Chapter 7
Most frequent reason for revocation or suspension of nursing license
What is alcohol or drug abuse?
Nurses should do this prior to moving a patient up in bed.
What is raise the bed to comfortable working height?
This exercise involves muscle shortening and active movement.
What is isotonic?
In this stage of sleep, patients may be difficult to arouse.
What is stage IV?
Difficulty in sleeping is more common in this age group.
What is older adults?
A nurse is being sued,this is the term used to define her.
What is the defendant?
Best position for feeding a patient after a stroke who is having difficulty swallowing.
What is Fowler's position?
When ambulating a patient, this should be the nurse's primary concern.
What is safety?
Sleep medications are typically ordered in this manner.
What is PRN or as needed?
This disorder is characterized by throat muscles that intermittently relax and block the airway during sleep.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
This is the legal source of rules of conduct for nurses.
What is the nurse practice act?
This will help prevent venous stasis.
What is early ambulation?
This is considered the standard interval for turning patients.
What is 1-2 hours?
Typical amount of sleep needed for a healthy adult.
What is 7- 9 hours?
Nonpharmacologic recommendations that help a person get a better night's sleep and can be recommended by the nurse.
What are sleep hygiene habits?
This is an intentional act where one party makes derogatory remarks about another that diminishes their reputation
What is defamation of character?
Moving arms out away from body is this motion.
What is abduction?
This is the biggest safety concern for older adults.
What is accidental falls?
This chemical is typically released by the body as part of circadian rhythms.
What is melatonin?
These are predictable fluctuations in processes that occur in repeated cycles of time, completing a full cycle every 24 hours.
What are circadian rhythms?
This protects patient's privacy and health information.
What is HIPAA?
Femur is this type of bone.
What is a long bone?
This is an effect of immobility on the musculoskeletal system
What is atrophy?
This is an uncontrollable desire to sleep.
What is narcolepsy?
Commonly used to correct obstructive sleep apnea
What is CPAP?