Fundamentals Exam 1

what part of the nursing process gathers information about the patient's condition?

"u must never think of anything except the need & how to meet it. God gives the strength"

the definition of beneficence can best be referred as?

when choosing an answr always go w process of elimination after you have thought abt the answer

learns by observing, just graduated nursing school and already working in the hospital

The longest therapeutic phase is the second phase (orientation) of peplau's theory.

exams are designed to test how much you remember or understand about a subject

requires a PhD & conducts evidence based practice and research to improve nursing care

you must have a doctors order in order to use physical restraints on a patient. t or f?

u need to be able to apply & analyze information & you need to be able to evaluate information

Which desired outcome written by the nurse is correctly written and measurable?

when dealing with cultural aspects, what acronym helps to remember them?

what are the purposes of documentation

when a nrse is wrtng a document,if space is left she should draw a line horizontally through it

what is one way that a nursing student can be prepared for class?

A nrse is preparing 2 begin IV fluid therapy for a clt.Whch theory would be helpful 2 the nrse?

products are a culture aspect aka (blood) jehovah's witness choose to refuse blood/products...

a study session of 60-90 mins is best

when u measure the degree of success- have the goals been achieved?-if so,to what degree? u r..

nursing as a science relies/requires what?

what is the nursing process phase most commonly missed?

The nrse is most likely to collect timely, specific info by asking which of the flwg questions?

The nurse needs to validate which of the following statements pertaining to an assigned client?

Proficient is when they now see the patient as a whole.

wht is the philosophical ideal of rght/wrng tht define the prncpls u use 2 prvde care 2 ur pnts

A nurse provides care based on Maslow's hierarchy . Wht activity is this approach useful for?

an incidence report is not part of the legal record

With Nurse Administer, it requires a Masters in nursing adminisration or NBA in administration.

The client reports nausea and constipation. Whch of the following would be the priority action?

An expert has has worked in multiple settings, different people.

whats it called when the hospital gets reimbursed for the supplies if i write it down

what is it called when using patient records for research?

A nurse should not avoid rushing to complete documentation.

"if you didn't document it, you did not do it"

A nse is prctng community-based nrsg in a clinic.Wht wld b the central focus of the nrs's care?

What is the definition of nursing?

quality improvement in the purpose of documentation includes what 3 things

malpractice is a type of negligence, when nursing care falls below a standard of care

Which item of subjective client data would be documented in the medical record by the nurse?

most of the qstns on nrsg exams are based on the first 4 levels of blooms revised taxonomy

Competent is a person has been in the position for more than 3 years.

not gettin enough sleep,last min study crammin,&being semi prepared for the tst reduces anxiety

Nursing is recognized increasingly as a profession based on which defining criteria?

what does nursing as an art acknowledge?

a cultural aspect is soul food many italians love pasta if an italian client has diabetes..

Whch of the flwg descriptors is approp. 2 use whn stating the "problem" prt of a nsg diagnosis?

when a nurse makes a mistake on a document, they should erase all the data

overview of valuable patient data

making decisions based on reflection; what is the expected outcome of a drug. this is an ex of?

Begin discharge planning the day they come in

My expectations must match up to his expectations/need 2 work w the pnt to come 2 an agreement.

Nursing as an art is based on what?

Has advncd education in pathophys, pharm, and physical assess & certification in a special area

What is the answer choice Kalie always picks instead of the correct answer?

"I pledge to hold in confidence any knowledge.." aka HIPA laws came from who?

CNM is certified to provide care for women during pregnancy, labor,& delivery care

what are the privacy laws related to electronic transmission of health information?

if all else fails, use an educated guess

failing to check a patients identification before administering blood & giving to wrong client

wht is an ex quest&answr of an umbrella term/phrase...."what is nursing process?"

Also known as the "mother of nursing" and "lady of the lamp"

what is the third step to a therapeutic relationship?

an APRN who prvdes health care 2 a group of pnts in an outpnt, ambulatory care, or cmmnty *DNP*

MSW stands for

Planning includes how to support strengths(the clnt's)& how to implement nursing interventions

a beginning nursing student in pre clinical is in what stage?

a word used to describe for example, a catheter. meaning "not stopped up"

what are 3 things essential for documentation

a written report documenting the incident and the response to the incident

the diaphragm of the stethoscope is used to hear what kind of sounds? (HINT: 2 answers )

an incidence report is not part of the legal record

a nurse should not use abbreviations if you are handwriting documents

RT stands for

referes to fairness/ how many pts u can handle within ur time span & who needs 1st priority

if you assess care that is outside of your line of practice and no training, u are liable

a nurse should enter only objective and factual observations of a patient's behavior

a nurse cannot diagnose a patient(ptnt has a UTI) she can only document the signs and symptoms

actually following through w/ threat PHYSICALLY; key component is patient consent

which theory addresses a specific phenomenon and reflects practice

the exam for RN licensure is exactly the same in every state in the US & provides a?

the use of hands and fingers to gather data through touch.

what does SBAR stand for?

