, elevated pulse, etc)
What is subjective data or symptoms?
Things the patients states he feels (stress, anxiety, pain level)
What is data collection for the SPN?
taking VS, checking responses to meds and tx, collecting data on symptoms of health
problems.
When does data collection occur?
with each patient contact
What is a self care deficit?
Impaired ability to perform activities of daily living
What is the LPNs role in EBP?
question the basis for nursing actions by considering research, evidence, tradition and
patient preference
What are Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
What is total patient care?
Where one nurse carried out all nursing functions for the patient. (seen in ICU)
What is functional nursing?
task oriented (one person does all of one task) / seen in LTC
What is team nursing?
Patients are divided into small groups and a small team is put together for each group of
patients
What is primary nursing?
RNs individualize care and accept responsibility and accountability for the patient care
What is case management?
focusing on achieving outcomes within a time frame
What describes public health care agencies?
Tax money funded, provides direct health care services (health dept, CDC)
What are private health care agencies?
Both profit and non for profit institutions, charge a fee for services (St. Thomas, TriStar)
What is an adult day care center?
assists patients requiring supervision with ADLs and provides basic observation