lpn 114 final review

patient may seek other opinions

patient placing blame on others

histamine & serotonin are released during what?

normal range of calcium

when would a patient be in a lithotomy position?

a leader that consults and asks staff for input. has an open and trusting attitude

what patient might benefit from laying in the prone position?

which step follows screening guidelines for easily treated diseases if found early?

this nursing action doesn't need a physicians order

exaggerated lumbar curve

localized, systemic symptoms, signs of infection detected, patient may seek medical attention

a patient has pneumonia. what precaution do you need to take?

this nursing action requires a physician order

when the "sick role" is assumed and engages in measures to become well

implementation

order to put PPE on

normal sodium range

info about pt and their needs. data is systemically obtained, organized, & documented

reducing number of organisms present

the charge nurse is responsible for all the patients during the shift

normal systolic blood pressure range

discharge planning begins at admission

wishing for an extension of life

step of illness prevention that requires rehab measures

what agent stops organisms from reproducing?

works well with motivated groups that don't need any guidance

leader that controls, doesn't ask for any input, and closely supervises staff members

first line defense

congenital illness is present at birth

second line of defense

normal magnesium range

immune response

onset of illness with vague/nonspecific symptoms. pt may deny feeling ill

non blanching, skin intact, warm & edematous

placing patient on left side with right knee brought up and abdomen/chest facing bed

Measles needs what type of isolation precaution

careful judgement & reasoning

assess pain and intensity every __ hours

sterile means free of microbes

what the patient tells you about his/her symptoms

when receiving a verbal order you must

assessing patients response to interventions and compared with goals

when organism 1st enters body & lasts until onset of symptoms

what valve do you ausculate at the 5th intercostal, left midclavicular line?

VRE

normal Potassium range

normal respiration rate

normal temperature range

when do narcotics and hypnotics need to be renewed?

in what order do you put PPE on

difficulty swallowing

normal Bicarb range

normal phosphate range

t/f: secondary illness is caused by a primary illness

in terms of trans-cultural care, what should a nurses care be based on?

what do you need to do when transferring a patient with droplet precautions

vague, nonspecific symptoms, malaise & discomfort. most contagious stage & may last a hrs-days

removes all organisms. methods used in process of destroying microorganisms & pathotgens

normal chloride range

Hindus believe that a disease is caused by what? select all that apply

"azoles"

part of nursing process that identifies potential health problems.

open gate theory blocks pain transmisson

kyphosis

objective statements are what is obtained through your assessment

pathogens can enter through mucous membranes of eyes, nose, mouth, or skin

which type of illness develops without being caused by another health condition?

when symptoms subside, may take days to weeks, also known as the recovery period

when an Islamic Arab american dies in the hospital, you know that

ego integrity

example of a vector

after illness & regaining health. recovery period

idiopathic

preparing & handling materials that prevents exposure to living microorganisms

normal diastolic blood pressure range

snoring sounds produced by inability to cough up secretions

which holds 2/3 of total body fluid?

when helping a visually impaired patient eat

most important need in Maslows theory of basic needs

croaking/crowing sound. when there is a partial obstruction of upper air passages

full thickness skin loss, extensive tissue necrosis, damage to muscle/bone

adheres to or penetrates mucous membranes & multiplies in the body.

Jehovah's Witness patients BP is dropping, what intervention is best?

partial thickness loss, dermis exposed, wound bed pink/red & moist, intact or ruptured blister

normal physical changes of aging

a leader that doesn't attempt to control the team and doesn't offer little if any direction?

mild short term memory difficulties and mild depression are early signs of what?

full thickness skin loss, damaged/necrotic subcutaneous tissue, fat is visible, undermining

what degree is the head of bed at in fowlers position?

what agent kills bacteria?