Once logged into the computer, a nurse should leave the computer screen unattended.

usin maslow's hierchy of needs idntfy the priority for a clt w chest pain&difficulty breathing

what is the normal respiratory rate for an adult?

who was the first nursing professor at columbia teachers college in 1906?

this person has diverse experience,prblms w/n the facility,understands the needs of the novices

what is the best way to study in nursing school?

the nurse practice act:

restraining a patient w/o a Dr order

Getting a medical order from a physical therapist or someone else is referred to as....

you should come up with the answer in your head before looking at the possible answers

intentional tort refers to what 3 things?

unintentional tort refers to:

which theory is very abstract and attempts to describe nursing in a global context

what phase happens before you meet your patient & you're gathering data

a report that the nurse gives at the end of the shift to the on-coming shift

which theory is specific to a particular situation; brings theory to the bedside

focused on interpersonal relations bn the nurse, a pnt, & a pnt's fam, & the nurse pnt relation

a nurse should use complete, concise dscrptns of assessments; documentation is object & factual

there will be times when u will have to defend a patient' rights 2 make healthcare decisions by

To gather, organize, validate, and document/ commun. client data is prt of whch nrsg process...

The nurse should tell the DR. that you are a student nurse and cannot take verbal orders.

findng set clt issues where a med wld be used&requiring the care of receivng the med is a ex of

DO stands for...

what are examples of malpractice

WWII had a tremendous effect on the nrsg profes. Whch development occurred during this period?

A nrse is prctcng as a nse-midwife in a ob-gyn ofce.Wh degree is a must 2 practice at this lvl?

cultural aspect such as "in transition" example is:

A nrse caring for pts postop uses careful hand hygiene&sterile tnqs.Wh of Maslows needs is met?

a written plan created by a nurse; outlines the steps taken to help the resident reach goals

The preferred education for CNM is PhD but expected education is a masters degree.

when taking nursing exams, what is the part of the question that asks the question?

what are three types of documents

the nrse should wait until the end of shift to record import. changes that occurred hrs earlier

The nrse should avoid asking the clnt whch of the flwg leading qestns during a clnt interview?

what is only charting abnormal findings?

you cannot secure restraints to the side rails; secure to the bed frame. true or false?

Your UAP stands for unlicensed assistive personnel(techs and aids).

develop rules regarding intravenous therapy is by state boards of nursing

darling vs charleston community memorial hospital of 1965 involved:

a report that the nurse gives at the end of the shift to the on-coming shift

exams are designed to test your ability to critically think

Whch nrse was influential in dvlpmnt of nrsg in Nrth Amer.& regarded as the fnder of Amer. nrsg

a nurse should record "physician made error" and also "Dr. smith was called to clarify order.'

what are the major components of nursing?

theories are essential to nursing practice because it:

nurse- patient relationship to establish trust so a nurse can provide the care the pt needs

the secondary level of prevention involves what?

cultural aspect such as rituals include:

a nurse should never write a patients name when gathering data

what is the normal HR for an adult?

true or false :a nurse should NEVER write a patients name when gathering data

A brief summary of the significant events of a patient's hospitalization.

We establish goals and try to meet them.

what are 3 types of documents

what is one example of a negative absolute words?

a nurse should use complete sentences when writing a handwritten document

describe and define the legal boundaries of nursing practice w/in each state

what it is the largest professional association for nrsg in the US, advocates for us as nurses?

manages patient care, manage the floor, etc. make sure the patient knows drug information

help team mmbrs quickly see pt trends over time & decrease time spent on writin narrative notes

providers are obligated to inform pt about risks&benefits of treatment plans & understand/agree

w the elimination of each distractor u increase your odds of getting the correct option by 25%

if a nurse doesnt put the word "states" when charting subject data, that makes it object. data

if i threaten someone verbally, what is this?

which of the following clients should the nurse deal with first? a client who:

a focussed assessment; only writing about a problem the patient is complaining about

Opened the __________ School for Nurses in 1860.

a written report documenting the incident and response to the incident

nursing as a science uses what two things?

memorizing the classification of a drug is an example of

the definition of nonmaleficence can best be defined as?

