NSG 316 Exam # 1

Next in urgency, after emergencies, requiring attention so as to avoid further deterioration

An understanding of a patient's cultural background shapes their beliefs, values, and expectations for therapy

During the general survey when observing physical appearance, which would NOT be included?

What does the "S" stand for in PQRST when evaluating pain

When does the general survey begin?

Which of the following is not an example of basic activities of daily living?

What does the "P" stand for in PQRST when evaluating pain

Which statement by the new grad indicates the appropriate understanding of documentation?

Tool used to identify excessive or uncontrolled drinking in individuals.

Important to the patient's health but can be addressed after more urgent problems are addressed.

When conducting a general survey, which of the following incorporates physical appearance?

During the general survey when observing mobility, which would NOT be included?

What components does the nursing process include?

Refers to a social group that may possess similar traits such as religion, language, values, or traditions.

True or False: Subjective Data describes how the patient is feeling.

Provides a detailed and complete graphic family tree with symbols

The general survey focuses on all off the following except:

Interpreting data, reviewing assessment data inference, validating inference, identify related factors to develop a:

Listening to body sounds through a stethoscope including heart sounds, bowel downs, breath sounds

How many minutes should you wait between checking an orthostatic BP?

When using a stethoscope, the diaphragm (the bigger side) helps you to hear what?

Determine patient readiness in health care process, review intervention in a collaborative effort, put into action

During the general survey when observing body structure, which would NOT be included?

What does the "R" stand for in PQRST when evaluating pain

All of the following are types of information protected under HIPAA EXCEPT:

Establish goal based on patient care goal, identify relevant intervention, create the plan of care is:

What does the "T" stand for in PQRST when evaluating pain

Which pain originates from internal organs such as the gall bladder or pancreas?

Grocery shopping, preparing meals, and managing finances are examples of what?

True or False: Inspecting, percussing, palpating, and auscultating during the physical exam are objective findings

What does the "Q" stand for in PQRST when evaluating pain

Clinical decision making that integrates research with clinical expertise and patient characteristics and preferences

A database that focuses mainly on one problem that is usually smaller and targeted.

Pain felt in a part of the body other than its actual source

Pain from skin surface and subcutaneous tissue (superficial, sharp, nausea, sweating, tachycardia, HTN)

What behavior is NOT associated with chronic pain?

The patients family medical history affects their care in all ways except:

What is the best way to assess a patient’s pain?

The nurse is assessing a client. Which vital sign reading should the nurse immediately report? (Hint ABCs)

Occurs when patient has recurrence of pain before next scheduled dose of medication.

Complex phenomenon that includes attitudes, beliefs, norms, roles, and values.

When examining a patient, the first thing you should do is what?

Evaluate individuals condition and compare with expected outcomes

What should NOT be reviewed when asking the patient about their family history?

What sense is not required when inspecting (General Survey) a patient?

Which of the following is not an example of instrumental activities of daily living?

Abnormal processing of the pain message from an injury to the nerve fibers caused by diabetes, shingles, chemotherapy

During the general survey when observing behavior, which would NOT be included?

Which nonverbal behavior is NOT associated with acute pain?

Which of the following is not an example of advanced activities of daily living?

Pain that originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, or joints (aching, throbbing)

The following components are included in a database EXCEPT?

The review of pt record, interview w/ pt, pt's health history, physical/functional exam, cultural/ spiritual exam is the

What does HIPAA stand for?

Pain in larger internal organs (dull, deep, squeezing, cramping) ex. appendicitis and cholecystitis