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Terms in this set (431)
weight, smoking, sex practices, diet List four modifiable risk factors. (general health
promotion)
age, genetics, sex List three non-modifiable risk factors. (general
health promotion)
cultural assessment What type of assessment should the nurse preform
prior to initiating health teaching?
physiological integrity Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
safety and security --priorities?
belongingness and affection --what order?
esteem and self-respect
self-actualization
-- physiologic needs and life
threatening issues are a priority
-- confirm that these needs are met
in the order listed above
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Healthy People 2020 Organization that identifies health promotion and
disease prevention goals and lists strategies along
with resources in an attempt to improve the nation's
health
The Institute of Medicine's report on Organization that recommends ways to strengthen
the Future of Nursing the practice of nursing in order to improve health
care.
The National Patient Safety Goals The Joint Commission lists the top patient safety
concerns and includes medication safety, infection
prevention, surgery-related mistakes, patient
identification and improving staff communication.
What is this list called?
Nurse Practice Acts This governs nursing practice and is a law that is
put into place to protect the public - nurses must
follow and comply with their state's regulations
QSEN - Quality and Safety Education Institute that seeks to strengthen the knowledge,
for Nurses Institute skills, and attitudes of nurses in providing
continuous quality improvement in health care
whatever the patient says it is What is pain?
actual or potential tissue damage Pain is associated with __________________________________.
the patient's self report The single most reliable indicator of pain is _______.
blood pressure, heart rate, and Pain stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
respirations and could result in an increase in ___________, ___________,
and ____________.
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increases glucagon production physiologic effects of unrelieved pain (4)
decreases insulin secretion
depresses immune function
can lead to addictive behaviors
prostaglandins initiate inflammation and contribute to tissue
swelling and pain
NSAIDS ______ primarily produce pain relief by preventing
prostaglandin formation.
Acetaminophen _____________ does not have anti-inflammatory
properties.
tissue damage ______________ stimulates the inflammatory response
and puts the patient at risk for pain.
local anesthetics, non-opioids or manage nociceptive pain with?
opioids
allodynia pain that is associated with a noxious stimulus
nerve route injury ________________ could lead to allodynia.
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timing: What does a comprehensive pain assessment
onset - when it started include?
duration - where it started
frequency - how often/for how long
type - includes intensity, associated
factors
influencing factors - what makes it
better/worse
intensity - how bad does it hurt
quality - what does it feel like
location - where does it hurt
effects on function/daily activities
visual analog scale 10cm line that represents no pain to worst pain on
each end of the line and the patient places a mark
somewhere between the two ends depending on
the severity of pain
numeric rating scale ranges from 0 to 10 with 0 representing no pain
Wong-Baker FACES Scale (ages 3+) consists of cartoon faces that the patient selects to
report their pain
verbal descriptor scale uses words to help individuals describe the
intensity of their pain
Wong-Baker FACES Scale should never be used by the provider to match the
patient's facial expression
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Jersey College MedSurg 1 RN FINAL Exam
Questions and answers with verified Answers
(Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!! | Latest Update
2025\2026 Midterm Exam
Save
Terms in this set (431)
weight, smoking, sex practices, diet List four modifiable risk factors. (general health
promotion)
age, genetics, sex List three non-modifiable risk factors. (general
health promotion)
cultural assessment What type of assessment should the nurse preform
prior to initiating health teaching?
physiological integrity Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
safety and security --priorities?
belongingness and affection --what order?
esteem and self-respect
self-actualization
-- physiologic needs and life
threatening issues are a priority
-- confirm that these needs are met
in the order listed above
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Healthy People 2020 Organization that identifies health promotion and
disease prevention goals and lists strategies along
with resources in an attempt to improve the nation's
health
The Institute of Medicine's report on Organization that recommends ways to strengthen
the Future of Nursing the practice of nursing in order to improve health
care.
The National Patient Safety Goals The Joint Commission lists the top patient safety
concerns and includes medication safety, infection
prevention, surgery-related mistakes, patient
identification and improving staff communication.
What is this list called?
Nurse Practice Acts This governs nursing practice and is a law that is
put into place to protect the public - nurses must
follow and comply with their state's regulations
QSEN - Quality and Safety Education Institute that seeks to strengthen the knowledge,
for Nurses Institute skills, and attitudes of nurses in providing
continuous quality improvement in health care
whatever the patient says it is What is pain?
actual or potential tissue damage Pain is associated with __________________________________.
the patient's self report The single most reliable indicator of pain is _______.
blood pressure, heart rate, and Pain stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
respirations and could result in an increase in ___________, ___________,
and ____________.
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increases glucagon production physiologic effects of unrelieved pain (4)
decreases insulin secretion
depresses immune function
can lead to addictive behaviors
prostaglandins initiate inflammation and contribute to tissue
swelling and pain
NSAIDS ______ primarily produce pain relief by preventing
prostaglandin formation.
Acetaminophen _____________ does not have anti-inflammatory
properties.
tissue damage ______________ stimulates the inflammatory response
and puts the patient at risk for pain.
local anesthetics, non-opioids or manage nociceptive pain with?
opioids
allodynia pain that is associated with a noxious stimulus
nerve route injury ________________ could lead to allodynia.
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timing: What does a comprehensive pain assessment
onset - when it started include?
duration - where it started
frequency - how often/for how long
type - includes intensity, associated
factors
influencing factors - what makes it
better/worse
intensity - how bad does it hurt
quality - what does it feel like
location - where does it hurt
effects on function/daily activities
visual analog scale 10cm line that represents no pain to worst pain on
each end of the line and the patient places a mark
somewhere between the two ends depending on
the severity of pain
numeric rating scale ranges from 0 to 10 with 0 representing no pain
Wong-Baker FACES Scale (ages 3+) consists of cartoon faces that the patient selects to
report their pain
verbal descriptor scale uses words to help individuals describe the
intensity of their pain
Wong-Baker FACES Scale should never be used by the provider to match the
patient's facial expression
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