Ethics/Laws
What are the 5 examples of an intentional tort?
Assault, battery, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, and defamation.
Why are older adults at risk for malnutrition?
Fixed income, isolated.
When suctioning a trach, a nurse should complete the process within how many seconds?
10-15 seconds
How do you confirm NG tube placement prior to first feeding?
xray
What word means greater than normal urinary volume?
Polyuria
Occurs when a large, hardened mass of stool interferes with defecation.
Fecal Impaction
What is an advanced directive?
A document outlining a patient's wishes regarding medical care.
What is an unintentional tort?
An injury in which the responsible person did not mean to cause harm.
Describe facts available on food label.
Calories, serving size, protein, fat, carbs, sugar, fiber, vitamin/minerals based on a 2000 calorie diet.
What are the 5 possible types of suction?
nasotracheal, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, oral, tracheostomy
What is the difference between bolus and cyclic tube feedings?
Bolus is given every 4-6 hrs, set amount, given quickly. Cyclic is run 8-12 hrs, given continuously, followed by a pause (12-16 hrs).
A seat-like container that is used for urine or stool collection is called a what?
Bedpan
Rhythmic contractions of smooth muscle that facilitate defecation.
Peristalsis
What does it mean to provide culturally sensitive nursing care?
Care that respects and is compatible with each client's culture.
Who wrote the nursing code of ethics?
American Nurse's Association.
How do you document a client's food intake?
Percentages
What is the purpose of a chest tube?
To remove air/fluid/blood from the lungs.
What is the purpose of checking residual?
Assess digestion before giving meds/water/tube feeds.
An abnormal urinary elimination pattern characterized by absence of urine is called?
Anuria
A solution held within the large intestine for at least 30 minutes.
Retention Enema
What is the goal of hospice care?
Helping client's live their final days in comfort with dignity in a caring environment.
What is a nurse practice act?
Statute that legally defines the unique role of a nurse, and differentiates it from other healthcare providers.
Using "My Plate" what is the recommended whole grain intake?
30%
What's the purpose of an artificial airway?
To keep the tongue from obstructing the airway
How do you assess placement of a tube after the initial xray?
Aspirate gastric contents and test with pH paper
The act of applying or inserting a hollow tube inside the bladder or externally about the urinary meatus is called what?
Catheterization
Name 5 things that help promote bowel elimination.
Laxatives, enemas, 8-10 glasses of water, high fiber foods, exercise.
What are 5 of the components of a cultural assessment?
Page 76
What kind of document is a written account of an unusual, potentially injurious event involving a client, employee, or visitor?
Incident Report
The process by which the body uses food is known as what?
Nutrition
A technique where the client consciously prolongs the expiration phase of breathing.
Pursed-lip breathing
What type of nourishment is provided via the stomach or large intestine?
Enteral Nutrition
Physical characteristics of urine include which four elements?
Volume, Color, Clarity, and Odor.
What is the type of breakdown that can occur on the peristomal area?
Excoriation
The U.S. culture can be described as _______, or English-based.
Anglicized