Ch. 1-2
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
A. Wellness
B. Health
C. Illness
Health
Orthodox Jewish parents
Who names the baby?
Father
Asepsis means
Sterile
When is TB at greatest risk for exposure
BEFORE diagnosis
What type of data is this
rash on back
objective
Failed to restart patient's IV fluids, resulting in harm
malpractice
Orthodox Jewish parents have the MOHEL do what?
Circumcise the newborn
The bacterium that is responsible for more diseases than any other organism
Streptococcus
How should you carry a heavy object
close to you (use the center of gravity)
battery
Before going to surgery or any invasive procedure you must first get an
INFORMED CONSENT
Orthodox Jewish woman delivers a baby. The nurse can expect the spouse to
avoid physical contact with the wife
Give an example of a vehicle fomite
stethoscope
Most common muscle strain group
LUMBAR MUSCLE (LOWER BACK)
to perform a complete physical assessment you would perform a _______ to _____ on your patient
Head to toe
works for the protection of the patients
Advocate
ADPIE
In the assessment phase you extract information from the patient by
interview and examination
Patient is the primary source
Secondary=family, nurses, doctor, medical records
How often should you change your masks
every 20-30 minutes
Tell me degrees the head of bed should be for
Fowler's and Semi-Fowler's
Fowler's=60 degrees
Semi-Fowler's=30 degrees
Put the 5 steps of the nursing process in order
1. assessment
2. diagnosis
3. plan
4. intervention
5. evaluation
Define each
Slander
Libel
Defamation
Slander: spoken lies
Libel:written lies
Defamation: destroying reputation
Muslim patients avoid what in their diet?
Pork=ham, bacon
What lab states patient has an active infection
ELEVATED WBC (white blood cells)
Name at least 4 things you will check when checking neurovascular status of a limb
1. Color
2. Motor
3. Sensation
4. Pulse
5. Cap refill
6. Temperature
7. Pain
Name 3 symptoms of Tuberculosis (TB)
1. hemaptysis (coughing blood)
2. night sweats
3. unexplained weight loss