NUR 2356 Multidimensional Care I
Exam 1 Review
Question:
If pt had a mastectomy, what should we do to the arm?
Answer:
Elevate the affected arm to reduce swelling.
Question:
What does it mean when all 4 rails are up on the patient’s bed?
Answer:
This is a restraint.
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How can we make the environment therapeutic for the confused patient?
Answer:
Create a calm environment.
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Question:
Why do patients get DVT or PE
Answer:
Lack of active range of motion/exercise
Question:
What is the best way for an orthostatic patient to get up?
Answer:
Dangle legs to prevent a fall for a orthostatic hypotensive patient
Question:
What do we use when creating a nursing diagnosis
Answer:
Maslow hierarchy of basic needs
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What is the most common type of incontinence
Answer:
Stress incontinence
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Question:
What is stress incontinence caused by?
Answer:
Laughing, coughing, sneezing etc.
Question:
When wanting to have a stronger communication with a patient, what type of questions do we ask?
Answer:
Open ended question.
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What is another way you can be therapeutic for your patient?
Answer:
Silence
Question:
What are the different stages between nurses and patients relationships?
Answer:
Orientation (introduction) Working and termination.
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Question:
If patient is a child how can we make them feel more comfortable
Answer:
Play with equipment to gain trust (stethescope)
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What is interpersonal communication?
Answer:
Communication between 2 or more people.
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What is a SOAP note?
Answer:
Subjective, objective assessment and plan; method for health care professionals to write notes in a patient's chart in a consistent manner
Question:
How do you make the patient feel more comfortable and open?
Answer:
Bring a chair up to the patient and sit at eye level, devoting your attention to the patient.
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