ATI flashcards unit 3

Question 1

client education

Answer 1

an ongoing, goal-driven, interactive process that provides clients with new information

Question 2

cognitive domain

Answer 2

the thinking domain

Question 3

affective domain

Answer 3

the learning domain that involves the client’s feelings regarding values, attitudes, and beliefs

Question 4

psychomotor domain

Answer 4

the learning domain that engages clients to accept the nurse’s educational material and to learn skills that they can apply in their lives; often uses hands-on fine and gross motor skills

Question 5

relevance

Answer 5

the client’s understanding of why client education is needed and how they would benefit from education

Question 6

motivation

Answer 6

the clients ability to engage in the learning process by deciding when, where, and how they will elarn; it allows the client to take ownership and gain a desire for learning

Question 7

readiness

Answer 7

the client shows the ability to engage in the educational process by being present and actively participating in the process

Question 8

health literacy

Answer 8

the clients ability to read, write, and understand basic health information

Question 9

barrier to learning

Answer 9

something that hinders learning

Question 10

low-stimulus environment

Answer 10

the optimal learning environment, which reduce distractions and provides good ventilation, adequate lighting, and a comfortable temperature

Question 11

feedback

Answer 11

helpful information provided to the client to aid in the improvement of client education

Question 12

teach-back

Answer 12

an instruction method used to determine the client’s level of understanding of the educational material that was provided; it allows the nurse to confirm that the client received the information accurately and correctly

Question 13

self-bias

Answer 13

personal perceptions or stereotypes regarding situations, people, or actions

Question 14

SMART outcome

Answer 14

a specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timed goal; it allows the nurse to provide nursing care specific to the client’s needs and to thoroughly evaluate the client’s acocmplishments

Question 15

client-centered

Answer 15

involving and engaging the client throughout the nursing process

Question 16

the four components of pharmacokinetics

Answer 16

absorption
distribution
metabolism
excretion

Question 17

peak blood level

Answer 17

the highest concentration of the drug in the bloodstream, which occurs when absorption is complete

Question 18

trough blood level

Answer 18

the lowest concentration of the drug in the bloodstream

Question 19

half-life

Answer 19

the length of time it takes for a drug’s concentration in the bloodstream to decrease by 50%. half-lives vary between drugs

Question 20

black box warning

Answer 20

a warning placed on drug packaging that indicates risks and potentially lethal adverse effects associated with the medication’s use

Question 21

medical interactions

Answer 21

Drug-drug
Drug-food
Drug-herbal

Question 22

factors that influence the effects of medications

Answer 22

clients weight
organ function
cultural aspects
rate of metabolism
comorbidities

Question 23

information required on a medication administration

Answer 23

clients name
the date/time the prescription was written
the medication name
the dosage
the route of frequency and administration
the providers signature
indications for use of the medication

Question 24

when should you complete a medication reconciliation sheet

Answer 24

upon client admission
anytime one client transfers from one level of care to another
anytime the client transitions from one healthcare facility to another
upon discharge

Question 25

factors contributing to medication errors

Answer 25

nurse’s lack of medication knowledge
failure to follow the rights of medication administration
interruption during the medication preparation and delivery processes
ignoring warning signs or alerts

Question 26

steps to take in the event that a medication error occurs

Answer 26

assess the clients condition
notify the clients health care provider
follow facility protocols
complete an incident/occurrence report

Question 27

high-alert medications

Answer 27

medications that can result in considerable harm to a client if administered in incorrect doses or through incorrect routes. Safety protocols are put in place for such medications, including the verification of information by the two nurses.

Question 28

what are some examples of high-alert medications

Answer 28

insulin, opiates, intravenous heparin, potassium chloride

Question 29

enteral administration of medicine

Answer 29

medications are administered via the GI tract. Oral, sublingual, buccal, enteral

Question 30

parenteral administration of medications

Answer 30

medications that are administered into the intradermal, subcutaneous, muscular tissues

Question 31

intradermal injections

Answer 31

diagnostic testing such as allergies or tuberculosis insertion: at a 5 to 15 degree angle, and no more than 0.1ml
typically done at the ventral aspect of the arm or the client’s back

Question 32

subcutaneous injections

Answer 32

administration of medications that require a prolonged absorption time, such as insulin or heparin.
insert at a 45 to 90 degree angle, and depending on the amount.

Question 33

intramuscular injection

Answer 33

administration of medications that are viscous or irritating, that are larger in volume that can be administered subcutaneously, or one that requires a more rapid absorption rate

Question 34

safety calculating doses

Answer 34

determine the desired outcome of the calculation
analyze the components within the dosage calculation problem to obtain information needed to get the desired outcome.

Question 35

weight conversions

Answer 35

pounds to kg: divide pounds by 2.2 kg
kg to pounds: multiply the pounds by 2.2

Question 36

health literacy

Answer 36

the ability of clients to access, process, comprehend, and integrate basic health information into their lives. To promote comprehension of health education, it is recommended that nurses assess a client’s health literacy level and tailor client education material to the reading and comprehension level the client can understand.

Question 37

human development

Answer 37

a lifelong process of physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional growth and change

Question 38

define the cephalocaudal principle of development

Answer 38

human development follows a head to toe progression

Question 39

name the four types of teratogens

Answer 39

physical agents, metabolic conditions, infections, and medications

Question 40

fontanels

Answer 40

“soft spots” located at the anterior and posterior of the newborn’s skull

Question 41

parallel play

Answer 41

toddlers exhibit this

Question 42

at what age should an infant be able to sit unsupported

Answer 42

10 months

Question 43

object permanence

Answer 43

understanding that an object does not disappear even when it can not be seen

Question 44

during which stage of development should the child be able to state their first and last name and count to 20?

Answer 44

preschool age

Question 45

what factors influence the onset of puberty

Answer 45

genetics, environment, sex

Question 46

in what stage of development do males begin to experience a decline in testosterone levels

Answer 46

middle adulthood

Question 47

what are some reasons why people in the stage of late adulthood might not have healthy nutrition

Answer 47

living alone, loss of a loved one, unemployed, lack of money for food, decreased appetite, lack of social network, inability to travel to stores

Question 48

how would a nurse evaluate achievement of autonomy

Answer 48

toddlers should have the skills to feed and dress themselves, and achievement or progression of achievement in toilet training

Question 49

egocentrism
object permanence

Answer 49

preoperational
sensorimotor

Question 50

what should be consumed to prevent spina bifida

Answer 50

folic acid

Question 51

what is the leading cause of death among children

Answer 51

unintentional injuries

Question 52

childhood obesity increases the risk for?

Answer 52

type 2 diabetes, cardiac disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, musculoskeletal problems, psychological disorders

Question 53

name the AHA’s 7 goals to prevent heart disease

Answer 53

healthy eating
stop smoking
manage blood pressure
lose weight
increase activity
control cholesterol
reduce blood sugars