CNS Boards Review Flashcards
This theory focuses on the quality of nurse-client interaction
Peplau - Interpersonal relations model of nursing - 1952
This theory centers on self care, self care deficity, and nursing systems
Orem - General Theory of nursing - 1959
This theory focuses on behavior of the patient, the nurses’ reaction to the pt’s behavior, and the nurses’ subsequent actions
Orlando - Nursing process theory - 1950s
This theory has concentric circles of variables including physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and developmental and interventions should be primary, secondary and tertiary
Neuman - Total-person systems model of nursing - 1972
This theory considers those stress-related events that are turning points in a person’s life and can lead to dander or to opportunity.
Hoff - Crisis Theory of nursing
This theory considers cultural issues as central to providing care and promotes study of cultural differences in r/t people’s beliefs about illness, behavioral patterns and caring as well as nrsg behavior.
Leininger - Transcultural theory of nursing 1974
This theory views the individual holistically from the perspective of health, sickness, and behavior with a nrsg goal to promote health and prevent illness.
Watson - Philosophy of Human Caring
Stages of Clinical Competence for nurses
Novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient, expert - Benner
This model is used to predict health behavior with the understanding that people take a health action to avoid negative consequences if the person expects that the negative outcomes can be avoided and that he is able to do the action
Health Belief Model
Threat. Benefit. Intervening Factors.
Nursing process steps
assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation
Goal HR % of cardiovascular conditioning after illness/injury
60-90% of max HR
70% of cases of nocturia are r/t what?
over production of urine at night - nocturia > 2x nightly is linked with depression - treated with desmopressin
Treatment for overactive bladder (drug class)
Anticholinergics - Detrol, Ditropan
How much fiber is recommended daily to prevent constipation?
20-35 grams per day
CAGE stands for what?
Cutting down, Annoyed by Criticism, Guilty feelings, Eye opener
Moderate drinking is considered how many drinks per day for males and females?
2 per day (14/wk) for men, 1 per day (11/wk)for women
How many stages of Alzheimer’s classification are there?
Seven 1. pre clinical, no evidence of impairment, 2. mild cognitive decline 3. ST memory loss 4. moderate cognitive decline 5. confusion 6. profound confusion 7. severe
Barthel Index of ADL’s assessment of older adults includes what?
feeding, mobility, personal grooming, toileting, urinary ctrl, fecal ctrl, stairs, ambulatory status, transferring, bathing
Instrumental ADLs (IADLs) are what?
Telephone use, shopping, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medication, and financial responsibility
Confusion Assessment Method for delirium includes what criteria?
fluctuating inattention, disorganized thinking, and altered LOC
What are the recommendations to prevent renal complications of DM?
annual urine albumin and Cr, reduce protein intake to 0.8-1.0/kg body weight per day in early CKD stages, nl glucose level
What are the screening recommendations to prevent retinal complications in diabetics?
yearly exams - treat with laser photocoagulation
What are the recommendations to prevent neuropathic complications of diabetes?
screen yearly with pinprick, vibration sensation, monofilament test - screen for autonomic neuropathy at 5 yrs for DM1 and at 2 for DM2 - ankle brachial index - CV autonomic neuropathy tachy >100 at rest and orthostatic hypotension
What are the recommendations to prevent CV complications in diabetics?
ctrl HTN (130/80), lipid management statin if LDL >100mg/dL, ASA daily
What is JNCs preHTN classification?
120-130/80-89
What is JNC stage 1 HTN?
140-159/90-99
What is JNC stage 2 HTN?
greater than or equal to 160/100
What are JNC recommendations for screening for HTN?
recheck 2 years if normal, annually for pre HTN, every 2 mos for stage 1, and every month for stage 2
At what age should cholesterol be checked every 5 years?
after age 20
What what age should screening be done for osteoporosis if risk factors are present?
age 60, otherwise age 65
What does the pneumonic ‘fractured’ stand for in osteoporosis risk?
Family/personal hx; Race (asians/Caucasians increased risk); Age and gender (F > 65 high risk), Chronic disease/meds (DM, hyperparathyroid, corticosteroids); Thin Bones/low wt; Under Active; Reduced estrogen (postmenopausal); Excessive ETOH/smoking (ETOH disrupts Ca balance & impairs Vit D metabolism); Diet (deficient in VitD/Ca)
What is normal DEXA scan range?
0-10 T score
What are the 6 signs of malignant melanoma?
Asymmetry, Border is irregular, Color is mottled, Diameter is >6mm, Elevation is almost always present, Enlargement or a h/o an increase in size (most important sign)
Which level of prevention is screening?
secondary
Which model includes pre contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?
