Exam 1: NR410 Flashcards
What is the mnemonic for jesuit values?
M-FM-CCU
What does the “M1” stand for in Jesuit Values
Magis= the more
What Does “F” stand for in Jesuit Values?
Finding God in all Things
What does “M2” stand for in Jesuit Values?
Men & Women for others in need
What Does “C1” stand for in Jesuit Values?
Cura Persona = Care for the person
What does “C2” stand for in Jesuit Values
Contemplatives in Action
What does “U” stand for in Jesuit Values?
unity of mind and heart
What is the primary purpose of hand hygiene?
to prevent or control the transmission of infection from any source.
When delegating patient care that requires nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to use personal protective equipment (PPE), it is necessary for the nurse to do what first?
Review the patient’s need for a specific isolation precaution
In which situation would it be appropriate for the nurse to use an antiseptic hand rub to perform hand hygiene?
The nurse’s hands are not visibly soiled.
What is the primary reason for performing perineal care on a male patient with incontinence?
To reduce the risk of skin breakdown in the patient’s genital and perineal area
A patient with difficulty breathing requests a back massage. In which position would the nurse instruct nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to place the patient during the massage?
Side-lying
As the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a female patient with limited mobility, the patient says, “I can do that myself.” Which action would be the priority?
Assess the patient’s ability to perform proper perineal care.
What temperature should the water be when bathing a patient?
Warm
The nurse is delegating a female patient’s perineal care to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). What instruction would the nurse give to ensure the NAP’s safety while performing this care?
wear clean gloves
The nurse is assisting a patient with a tub bath. After the patient has been safely positioned in the tub, he tells the nurse, “I’ll call you when I’m done.” What is the nurse’s best response?
check back in 5 min
The nurse is preparing to provide perineal care for a female patient who is on bed rest. Which patient position should the nurse use for this care?
dorsal recumbent
A patient is being given a bed bath. The nurse realizes that another washcloth is needed to complete the bath. What is one way in which the nurse can ensure the patient’s safety?
Make sure the call light is within reach
As the nurse is preparing to provide perineal care to a female patient with limited mobility, the patient says, “I can do that myself.” Which action would be the priority?
Assess the patient’s ability to perform proper perineal care.
The nurse observes the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) providing perineal care to a male patient. Which observation of care requires the nurse’s follow-up?
Reserving the cleansing of the tip of the penis as the final step in perineal care
A patient with left-sided muscle weakness is prescribed a bath every other day. Which precaution would help the nurse reduce this patient’s risk of falling?
Decline the patient’s request to add scented oil to the bathwater.
A male patient receiving perineal care tells the nurse “It has started to hurt a little down there.” What is the nurse’s best response?
“When did you start experiencing the pain?”
What will the nurse do right after placing a clean top sheet on the patient?
Remove the bath blanket
The nurse is directing nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to make an occupied bed. What will the nurse say to minimize the risk of disease transmission to staff and patient during the bed change?
“You’ll need to apply Standard Precautions during this task.”
A nursing assistive personnel (NAP) has finished making a surgical bed for a patient in surgery. How would the nurse instruct the NAP to leave the bed to transfer the surgical patient safely?
Raise the height of the bed.
When making a surgical bed with no patient present, at which time is it unnecessary to perform hand hygiene?
After disposing of soiled linen that is not visibly soiled
Comparing the changes in vital signs as a person ages x3
- Respiratory rate remains fairly stable throughout a person’s life.
- Blood pressure increases; heart rate and respiratory rate decline
- Men have higher blood pressure than women until after menopause
What is your primary intervention
maintain, improve wellness, immunization, nutrition
Secondary intervention
diagnosis followed by prompt intervention
Tertiary Intervention
prevent complications, undue deterioration, & rehab
What does SMART stand for in the planning phase
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timed
What is our bodies’ primary defense
skin
what is our bodies’ secondary defense
phagocytosis, fever
what is our bodies’ tertiary defense
b-cells, t-cells
What are examples of portal entry/exit
lines tubes, skin, mucous, respiratory tract, UTI, Reproductive tract, blood
Which is better to block portal exit or portal exit
Portal Exit, because blocking entry to others. Keeps it contained.
What are the 4 stages of infection
- Incubation (no symptoms yet)
- Prodromal (not feeling well)
- Illness (stay away)
- Convalescence (starting to feel better)
7 factors that influence hygiene and self care
- psychosocial
- personal pref
- culture/religion (male, female)
- Economic status
- development
- Knowledge
- phys health
What are common types of baths
- Assist- hard to reach areas
- Partial- necessary areas (perineum)
- Complete- head to toe
In a care plan what might you say for evaluation of ADLs?
how patient tolerated the procedure, give more.
When should you contact RRT (regional response team)
- if worriend about PT
- abnormal RR, BP, HR
- neuro
- acute urinary
What are the standards for taking vitals at a hosptial
every 4-8 hours
Why do some elders become malnourished or dehydrated
staffing issues, not enought time
What are common causes in changes in temperature
- fever
- hyperexia > 105.8
- hyperthermia
- hypothermia < 95F
1 degree celsius is equal to an increase in how many beats per min
10
Nursing Research
- examine phenomena important to nursing
- a guide to making clinical decisions
Steps to EBP x6
- Ask clinical question
- Collect evidence
- Critique evidence
- integrate
- evaluate
- share outcomes
What percent of hospitalized patients are malnourished
40-50%
What are nursing diagnoses for nutrion
- inadequate intake
- self-care deficit
- fluid volume deficite
- nutrition imbalances less/more than requirement
Restrictions for nutrition
- sodium
- fat
- calories
- protein
What does BRAT stand for
- Banana
- Rice
- Apple sauce
- Toast
What foods should be avoided for low residue diet?
- Fruits
- Vegetables
What are the standards for taking vitals for home health
ea. visit