NUR 210 - Exam 1

Question 1

Nightingale’s contributions to nursing:

Answer 1

• documentation
• hand-hygeine
• evidence based practice
• data collection
• started nursing schools

Question 2

Clara Barton:

Answer 2

• started American Red Cross
• formalized nursing education

Question 3

Dorothea Dix:

Answer 3

• Mental health awareness
• indigenous rights

Question 4

Eddie Bernice Johnson:

Answer 4

• Rep. in Congress
• STEM Education Act

Question 5

Ildaura Murillo-Rohde:

Answer 5

• National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Question 6

what is the purpose of a simulation?

Answer 6

to create a safe learning environment

Question 7

who described the transition from novice to expert?

Answer 7

benner

Question 8

problem with stage 1 novice:

Answer 8

struggles to decide which tasks are more relevant in real-life situation

Question 9

problem with stage 2 advanced beginner:

Answer 9

remembering and following guidelines and setting priorities

Question 10

what does case manager nurse do?

Answer 10

work with client, family, and health care team to make sure client gets needed services

Question 11

what is patient adherence?

Answer 11

patients ready and willing to follow instructions

Question 12

what is a standing order?

Answer 12

preprinted document with medical orders no need to consult w doctor before enacting

Question 13

what is included in implementation process?

Answer 13

• avoid adverse effects
• reassess a patient
• review and revise exisitng plan of care

Question 14

what is patient acuity?

Answer 14

what the patient needs, higher acuity= patient needs more

Question 15

two methods for prioritizing patients:

Answer 15

• high, intermediate, low - based on ABC’s
• maslows hierarchy

Question 16

common question asked when assessing actual vs. potential problem:

Answer 16

“is the potential problem greater than the actual problem?”

Question 17

which is priority: acute or chronic?

Answer 17

acute

Question 18

when do you do invasive procedure?

Answer 18

toward end

Question 19

what does THIN stand for

Answer 19

T top three
H help quick
I identify risk to safety
N nursing process

Question 20

what does NADPIE stand for?

Answer 20

N nursing process
A assessment
D diagnosis
P planning
I implementation
E evaluation

Question 21

whats the difference between generalized outcomes vs. nurse sensitive outcomes

Answer 21

generalized outcomes is the overall goal for the patient while the nursing outcomes is what we control

Question 22

direct care

Answer 22

direct care to patient hands on

Question 23

indirect care

Answer 23

• delegating
• supervising
• evaluating other nurses

Question 24

independent intervention

Answer 24

no Dr needed

Question 25

dependent intervention

Answer 25

Dr needed

Question 26

hand off reporting

Answer 26

collaboration between other nurses and physician

Question 27

critical pathways:

Answer 27

set of guidelines to follow to reach a certain goal already made for you

Question 28

what is ISBAR

Answer 28

I identify
S situation
B background
A assessment
R recommendation

Question 29

time frame for “now” medication order

Answer 29

90 minutes

Question 30

what med name is non commercial/ non proprietary?

Answer 30

generic

Question 31

parental vs. non parental

Answer 31

parental is invasive (ex. intravenous) while non parental is not (ex. oral, rectal, sublingual)

Question 32

idiosyncratic effect:

Answer 32

uncommon medication response usually due to genetics

Question 33

synergistic effect:

Answer 33

two meds combined

Question 34

what oral medications cannot be crushed?

Answer 34

• enteric coated tablets
• sustained release SR
• sustained action SA
• extended release XL
• controlled release CR/CRT

Question 35

3 types of NANDA-I:

Answer 35

• problem-focused
• risk diagnosis
• health promotion

Question 36

what is ICNP

Answer 36

positive or negative nursing diagnosis with associated outcome

Question 37

critical thinking

Answer 37

broad; includes reasoning outside and inside of clinical setting

Question 38

clinical reasoning

Answer 38

specific process used to think about issues at the point of care

Question 39

clinical judgment

Answer 39

conclusion, decision, or opinion

Question 40

giving medication assessment

Answer 40

• educate patient
• ask allergies and if they can swallow

Question 41

giving medication analysis + nursing diagnosis

Answer 41

• patient nonadherence
• adverse effects
• polypharmacy

Question 42

internal variables that influence illness behavior

Answer 42

• developmental stage
• intellecutal background
• perception
• emotional + spiritual factors

Question 43

external variables that influence illness behavior

Answer 43

• family role + practices
• social determinants of health
• culture

Question 44

PRN order

Answer 44

give med as needed

Question 45

STAT order

Answer 45

give immediately

Question 46

parts of a full prescription order

Answer 46

name, dose, route, when

Question 47

what kind of medications require special handling?

Answer 47

• controlled substances
• chemotherapy meds

Question 48

7 rights

Answer 48

right medication
right dose
right patient
right route
right time
right documentation
right indication