The Early Days
3-year nursing program
What is diploma in Nursing?
Nursing practice passed down from generation to generation
What is traditional knowledge?
VS screenings, pap smears and mammograms are considered this
What is secondary prevention?
Four elements of liability
What are duty, breach of duty, causation and damages?
Disease producing microorganisms
What is a pathogen?
Conversion of liquid to a vapor
What is evaporation?
Strong mouth odor/bad taste in mouth is called
What is halotosis?
Exercise that includes contracting quads (ie yoga) is called this
What is isometric exercise?
Professional organization that published Code of Ethics for Nurses
What is the ANA?
Nursing theorist focused on the personal needs of the patient within the environment
Who is Florence Nightingale?
Assuming that all members of a group act alike is this
What is stereotyping?
This validates specialty knowledge and expertise
What is certification?
1st stage of infection
What is the incubation period?
Respirations decrease, pulse is weak, poor coordination, amnesia and hallucinations are caused by this.
What is hypothermia?
This can build up in the ear canal and cause impaired hearing.
What is cerumen?
Lack of movement (immobility) can cause this skin issue
What are skin breakdown, pressure injury?
Governed by state BON
What is nurse practice act?
Problem-solving using the best evidence
What is evidence-based practice?
Illness caused by evil forces or displeasing God is this
What is unnatural illness?
Assault and battery are this type of tort
What is an intentional tort?
Bodies response to an antigen.
What is an antibody?
Respirations more than 24 breaths per minute are called this.
What is tachypnea?
The places lice live.
What is hair/scalp, body, and pubic/axillary areas?
Unsupported feet in the dorsiflexion position causes this.
What is footdrop?
Organization that sets standards of nursing practice
What is the ANA?
Illness that has rapid onset and is short-lived
What is acute?
Observing parents, peers and significant other's behaviors is this type of value transmission
What is modeling?
Warning from an individual who discloses unsafe practices to the public
What is a whistle-blower?
Another name for sterile technique?
What is medical asepsis?
Systolic >180 and/or Diastolic > 120 is this
What is hypertensive crisis?
Not wearing dentures causes this
What is gum line changes and ill-fitting dentures?
HOB 45-60 degrees is this position
What is Fowler's?
Loss of satisfaction in providing good patient care
What is compassion fatigue?
Conditions in physical and social environments that influence health outcomes
What are social determinants of health?
Valuing focuses on three main activities
What is choosing, prizing and acting?
This group sets safety standards related to electrical equipment, isolation techniques, and chemicals
Who is OSHA?
An infection that results from treatment or diagnostic procedure
What is iatrogenic?
Position for rectal temperature (adult).
What is side-lying?
Protect skin from sunburn by avoiding these hours outside
What is 10am to 2pm
When walking with a cane place on this side.
What is the stronger or unaffected side?