Arizona College of Nursing NUR 215
exam 1
A of ABCs - answer airway
B of ABCs - answer breathing
C of ABCs - answer cardiac
Roles of RN - answer direct care provider, communicator, educator, patient advocate,
counselor, change agent, leader, manager, case manager, research consumer
nurse can do without Dr's orders - answer turn PT, provide comfort, raise head of bed,
grooming/bathing, ice packs/heating pads, patient education, assistance in ADLs
(activities of daily living), preventing falls, promote hydration and nourishment
primary prevention - answer prevent or slow onset of disease
primary prevention example - answer nutrition, exercise, wearing sunscreen, wearing
seatbelt, using condoms, immunizations
secondary prevention - answerscreening activities and education for detecting illnesses
in the early stages
secondary prevention examples - answerbreast self exams, testicular exams, regular
physical exams, BP, bone density screenings
tertiary prevention - answerfocuses on stopping the disease progression, and return PT
to autonomy
tertiary prevention examples - answerprevent pressure ulcers, cardiac stent procedure,
support groups, rehab, speech therapy
Nursing process - answerADPIE
ADPIE stands for - answerAssessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
primary data - answerdata obtained from patient
, secondary data - answerdata obtained from individual other than the patient
subjective data - answerwhat the patient says/tells you
objective data - answerwhat the nurse sees for herself
nursing diagnosis - answerstatement of the patients health status that a nurse can
identify, prevent, or treat INDEPENDENTLY
medical diagnosis - answerthe identification of a disease or condition by a doctor
initial planning - answerdevelopment of initial comprehensive care plan
ongoing planning - answerchanges made to plan to adjust for problems
discharge planning - answerplanning self care and continuing of care after PT leaves
facility
nursing care plan should be - answercomprehensive info to guide holistic and goal
oriented care
structure evaluation - answerevaluates setting care is provided in
process evaluation - answerevaluates activities performed
outcomes evaluation - answerevaluates measurable/observable changes in PTs health
status as a result of the care given
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - answerphysiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem,
self-actualization
HIPPA - answerHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
how to protect PT's privacy - answerlogging off, do not discuss, do not search
nursing attributes - answerhonesty, integrity, assertive communication, caring,
beneficent, advocacy, prioritization, fair, responsible, trustworthy, accountable
how to help PT feel at ease - answerconvey a non-judgemental attitude and unbiased
approach, provide privacy, have others step out of the room
personal priorities when discussing sensitive topics - answerexamine own beliefs, be
aware of nonverbal communication, pay attention to PT's body language
exam 1
A of ABCs - answer airway
B of ABCs - answer breathing
C of ABCs - answer cardiac
Roles of RN - answer direct care provider, communicator, educator, patient advocate,
counselor, change agent, leader, manager, case manager, research consumer
nurse can do without Dr's orders - answer turn PT, provide comfort, raise head of bed,
grooming/bathing, ice packs/heating pads, patient education, assistance in ADLs
(activities of daily living), preventing falls, promote hydration and nourishment
primary prevention - answer prevent or slow onset of disease
primary prevention example - answer nutrition, exercise, wearing sunscreen, wearing
seatbelt, using condoms, immunizations
secondary prevention - answerscreening activities and education for detecting illnesses
in the early stages
secondary prevention examples - answerbreast self exams, testicular exams, regular
physical exams, BP, bone density screenings
tertiary prevention - answerfocuses on stopping the disease progression, and return PT
to autonomy
tertiary prevention examples - answerprevent pressure ulcers, cardiac stent procedure,
support groups, rehab, speech therapy
Nursing process - answerADPIE
ADPIE stands for - answerAssessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
primary data - answerdata obtained from patient
, secondary data - answerdata obtained from individual other than the patient
subjective data - answerwhat the patient says/tells you
objective data - answerwhat the nurse sees for herself
nursing diagnosis - answerstatement of the patients health status that a nurse can
identify, prevent, or treat INDEPENDENTLY
medical diagnosis - answerthe identification of a disease or condition by a doctor
initial planning - answerdevelopment of initial comprehensive care plan
ongoing planning - answerchanges made to plan to adjust for problems
discharge planning - answerplanning self care and continuing of care after PT leaves
facility
nursing care plan should be - answercomprehensive info to guide holistic and goal
oriented care
structure evaluation - answerevaluates setting care is provided in
process evaluation - answerevaluates activities performed
outcomes evaluation - answerevaluates measurable/observable changes in PTs health
status as a result of the care given
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - answerphysiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem,
self-actualization
HIPPA - answerHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
how to protect PT's privacy - answerlogging off, do not discuss, do not search
nursing attributes - answerhonesty, integrity, assertive communication, caring,
beneficent, advocacy, prioritization, fair, responsible, trustworthy, accountable
how to help PT feel at ease - answerconvey a non-judgemental attitude and unbiased
approach, provide privacy, have others step out of the room
personal priorities when discussing sensitive topics - answerexamine own beliefs, be
aware of nonverbal communication, pay attention to PT's body language
