Elimination
No urinary output. This is a medical emergency
What is anuria?
Spinal curvature to one with side, may have uneven hips
What is scoliosis?
Right to make one's own decision
What is Autonomy
A dynamic process through which an individual applies cognitive and behavioral measures to handle internal and external demands that are perceived as exceeding available resources
What is coping?
False written statement
What is Libel?
A 800 ml cup of ice will measure how many mls for input.
What is 400 mls?
Name 4 clinical manifestations of cervical disc herniation.
What is ....
Tingling, muscle spasms, weakness, stiff neck, neck and shoulder pain
To do no harm
What is Nonmaleficence?
Name three risk factors for individual stress
What is .....
Impaired cognition
Chronic health conditions including mental health issues
Multiple significant life changes
Socioeconomic status (e.g., poor, homeless)
Caregiver
Individual in a foreign country—especially with language/cultural barrier
Patient put in fear of harm
What is assault?
Name the prevention for constipation in the older adult
What is high fiber diet, plenty or increased fluids if not contraindicated and increased activity.
Complication of fractures that causes edema and swelling. May lead to permanent nerve damage.
What is compartment syndrome?
Provides standards for professional nursing practice
What is ANA Code of Ethics
An acute stress disorder that begins when a person experiences, witnesses, or is confronted with a traumatic event
What is post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Patient confinement without authority
What is false imprisonment?
Stool specimens that meet the Bristol stool chart type that are appropriate for C. difficile testing.
What is type 6 and 7?
Pain, pulse, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, cap refill, and skin temperature
What is neurovascular assessment?
Agreement to keep promises
What is fidelity
Name at least three of the physiological effects of stress on the body
Increased depth of respirations
Increased HR
Pupillary dilation
Increased blood flow to skeletal muscles
Increased BP
Harmful or physical contact without patient consent
What is Battery?
Name the techniques the nurse uses to assess the abdomen.
What is inspection, auscultation and palpation?
What does RICE therapy mean?
What is...
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
Principle of acting fairly and equitably.
What is justice?
What is the definition of stress?
What is ...
The body's response to an internal or external perceived stressor
Four elements must be satisfied: Duty, Breach, causation, and harm to prove occurrence
What is negligence or malpractice?