Exam 1: NR224 / NR 224 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Fundamentals:
Skills | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Chamberlain
Question:
SMART goals
Answer:
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
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Question:
The mnemonic S.M.A.R.T is used for which portion of the nursing diagnosis
Answer:
Planning
Question:
Infectious Process Signs and Symptoms/ Clinical appearance
Answer:
Localized:
- •Common in areas of skin or mucous membrane breakdown
II. •common symptoms= pain, tenderness, redness, warmth, swelling (edema)
Systemic:
•Symptoms often more generalized •entire body is affected, fever & chills, N, V, D, fatigue, malaise •Localized infection may develop or progress to systematic
•Symptoms may not always be present right away, i.e.: some older adults have
an advanced infection before it is identified
Vitals:
•Temperature may increase •BP may decrease, HR & RR may increase.•Specific system involvement may impact vitals Other signs- confusion, agitation (especially in elderly) 2 / 4
Question:
T or F
WBC decrease if there is a infection
Answer:
F ; •Increased in acute infection
Question:
You are caring for a client who underwent surgery 48 hours ago. On physical assessment, you notice that the incision looks red and swollen. The client is complaining of tenderness. Temp is 101.2 F orally. The client's WBCs are elevated at 14,867. What should you do?
Answer:
- Notify the physician.
they have to order before we can give antibiotics
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Question:
Nursing Diagnosis vs Medical Diagnosis Visual
Answer:
Question:
Some common goals in caring for clients with infection
Answer:
•Preventing exposure to infectious organisms •Controlling or reducing the extent of infection •Maintaining resistance to infection •Verbalizing understanding of infection prevention and control techniques (e.g., hand hygiene)
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