Nursing Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Define professional communication and explain how it relates to collaboration and care coordination. CORRECT ANS Professional Communication (Workplace): - Verbal - Non verbal - Written - Visual Relation: - Communication is a huge aspect in collaborating - Ex: Hand off reports - Without communication care coordination would not happen, each healthcare worker would have different plans than another worker Explain how nursing documentation reflects the nursing process CORRECT ANS Nursin...

pediatric heart and circulatory systems CORRECT ANS HR is higher (due to heart and ventricles being smaller, heart has to beat faster to pump blood to the rest of the body, increased metablic rate) chest wall thin myocardial muscle less efficient right and left ventricles are the same size at birth dependent on Ca2+, glucose, and volume *BP is not a reliable indicator of clinical decompensation; it is a late indicator* cardiac issues risk factors CORRECT ANS majority = congenital - 3-8 ...

Which examples are essential components for delegating nursing care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply. The UAP has sufficient knowledge and skill for completing the task. The nurse has clearly communicated instructions to the UAP. The UAP can verbalize what information to report to the nurse. The nurse seeks input from the UAP in planning the client's care for the shift. The UAP evaluates the client's response after implementing the task and then reports ...

Which subatomic particle: Has a positive charge Correct Answer-proton Which subatomic particle: Has the smallest mass Correct Answer-electron Which subatomic particle: Is found outside the nucleus Correct Answer-electron Which subatomic particles: Has a negative charge Correct Answer-electron Iodine-131 (131/53 I) is used for detection and treatment of thyroid disorders. Which is an isotope of iodine-131? (131/52) Te OR. (132/53) I? Number on top MASS NUMBER: Protons +...

Pharmacotherapy frequently incorporates CORRECT ANS the nursing process -- to identify, address, and evaluate the nursing care of clients throughout their life spans Steps of the nursing process CORRECT ANS 1. Assessment -gather baseline data pertinent to the client's health concern 2. Diagnosis 3. Planning 4. Implementation 5. Evaluation During an assessment, baseline data of patient is gathered from various sources such as CORRECT ANS -physical assessment -subjective & objective ...

what are the types from widest to narrowest? Correct Answer-1. Double 2. Float 3. Long 4. Int 5. Short/Char 6. Byte What is the true type and current type of A a = new B (); Correct Answer-true type: B Current type: A What is the difference between true type and current type? Correct Answer-true type: the type that the object is initially created as current type: which type the object is currently acting as write code to catch and handle an exception Correct Answer-import .IllegalA...

General characteristics of analgesics: Correct Answer-Pain killers without loosing consciousness. Adjuvant and Opioids Pain Correct Answer-an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. What patient says that exist Treatment of pain in special situations? Correct Answer-PCA by proxy. Self medication by pressing a button. Adjuvant drugs Correct Answer-Medication that is not primarily designed to control pain but can be used for this pu...

1. Which is true about evidence-based practice? a. Evidence-based guidelines are unrelated to accreditation regulations. b. Evidence-based practice is determined only through experimental studies. c. Most nursing interventions are based on evidence-based principles. d. The use of evidence-based practice results in improved patient outcomes. ANS: D The greatest benefits of EBP are improved outcomes for patients, providers, and healthcare agencies. The Joint Commission revised their accredit...

What are some examples of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins)? CORRECT ANS atorvastatin (Lipitor); rosuvastatin (Crestor) What are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins) used for? CORRECT ANS D - cholesterol synthesis D - LDL I - HDL D - triglycerides D - inflammation What are the adverse effects, side effects & general information for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins)? CORRECT ANS GI upset; Elevated enzymes; Myopathy (rhabdomyolysis) Are there any drug or food interactio...

When possible, drug therapy is postponed until after pregnancy and lactation. Which acute and chronic conditions must be managed during pregnancy? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Epilepsy. 2. Serious cystic acne. 3. Sexually transmitted diseases. 4. Gestational diabetes. 5. Hypertension. Correct Answer-1. Epilepsy 3. Sexually Transmitted Disease 4. Gestational Diabetes 5. Hypertension The nurse educator is explaining the factors that impact the transfer of medications acros...