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 mental, emotional, or physical response and adaptation to real or perceived changes and challenges
What is stress?
False written statement
What is falsification?
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 physical responses to a stressful situation
What is .....
increase heart rate
increase blood pressure
pupil dilation
increase cardiac output
increase blood glucose levels
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
What are three sources of stress
What is
Physiological (physical)
Psychological (emotional)
Behavioral (smoking, overeating, substance abuse)
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?
Name 3 nursing interventions to promote comfort for clients with impaired mobility?
What is...
Assess surrounding tissues of braces, etc. for circulatory impairment- assess the 5 Ps
Application of ice and elevation after an injury, such as a sprain, until collaborative care available
Positioning and proper padding of joints and bony prominences- turn immobile clients every two hours, use specialty mattresses
Proper applications of braces and supportive devices such as splints or braces
Principle of acting fairly and equitably.
What is justice?
Name three types of defense mechanisms
What is ...
Denial
Rationalization
Projection
Repression
Regression
Compartmentalization
Four elements must be satisfied: Duty, Breach, causation, and harm to prove occurrence
What is negligence or malpractice?