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Vitals
100

What are the components of a General Survey?

Physical appearance, body structure, mobility, and behavior. 

100

What are three (out of nine) techniques of therapeutic communication?

Facilitation, Silence, Reflection, Empathy, Clarification, Confrontation, Interpretation, Explanation, and Summary

100

What are the the key differences between acute and chronic pain?

Acute-short duration, sudden onset, usually caused by tissue injury or damage

Chronic- Duration lasts longer than 6 months, can be either cancerous or non cancerous.

100

What does ABC stand for?

Airway

Breathing 

Circulation

100

A nurse assesses an oral temperature for an adult patient. The patient's temperature is 37.5 degrees Celsius or 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. What term would the nurse use to report this temperature?

A. Febrile

B. Hypothermia

C. Hypertension

D. Afebrile

D. Afebrile

200

What is the difference between objective and subjective data?

Objective data- factual information (Vitals, labs)

Subjective data- Information the patient provides (pain, nausea, symptoms)

200

What are the three main disorders that lead to altered cognitive status?

Dementia, Delirrium, and Depression.

200

Name some of the different assessment techniques.

Inspection

Palpitation

Percussion

Auscultation

200

What does PHI stand for?

Personal Health Information

200

While taking an adult patient's pulse, a nurse finds the rate to be 140 beats/min. What should the nurse do next?

a. Check the pulse again in 2 hours.

b. Check the blood pressure.

c. Record the information.

d. Report the rate to the primary care provider.

D. Report the rate to the primary care provider. 

300

What is the main objective behind a focused assessment?

A focused assessment is used to gather quick data used to identify and specific symptoms of the patient. 

300

How does being culturally competent as a healthcare worker help provide better care for the client?

We can better understand and evaluate the patient beliefs about their health, illness, coping mechanisms, and wellness behaviors. 

300

What does the acronym PQRST stand for?

Provocation/palliation

Quality/quantity

Radiating/Region

Severity

Time


300

What does HIPAA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

300

 A patient is having dyspnea. What would the nurse do first?

a. Remove pillows from under the head

b. Elevate the head of the bed

c. Elevate the foot of the bed

d. Take the blood pressure

b. Elevate the head of the bed

400

Name factors of health promotion and disease prevention.

History screening, Physical examination, Genetic Counseling, Depression screening, Nutrition counseling, and Chemoprophylaxis (for planning pregnancies)
400

What are some key components for obtaining an accurate current health history? 

Record who is providing the information

Judge reliability of the information being presented.

Note the appearance of the patient-well/ill

400

What is breakthrough pain?

A transitory increase in pain that occurs on a background of otherwise controlled persistent pain

400

What are open ended questions useful for?

Used to help introduce a patient to a new topic, and allows for an increase in the discussion that can allow for new information to be given. 

400

A patient has intravenous fluids infusing in the right arm. When taking a blood pressure on this patient, what would the nurse do in this situation?

a. Take the blood pressure in the right arm

b. Take the blood pressure in the left arm

c. Use the smallest possible cuff

d. Report inability to take the blood pressure 

B. Take the blood pressure in the left arm

500

What are some of the five steps used in evidence-based practice?

1. Ask the clinical question

2. Acquire sources of evidence

3. Appraise and synthesize evidence

4. Apply relevant evidence in practice

5. Assess the outcomes

500

Why should you use open ended questions when interviewing the patient?

Used to introduce a new section or whenever a patient introduces a new topic. Questions allow for increased discussion.

500

Name some of the changes that can occur in a patient who is experiencing uncontrolled/ poorly controlled pain?

Tachycardia, Hypertension, Dilated pupils, Perspiration, Pallor, Rapid and shallow breathing, Urinary retention, Reduced bowel motility, Elevated glucose levels

500

During a general survey, what are the characteristics of body structure to take into account?

Stature, Nutrition, Symmetry, posture, exceptions, position, body builder/contour, and obvious physical deformities. 

500

An 82-year-old widower brought via ambulance is admitted to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of
breath, anorexia, and malaise. He recently visited his health care provider and was put on an antibiotic for pneumonia. The client indicates that he also takes a diuretic and a beta blocker, which helps his "high blood." Which vital sign value would take priority in initiating care?
A) Respiration rate = 22 breaths per minute
B) Oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry = 94%
C) Blood pressure = 138/84
D) Temperature = 39°C (102°F)

D) Temperature = 39° C (102°F)