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A wide range of fundamental nursing concepts and terminology, including vital signs, wound care, infection control, developmental stages, medical abbreviations, body positions, and more. It provides a comprehensive overview of essential nursing knowledge that would be valuable for nursing students, healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in the field of healthcare. Topics such as the definition of key terms, the importance of various nursing interventions, and the recognition of common medical conditions and symptoms. By studying this document, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the core principles and practices that underpin effective nursing care.
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Interpersonal Communication (Ans- Exchange information face to face between two people O2 and CO2 are exchanges at the (Ans- Alveoli and Capillaries Larynx is from what system (Ans- Respiratory System Ovulation (Ans- Monthly releasing of an egg Hemiplegia (Ans- Paralysis on one side of the body Heart failure means (Ans- Heart is not pumping at a normal rate Safety measures must not (Ans- interfere with resident’s rights
Portal of exit (Ans- Is the same as portal of entry Hand washing (Ans- Best way to prevent infection Disinfectant destroys (Ans- All pathogens To lift a heavy object (Ans- Bend from knees, and hips Dysphagia (Ans- Difficulty swallowing Ca (Cancer) Occurs (Ans- In all age groups HTN (Ans- Hypertension
Apnea (Ans- Absence of breathing Hypoxemia (Ans- Low oxygen in the blood Syncope (Ans- Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood pressure Discipline (Ans- Positive reinforcement Dehiscence (Ans- The separation of wound Sleep Deprivation (Ans- A condition of not having enough sleep
Balance diet (Ans- High in fiber, calcium, and protein Oxygen therapy at risk for (Ans- Dry mouth Vaccine prevents (Ans- Paralysis Urine scent (Ans- Faint Pulse Rate (Ans- Number of heart beats felt (60-100) Susceptible host (Ans- High risk of infection Water balance (Ans- 2000 - 2500ml per day
Tertiary is (Ans- Highest and most expensive care Delirium (Ans- Acute confusion Fowler's position degree (Ans- 30 - 45 degrees Objective data is (Ans- Signs Supine position (Ans- The back lying position or dorsal recumbent position If you smell smoke, what do you do first (Ans- Remove/Rescue those in danger first If you are transferring a resident and they fall (Ans- Make an incident report When giving bedside care (Ans- Raise the bed
When positioning a client in an occupied bed (Ans- Keep good body alignment When you using a mouth swab (Ans- Make sure it is tight and secure Soap (Ans- Dries skin in elderly people When shaving a resident with dementia (Ans- Use electric shaver Deep breathing and coughing prevents (Ans- Pneumonia and atelectasix Why do older people feel lonely (Ans- Loss of friends and loved ones What will prevent bone loss and muscle strength (Ans- Well balanced diet What should you avoid doing if a client becomes abusive (Ans- Keep your hands unoccupied A disability affects (Ans- The whole person
How do you get a blind residents attention (Ans- Introduce yourself Down syndrome (Ans- Extra chromosome Honey-moon phase (Ans- Feeling sorry (gives gifts) During rehab you must (Ans- remind the client of their progress Grooming does not (Ans- Promote safety Why are ice chips used when tube feeding (Ans- To prevent growth of bacteria Loosing a limb in a car accident (Ans- Traumatic amputation A 90 year old women contract a sexual disease (Ans- True Discomfort and pain are (Ans- Subjective Health Promotion (Ans- Strategy of improving the populations health by providing necessary information and tools so that individuals, groups can make informed decisions that promote health and wellness.
Physiotherapist (Ans- Focuses on rehabilitation; assist clients with musculoskeletal impairments; focuses on restoring function and preventing disability from illness and injury. Stress (Ans- The emotional, behavioural, or physical response to an event or situation. Beneficence (Ans- Doing or promoting good. Physician (Ans- Diagnoses and treats clients with illness and injuries. Battery (Ans- The touching of a persons body without the persons consent. Consent (Ans- Agreeing or giving approval Client (Ans- A person receiving care or support services in a community setting. Non-Maleficence (Ans- The ethical principle of doing no harm.
Patient (Ans- Person receiving care in a hospital setting. Assault (Ans- Intentionally attempting to or threatening to touch a persons body without consent. I & O (Ans- Intake and output. TID (Ans- Thrice a day. BM (Ans- Bowel Movement Q4h (Ans- Every 4 hours. AC (Ans- Before meal. Gastro (Ans- Stomach Hema (Ans- Blood ROM (Ans- Range of Motion
Brady (Ans- Slow Hypo (Ans- Under/below PC (Ans- After meal PO (Ans- By mouth Cyano (Ans- Blue SOB (Ans- Shortness of breath HS (Ans- Hours of sleep Tachy (Ans- Fast W/C (Ans- Wheel chair Hyper (Ans- Above/over
Supine (Ans- Lying on the back Lateral (Ans- Lying on the side Sims Position (Ans- Left-side lying position in which the right leg is sharply flexed so that it is not rested on the left leg Prone (Ans- Lying on the stomach , front lying position Body Mechanics (Ans- Ensures the body moves in an efficient and careful way Friction (Ans- Rubs against another surface such as clothing, bedding Shearing (Ans- Tearing of skin tissue cause when the skin sticks to a surface Nutrition (Ans- Involve in the ingestion, digestion, and absorption and use of foods and fluids by the body, 3 Consistency of Fluid (Ans- Nectar
Honey Pudding 3 Types of ROM (Ans- Active Passive Active-assistive 5 Types of Pain (Ans- Acute Persistent Radiating Referred Phantom Limb Active ROM (Ans- Done by the client independently Passive ROM (Ans- Involve having the staff move the joints of the client through the ROM Active-assistive (Ans- The client participating as much as possible and support worker assisting in the exercises the client is not able to perform
Jejunostomy (Ans- Surgically created opening in the jejunum and abdominal wall PEG Tube (Ans- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube; inserted with an endoscope; only done by a physician Nasogastric Tube (Ans- A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach; performed by a nurse or a physician DNR (Ans- Do not resuscitate Rigor Mortis (Ans- Stiffness or rigidity of skeletal muscle that occurs after death Orthopnic Position (Ans- Sitting upright and leaning over a table to breathe Cheyne Stokes Respiration (Ans- Respirations that gradually increase in rate and depth and then become shallow and slow Gangrene (Ans- Death of tissue
Evisceration (Ans- Separation of the wound accompanied by protrusion of abdominal organs Vital Signs (Ans- Temperature Pulse Respirations blood pressure Contaminated Wound (Ans- Wound with a high risk of infection; microbes have entered the wound Chronic Wound (Ans- Wound that does not heal easily Sphygmomanometer (Ans- Instrument used to measure blood pressure Dysrhythmia (Ans- Irregular rhythm of the pulse; beats may be unevenly spaced or skipped Spina Bifida (Ans- Congenital disorder involving improper closing of the spine before birth