Transtheoretical model (Prochaska & DiClemente)
Explain Systems Theory
See parts in r/t the whole
Which type of social support is the strongest?
emotional - as opposed to instrumental ($, time), information (advice, info), appraisal (feedback, affirmation)
Explain habituation as a stress reduction technique.
incorporate routine into daily activities during stressful situations
Explain time blocking as a stress reduction technique
set aside time to adapt to change and incorporate it into daily routine
Explain change avoidance as a stress reduction technique
avoid unnecessary change if able to during increased change times
What is the recommended cholesterol limit per day?
300mg/d
How many daily calories should be from carbs
carbs: 55-60%,
How much calcium is recommended daily?
600 IU/day up to age 70, then 800 IU/day
What does spirometry measure?
Forced Expiratory volume (FEV1) which is volume expelled in 1st second of Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) which is volume of air expelled forcefully after max inhalation -
What are Kubler-Ross’ 5 stages of grief?
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance
What is the most common type of glaucoma?
chronic open angle (wide angle)
What does percussion over an organ sound like?
dull
What does percussion over a fluid filled area sound like?
flat
What does percussion over an air-filled area sound like?
resonant
What should nl bone conduction vs air conduction be in a Rinne test?
AC 2x> BC. Behind mastoid bone and then in front of ear
What does the Weber test measure?
Conductive loss (lateralize to affected ear), Sensorineural loss (lateralize to normal ear). On top of head.
Conductive hearing loss results in difficult hearing what sounds?
low tones and vowels
What tones does sensorineural hearing loss affect?
high tones, difficult with background noise
What are characteristic signs of breast cancer lumps?
single, non-tender, firm, ill defined margins
Which side has 3 lung lobes?
right
Which kind of breath sounds are normal?
Vesicular (low pitch, soft intensity)
What is a normal ankle brachial index?
1-1.4
What are Boutennier’s nodes a cardinal sign of?
Rheumatoid arthritis
The individual is viewed as a unitary energy source within the larger universe constantly interacting with the environment
Science of Unitary Human Beings - Rogers - 1980s
What are acrochordons?
Skin tags - benign, often found in older adults
What are lentigines?
Liver spots - benign, found in older adults
Why are actinic keratoses concerning?
They are precancerous lesions and should be examined carefully as they may become squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma. As opposed to seborrheic keratoses which are benign skin lesions.
JNC 8 recommended goat for treating those > 60 years
150/90
JNC 8 goal for treating HTN in those
140/90
A 10kg weight loss can result in what amount of reduced systolic bp? (#mmHg)
20mmHG
In HTN, what should the dietary sodium restriction be?
2,000 mg or 2grams. (CHF 2-3 grams)
Which heart medications reduce myocardial oxygen demand and induce coronary vasodilation?
Calcium Channel Blockers: Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem
Which heart sound is commonly heard in heart failure?
S3 gallop
Which class of heart medications are the mainstays of chronic HF management)
ACE inhibitors: Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril. Reduce afterload and prevent ventricular remodeling. Also BB
Virchow’s Triad (thrombophlebitis)
Vessel injury, venous stasis, hyper coagulation states
What is % of caucasian adults afflicted w/ HTN?
10-15%
Pharmacologic management of CHF includes 4 classes of agents:
1st line: ACE inhibitors (decrease afterload and prevent ventricular remodeling), then ARBs (inhibit RAAS) Diuretics (decrease preload), nitrates (decrease afterload), digoxin (contractility). BETA BLOCKERS
What does DMAIC stand for?
(define, measure, analyze, improve, control)
4 things that motivate employees the most include:
autonomy, salary, recognition, respect
Transtheoretical model describes stages of change. What are they?
pre contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. There are 2 temporal dimensions to this process: distance of the behavior and duration of the behavior
This is the ratio of incidence of infection/disease among those who have been exposed compared to the incidence among those who have not been exposed:
Risk ratio. A risk ratio of 1.0 suggests the probability that those exposed will have higher rates. A risk ratio of 1.5 shows that the exposed group is 1.5 times more likely to become infection or diseased than the group not exposed. A lower number suggests exposure brings less risk of infection/disease.
This sampling occurs when there is an equal chance for any member of a group to be a part of the sample, allowing generalization of results
Probability sampling. Subtypes: cluster, multi-stage, simple random
What are the different types of non-probability sampling?
convenience, quota, and purpose
Authoritative statements by which the quality of practice, service or education can be judged.
