Hondros College School Of Nursing

EBP (evidence-based practice) -Correct Answer The 7 steps of _____ (acronym only) are: Step 0: Cultivate a spirit of inquiry Step 1: Ask clinical questions in a PICOT format Step 2: Search for the best evidence Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence Step 4: Integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and values Step 5: Evaluate the outcomes of the practice decisions or changes based on evidence Step 6: Disseminate EBP results evidence-based practice -Correc...

Tolerance -Correct Answer - Decreased response occurring during the course of prolonged drug use - a larger dose is required to produce the same response that could be produced with smaller amounts (prolonged use) tonic-clonic seizures -Correct Answer - "grand-mal" - Neuronal spreads throughout both hemispheres - Major convulsions (period of muscle rigidity(tonic phase) + synchronous muscle jerks(clonic phase) - Often cause urination, no defecation. - Impairment of consciousness + ...

Central nervous system (CNS) the brain and the spinal cord Neutral tube formed in the first 3-4 weeks of gestation that will eventually become the CNS Teratogen any environmental substance that can cause physical defects in the developing embryo and fetus Myelinization the formation of myelin that covers and protects the nerves Intracranial pressure (ICP) a rise in the normal pressure within the skull Head circumference measurement of the child's head around the largest area Dec...

What Erickson stage is an infant (0-1 yr) in? Trust vs mistrust Emotional stability Eye-hand coordination Sensory discrimination Motor skills What Erickson stage is a Toddler (1-3 yo) in? Autonomy vs. Shame and doubt Self-control Language Fantasy & Play Elaboration of locomotion Assertion of independence Interpersonal control What Erickson stage is early childhood (3-5 yo)? Initiative vs guilt Exploration & Master Independent Activity Magical Thinking What Erickson stage is m...

Cephalocaudal -Correct Answer head to toe This is how an infant grows birth milestones - reflexes of neonates: -Correct Answer Rooting reflex Palmar grasp reflex Plantar grasp Stepping reflexTonic neckMoro (startle) reflex Immunization location -Correct Answer thigh Primary prevention -Correct Answer Education, immunization, exercise safe living Secondary prevention -Correct Answer Screening, prompt treatment of the disease Tertiary prevention -Correct Answer Disease manag...

Consequences of uncontrolled infection -Correct Answer -septic shock -multiple organ failure -death Infection risk factors -Correct Answer -Very young -poor -uninsured -residents of geographic areas where infection is prevalent Infection diagnostic tests -Correct Answer CBC culture and sensitivity CRP ESR Radiographic studies Infection primary prevention -Correct Answer Immunizations Personal hygiene hand washing food hygiene infection control practices Secondary p...

Which cranial nerve is the nurse assessing when having a child bite down and then open the jaw? -Correct Answer 5 What assessment indicates that a 2 year old is in need of pain management? -Correct Answer Laying rigidly on the bed barely moving Which immunization is most beneficial to the liver? -Correct Answer Hepatitis Child has these S&S: fever, lethargy, itchy rash of fluid-filled blisters. Which immunization would have prevented this? -Correct Answer Varicella (chicken pox) The ...

Re-experiencing trauma through dreams/flashbacks, emotional numbing and hyperarousal (hypervigilance) -Correct Answer What are the 3 elements of PTSD? True or False-PTSD can be diagnosed within 3 months of a traumatic event -Correct Answer False- is called acute stress disorder if occurring within 3 months of traumatic event. This techniques is helpful for those experiencing flashbacks/panic disorder because it has the person focus on what they are currently experiencing through their sens...

Transmission Based Precautions For patients with documented or suspected infection or colonization with highly transmissible pathogens where additional precatutions needed Types of Transmission Airborne, Droplet, Contact involves contact of mucus membrane such as coughing, sneezing, talking direct contact involves skin to skin (turning, bathing) Standard Precautions use for care of all patients reduces risk for bloodborne pathogens -gloves, goggles, gown or mask Mobility Examinat...

Birth to 4 months injury prevention: Aspiration -Correct Answer BOX 31.1 Should begin practicing safeguards early -never shake baby powder directly on infant; place in hand then on infant; store container out of infants reach -hold infant for feeding DO NOT PROP BOTTLE -know emergency procedures for choking -use pacifier with one piece construction and loop handle Birth to 4 moths injury prevention: Burns -Correct Answer Instal smoke detectors in home -do not use microwave oven to wa...