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FINAL EXAM: PNR104 / PNR 104 (LATEST 2025
UPDATE) BASIC SKILLS, QUALITY & SAFETY IN
NURSING PRACTICE | GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -
FORTIS
Evidence based practice .....ANSWER.....Involves the integration
of the *best research evidence* with clinical expertise and
patient goals to establish the *best practices for patient care.*
Subjective data (saying) .....ANSWER.....Data obtained from a
patient *verbally* or only parent to the patient and only patient
can verify symptoms
Ex. i have a headache, my feet are tingling, i have pain in the
shoulder, i feel lonely since my husband died, i am afraid i have
cancer
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Objective data .....ANSWER.....Information obtained through the
*senses and hands-on physical exam*
Ex. Temp of 101.4, 135 mL emesis @08:20, bruise on R hip,
eyes downcast or flat affect, only one visitor seen in room all
day, results
Acute illness .....ANSWER.....Develops *suddenly and resolves in a
short time*
Ex.Flu
Chronic .....ANSWER.....Develops *slowly over a long period of
time and last a throughout life*
Ex. Hypertension
Terminal illness .....ANSWER.....Has *no cure* available and ends
in death
Ex. AIDS
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Primary illness .....ANSWER.....A illness that develops *without*
being caused by another health problem
Secondary illness .....ANSWER.....Results from or is *caused by a
primary disease*
Ex. Peripheral vascular disease resulting from diabetes and this
occurs because of the effect diabetes has on the blood vessels
Measures to reduce stress & anxiety in a patient .....ANSWER.....-
Explain everything Tv, Lights, Routines, producers and diagnostic
test
-Listen carefully & answer questions
-Provide privacy
-Treat patient w/respect
-Answer call light promptly
-Protect confidentiality
-Check on patient frequently
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-Make sure diet needs are meet
Measures to reduce stress & anxiety in a patient .....ANSWER.....-
Return to the patient bed side when you say u will
-Bring PRN meds when you say u will (do not let pain go
untreated
-Provide uninterrupted rest and sleep periods
-Keep visitors in acceptable times & numbers
-Keep noise to minimum
-Insist roommates respects each others rights
-Advise patient when test will be performed and when doc will
be in
-Allow patient control (bathing & ambulating)
-Keep room temp adjusted to patients comfort
FINAL EXAM: PNR104 / PNR 104 (LATEST 2025
UPDATE) BASIC SKILLS, QUALITY & SAFETY IN
NURSING PRACTICE | GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT | GRADE A -
FORTIS
Evidence based practice .....ANSWER.....Involves the integration
of the *best research evidence* with clinical expertise and
patient goals to establish the *best practices for patient care.*
Subjective data (saying) .....ANSWER.....Data obtained from a
patient *verbally* or only parent to the patient and only patient
can verify symptoms
Ex. i have a headache, my feet are tingling, i have pain in the
shoulder, i feel lonely since my husband died, i am afraid i have
cancer
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Objective data .....ANSWER.....Information obtained through the
*senses and hands-on physical exam*
Ex. Temp of 101.4, 135 mL emesis @08:20, bruise on R hip,
eyes downcast or flat affect, only one visitor seen in room all
day, results
Acute illness .....ANSWER.....Develops *suddenly and resolves in a
short time*
Ex.Flu
Chronic .....ANSWER.....Develops *slowly over a long period of
time and last a throughout life*
Ex. Hypertension
Terminal illness .....ANSWER.....Has *no cure* available and ends
in death
Ex. AIDS
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Primary illness .....ANSWER.....A illness that develops *without*
being caused by another health problem
Secondary illness .....ANSWER.....Results from or is *caused by a
primary disease*
Ex. Peripheral vascular disease resulting from diabetes and this
occurs because of the effect diabetes has on the blood vessels
Measures to reduce stress & anxiety in a patient .....ANSWER.....-
Explain everything Tv, Lights, Routines, producers and diagnostic
test
-Listen carefully & answer questions
-Provide privacy
-Treat patient w/respect
-Answer call light promptly
-Protect confidentiality
-Check on patient frequently
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-Make sure diet needs are meet
Measures to reduce stress & anxiety in a patient .....ANSWER.....-
Return to the patient bed side when you say u will
-Bring PRN meds when you say u will (do not let pain go
untreated
-Provide uninterrupted rest and sleep periods
-Keep visitors in acceptable times & numbers
-Keep noise to minimum
-Insist roommates respects each others rights
-Advise patient when test will be performed and when doc will
be in
-Allow patient control (bathing & ambulating)
-Keep room temp adjusted to patients comfort