Standards of practice
Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome has (how many) phases:
3: alarm, resistance, exhaustion
this includes efforts to control the underlying cause or condition that results in disability
Primary prevention
This aims at preventing an existing illness or injury from progressing to long term disability
Secondary prevention
This refers to rehabilitation and special educational services to mitigate disability and improve function and participatory or social outcomes once disability has occured
Tertiary prevention
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Basic needs: food, shelter; Safety/Security: locks, lighting; Belonging: love, comfort, favorite surroundings; Trust: control over lifestyle, pain, choices; Self-esteem: status, pride, confidence; Self actualization: satisfying relationships, values, creativity, self direction.
Eric Erikson Pertinent Developmental States
Adolescent: Identity vs. Role Confusion; Young Adult: Intimacy vs. Isolation; Middle-age adult: Generativity vs. stagnation; Older Adult: integrity vs. Despair
Steps in a needs assessment
- Determine target population 2. Review or collect data (subjective/objective) 3. Conduct RCA to determine opportunities for improvement
SWOT
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
Closure of mitral valve
S1; ventricular systole [SIMS]
Closure of aortic/pumonic valves
S2, ventricular diastole [SZAPD}
The ability to understand a different culture and provide individualized, appropriate care
Cultural competence
Characteristics of delirium
Rapid onset, altered levels of consciousness, usually r/t a specific cause, usually reversible.
Characteristics of dementia
Gradual onset, clear consciousness, multiple cognitive impairments, memory impairments, disorientation, hallucinations, delusions,
What percent of dementia is due to Alzheimer’s disease?
60-80%
A diagnosis of dementia is based on:
Memory loss (both short and long term) plus one of the following: aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, disturbed executive function
Pharmacological Treatment for Early Dementia
Cholinestrerase Inhibitors: donepezil (Aricept).
Pharmacological Treatment for Middle-Late Dementia
Memantine (Namenda) (plus cholinesterease inhibitor)
Pharmacological Treatment for Delirium
Neuroleptics for hallucinations; haloperiodl or risperdone, benzos if induced by benzo withdrawl or alcohol
Hospital insurance covers acute hospital, limited nursing home care and/or home health care as well as hospice care for the terminally ill. No premiumPayed for by Social Security Taxes
Medicare A.
Medical insurance covers physicians, APRNs, lab work, PT & OT. Patients must pay an annual deductible in addition to monthly payments
Medicare B.
A prescription drug plan covers part of the costs of prescription drugs at participating pharmacies. IT is administered by private insurance companies, so monthly costs and benefits vary
Medicare D
A combined federal and state welfare program authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act to assist people with low income with payment for medical care. Eligibility and reimbursement guidelines vary by state.
Medicaid
A federal health insurance program for those who have Social Security or those who have bought in that provides payment to private healthcare providers but limits reimbursement.
Medicare
A HMO receives payment for services (vs. pay for service). A PCP serves as a gatekeeper to determine what other services the patient needs and patient must stay within HMO network.
Medicare managed Care
Health care program serving active military and their spouses/ dependents. All other insurances (including medicare) must pay before this kicks in
Tricare
Having a patient draw the face of a clock with all 12 numbers and the hands indicating a specific time is on which assessment tool?
Mini-Cog
Normal aging on the renal system
30-40% of nephrons are lost, kidney size decreases resulting in inability to concentrate urine. Filtration rate decreases. Excess potassium may be secreted.
Normal aging on the neurological system
Breaks in neural pathways interfere with sensory input (ex. full bladder).
Difficulty understanding and producing language in speaking, reading, and writing although patient may understand gestures and pictures/diagrams
Global aphasia
Clear understanding but difficulty producing language. Picture charts are helpful for the patient
Broca’s aphasia (expressive)
Difficulty understanding language but can understand gestures and are able to produce language, albeit sometimes incorrectly. May be able to write or use letter boards for communication.
Wernicke’s aphasia (receptive)
This type of incontinence is caused during events such as laughing, sneezing, coughing etc.
Stress incontinence
This type of incontinence is caused by overactive bladder
Urge incontinence
What are the 5 steps of CNS consultation (according to Norwood)
1.gaining entry 2. problem identification 3. action planning 4. evaluation 5. disengagement
This type of incontinence is caused by an inability to fully empty the bladder.
Overflow incontinence
This type of incontinence is caused by an inability to make it to the toilet in adequate time.
Functional incontinence
The indirect provision of care through helping others’ implement change
Consultation
The capacity to perform based on knowledge
competence
Actual performance (of a skill)
competency