PPACA(patient protection & affordable care act is what?

who moved nursing education from hospital apprenticeship to professional academic training?

this person has been in the nursing profession for 2-3 years, what stage is this?

name the a few things a nursing practice includes

agreement to keep promises/unwillingness to abandon pts regardless of the circumstances

what is an overview of valuable patient data?

spirit stands for: soul food, products, interactions, rituals, in transition, and teaching

what are 2 examples of positive absolute words?

A nse has voluntrd 2 give influenza immun. @ a local clnc.Wht lvl of care is the nrse dmnstrtg?

By manipulating the elements in the clt's environ, u can advance patient care. Ex: handwashing

once u have committed to provide ER care to a pt. u must stay w. the pt until EMT arrives

example of nonmaleficence:

2 think in a systematic&logical manner w openness 2 question&reflect on the reasoning process

who administers faith in the hospital?

who started red cross and tended to soldiers on the battlefield?

healthcare promotion and prevention of illness may be challenging to many cultures that may:

what does nursing as an art include?

what allows employees to change jobs w/o losing coverage as a result of preexisting coverage

developing an understanding of the action of that drug is an example of?

nursing documentation must be timely, accurate, and specific

used for assessing the size, position, and density of underlying structures using sharp tapping

a room is clean;well ventilated;& free from clutter,which theorist's work is the nrse practicin

whch of the flwg type of theory influence the "evidence" in current "evidence based practice?"

called a focused assess: if a pnt complains of a stomach ache,only going 2 write abt this probl

Privacy laws related to electronic transmission of health information

culture aspect such as interactions include what example?

what is a a word pulse located on top of the foot?

battery does not necessarily mean that the person got harmed.

when studying in a study group you should limit the group to 3-5 people

the BELL of the stethoscope is used to hear what kind of sounds?

Research is gathering information about your patient the night before you go see them.

what are the key components of nursing?

when a provider is asked to perform duties that conflict with a religious or personal belief

which theory applies theory from other disciplines to nursing practice

Nursing as a science is based on critical thinking.

The nrse would do whch of the flwg activities during the diagnosing phase of the nrsg process?

help team members quickly see pt trends over time&decrease time spent on writing narrative note

false imprisonment only occurs if the patient is aware of confinement

what are 3 negative terms you should beware of during a test?

pple who participate in self-care activities are more likely 2 improve their health outcomes

what is a type of data that someone states?

Which answer choice would not be considered to describe the ANA's social policy statement?

prohibits discrimination & ensures equal opportunities 4 people w/ disabilities in employment

best way for nurses to avoid malpractice is to follow standards of care, give good care, and

A brief summary of the significant events of a patient's hospitalization.

confidentiality refers to:

5 stags of skill acquisition: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient,& expert.

Legal issues is how well you document, can say a lot for court cases.

written plan outlines the steps taken by the nurse to help the resident reach his or her goals

what process would be used to listen to the heart, lungs, neck, and abdomen?

thinking like a nurse is not essential to safe & competent nursing practice at the entry level

what the nurse sees, hears, tastes, touch, or measured with equipment is which data?

Diagnosis includes to carry out planned interventions.

what phase is considered the termination phase. The patient is either discharged, they die, etc

Clara improved standards of care of war causalities in the Crimean war.

if a cancer pt wishes to not undergo chemo bc hair will fall out, we must respect pt wishes

What gives nurses the privilege to practice nursing?

A nurse analyzes and synthesizes data- what part of the nursing process is she implementing?

the components of the nursing meta paradigm include:

A medical doctor is prescribing privileges and medical diagnosis.

any event that is not part of the expected care of a patient is referred to

Which phrase describes a purpose of the ANA's Nursing's Social Policy Statement?

An APRN who is an exprt clinician in a specialized area of practice,will be hired as the leader

A caregiver asks a nurse to explain respite care. How would the nurse respond?

if u assess care to a person who got into a car wreck at redlight & they die, who protects u?

what are maslows hierarchy of needs put in order from least priority to highest?

A nurse decides how shes going to prevent, decrease,or resolve ID'd problems, this is an ex of?

suspends/revokes a license if a nrs's conduct violates the nrse practice act whch is a stte law

if pt w. lung cancer wishes to go home on O2 but family wants surgery what should the nurse do

in practice u cannot share info about a patients medical condition or personal info to any1

only charting abnormal findings.

a person reading your document needs 2 be able 2 determine that a ptnt received adequate care

immunization and information is an example of primary level of prevention