ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Who administers the National School Lunch Program? USDA (US dept of agriculture) What does the scope of school nursing practice describe? The who, what, where when and how of school nursing practice What are the standards of school nursing? The authoritative statements of the duties school nurses are expected to perform competently What legal document describes school nurse delegation? State Nurse Practice Act Impetigo B...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Live viruses MMR and Varicella (weakened/attenuated form of virus). Small risk of causing weak case of disease Killed/inactivated vaccines made from protein or other small piece taken from virus Vision Screening Chart with lines, numbers and symbols at eye level, arch of foot on line, passing 20/40 for K, 20/30 for 1st and up. Screens for Visual acuity, color discrimination and extraoccular movememnt Refractive errors Most...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Inhalants: Intoxication affects Withdrawal effects Euphoria Dizziness Blurred vision loss of inhibition muscle weakness depressed reflexes slurred speech loss of coordination Assess motivation and stage of/readiness for change Prochaska DiClemente and Norcross Stages 1 Precontemplation personal realization and decreased defensiveness and rationalization through social pressure dramatic experience media consequences and socia...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Stage I HTN 130-139/80-89 Stage II HTN 140+/90+ Hypertensive crisis >180/120 Desirable level of LDL <100mg/dL Desirable level of HDL >60mg/dL Risk factors of HTN and dyslipidemia 1. Family history 2. Smoking 3. Sedentary lifestyle 4. Drinking alcohol excessively 5. Overweight 6. Diabetes BMI associated with elevated BP >27kg/m2 Metabolic syndrome A constellation of CV risk factors that has at leas ...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Steps of the ethical decision making model 1. Define the dilemma 2. Identify medical facts 3. Identify non-medical facts 4. Separate assumptions from facts 5. Identify items needing clarification 6. Identify decision makers 7. Review underlying ethical principles 8. Define alternatives 9. Follow up Autonomy One of the ethical principles. Individual self-determination and freedom of choice Beneficence One of the ethi...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK Coronary arteries arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation; methods to restore the heartbeat, circulation, and respirations. cultural diversity the existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society: traditions, attitudes, and behaviors. CVA cerebrovascular accident (stroke) Cyanosis bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen Dangling hanging loo...

ORPEDIC NURSE CERTIFICATION: AN A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PLAYBOOK HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 1966) Law requiring health information about resident be kept confidential expect as authorized by the resident OBRA (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) Federal act that addresses the safety, welfare, and happiness of patients. The act also addresses the quality of training and continuing education of nursing assistants. PSDA (Patient Self-Determination Act) Federal ...