NR 302 Final Exam. 159 Questions and
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When assessing a patients medical history the nurse should use what type of questioning technique?
open ended questions
When dealing with an angry patient the nurse should....
not ask about anger, but allow them to express their feelings AND explain what is happening and time
frames
If the patient seems they might become violent what should the nurse be sure to do?
position him/herself between the patient and the door.
When assessing a patients pain it's important to remember that whatever the circumstance...
the client is the authority on their pain
Notetaking is....
distracting and doesn't allow good eye contact
Pain survey uses what acronym?
COLDSPA
What does COLDSPA stand for?
character, onset, location, duration, severity, precipitating factors and associated factors
What is character of pain? and give examples
quality (ex. sharp, dull, stinging, aching, gnawing)
How does one document the severity of pain?
0-10 numbers scale or Wong Baker face scale
What are some precipitating factors for pain? What would you ask?
What makes your pain worse? What makes your pain better?
Modifiable vs. non modifiable risk factors
modifiable- smoking, drinking, control of disease, medication complaince
non modifiable- gender, age, race, family history
How do you find a PTs BMI?
, weight (kg)/ height (meters) squared
What is normal BMI?
18-25
What is malnourished BMI?
under 18
What is overweight BMI?
25-30
What is obese BMI?
30-40
What is morbidly obese BMI?
40+
How does smoking affect sleep?
interrupts sleep cycles resulting in decreased quality of sleep, decreased REM sleep and more hours
required to feel rested
What are some signs of sleep deprivation?
Lethargy, flat affect, trouble concentrating
How should you document something a patient says in their chart?
Add a comment and document "pt states..."
What chart is used to measure visual acuity?
Snellen chart
What is myopia?
near sightedness- can see close up but not far
what is hyperopia?
far sightedness- can see far but not up close
what is presbyopia?
normal vision loss due to aging and loss of lens elasticity
Why do elderly patients have decreased vision?
loss of lens elasticity
What is legally blind?
Correct Answers, With Complete Verified
Solution, 2024/5. 100%.
When assessing a patients medical history the nurse should use what type of questioning technique?
open ended questions
When dealing with an angry patient the nurse should....
not ask about anger, but allow them to express their feelings AND explain what is happening and time
frames
If the patient seems they might become violent what should the nurse be sure to do?
position him/herself between the patient and the door.
When assessing a patients pain it's important to remember that whatever the circumstance...
the client is the authority on their pain
Notetaking is....
distracting and doesn't allow good eye contact
Pain survey uses what acronym?
COLDSPA
What does COLDSPA stand for?
character, onset, location, duration, severity, precipitating factors and associated factors
What is character of pain? and give examples
quality (ex. sharp, dull, stinging, aching, gnawing)
How does one document the severity of pain?
0-10 numbers scale or Wong Baker face scale
What are some precipitating factors for pain? What would you ask?
What makes your pain worse? What makes your pain better?
Modifiable vs. non modifiable risk factors
modifiable- smoking, drinking, control of disease, medication complaince
non modifiable- gender, age, race, family history
How do you find a PTs BMI?
, weight (kg)/ height (meters) squared
What is normal BMI?
18-25
What is malnourished BMI?
under 18
What is overweight BMI?
25-30
What is obese BMI?
30-40
What is morbidly obese BMI?
40+
How does smoking affect sleep?
interrupts sleep cycles resulting in decreased quality of sleep, decreased REM sleep and more hours
required to feel rested
What are some signs of sleep deprivation?
Lethargy, flat affect, trouble concentrating
How should you document something a patient says in their chart?
Add a comment and document "pt states..."
What chart is used to measure visual acuity?
Snellen chart
What is myopia?
near sightedness- can see close up but not far
what is hyperopia?
far sightedness- can see far but not up close
what is presbyopia?
normal vision loss due to aging and loss of lens elasticity
Why do elderly patients have decreased vision?
loss of lens elasticity
What is legally blind?
