Term 1 Final Exam Unitek college || All Answers are Flawless.
What is acute pain? How long does it last? correct answers sudden onset, usually subsides once
treated.
Lasts no more than 6 months
What is chronic pain? correct answers Pain continues for 6 months or longer, usually related to
an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness
Who is the founder of modern day nursing? correct answers Florence Nightingale
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? correct answers 1. Physiological needs
2. Safety and Security needs
3. Love and Belonging Needs
4. Self esteem
5. self actualization
What is surgical asepsis? correct answers the process of creating and maintaining an area that is
completely free of pathogens (sterile technique)
What is medical asepsis? correct answers measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of
pathogens (clean technique)
What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? correct answers Washing hands
What is objective data? correct answers What you observe and can measure
, What is subjective data? correct answers Data that only the subject or "patient" can feel and will
tell you. Usually in a statement.
When should discharge planning begin? correct answers Shortly after admission
When is a discharge against medical advice signed? correct answers an AMA form is signed
when patient wishes to leave healthcare facility against medical advice
What is blanching? correct answers whitening of skin/nail due to pressure, if not returned to
normal color within 3 seconds or less it may be an indicator for poor blood circulation.
What should a nurse do if reddened area appears on sacrum of patient? correct answers Do
blanching test
apply barrier cream
make sure pt is being repositioned every 2 hrs
What is informed consent? correct answers permission granted in the knowledge of the possible
consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full
knowledge of the possible risks and benefits.
What is a DNR order? correct answers Do Not Resuscitate- do NOT perform CPR
What are nursing intervention to aid a patient to liquify bronchial secretions? correct answers
Humidifier
hydration through fluid intake
percussion on back
administer mucolytic
What is acute pain? How long does it last? correct answers sudden onset, usually subsides once
treated.
Lasts no more than 6 months
What is chronic pain? correct answers Pain continues for 6 months or longer, usually related to
an underlying issue ie: arthritis or illness
Who is the founder of modern day nursing? correct answers Florence Nightingale
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs? correct answers 1. Physiological needs
2. Safety and Security needs
3. Love and Belonging Needs
4. Self esteem
5. self actualization
What is surgical asepsis? correct answers the process of creating and maintaining an area that is
completely free of pathogens (sterile technique)
What is medical asepsis? correct answers measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of
pathogens (clean technique)
What is the best way to breaking the chain of infection? correct answers Washing hands
What is objective data? correct answers What you observe and can measure
, What is subjective data? correct answers Data that only the subject or "patient" can feel and will
tell you. Usually in a statement.
When should discharge planning begin? correct answers Shortly after admission
When is a discharge against medical advice signed? correct answers an AMA form is signed
when patient wishes to leave healthcare facility against medical advice
What is blanching? correct answers whitening of skin/nail due to pressure, if not returned to
normal color within 3 seconds or less it may be an indicator for poor blood circulation.
What should a nurse do if reddened area appears on sacrum of patient? correct answers Do
blanching test
apply barrier cream
make sure pt is being repositioned every 2 hrs
What is informed consent? correct answers permission granted in the knowledge of the possible
consequences, typically that which is given by a patient to a doctor for treatment with full
knowledge of the possible risks and benefits.
What is a DNR order? correct answers Do Not Resuscitate- do NOT perform CPR
What are nursing intervention to aid a patient to liquify bronchial secretions? correct answers
Humidifier
hydration through fluid intake
percussion on back
administer mucolytic
